Netopia Announces New Version of Timbuktu Pro for Windows

EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- Aug. 31, 2005 -- Netopia, Inc. (Pink Sheets:NTPA), a market leader in broadband gateways and service delivery software, today announced the availability of Timbuktu Pro 8.5 -- the latest version of its award-winning remote control software for Windows. The new version includes a variety of features designed to simplify the use and manageability of Timbuktu Pro.

-- Works with Netopia's new Timbuktu Pro Management Server to centrally manage remote control deployments and streamline support.

-- Enhanced security through new tiered levels of remote access and account-based Timbuktu Pro service availability.

-- Enhanced Microsoft(R) domain user list management and new preference settings for Timbuktu Pro running in active service mode.

Timbuktu Pro 8.5 for Windows is now available from Netopia's online software store at www.netopia.com or through local resellers.

About Timbuktu Pro

For nearly 20 years, Timbuktu Pro has delivered business-class remote control, support, and administration -- as well as feature-rich collaboration and communication capabilities -- to some of the world's largest and most respected enterprises. It is easy to implement, configure, and use -- allowing IT staff to immediately lower support costs by reducing time required to resolve end user problems, regardless of location.

With millions of licenses sold, Timbuktu Pro is the solution of choice in thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises, Fortune 1000 companies, and educational institutions worldwide.

About Netopia

Netopia, Inc. is a market leader and innovator in broadband customer premises equipment, remote management software, and broadband services. Netopia offers carrier-class wired and wireless modems, routers, and gateways. Netopia gateways serve markets from residential through enterprise-scale distributed businesses, and enable broadband access for voice, video, data, and other services. Netopia's Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) gateways feature 3-D Reach(R) technology for enhanced wireless range, security, and performance. Netopia's remote management software enables service provisioning, monitoring, and remote control for broadband gateways and personal computers, and is designed to meet the requirements of a full range of users: individual-to-individual, carrier-to-customer, and help desk-to-users.