TOKYO -- Acterna (OTCBB: ACTR) today announced the launch in Japan of the telecommunications industry's most comprehensive portfolio of test and management solutions for Ethernet networks and services which are rapidly expanding from local area networks (LANs) to metro and wide area networks. The Acterna Ethernet portfolio is introduced to address the high-speed optical Ethernet market projected by analysts to be a billion dollar business for service providers. With the launch, Acterna becomes the only communications test and management solutions provider that offers a complete suite of Ethernet products designed to increase service providers' profits by allowing them to install, maintain and troubleshoot Ethernet links and services faster, more efficiently and with greater accuracy. The Acterna Ethernet portfolio, to be showcased at IP.Net Japan 2003, February 26-28, at Acterna booth 220, consists of three solutions that address the challenges faced by service providers as they roll out new high-speed services to metro and wide area networks: Acterna DA-3400 Data Network Analyzer: Maintaining the Network with Advanced Data Analysis For troubleshooting and baseline analysis at the data PoP or customer premises, Acterna's DA-3400 with Ethernet analysis software increases technician proficiency at solving complex problems, which reduces operations costs. The DA-3400 can also be used for Ethernet service turn-up, reducing mean time to revenue. With a straightforward graphical user interface and powerful real-time protocol processing, the Acterna DA-3400 identifies complex problems caused at the Ethernet, VLAN, IP or application layers. The Acterna DA-3400 consists of a hardware test device with various interface modules, including the 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet module, and client software for direct or remote control. The modular architecture of the Acterna DA-3400 enables other features, such as ATM analysis from 1.5 Mbit/s to 155 Mbit/s, to meet the multiple needs of today's data technicians and promote future growth. The remote capabilities also allow integration of the Acterna DA-3400 within the Acterna Data Test System. Acterna FST-2802 TestPad Gigabit Ethernet Services Module: Supporting Field Installation For installation and turn-up in the field, the Acterna FST-2802 TestPad allows technicians to quickly and efficiently turn-up 10/100/1000Mbps based Ethernet links. With an easy-to-use touch screen, the Acterna TestPad allows even novice technicians with limited Ethernet troubleshooting experience to ensure that the service confirms with performance parameters, including physical connectivity, traffic throughput and quality of service. The Acterna FST-2802 complements existing modules for the Acterna TestPad, a test platform used by field technicians worldwide and standardized by most U.S. service providers. The Acterna TestPad enables efficient turn up and troubleshooting of DS0-to-OC 192 services in access and optical transport networks, and provides RF and GSM monitoring of wireless networks. Acterna Corp.