Media Alert

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 21, 2001 - Cisco Systems will host another session of its ongoing "Speaker Series" webcast, with corresponding slide presentation, on Friday, March 23, 2001, at 1:30 PM (PST), highlighting its Long-Reach Ethernet solution, which was launched last month. All interested parties are invited to participate.

Please join Larry Birenbaum, Vice President and Group General Manager of the Ethernet Access Group, as he discusses Cisco's solution for enabling fast, secure broadband network applications in multi-unit buildings and campus environments. The discussion will highlight Cisco's response to increasing demand for extending Ethernet up to 5,000 feet and speeds of 5 to 15 Mbps easily and cost effectively.

Date:Friday, March 23, 2001

Time:1:30 PM (PST); 4:30 (EST)

Listen and watch via the Internet:
We are proud to offer live and replay audio broadcast of the conference call, with synchronized slides, at: http://www.cisco.com/go/investors

To Dial in for the Live Call:
U.S. (888) 939-6307
International(415) 908-6299

RSVP:No RSVP is necessary

Replay:Playback of the Speaker Series, with synchronized slides, will be available on the Cisco Systems website at: http://www.cisco.com/go/investors