Get 10 Times the Performance of Gigabit Ethernet at a Cost of 100Mbps Fast Ethernet !!!

TORRANCE, CA - January 11, 2001 — Today's network requires a higher level of performance to gain the access and availability levels that businesses needs to compete in the marketplace. TRENDnet, the leading manufacturer of networking products Worldwide, provides you with the access as they announce the release of their 1000Base-T, Gigabit over Copper Cabling Solutions. TRENDnet will begin its Copper Gigabit series with the launch of their TEG-PCITX 32-Bit PCI 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet Card, TEG-PCITX2 64-Bit PCI 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Ethernet Card, and TEG-S18TX 9-Port 10/100/1000Mbps NWay Gigabit Switch.

TRENDnet's Copper Gigabit Solutions delivers the best in class bandwidth performance for today's most advanced networks. With Copper Gigabit cabling you can scale networks from 10 to 1,000Mbps. TRENDnet's TEG-S18TX 9-Port NWay Copper Gigabit Switch consist of one 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit port and eight 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports with all ports delivering auto-sense connection speed and duplex mode. It provides simple migration, scalability, and flexibility to handle new applications and data types making it a highly reliable and cost effective solution for high-speed network connectivity. TRENDnet's TEG-PCITX and TEG-PCITX2 Gigabit Ethernet Adapters includes the latest VLAN and multicasting functions to efficiently utilize network bandwidth for maximum data throughput. With their 1000Mbps bandwidth capacity, these Copper Gigabit Ethernet Adapters are ideal for high traffic Power Server and Video-Conferencing Workstation.

With the constant demand for greater bandwidth and higher-speed connectivity, Gigabit Ethernet is a clear solution for the growing importance of LAN today. And with TRENDnet's Copper Gigabit Solution, you can get Gigabit Ethernet at a cost of competitors' 100Mbps Fast Ethernet. Get 10 times the performance at no extra cost!! TRENDnet's Gigabit Ethernet Solution is scheduled to be available by the early of March 2001.

For more information on TRENDnet's Copper Gigabit Products (TEG-PCITX, TEG-PCITX2, TEG-S18TX), or to find out more information about TRENDnet, please visit www.trendnet.com or contact: Tran Hua, Marketing Specialist, tran@trendnet.com or call 310-891-1100.

About TRENDnet TRENDnet, Inc, is the leader in manufacturing networking products worldwide. They are one of the few companies to deliver high-technology networking and communications devices at a low, affordable price. Dedicated to providing efficient networking solutions, their products are sold in over 80 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit www.trendnet.com.

TRENDnet is a global provider of award-winning networking and surveillance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as home office users. Building networking solutions since 1990, TRENDnet enables users to share broadband access, multimedia content, and networked peripherals for true anywhere connectivity. TRENDnet's diverse product portfolio includes PoE, switches, Industrial, IP cameras, NVRs, fiber, Powerline, wireless, KVM, USB, and more. To learn more about TRENDnet, please visit www.trendnet.com.