TORRANCE, CA - March 15, 1998 — As a global competitor in the network hardware market for the last eight years, TRENDnet, now aggressively pursues the 100Mbps Fast Ethernet market with a strategic sales and marketing program and a new product line.

The LAN Cruiser line of network hardware is designed to work in mixed 10/100Mbps environments, is packed with features, and is very affordable. Each hub features plug and play installation with auto-port configuration, scalable and stackable expansion capabilities, and built-in slots for modular switch options. Each hub also includes an LED array for port status and bandwidth utilization and is backed by a lifetime warranty and dedicated customer support.

The TE100-D16S (to ship April 15) is a dual speed desktop stackable hub with 16 ports that auto-sense between 10Mbps and 100Mbps and provide a new level of flexibility and easy migration between bandwidths. The TE100-DS24 (to ship May 15) is also a dual speed stackable hub but with 24 auto-sensing ports for both 10Mbps and 100Mbps. TRENDnets^® TE100-DM24 (to ship June 15) is an N-way master hub that can control up to four other hubs in a stack with SNMP control software available on request.

"TRENDnet is a leader in low-cost, high-quality network hardware," says Pei Huang, President of TRENDnet. "This is an excellent opportunity for TRENDnet to take the lead in the mid-priced hub market."

The suggested retail prices for the LAN Cruiser line are: TE100-D16S, $799.00.

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.