TORRANCE, CA - March 1, 1999 — TRENDnet, the trend-setter in providing innovative, affordable, high-quality network solutions, to small and mid-sized business environments, announced today TRENDnet’s new 4-Port Dual-Speed PCI Hub Card (TE100-DX4PCI), and Dual-Speed Fast Ethernet STARTER KIT (TE100-SK2).

TRENDnet 10/00Mbps 4-Port Dual-Speed PCI Hub Card

TRENDnet’s TE100-DX4PCI 10/100Mbps dual-speed hub card utilizes 100Base-TX technology to give you high-speed and performance. This network device integrates four 10/100Mbps hub ports into a 10/100Mbps PCI Ethernet card. The TE100-DX4PCI guarantees extra low power consumption, and you save time and money by having a PCI card and hub all in one. Its high-speed network performance is designed to give your network smooth dual-speed compatibility while delivering optimum transmission between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet environments. And, it’s Plug-and-Play (PnP) function, makes it fully auto-configurable. TRENDnet’s TE100-DX4PCI offers the ease of file sharing, data retrieval , print sharing, multimedia graphics and so much more.

Dual-Speed Fast Ethernet STARTER KIT

The TE100-SK2 is designed as a complete solution for connecting two personal computers together, therefore enabling them to share files, printers, fax servers, and/or e-mail. TRENDnet’s TE100-SK2 network starter kit comes with a 4-port 10/100Mbps dual-speed hub card (TE100-DX4PCI Plus), a 10/100Mbps PCI network interface card (TE100-PCIW) and a 15’ Category 5 UTP cable. This kit is specifically designed for home and small office use and can support up to 4 network nodes without expansion. There is enough port to add a network printer, TRENDnet’s Web Cruiser Internet Station (TW-100) and a third personal computer. TRENDnet’s TE100-DX4PCI and TE100-SK2 are backed by a lifetime warranty and dedicated customer service.

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.