TRENDnet's POE provides power as well as data over existing LAN cabling

Torrance , CA – February 14, 2005 –TRENDnet, a leading manufacturer of networking products worldwide, today announced its NEW Power over Ethernet product line. TRENDnet’s Power over Ethernet (POE) products will allow Voice over IP phones, Wireless Access Points, IP Cameras, and many other appliances to receive power as well as data over existing LAN cabling, without needing to modify the existing Ethernet infrastructure.

Structured cabling is the foundation of all today’s data networks. Almost all appliances require both data connectivity and power supply. With Power over Ethernet technology, only one set of wires is needed to install to your device. Power and data is integrated onto the same cable, supporting category 5/5e. This will simply installation, saves space and reduce cost.

TRENDnet’s POE product complies with IEEE 802.3af standards. In case of power surges or outages, the POE switches support auto disconnections for over and under voltages. Advanced features include auto-sensing algorithm, power detection and classifications, and short circuit protection.

TRENDnet’sPower over Ethernet products will debut in April 2005 and will initially consist of thefollowing products:

TPE-101I PoE Injector TPE-102S PoE Splitter TPE-S88 16-port (8 PoE, 8 10/100Mbps) PoE Web Smart Switch TPE-1212WS 24-port (12 PoE, 12 10/100Mbps) PoE Web Smart Switch TPE-224WS 26-port (24 PoE, 2 Gigabit) PoE Web Smart Switch

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TRENDnet est un fournisseur mondiale de solutions de mise en réseau et de surveillance primées, destinées aux petites et moyennes entreprises et aux utilisateurs à domicile. En construisant des solutions de mise en réseau depuis 1990, TRENDnet permet aux utilisateurs de partager des accès à large bande, du contenu multimédia et des périphériques en réseau pour une connectivité tout à fait universelle. Le portefeuille de produits diversifiés de TRENDnet comprend les switches PoE, les switches industriels, les caméras IP, les NVR, les produits fibre, CPL, WiFi, KVM, USB, etc. Pour plus d’information sur TRENDnet, veuillez visiter notre website :www.trendnet.com