Torrance, CA - February 22, 2006 — TRENDnet, a best-in-class networking manufacturer of wired and wireless networking solutions, will introduce a redesigned TEW-429UB 2006 Limited Edition 802.11g HotSpot Detector + USB Adapter. The one-of-a-kind, black and white soccer ball inspired design captures the global excitement of the upcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup™ and is an essential tool for laptop users looking to stay connected to live updates and streaming highlights.

This summer, thirty-two teams from around the world will converge on Germany to become the kings of soccer in the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ scheduled for June 9 – July 9, 2006. The Limited Edition HotSpot Detector + Adapter will allow fans traveling to Germany or anywhere in the world, the ability to quickly locate and connect to Wi-Fi hotspots often found in café’s, restaurants, and hotels, so they can view all the latest scores and important action on their laptop.

“As a global supplier of networking equipment who shares a passion for soccer, we wanted to find a unique way to celebrate the International sport that in many ways reflects our company and our worldwide customer base,” said Pei Huang, President of TRENDnet. “The product helps expose people to the sport and our company in a fun and innovative way.”

Similar to the existing TEW-429UB, the Limited Edition TEW-429UB captures and displays all the broadcasted characteristics Wi-Fi signals use to distinguish themselves. It has an LCD screen that details a connection’s Signal Strength, SSID (Network Name), Encryption type (eg. WEP 64/128 bit, WPA & WPA2), Channel, Source and Battery Life. It supports 64/128-bit WEP & WPA / WPA2 Encryption. It supports Windows 98(SE) / ME / 2000 / XP / 2003 Server and has a rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. Best of all, it has an 802.11g USB 2.0 Adapter to connect to available WiFi 802.11b/g signals as well.

The TEW-429UB 2006 Limited Edition also includes a neck strap so you can take it anywhere without losing it. Also, the retail packaging includes the flags of all of the final 32 countries competing in the event.

This product will be available April 2006, for a limited time, with a 3 Year Warranty at an Average Selling Price $59.99 (USA Only).

TRENDnet è un fornitore globale di soluzioni vincenti per le reti dati e la videosorveglianza dedicate a piccole-medie imprese e a utenti domestici. Grazie alle soluzioni per il networking che produce dal 1990, TRENDnet permette ai suoi utenti di condividere accessi a larga banda, contenuti multimediali e periferiche di rete, per una connettività affidabile ovunque. L’ampia gamma di prodotti TRENDnet comprende soluzioni wireless, telecamere IP, switch, Power over Ethernet (PoE), fibra, dispositivi gigabit, domotica, videoregistratori di rete (NVR), prodotti KVM (tastiere/video/mouse), print server, powerline, media server NAS, accessori multimediali e molto altro. Per maggiori informazioni su TRENDnet, visitate il sito www.trendnet.com.