Torrance, CA - March 29, 2006— TRENDnet, a best-in-class networking manufacturer of wired and wireless networking solutions, is promoting the recent launch of its TEW-429UB 2006 Limited Edition 802.11g HotSpot Detector + USB Adapter and the upcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup™ with a Giveaway Contest at www.trendnet.com.

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. Soccer and technology fans can earn a chance to win a 2006 FIFA World Cup™ Soccer Ball and a TEW-429UB Limited Edition HotSpot Detector + USB 802.11g Adapter. Each participant simply selects the 3 teams they think will finish in the Top 3 of the tournament. If they are right, they will be entered to become one of 3 potential winners who will receive the giveaway prizes. The final drawing will take place July 10th, 2006 and winners will be notified via email by July 14th, 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 and giveaway 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 Wi-Fi 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.