TORRANCE, CA - October 20, 1999 — TRENDnet, the leading manufacturer of networking products worldwide, is announcing series of Gigabit products (TEG-S224M, TEG-S224S, TEG-S40SX, and TEG-PCISX) for high level of Gigabit connectivity solution.

The Gigabit switch combines flexibility, power, and versatility. It allows to plug Gigabit network to eliminate bottlenecks, while giving users the capacity to fine-tune the network performance. The TEG-S124, a 24-port 10/100Mbps + 1-port Gigabit 1,000Mbps SX Module (option) Management Stand-alone Fast Ethernet Switch, is ideal for networks requiring reliable high-speed connections. Also, the TEG-S224M and TEG-S224S are a 24-port 10/100Mbps + 1 or 2-port 1,000Mbps SC Gigabit Module (option) Management Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch System. With stackable feature, high-performance SNMP switching is accomplished for enterprise environment.

The Gigabit switches are a low-cost solution for an enterprise level backbone switch that handles network speeds up to 2,000Mbps in full-duplex. The TEG-S40SX and TEG-S80SX are 4/8-port 1,000Mbps Gigabit Switch with SC Connector. These switches support Unicasting, Broadcasting and wire speed non-blocking switching on all ports.

In addition to the switch, the TEG-PCISX is a Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with SC Connector in increasing system performance. Complying with IEEE 802.3z Gigabit standard, it supports symmetric and asymmetric flow control by IEEE 802.3x, VLAN filtering and IP packet processing, and offloads host operating system overhead.

TRENDnet is one of the few companies to deliver high-technology Gigabit connectivity solution at a low price. Approximately, they will be shipped by the end of November of this year. All TRENDnet® Gigabit switches are backed by a lifetime warranty and unlimited technical support. To purchase or receive more information, please contact our Sales Department at 310-891-1100.

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.