TORRANCE, CA - April 27, 2000 — TRENDnet, the leading manufacturer of networking products worldwide, is announcing the release of the TE100-SK3, a 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Network Kit, to provide network solutions for Small/Medium Business and Small Office/Home Office users.

TRENDnet's TE100-SK3 network kit is advantageous in sharing files, printers, fax machines, and hard drives. This network kit offers everything you need to get two PCs connected. It includes 5-port 10/100Mbps auto-sensing switch, two 32-bit 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI card, two 20 feet CAT 5 cables, and an easy-to-use installation guide. Ideal for SMB and SOHO users, the TE100-SK3 network kit offers superior performance by doubling the speed up to 200Mbps in full-duplex mode.

Equipped with a 5-port switch, your network can multiply bandwidth, boost response time, and satisfy heavy load demands. The N-way ports automatically negotiate between 10Base-T and 100Base-TX network speeds, as well as between half- and full-duplex modes. Any port is capable of uplinking to Fast Ethernet or downlinking to Ethernet. Thus, you can expand your setup from any port and for any number of switches.

You can start sharing files, printers, data, and e-mails with TRENDnet's TE100-SK3 network starter kit. This can save you money on each computer and peripherals. Approximately, the TE100-SK3 network kit will be shipped by the end of June 2000. TRENDnet's high-quality network products are sold in over 80 countries worldwide and the network kit is backed by a reliable lifetime warranty and free, unlimited technical support.

Price: $139

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.