TORRANCE, CA - January 15, 1997 — TRENDnet, a leading provider of Fast Ethernet products, introduces its 10/100Mbps Ethernet switching hub, the TE100-S21 that maximizes available bandwidth and provides a smooth migration path to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet.

The TE100-S21 is a low-cost, high performance Ethernet switch. With the TE100-S21, Ethernet switching is now at hub prices, making switching available to everyone. This high-performance, elegantly engineered switch incorporates cutting-edge technology. The result is a switch that is simpler, smarter, and more affordable.

With one dedicated 10Base-T/100Base-TX port and one 100Base-TX uplink, each port provides a dedicated 10/100Mbps data path, significantly improving overall network performance and response time. In addition, the 100Base-TX uplink offers an affordable path to high-speed networking with access to 100Mbps server pipes or backbones. The TE100-S21 provides one of the lowest-cost, fully featured solutions for workgroups, plus plug-and-play installation for ease of use.

The TE100-S21 is the excellent choice for network users who require a mixed environment of 10Mbps and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet. It provides the flexibility, functionality and high-performance needed to eliminate repeater count limitations inherent to 100Base-TX at a cost effective price. Using the TE100-S21 with your existing 10 or 100Mpbs segment, TRENDnet’s vision is to provide the complete 100Mbps solution for the fastest Ethernet networking anyone has ever seen.

TRENDnet is a global provider of award-winning networking solutions for IT, surveillance, transportation, and power distribution, and for both home office users and businesses of all sizes. Building reliable 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 multi-gigabit, industrial, PoE, network switches, fiber, wireless, IP cameras, NVRs, power distribution, KVM, patch panels, Powerline, USB, and more. Learn more about TRENDnet by visiting www.trendnet.com.