TORRANCE, CA - March 1, 1999 — TRENDnet, the trend-setter in providing innovative, affordable, high-quality network solutions to corporate and mid-sized business environments, announces today TRENDnet’s new TE100-S1616 and TE100-S2424 These devices are high performance auto-sensing N-way switches that automatically negotiate between 10Base-T and 100Base-TX network speeds. They feature 19" Rack Mount and optional Slide-in Fiber Module (TE100-SFXM) to increase network flexibility and expansion.

TRENDnet’s TE100-S1616/S2424 are the most flexible devices to increase your network performance and manageability. With the help of new chipset technology, TRENDnet’s TE100-S1616/S2424 support half- and full-duplex modes in 200Mbps that allow maximum network performance. With Plug and Play capability, TRENDnet’s TE100-S1616/S2424 true switches are easy in uplinking to Fast Ethernet or downlinking to Ethernet. The built-in fiber expansion slots allow links between two switches or between a switch and a server.

TRENDnet’s TE100-S1616/S2424 offer the ease of file sharing, data retrieval, print sharing, multimedia, and graphics in both corporate and small business environments. TRENDnet’s TE100-S1616/S2424 are backed by a lifetime warranty and dedicated customer service.

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.