Accton Simplifies Windows 95 Networking with EZNIC95.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 1997--In order to meet the increasing demand for easy Windows 95 integration, Accton Technology Corporation today introduced the EZNIC95 (EN1661-S), a plug-and-play solution for PC workstations running Windows 95. The new network adapter A printed circuit board that plugs into the bus of both user machines (clients) and servers in a local area network (LAN). Also commonly called a "network interface card" (NIC) or "LAN card," the network adapter transmits data onto the network and receives data from the network. is being offered specifically for Windows 95 workstations at an introductory price of $24.95 directly from Accton Technology Corporation. The EZNIC95 was designed to operate with any Windows 95 computer, making integration as simple as plugging the network adapter into the computer bus and connecting a 10BASE-T cable. There are no dip switches (Dual In-line Package switch) A set of tiny toggle switches built into a DIP, which is mounted directly on a circuit board. The tip of a pen or pencil is required to flip the switch on or off. Remember! Open is "off." Closed is "on." to set, no drivers to load, and no manual is required to network with Windows 95. In fact, all the installation instructions are printed right on the box. And for a limited time the EZNIC95 is priced at only $24.95. After the special price expires, the network adapter will be priced at $39.95. Accton Technology is offering the EZNIC95 to value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. and end users directly from its San Jose sales office, as well as through select catalogs and distributors. "Windows 95 has become one of the hottest integration platforms in 1996, particularly in the SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. market," noted Al Gounod, General Manager of Accton Technology Corporation. "For those small office sites that do their own network support and are seeking hassle-free integration, the EZNIC95 is the perfect solution. All you have to do is install the adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. in the network bus, plug it into the network, and the installation is complete. You can't find a simpler networking solution for Windows 95, nor a less expensive one." The EZNIC95 network adapter is an 8/16-bit auto-detectable network adapter with a 16K RAM buffer. It comes with an RJ-45 connector to link to any standard 10BASE-T computer network and is Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows 95 (just plug in the adapter and the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. automatically configures the system for instant networking.) Accton Technology Corporation manufactures workgroup connectivity hardware and software, including a complete product line for Ethernet applications. Accton Technology Corporation has its international headquarters in Taiwan Science-based Industrial Park. Accton USA, which handles mass-market product distribution throughout the Western Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Part of Earth comprising North and South America and the surrounding waters. Longitudes 20° W and 160° E are often considered its boundaries. , is located at 1962 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95112; telephone 408/452-8900; FAX: 408/452-8988, www.accton.com. CONTACT: Woolf Media Relations, Inc. Tom Woolf, 415/508-1554 www.woolfmedia.com |
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