Asante Announces Availability of Windows 2000 Drivers for Popular Ethernet Adapters; Ethernet Networks Can Now Migrate Easily to Microsoft Windows 2000.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 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)--Feb. 17, 2000 Asante Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASNT ASNT American Society of Non-destructive Testing ASNT American Society for Neural Transplantation ASNT Astrological Association of North Texas (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex) ASNT Application Sharing Nt .OB) today announced support for the Microsoft(R) Windows 2000 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. . Asante's most popular adapter cards fit into PCI slots of Windows 2000 based servers allowing them to connect to existing Ethernet networks. The AsanteFAST(TM) 10/100 PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). 590 adapter is optimized for simplified installation on Windows, Mac, PC, and Linux computers. The AsanteFAST PCI 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 the easy choice for running a mixed local area network with both PCs and Macs. The FriendlyNET(TM) 10/100 PCI 586 Fast Ethernet adapter is the price/technology leader for Windows 98/NT/2000, Linux, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , and NetWare. Beta versions of the Windows 2000 drivers for both adapter cards are available for free from the Asante website. &uot;Asante sees a great competitive advantage in reacting quickly to new market demands,&uot; explains Terri Gill, Asante's FriendlyNET product line manager. &uot;Our PCI adapters already offer the most advanced connections to Fast Ethernet networks for multiple platforms,&uot; boasts Gill. &uot;Our single chip design uses fewer parts, consumes less power, and runs much cooler -- which translates to superior reliability,&uot; notes Gill. Wake on LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Technology The Asante FriendlyNET(TM) 10/100 Fast Ethernet adapter continues to monitor the network, even when the computer is turned off. When a wake-up packet is received, the computer is powered on to perform remote maintenance (such as virus scan virus scan Informatics A computer program that can ID code–geek speak for computer program subroutines–often found in computer viruses. See Computer virus. , software update, or disk backup). Drivers available for download Drivers for the AsanteFAST 10/100 PCI Adapter and the FriendlyNET 10/100 PC Fast Ethernet Adapter have been tested with the pre-release version of Windows 2000. Copies of Asante's beta drivers can be obtained from http://techinfo.asante.com/pdfs/Adapters/PNICII.exe. Released drivers will be posted on this website once these products are tested on the released version of Windows 2000. About Asante Asante Technologies is the leading provider of network solutions for small offices/home offices, education (K-12 and higher education) and enterprises. The Company's FriendlyNET products simplify networking and provide Internet access for mobile and office professionals. The Company's Advanced Systems products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 800/662-9686 for FriendlyNET products or 800/303-9121 for Advanced Systems products. Note to Editors: Asante, AsanteFAST, and FriendlyNET are trademarks of Asante Technologies. All other brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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