Asante Showcases Gigabit Ethernet Products At Macworld; New 1000BaseT GBIC Connects Fiber and Copper Networks.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)--July 17, 2001 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) continues to make Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. even more affordable. In booth no. 1425 at Macworld New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of (July 18-20), Asante will be showing the broadest family of Gigabit Ethernet products for Macintosh and PC computers. "Asante's new 1000BaseT GBIC (GigaBit Interface Converter) A hardware module used to attach network devices to fiber-based transmission systems such as Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet. The GBIC converts the serial electrical signals to serial optical signals and vice versa. is the most affordable in its class," commented Rusty Callihan, Asante's vice president of Sales. "And it supports all industry-standard Gigabit Ethernet switches with GBIC slots." Building Better Networks with Internet Access See how to access the Internet. Solutions Asante will also highlight its award-winning line of cable/DSL routers See broadband router. . The company's new wireless-ready router, the FriendlyNET(R) FR3002AL, is a 2-port 10/100 switch with integrated print server and optional wireless connection. "The FR3002AL is the only router to offer users a choice -- either wired or wireless," commented William Hang, product manager at Asante. "This gives users flexibility at an affordable price." When users want wireless support, they simply plug an Asante AeroLAN into the router and begin talking with other 802.11b compatible devices -- including Apple's AirPort. The recently released FriendlyNET FR3004C, which contains a redundant modem port, enables customers to upgrade from a v.90 56K analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. and still keep it as a back-up modem. For those who also need a network print server, the FR3004LC is available for just $10 more. It's Finally a Reality -- Fast, Affordable Gigabit Ethernet Asante continues its leadership in offering affordable, powerful Gigabit Ethernet switches. The FriendlyNET GX4-800 switch contains 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports -- 7 ports of 10/100/1000BaseT and one 1000BaseX GBIC module interface -- which provide the flexibility to easily connect workgroups to a fiber- or copper-based Gigabit backbone. Compared with other 8-port Gigabit switches, the new GX4-800GBIC is half the price -- just $250 per port. In addition, Asante will feature the GX4-224 (24 ports of 10/100 with 2 ports of 100/1000) and the GX4-400 (4 ports of 100/1000) switches. Asante will also showcase new high-density Gigabit switches. "The IntraCore 65120 switches have the highest Gigabit port count in the rack-mounted 1U market," said Wilson Wong, Asante's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president. "And the cost per port will be the lowest, making them the most affordable switches in their class." The IntraCore(TM) 65120 switches offer great flexibility. Depending on the existing network structure, each GBIC Gigabit Ethernet module interface can be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: with a 1000BaseT, 1000BaseSX, or 1000BaseLX GBIC interface. This non-proprietary architecture allows customers to mix-and-match many different network configurations, reducing acquisition costs. "Customers only have to purchase what they need when they need it," added Wong. Show Specials Macworld show specials enable attendees to get the best deals on the hottest networking products, including factory-refurbished routers, hubs, and adapters. "Come to the Asante booth at Macworld for the best deals in networking," said Callihan. About Asante Asante Technologies, Inc., is a leading provider of network solutions for the education, enterprise, and service provider marketplaces. The company's FriendlyNET products simplify networking and provide Internet access for mobile and office professionals. Asante's IntraCore products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 408/435-8388. Note to Editors: Asante and FriendlyNET are registered trademarks; IntraCore is a trademark of Asante Technologies, Inc. |
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