Asante Showcases Gigabit Ethernet and Internet Routers At Apple ExpoMac2000, Mexico City, Mexico; Mexicans to Experience the New Standard for Ethernet.Business Editors/Technology Writers MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 2000 Asante Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : 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) announced today they will showcase their blazing fast 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. over Copper product line, at ExpoMac2000. The Exposition is the most comprehensive Apple event ever held in Mexico, and will present the latest Macintosh products such as Asante's FriendlyNET(TM) product line, from 30 August through 2 September, in Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi , Mexico. The World's Fastest Ethernet "This is a great opportunity for Mexican users to experience the potential of our FriendlyNET(TM) GX4 Gigabit Ethernet over copper switches," says Steve Neugarten, Director of International Sales at Asante. "We will be there in full force, ready to show that without a doubt, the GX4 switches will move any workgroup faster and further ahead than any other product on the market," he added. ExpoMac2000 is an especially noteworthy event for Asante, since the GX4 Product Line is the result of their newest partnership with Apple Computer (NASDAQ: AAPL AAPL Apple Computer, Inc. (stock symbol) AAPL American Association of Professional Landmen AAPL American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law AAPL Advance Audiovisual Presentation Limited AAPL Advocates for Arkansas Public Libraries ). The company's FriendlyNET(TM) GX4 Gigabit Ethernet over copper switches were designed to work seamlessly with the newest Apple(R) Power Mac(R) G4s, and are the most affordable Gigabit Ethernet switches to date. Priced at less than US$250 per port, workgroups can now afford to upgrade to 1000BaseT, the new standard for Ethernet. The FriendlyNET GX4 switches also incorporate Broadcom Corporation's (NASDAQ: BRCM BRCM Broadcom Corporation (stock abbreviation, AMEX) BRCM Master Chief Boilermaker (USN rating) ) industry standard BCM BCM Baylor College of Medicine BCM Become BCM Business Communications Manager (Nortel) BCM Broadcom Corporation BCM Business Continuity Management BCM Business Contact Manager (Microsoft) 5400 Gigabit Ethernet transceiver. Together, these partnerships make Gigabit Ethernet the ideal choice for connecting Power Mac G4 digital design workstations. Experience FriendlyNET GX4-400 ExpoMac2000 attendees can experience the FriendlyNET GX4-400 firsthand, by visiting the Asante booth (number 832). Asante products will be showcased daily from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm, Wednesday 30 September to Saturday 2 September 2000. Pricing and Availability FriendlyNET GX4-400 features four 100/1000 Mbps ports and sells for US$1,299. For Apple Power Mac G4 customers, a US$300 end user rebate is available from Asante resellers, e-commerce sites, system integrators, and buyasante.com. In addition, Apple customers may purchase the GX4-400 switch directly from the Apple Store for US$999 (after US$300 instant rebate). The GX4-400 switch is shipping now. About Asante Asante Technologies is the leading provider of network solutions for small offices/home offices, education (K-12 and higher education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. ) and enterprises. The Company's FriendlyNET products simplify networking and provide Internet access See how to access the Internet. for mobile and office professionals. The Company's IntraCore(TM) products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 01-408-435-8388 for FriendlyNET products or 01-541-386-7606 for IntraCore products. Asante is a registered trademark, FriendlyNET and IntraCore are trademarks of Asante Technologies, Inc. |
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