Asante Unlocks Cable/DSL Bandwidth With New Router That Safely Shares High-Speed Internet Connections Between Macs and PCs.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 26, 2000

New FriendlyNET(TM) Router Also Shares Printer and Back-up Modem

Connection

Asante Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASNT.OB) today introduced the FriendlyNET FR3004 Series of Cable/DSL Routers. These new routers are ideal for securely sharing high-speed Internet connections in the home or office with multiple Macs and PCs to broadband (cable or digital subscriber line) connections. Only Asante offers the flexibility of giving users the freedom to select computing platforms, and cable or DSL services.

"The new FriendlyNET routers are ideal for the 3 million homes, small businesses and schools adding a broadband Internet connection this year. Instead of four or five specialized network boxes, Asante is pleased to introduce a product line that incorporates a secure firewall, multi-port Fast Ethernet switch, NAT router, DHCP server and print server -- all into one compact, affordable package," explains Wilson Wong, Asante's President and CEO. "The new FriendlyNET Routers are ideal for speed-sensitive applications such as graphic or music files and video streams," notes Wong.

Protect Your LAN from Unauthorized Access or Intruders

Unlike software-based routers, the FriendlyNET router provides a natural firewall that protects your local area network from outside intruders. The security-hardened FriendlyNET router is the only IP network address exposed to outside elements -- thereby protecting all the other computers in your LAN. The router also adds network security options that can be selected from a web browser-based utility.

Never Be Without An Internet Connection

Some users experience a sluggish Internet connection or downtime. For day-traders or small businesses, Internet downtime is unacceptable. The FriendlyNET FR3004LC is the first router to provide a redundant modem port to also connect with traditional analog v.90 56K modems. A redundant modem means users never need to be off-line when their broadband Internet connection is sluggish or down.

Blazing Speed and Flexibility

An integrated 4-port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switch delivers outstanding performance. Traffic moves from point to point without slowing down other users. Local traffic between users or servers has a direct network connection of 100 Mbps (or 200 Mbps in full duplex mode). With most DSL modems peaking at about 2 Mbps, the Asante WAN port can handle next generation modem speeds up to 10 Mbps.

Share Printers

Instead of dedicating a costly computer, the FriendlyNET FR3004LC can act as a print server. A user just connects the printer to the router's printer port and installs the appropriate software on their Windows 95/98/NT systems.

Pricing and Availability

--  FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Model FR3004 stackable switch with
    four 10/100 LAN ports, estimated street price in North America is
    $185.

--  FriendlyNET Cable/DSL Router Model FR3004LC stackable switch with
    four 10/100 LAN ports plus redundant modem port and print server
    has an ESP of $229.

Both models are shipping now and are available from Asante resellers, e-commerce sites, system integrators, and www.buyasante.com.

About Asante

Asante is the world's number one supplier of network connectivity products for Macs and PCs. The Company's FriendlyNET products simplify networking and provide Internet access for small offices/home offices, education (K-12 and universities). The Company's IntraCore products support multi-service applications for large enterprises. For additional information, visit www.asante.com or call 800/566-6680 for FriendlyNET products or 800/303-9121 for IntraCore products.

Note to Editors: Asante is a registered trademark, and FriendlyNET is a trademark of Asante Technologies, Inc.