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SMC's New EZ Card 10/100 Mbps Fiber/Copper Combo Adapter Ideal for Today's -- and Tomorrow's -- Growing, Evolving Networks.


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, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2002

The Reliable, Versatile, Affordable, Future-Proof Choice for Any Network, the New EZ Card 10/100 Combo Adapter's Trade-Compliance Makes

it Ideal for Government Installations

SMC Networks SMC Networks is a company that manufacture network equipment such as network cards, switches, wireless routers, etc.

Previously an independent company, it was taken over by the Accton group. External links
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SMC Solaris Management Console
SMC Smooth Muscle Cell
SMC Small Magellanic Cloud (also see LMC)
SMC Safety Management Certificate (maritime shipping) 
.com), the company that takes the work out of networks with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for business and home, today announced the newest member of the EZ Card(TM) Family of PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS.

(2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus).
 network adapters 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. , the SMC-GT1255FTX-SC 10/100 Combo 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. .

This new EZ Card combo adapter brings both RJ-45 and SC fiber connectivity in a single dual-speed PCI network adapter, making it perfect for growing and evolving networks -- and its trade-compliant status makes it an ideal choice for government installations.

Available Sept. 14, this new lifetime-warranted adapter breaks price barriers, too. List priced at $99.99 each -- 60% below the average competitor's list(a) -- the versatile adapter is also available in an economical 50-pack for large and growing networks.

"The SMC-GT1255FTX-SC provides connectivity for legacy and cutting edge networks, with room to grow," said SMC Product Manager Jon Bettino. "And, because it meets the U.S. Government's trade-compliance specifications, the EZ Card 10/100 Combo Adapter's flexibility and robustness can be put to work for government installations, where flexibility and an evolutionary path are also critical."

With the versatility to connect via either RJ-45 or Fiber SC -- even Fiber ST with an optional connector -- the EZ Card 10/100 Combo Adapter is a practical, powerful solution for networks of any size. The flexible, standards-based adapter autosenses not just network speed, but also media type, defaulting to 100Base-FX for optimal connectivity.

Its four easy-to-read LEDs, broad range of drivers, and features that include Wake-on-LAN and flow control make the GT1255FTX-SC 10/100 Combo Adapter as easy to manage as it is to install.

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 result in improved quality, control and reliability," added Bettino. "And, we back it up with high-quality support and a limited lifetime warranty."


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SMC Networks EZ Card 10/100 Combo Adapter
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  Product             Description          Key Features     List Price
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SMC-GT1255FTX-SC EZ Card 10/100 Mbps -- Supports either RJ-45   $99.99
                   Combo Adapter         or Fiber SC connection
                                     -- Optional ST connector
                                         available
                                     -- Trade compliant
                                     -- IEEE 803.b, 802.3u and
                                         802.3x compliant
                                     -- Wake-on-LAN support
                                     -- Easy-to-read LEDs
                                     -- Limited Lifetime Warranty
                                     -- Flow Control
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About SMC Networks

SMC takes the work out of networks, with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for businesses and homes. Leveraging its more than 30 years market and technology experience with strong attention to end-user and reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers.  feedback, SMC Networks has set the standards for quality, reliability, ease-of-use, and affordability in network solutions and components.

The company continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products that benefit from the combination of its strong internal R&D resources, global manufacturing resources and strategic relationships with technology innovators innovators

people who will try new things.


early innovators
important figures in the farming or client community because they are the leaders in the introduction of new techniques and management systems.
. From basic to leading-edge, SMC Networks' portfolio of products provides solutions for small-to medium-sized businesses, corporate workgroups, branch offices, and home and small office environments.

The company's commitment to providing unsurpassed service with a personal touch is backed up by limited lifetime warranties and 24/7 technical support for all of SMC's products. Headquartered in Irvine, SMC Networks supports its worldwide market through regional offices located throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and 20 other countries.

For more information about SMC Networks or its products, visit www.smc.com, or call 800/SMC-4You.

(a) Average competitor price of $259 derived from list pricing for 3Com 3CR990-FX and Allied Telesyn AT- at-
pref.
Variant of ad-.
2700FTX-SC.
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