[NPL] Farallon Reduces Cost of Networking

[NPL] Farallon Reduces Cost of Networking

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Farallon Reduces Cost of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Networking

Announcing new economical 10Mb Starlet mini-hubs, daisy-chainable
EtherWave for the price of regular Ethernet, and the affordable
10/100 Starlet Dual-Speed Hub.

San Leandro, CA, March 24, 1999 - Farallon Communications, Inc.,
developer of reliable, plug-and-play networking solutions for both
Macs and PCs, today announced great prices on some of their most
popular Ethernet and Fast Ethernet solutions. Farallons new 10Base-T
Starlet mini-hubs provide an economical way to network in the home,
small office or school classroom. EtherWave, with models priced the
same as regular Ethernet, gives customers two 10Base-T ports for the
price of one. Additionally, Farallons 8-port Starlet Dual-Speed Hub
offers affordable 10/100 integration of 10Mb and 100Mb devices.

Farallons 10/100 Starlet Dual-Speed Hub Only $176.00

Equipped with 8 auto-negotiating 10/100 ports, Farallon's affordable,
compact, plug-and-play dual-speed hub is perfect for schools and
small businesses that are looking to network 100Mb-capable nodes,
such as iMacs, with existing 10Mb devices, but do not require more
sophisticated switched hubs. The Fast Starlet 10/100 Dual-Speed Hub/8
features:

* NWay 10/100 auto-negotiation for easy integration of 10 & 100Base-T devices

* internal 2-port switch for connectivity between 10Mb & 100Mb devices

* diagnostic LEDs for at-a-glance 10/100 & link/activity monitoring

* universal power supply for worldwide use

* free technical support & lifetime warranty

8-port 10/100 Fast Starlet Dual-Speed Hub [PN940/8] $176.00 US
Estimated Street Price

Farallons New 10Mb Starlet Hubs As Low As $29.95

Ideal for creating or expanding a 10Mb Ethernet network in the home,
small office or school classroom, Farallons new Starlet mini-hubs
simply connect Macs, PCs, printers, modems and routers to share
printers, computer files and Internet access. These compact,
light-weight hubs feature:

* 4-, 5- or 8- 10Base-T plug-and-play port configurations

* uplink switch for connection to another Starlet hub

* automatic partitioning of faulty ports

* at-a-glance monitoring of power, collision, link & activity

* free technical support & lifetime warranty

PN530/4 4-port 10Mb Starlet Hub $29.95 US Estimated Street Price

PN530/5 5-port 10Mb Starlet Hub $36.95 US Estimated Street Price

PN530/8 8-port 10Mb Starlet Hub $49.95 US Estimated Street Price

Farallons EtherWave For The Price Of Regular Ethernet

This unique, patented, daisy-chainable Ethernet technology gives
users another option for building a small network or expanding an
existing one without using a hub. With 2 self-terminating RJ-45
10Base-T ports, EtherWave products provide a flexible way to connect
up to 8 computers or printers together as a standalone network, or up
to 7 devices off a hub or single 10Base-T Ethernet drop simply by
daisy-chaining them together. Popular models now available for the
price of regular Ethernet include EtherWave for LC, Comm Slot and
NuBus Macs.

EtherWave for Comm Slot [YPN898]
$66.00 US Estimated Street Price

EtherWave for NuBus [PN890-TP]
$83.00 US Estimated Street Price

EtherWave for LC [PN892-TP]
$99.00 US Estimated Street Price

Farallons additional EtherWave models include ISA, PCI, PC Card,
AUI, AAUI and LocalTalk-to-Ethernet adapters.

Product Availability

Farallon products are available through major distributors and
resellers worldwide. Farallon offers a complete line of reliable,
plug-and-play Ethernet and Fast Ethernet cards, adapters, hubs and
switches. For more information visit
(http://www.farallon.com/products).

About Farallon Communications, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Farallon develops and markets reliable,
plug-and-play networking products designed to "Simplify Networking
Through Innovation." With over 8 million customers worldwide,
Farallon is dedicated to providing complete, easy-to-use networking
solutions and world-class technical support to the Home, Small
Business, Publishing and Education communities. Further information
can be obtained via phone 510.346.8000, web (http://www.farallon.com)
or email (mailto:info@farallon.com). Farallon is an affiliate of
Gores Technology Group, a worldwide high technology business
management company. The Farallon headquarters are in San Leandro,
California, with a European office in the UK.

Farallon Press Contact

Nicole E. Martin
Marketing Communications Manager
mailto:nmartin@farallon.com
510.346.8032

 
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