ASANTE INTRODUCES 16-PORT INTELLIGENT HUB OFFERS MANAGEABLE WORKGROUP
SOLUTION AT $49 PER PORT

MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 9, 1996 - Asante Technologies, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ASNT), a leading provider of Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networking
products, today announced the AsanteHub 1016-IQ, an intelligent 16-port
Ethernet hub that delivers easy network management, plug-and-play
flexibility, network expansion capability and a cost- effective
alternative to 12-port offerings. At $899 list and an estimated retail
price of $700, the hub is ideal for small- and medium- sized workgroup
networks.

The AsanteHub 1016-IQ is on display this week at Macworld Expo San
Francisco, January 9-12. Asante is located at booth #1035 in the South
Hall of the Moscone Center.

The 1016 hub succeeds Asante's 1012 hub, which will phase out over the next
two months. The 12-port hub was redesigned to meet customer demand for
increased port density, integrated management, easy set-up, and an
affordable network upgrade solution. The AsanteHub 1016-IQ is compatible
with the AsanteHub 1012 and can integrate easily into existing 1012
networks.

"The AsanteHub 1016-IQ targets the workgroup customer looking for a
low-risk entry into managed networking," said Paul Smith, vice president
of marketing at Asante. "At $49 per port, it's the best value on the
market today - priced even better than any 12-port hub available."

The AsanteHub 1016-IQ is equipped with 16 RJ-45 ports as well as AUI and
BNC ports for uplinking to a thick, thin, 10BASE-T or fiber-optic
backbone. The hub is uniquely designed to handle simultaneous usage of the
AUI and BNC connectors, making it easy to expand the network by cascading
from the 1016-IQ to other hubs without sacrificing an RJ-45 port.

The 1016-IQ also delivers advanced networking features, including MAC-to-IP
mapping. This feature maps a fixed MAC (Media Access Control) address to
its assigned IP (Internet Protocol) address, which allows the network
manager to easily track users and profile every node on the network.

In addition, the AsanteHub 1016-IQ includes built-in SNMP support,
eliminating the need for an add-on management module. The 1016-IQ is
manageable from any SNMP-compatible or Telnet console, including HP
OpenView, SunNet Manager and IBM NetView, as well as the newest version of
Asante's own network management program, AsanteView 2.6.

It is to the customer's advantage, however, to use AsanteView with the
1016-IQ. By design, both products work together to simplify the time and
effort involved in the initial configuration of the hub. Unlike other hubs
that are not pre-configured with an IP address - the network administrator
goes through several time-consuming steps to assign an IP address allowing
management of the network - the AsanteHub 1016-IQ has a plug-and-play
option to simplify installation. With this option, the 1016-IQ negotiates
an IP address with AsanteView, permitting quick configuration of the hub
over the network. The 1016-IQ is then up and running in minutes. This is
especially useful for out-of-band network management and remote
configuration of the hub.

The 1016-IQ includes a LED display for monitoring network vital signs at a
glance. The LEDs include indicators for power, collisions, network traffic
and link integrity diagnostics.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The AsanteHub 1016-IQ is available immediately through a worldwide network
of VARs, system integrators, computer retail stores and distributors. The
hub is covered under a unique lifetime warranty program, which guarantees
free technical support and replacement of defective products.

ABOUT ASANTE Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNT)
designs, manufactures and markets a full line of high-performance products
for Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, including adapter card,
intelligent and non-intelligent hubs, bridges, switches and network
management software. For additional information, contact Asante
Technologies at 800-662-9686 or browse the company's World Wide Web home
page at http://www.asante.com.
 
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