IOGEAR Announces “SmartLink”

Irvine, California January 16, 2001 IOGEAR introduces the simplest way
to connect MACs to PCs. SmartLink provides an easy “Plug-N-Play” file
transfer solution for USB enabled computers! Connect a MAC to a PC, MAC to
a MAC, or a PC to a PC. IOGEAR’s SmartLink (GUN161) offers a quick and easy
solution for host to host file transfers at speeds equivalent to 10BaseT
Ethernet! SmartLink is perfect for anyone needing to integrate MACs and PCs
together minus the cost and headache of other solutions. IOGEAR’s SmartLink
is available at all major reseller at a MSRP of $44.95.

SmartLink Features:

For use with:
Apple Macintosh computer running OS 8.6 or greater
IBM compatible computers running Windows 98SE, 2000, or ME.
Supports peer to peer file transfer function with PC-PC, MAC-MAC and PC-MAC
with USB interface
Up to a 6Mbps data transfer rate
Single cable solution for data communication
Plug-n-play and hot pluggable
Double data buffer supporting two-way data transfer
Supports suspend and resume power management
Supports Windows 95 (OSR2.1), 98 & SE, 2000, and MAC OS 8.6 or greater
Bus powered from either USB port

Pricing and Availability

IOGEAR’s new SmartLink is available immediately through all authorized
catalog retailers for $44.95 MSRP (USD). If you would like the name of an
authorized retailer in your area, please contact us directly or visit our
website (www.iogear.com).

IOGEAR is a cutting-edge connectivity manufacturer that provides complete
KVM, FireWire, and USB solutions targeted toward home users and small
businesses. We’ve managed to cram all the functionality of many industrial
KVM switches into packages that fit right on your desktop. These complete
KVM packages include all the necessary cables and adapters to get your
setup running with little effort, and our sleek product design means never
having to settle for awkward desktop hardware.