3COM ELIMINATES PRICE BARRIER FOR FAST ETHERNET
NETWORK LEADER OFFERS WORKGROUP SOLUTION AS LOW AS $400 PER USER

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 23, 1995 -- Global data networking leader 3Com
Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced new pricing for its Fast
Ethernet solution that breaks the price barrier for implementation of this
high speed technology. The only leading vendor to offer a complete
end-to-end Fast Ethernet solution, 3Com has reduced the per-user price of
a Fast Ethernet workgroup connection to as low as $400, including the cost
of one of its 10/100BASE-T adapters and the per-port price of its hub and
Ethernet-to-Fast Ethernet switch.

"3Com was one of the first networking vendors to announce its commitment to
Fast Ethernet, and since then has played a major role in the development
and adoption of this technology," said Doug Spreng, vice president and
general manager of 3Com's Network Adapter Division. "This pricing strategy
will allow for faster adoption by the broad marketplace, benefiting both
the end user and our industry."

3Com is the only leading vendor to offer a complete end-to-end Fast
Ethernet solution. 3Com's Fast Ethernet workgroup solution includes the
Fast EtherLink adapters, LinkBuilder FMS 100 hub and LinkSwitch 1000
switch. The Fast Ethernet modules for 3Com's NETBuilder II router complete
the end-to-end solution by providing connectivity to other LAN
technologies as well as the WAN. By offering all the components, 3Com
ensures total interoperability and compatibility. The entire 3Com Fast
Ethernet solution is easily managed by the company's Transcend Network
Management.

Leading Fast Ethernet Workgroup

3Com's Fast EtherLink PCI adapter offers the industry's best performance
through Parallel Tasking, 3Com's patented performance technology that has
made the company's Ethernet adapters market leaders. The auto-sensing
10/100 RJ-45 connector allows MIS managers to install the adapter now to
"future-proof" their high performance PCs; operate at 10Mbps now and then
easily migrate to 100Mbps automatically without any disruption at the
desktop.

The LinkBuilder FMS 100 hub is part of 3Com's industry-leading SuperStack
family. The hub will provide the flexibility and simplicity of 10BASE-T at
100BASE-T speeds, and will be available this summer.

Announced earlier this month, 3Com's LinkSwitch 1000 Ethernet-to-Fast
Ethernet switch enables users to efficiently and cost-effectively leverage
both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T. The LinkSwitch 1000 integrates the benefits
of Ethernet switching with the 100Mbps peak throughput advantages of Fast
Ethernet for existing PCs as well as servers and new workstations. All
3Com Fast Ethernet products are available through the company's worldwide
distribution channel. For complete pricing information contact your
distributor, reseller or the nearest 3Com sales office listed in the 3Com
Sales and Services Organization section of the 3Com Home Page.

Founded in 1979, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) pioneered the data
networking industry. Today, 3Com offers customers a broad range of ISO
9000-compliant global data networking solutions that include routers,
hubs, switches and adapters for Ethernet, Token Ring and high-speed
networks. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., 3Com has worldwide
research and development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and support
capabilities.

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