Expansion into Networking Equipment (1996-2000)
In the mid-1990s, Planex Communications began to expand its product line to include networking equipment, including routers, switches, and modems. The company's networking products were designed to be compact, affordable, and easy to use, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers and small businesses.
Planex's networking equipment was particularly notable for its innovative design and features. For example, the company's first router, the Planex PTE-1000, was one of the first routers to feature a built-in web server, allowing users to access their router's configuration page via a web browser.