 Logo as of 2018 | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Networking equipment |
| Founded | 1990; 34 years ago (1990) |
| Founder | Pei Huang Peggy Huang |
| Headquarters | Torrance, California, United States |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Pei Huang (CEO) |
| Products | Ethernet hubs, Routers, DSL/Cable Gateways, Switches, Wireless Access Points, and security IP cameras |
| Website | trendnet |
TRENDnet is a global manufacturer of computer networking products headquartered in Torrance, California, in the United States. It sells networking and surveillance products especially in the small to medium business (SMB) and home user market segments.
History
The company was founded in 1990 by Pei Huang and Peggy Huang.
Vulnerabilities
Main article: In re TRENDnet, Inc.In September 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) brought an enforcement action against TRENDnet alleging that the company marketed its SecurView IP cameras describing them as "secure", when in fact the software allowed online viewing by anyone with the camera's IP address. The FTC approved a final settlement with TRENDnet in February 2014.
References
- "TRENDnet, Inc.: Private Company Information - Bloomberg". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- "TRENDnet® Founders Receive Distinguished Business Achievement Award". TRENDnet. 2011-08-19. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- Welch, Chris (2013-09-04). "FTC settles with Trendnet after 'hundreds' of home security cameras were hacked". The Verge. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
- "FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges Against TRENDnet, Inc". Federal Trade Commission. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2018-04-01.