Mountain View, CA – October 29, 2007 – The Ethernet Alliance University Program today welcomes new members including Arizona State University, Columbia University, Eastern Illinois University, Institute Industrial IT, Information Technology Experiential Learning Lab (ITELL) Instructional Networking Labs (Syracuse University), Johns Hopkins University, Pennsylvania State University, Universiti Malaysia Perlis and The University of Southern California.

The Ethernet Alliance University Program also extended the deadline for its first annual White Paper Challenge Program to February 28, 2008. The winning university and student representative will be awarded a cash prize and will have the opportunity to present the paper at Interop Las Vegas, April 27 – May 2, 2008.

The EAUP White Paper Challenge Program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of universities that are members of the EAUP. Membership in the EAUP is free to accredited universities. The goal of the EAUP White Paper Challenge is to provide university students with a unique opportunity to present academic theories that promote the advancement of Ethernet technologies, and apply those theories in a real-world setting. The EAUP White Paper Challenge offers students a chance to begin networking with industry professionals for career and mentoring opportunities.

“I am proud to welcome all of our new academic members to the Ethernet Alliance University Program,” said Val Oliva, chair, Ethernet Alliance University Program. “Our goal in the EAUP is to bridge the academia with the industry by encouraging collaboration, and our White Paper Challenge Program helps with our goal. We encourage all of our EAUP student members to become involved with our White Paper Challenge Program.”

For rules and additional details about the EAUP White Paper Challenge Program, visit

www.ethernetalliance.org/join/eaup/whitepaper_c[...].

To apply for a free lifetime membership to the EAUP, visit

www.ethernetalliance.org/kmembership_info/acade[...].

About the Ethernet Alliance University Program

The EAUP is a global initiative that serves as a forum for universities and educational organizations within the Ethernet Alliance to work directly with industry leaders, acquire practical perspectives of academic theories, and help foster the growth of Ethernet.

About Ethernet Alliance

The Ethernet Alliance is dedicated to promoting industry awareness, acceptance, and advancement of technology and products based on existing and emerging IEEE 802 Ethernet standards. The organization’s mission is to accelerate industry adoption and remove barriers to market entry by providing a cohesive, market-responsive industry voice on IEEE 802 Ethernet projects. For more information about the Ethernet Alliance, visit www.ethernetalliance.org.