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Network Faster—Wirelessly!

Need an easy way to move files between computers or share an Internet connection, but don't have an Ethernet outlet nearby? Now you can add wireless networking to most any desktop computer—the Sonnet Aria™ extreme PCI makes it simple. This affordable adapter card plugs into any available PCI slot, and configuration is a breeze; this is networking made easy. Whether you are creating a new network, or just adding on, the Aria extreme PCI does it without wires.

Simple Installation

Sonnet's Simply Fast design philosophy makes this installation a breeze; you'll complete the process in a few easy steps to upgrade to faster WiFi speeds. 802.11b wireless connection moves data at 11 Mbps. With the Aria extreme PCI your data transfers will be speeding along at up to 5x faster! The Aria extreme PCI easily installs into an available PCI slot without any additional hardware or cables. Simply install the card, configure your computer to access a wireless network, and away you go—wirelessly on the Internet or on any WiFi network.

 

Key Features

Wireless data transfer rates up to 54 Mbps

Compatible with Apple Airport Extreme and other 802.11g wireless hubs

Backward-compatible with 802.11b devices

WiFi Power Mac G3 and Power Mac G4

 
Part No.  
G54-PCI Aria Extreme PCI
Hardware  
Warranty 1-year
RoHS Compliant Yes
Standard Compliance IEEE 802.11b; 802.11g
Interface PCI
Antenna Convertor Type RPSMA-female
Radio Specifications
Frequency 2.412~2.497 GHz ISM frequency band
Operating Channels 802.11b: 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe (ETSI); 802.11g: 13 for North America, 13 for Europe (ETSI), 13 for Japan
Security Hardware 64/128-bit WEP engine; WEP weak-key avoidance, TKIP, hardware AES engine supporting CCM and OCB, 802.1x, SSN, WPA
Data Rates 802.11b—Maximum 11 Mbps. Auto-ranging: 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps; 802.11g—Maximum 54 Mbps. Auto-ranging: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps
Coverage Area (typical) 802.11b—Up to 60 M at 11 Mbps, up to 125 M at 1 Mbps; 802.11g—Up to 20 M at 54 Mbps, up to 75 M at 18 Mbps
 

Mac Compatibility

Power Mac® G3 (Blue & White)(1) and Power Mac G4

Mac OS® X Version 10.5, 10.4(1), or 10.3.4+


Technical Notes

  1. Mac OS X 10.4 supported on early Power Macintosh G3 computers when used with appropriate third-party software. Please refer to software developer's website for complete compatibility and specification details. Sonnet does not endorse nor offer support for third-party software. For support issues, please refer software developer's support site.


Specifications subject to change without notice.


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