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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 PIC your data transfers will be speeding along at up to 5x faster! The Aria extreme PCI easily installs into an available PCI slotwithout 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.
Technical Notes:
(1) WPA support is available to Mac users running Mac OS X Version 10.3 or later and using Airport driver 3.2 or later, and to Windows users running Windows XP.
  
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Key Benefits
- 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
Mac Compatibility
- Any Power Macintosh®, Power Mac® G3, Power Mac G4, and Mac OS clone (with PCI slots)
- Mac OS® X Version 10.3.4 or later with AirPort drivers 4.2 or later
Windows Compatibility
- PC (with PCI slots)
- Windows® XP SP 2 or later
Technical Specifications
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Hardware
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| Warranty |
1-year limited warranty |
| Standard Compliance |
IEEE 802.11b; 802.11g |
| Interface |
PCI |
| Antenna Convertor Type |
RPSMA-female |
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Radio Specifications
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| Frequency |
2.412~2.497 GHz ISM frequency band |
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Operating Channels
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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 (1) |
| 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 |
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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