IRVINE, CA— November 15, 2007— Sonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades and useful accessories for Apple® Mac® desktop and notebook computers, announces the introduction of the Aria Extreme-n 802.11n wireless mini-PCIe card. This small form-factor card, measuring 2" x 1-1/8", delivers draft 802.11n wireless network connectivity to Mac Pro, MacBook®, MacBook Pro, iMac® (Intel), Mac mini (Intel), and Windows® notebook computers with an available mini-PCIe slot. Sonnet delivers added value by including the specialized tools and detailed installation instructions that enable do-it-yourself installation for Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Pro users.

Aria Extreme-n adds 802.11n wireless connectivity to compatible Macs without a wireless card, and upgrades systems originally sold with an 802.11g AirPort® Extreme card; Aria Extreme-n mounts into the AirPort card slot and connects to the computer’s built-in antenna(s). Aria Extreme-n uses Mac OS® X’s AirPort drivers and configuration tools, configuration is completed in a few simple steps. Aria Extreme-n is backward compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g routers and other equipment.

802.11n networks can deliver up to five times the speed and twice the range of 802.11g networks, the previous wireless networking standard. Sonnet’s Aria Extreme-n can connect up to three antennas, depending on computer configuration, to maximize its performance with 802.11n routers that also feature multiple radios and antennas. 802.11n devices utilize MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology that enables multiple concurrent data stream transmission, and provides enough bandwidth to allow simultaneous high-speed Internet access, HD video streaming, large file transferring, VoIP telephony, and more. Aria Extreme-n supports AES, TKIP, WEP, and WPA2 encryption for secure network configuration, so you can work wirelessly with confidence.

Aria Extreme-n Key Benefits

Simple way to add 802.11n wireless networking capability to any compatible computer

Specialized tools and detailed instructions included for Mac mini, Mac Pro,
MacBook, and MacBook Pro installation

Internal card replaces original AirPort card

802.11n delivers up to 5x the speed and 2x the range of 802.11g network

Works with all AirPort, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express base stations and
equivalent wireless hubs

Backward compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g devices

Mac Compatibility

iMac (Intel-based)

Mac mini (Intel-based)

Mac Pro

MacBook

MacBook Pro

Mac OS 10.4.9 and later

802.11n protocol requires Airport Extreme Base Station with 802.11n or
AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler for Mac software (sold separately)

PC Compatibility

Notebook with mini-PCIe slot

Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista

Pricing and Availability
Aria Extreme-n (part number N80211-EM) will be available November 16, 2007 with the suggested retail price of USD $129.95.

For more information on Sonnet’s Aria Extreme-n 802.11n wireless mini-PCIe card, visit the Sonnet web site at:
<http://www.sonnettech.com/product/ariaextremen.html>