IRVINE, CA—October 2, 2008—Sonnet Technologies, a leader in upgrades and useful accessories for Apple® Mac® desktop and notebook computers, announces the immediate availability of the Aria™ Extreme N PCI 802.11n wireless PCI card. This easy to install adapter delivers draft 802.11n wireless network connectivity to Power Mac® G5, Power Mac G4, and Windows® desktop computers with an available PCI or PCI-X slot. Configuration is completed in a few simple steps, and for maximum compatibility and convenience, Aria Extreme N PCI is backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g routers and other equipment.

Draft 802.11n networking offers significantly enhanced performance compared to 802.11g, the previous wireless network standard. When used in 802.11n networks, Aria Extreme N PCI can achieve up to two-and-a-half times the speed and twice the range than when used in an 802.11g network. Sonnet’s Aria Extreme N PCI features three antennas (2TX/3RX) 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 PCI supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 security protocols along with AES and TKIP encryption for secure network configuration, so users can work wirelessly with confidence.

Aria Extreme N PCI Key Benefits

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

Delivers up to 2.5x the speed and 2x the range of and 802.11g network adapter

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

Backward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g devices

Mac Compatibility

Power Mac G5 with PCI or PCI-X slots

Power Mac G4 (except Cube)

Mac OS 10.4 and later

PC Compatibility

Desktop computer with PCI or PCI-X slots

Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista

Pricing and Availability
Aria Extreme N PCI (part number N80211-PCI) is available now for the suggested retail price of USD $99.95.

For more information on Sonnet’s Aria Extreme N PCI 802.11n wireless PCI adapter card, visit the Sonnet web site at: <http://www.sonnettech.com/product/ariaextremenpci.html>