Sonnet - Aria extreme PCI: WiFi (802.11g) Wireless PCI Card

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 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

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 Specifications

Part No.	G54-PCI
Hardware
Warranty	1-year limited warranty
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

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Technical Notes:
⁽¹⁾Mac OS X 10 Version 10.4 supported on Power Mac 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.