Sonnet - Aria Extreme N: Draft 802.11n Wireless Card

Take Wireless Networking to
the Extreme!
You’ve experienced the freedom and satisfaction of connecting to the Internet wirelessly, but now is the time to skip to the next generation in WiFi—Sonnet’s Aria™ Extreme N will help get you there! This little card (just 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. How much faster and farther can it go? Connected to an 802.11n router like the AirPort® Extreme Base Station with 802.11n, you’ll experience data transfers up to five times as fast, and at up to twice the range offered by 802.11g networks⁽¹⁾, the previous wireless networking standard!

Aria Extreme N adds draft 802.11n wireless connectivity to compatible Macs without a wireless card, and upgrades systems originally sold with an 802.11g AirPort Extreme card. Sonnet delivers added value by including the specialized tools and detailed installation instructions that enable do-it-yourself installation⁽²⁾ for Mac mini, Mac Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Pro users.

Fast and Secure
Aria Extreme N can connect up to three antennas, depending on your computer’s 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 data streams to be transmitted at the same time, 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 802.1X, LEAP, WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption for secure network configuration, so you can work wirelessly with confidence.

Simple Configuration
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, so configuration is completed in a few simple steps. If you’re on the go, or haven’t added an 802.11n wireless router to your setup, don’t worry; Aria Extreme N is backward compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g routers and other equipment.

Key Benefits

Simple way to add draft 802.11n wireless networking capability to any compatible computer⁽³⁾

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® X Version 10.5 or 10.4.9+

PC Compatibility

Notebook with mini-PCIe slot

Windows Vista⁽⁴⁾

Windows XP SP2

Technical Specifications

Part No.	N80211-EM
Hardware
Warranty	1-year limited warranty
RoHS Compliant	Yes
Standard Compliance	IEEE 802.11a; 802.11b 802.11g; 802.11n draft
Interface	Mini-PCI Express
Radio Specifications
Frequency	Multi-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Security	- Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2) - Wireless Security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption - 802.1X, LEAP
Output Power	Maximum 16 dBm
Data Rates	802.11a—Maximum 54 Mbps 802.11b—Maximum 11 Mbps 802.11g—Maximum 54 Mbps 802.11n—Maximum 300 Mbps

Specifications subject to change without notice.

802.11n WiFi card for Mac and Windows notebooks

Specialized tools and instructions included for Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro and Mac mini.

802.11n network can deliver up to five times the speed
and twice the range of 802.11g network.

Technical Notes:
(1) Your system's actual performance may vary based on distance between Aria extreme n and base station, connection rate, location conditions, and other factors. Range may vary with location conditions.

(2) Although Sonnet provides detailed installation instructions and specialized tools, do-it-yourself installation of Aria extreme n into a computer other than Mac Pro may be difficult for those with little experience in taking apart computers; professional installation is recommended.

(3) For Macintosh, 802.11n protocol requires Airport Extreme Base Station with 802.11n or AirPort Extreme 802.11n Enabler for Mac software (sold separately).

(4) Windows drivers are available to download here. The Aria Extreme N uses the Atheros AR 5008.