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Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34 - Faster Wired Networking
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Key Benefits

Simple way to add or expand Gigabit Ethernet connectivity to any compatible computer

Supports gigabit speeds on common CAT-5 cabling—no need for costly cable replacement

Supports link aggregation with onboard Gigabit Ethernet port*

Full/half duplex

1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation

Plug and play installation in MacBook Pro

Mac Compatibility

MacBook Pro (15" and 17")

Mac OS X Version 10.5.2+

Mac OS X 64-bit v10.6 beta

Windows Compatibility

Notebook computer with ExpressCard/34 or ExpressCard/54 slot

Windows Vista

Windows XP SP2

Technical Specifications

Part No.

Hardware

Warranty

1-year limited warranty

RoHS Compliant

Yes

Network Connectors

One RJ-45 connector supports 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps network speed and Auto-MDI/MDI-X

Bus Interface

ExpressCard/34

Standard

IEEE 802.3 10BaseT; IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT; IEEE 802.3ad 1000BaseT

Network

Gigabit Ethernet (1000BaseT, 100BaseTX, 10BaseT)

IRQ Line

Assigned by system

I/O Address

Assigned by system

Transmission Rates

1000Mbps 100Mbps 10Mbps

Link

Supports Link Aggregation

Packets

Maximum packet size:
9000 bytes (Jumbo packets)

Package Contents

ExpressCard/34 Ethernet network adapter card, quick start guide

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Gigabit Speeds for Notebooks

There are no two ways about it; notebook computers are more powerful and full-featured than ever before. Fast, multi-core processors, high-capacity hard drives, and gorgeous displays—what’s not to like? Do you want even more from of your notebook? Sonnet has a networking solution to improve your notebook’s performance and take it up to desktop speed. Whether you want to add an additional Gigabit Ethernet port to your MacBook Pro, or if you need to upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet connectivity on your Windows notebook, get a Presto™ Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34—it can significantly improve data transfer speeds, especially when connecting to multiple servers and/or networks.

Sonnet’s Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34 is compatible in MacBook Pro and Windows notebook computers with an ExpressCard/54 or ExpressCard/34 slot. This Sonnet card supports link aggregation with your computer’s onboard Gigabit Ethernet port* and full duplex communication to achieve 2000 Mbps transfer rates—the ideal solution for high-bandwidth data transfer requirements. Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34 also supports 9000 byte jumbo packet transfers (compared to 1500 byte standard packets) to support higher performance and reduced overhead when transferring large files.

Offering simple configuration, Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34 easy to use, and its support for 1000/100/10BaseT auto-negotiation and full/half duplex communication enable it to be used in most networks.

* Link aggregation not supported under Windows Vista.

10000/100/10BaseT Gigabit Ethernet Network Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro and Windows NoteBooks With ExpressCard Slot
Presto Gigabit Pro ExpressCard/34 Usage

Whether you want to add an additional Gigabit Ethernet port to your MacBook Pro, or if you need to upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet connectivity on your Windows notebook, get a Presto Gigabit Ethernet Pro ExpressCard/34—it can significantly improve data transfer speeds, especially when connecting to multiple servers and/or networks.


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