Sonnet Technologies Aria extreme PCI Adapter Card - Manual

Getting Started
This section describes the physical aspects of the Aria extreme PCI.
• Antenna - You must screw in the antenna in order for the Aria
extreme PCI to work; the antenna may positioned to achieve bet-
ter reception (Figure 1).
• MAC number - Also known as the AirPort ID, this number is used
in a wireless networking administration program to limit access to
a closed network (Figure 1).
Introduction
This user’s guide explains how to install and confi gure the Aria ™
extreme PCI wireless networking PCI adapter card in your compat-
ible Power Macintosh
® or equivalent Mac clone computer.
The Aria extreme PCI is a cross-platform, high-speed, wireless LAN
adapter card. It is compatible with Apple AirPort
® Extreme base sta-
tions and other 802.11g devices, is capable of data transfers of up to
54 Mbps, and is backward-compatible with 802.11b devices.
System Requirements
The Aria extreme PCI requires the following to work in your compat-
ible Power Macintosh or Mac clone computer:
• One available PCI slot • Mac OS
® X Version 10.2.6 or higher
• AirPort 3.1 software or higher.
You Should Have
The following item may be required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
For Additional Information
For additional information regarding setup and confi guration of net-
works and security, and working with Windows-based systems, refer
to AirPort help fi les and Apple’s AirPort online support pages.
Guide for
Macintosh ® Users
Aria extreme PCI Card Installation Instructions
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Open your computer to access the expansion card area (PCI
slots); refer to your computer’s user manual for specifi c info.
3. Locate an available PCI slot inside your computer and remove
its port access cover, if present, from the rear of the computer.
4. Remove the Aria extreme PCI card from its packaging, and
screw in the included antenna.
5. If you will be connecting to a closed network and access is
restricted to specifi c users, write down the MAC number from
the back of the card.
6. Install the Aria extreme PCI into the PCI slot; make sure the
card is fi rmly seated and secured.
7. Close your computer and carefully replace its cover.
Support Note: We recommend you make a backup of
important information on your system’s current hard drive(s)
prior to installing new hardware or software.
When handling computer products, you must take care to prevent
components from being damaged by static electricity. Before open-
ing your computer or removing parts from their packages, always
ground yourself first by touching a metal part of the computer, such
as a port access cover, and work in an area free of static electricity;
avoid carpeted areas. Handle all electronic components by their
edges, and avoid touching connector traces and component pins.
MAC:996063-71BD0AD
MAC
number
antenna
Figure 1
Support Note: The documentation included in this package
supports the installation of the Aria extreme PCI into Power
Macintosh ® and equivalent Mac clone computers. If you are install-
ing this product into a compatible Windows ® PCs, please visit our
web site at www.sonnettech.com/downloads/adapter_sw.html to
download Windows driver software and appropriate documentation.