StarTech.com VGA Video Extender over Cat 5 vs Targus USB / Ethernet Adapter

Comparison of VGA Video Extender over Cat 5, USB / Ethernet Adapter

21 specifications	A StarTech.com VGA Video Extender over Cat 5View product	B Targus USB / Ethernet AdapterView product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	VGA	USB
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
CertificationKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, CE
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	50.8 mm
DepthKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	25.4 mm
HeightKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	55.8 mm
WeightKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	122 g
Other featuresidentical
Data transfer rateKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	100 Mbit/s
Cable lengthKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 m
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	Win 98, Me, XP, 2000
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other network protocols supportedKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI
Power requirementsKnown for one	DC 9V	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per boxKnown for one	12 pc(s)	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	92 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	242 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	188 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.24 kg	—Unknown — not stated by the source

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