Product comparison · 2 network cards

Allied Telesis High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack vs MSI Cardbus CB54G2

14specifications compared
7differ
7identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack:USB
- Cardbus CB54G2:CardBus
Modulation
- High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack:BPSK, OFDM, QPSK
- Cardbus CB54G2:CCK, DQPSK
Security algorithms
- High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack:EAP-TTLS, WPA-EAP
- Cardbus CB54G2:WEP, WPA
Compatible operating systems
- High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack:Windows 2000/XP/2003
- Cardbus CB54G2:Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Weight
- High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack:25 g
- Cardbus CB54G2:40 g

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Comparison of High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack, Cardbus CB54G2
32 specifications	A Allied Telesis High Speed 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter, Single pack View product	B MSI Cardbus CB54G2 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	CardBus
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	54 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.497 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationDiffers	BPSK, OFDM, QPSK	CCK, DQPSK
Security algorithmsDiffers	EAP-TTLS, WPA-EAP	WEP, WPA
Media access protocol	CSMA/CA + ACK	CSMA/CA + ACK
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC/EN55022 Class B TUV CE Ghost Wi-Fi	FCC Part 15, CE, Wi-Fi
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	472 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
RX power consumptionKnown for one	290 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	380 mA
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000/XP/2003	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 75 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	25 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	81 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	12 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	25 g	40 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	5V +/- 5%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantity	13 channels	13 channels
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers	1 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48; 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps	54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 54 x 6.7 mm
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350m
Wireless standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

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