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ASUS PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s vs ASUS USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:PCI
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:USB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:150 Mbit/s
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:300 Mbit/s
  • WLAN data transfer rates supported
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:150 Mbit/s
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:300 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:Yes
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:No
  • Product colour
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:Green
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:Black, White
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:0 - 45 °C
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:-20 - 65 °C
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:-10 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • PCI-N10 Internal WLAN 150 Mbit/s:5 - 95%
    • USB-N53 network card WLAN 300 Mbit/s:15 - 95%

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Comparison of PCI-N10, USB-N53
36 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersPCIUSB
Network5 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers150 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 5.8 GHz
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
WLAN data transfer rates supportedDiffers150 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16-QAM, 64-QAM, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM, QPSK
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPS
BandwidthKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourDiffersGreenBlack, White
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, C-Tick, IC, NCC, Wi-Fi
Component forKnown for onePCUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneR-SMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, WiWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 LionMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 65 °C-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%15 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%15 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers121 mm26 mm
DepthDiffers88 mm96 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm12.4 mm
WeightDiffers60 g20 g
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSupport CD
Networking featuresKnown for oneWireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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