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ASUS Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card vs ASUS WL-138G V2

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:USB
    • WL-138G V2:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:270 Mbit/s
    • WL-138G V2:54 Mbit/s
  • Frequency range
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:2.4 - 2.5 GHz
    • WL-138G V2:2.412 - 2.472 GHz
  • Modulation
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:DSSS, OFDM
    • WL-138G V2:CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
  • Internal
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:No
    • WL-138G V2:Yes
  • Width
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:100 mm
    • WL-138G V2:40 mm
  • Depth
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:40 mm
    • WL-138G V2:122 mm
  • Height
    • Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card:10 mm
    • WL-138G V2:4.6 mm

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Comparison of Super Speed N Wireless USB 2.0 Card, WL-138G V2
32 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPCI
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers270 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Frequency rangeDiffers2.4 - 2.5 GHz2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Spread spectrum methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDSSS
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersTKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKWPA
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlug-in
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceETS 300 328 & ETS 300 826, CE Mark; FCC 15C 15.247
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one-69 ~ -71dBm @ 270Mbps, -74 ~ -75dBm @ 54Mbps, -85 ~ -87dBm @ 11Mbps, -91 ~ -93dBm @ 1MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mA
RX power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mA
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000, XP, 2003Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Linux
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers100 mm40 mm
DepthDiffers40 mm122 mm
HeightDiffers10 mm4.6 mm
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 channels
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers1, 2, 5.5, 11, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 270 Mbps1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Outdoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b - 310m, 802.11g - 60m
Indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b - 40m, 802.11g - 30m
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMobile control center, Wireless setting, Mobile manager, Site survey, One Touch Setup Wizard
Slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit PCI
Output power descriptionDiffers12-14dBm @ g, 15-16dBm @ b, 14-16dBm @ n18dBm
I/O portsKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source

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