ASUS USB-N11 Wireless N USB adapter vs ASUS WL-160N 270 Mbit/s

Comparison of USB-N11 Wireless N USB adapter, WL-160N

20 specifications	A ASUS USB-N11 Wireless N USB adapterView product	B ASUS WL-160N 270 Mbit/s Model WL-160N View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	USB	USB
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	0 Mbit/s	270 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency range	2.4 - 2.5 GHz	2.4 - 2.5 GHz
Security algorithmsDiffers	WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK	TKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, 802.1x RADIUS
ModulationKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	DSSS, OFDM
Designidentical
Product colour	White	White
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Vista (X86/X64), XP (X86/X64), 2000, Linux, Mac 10.3/10.4/10.5	Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista32/64 bit Mac 10.3/10.4 OS
Mac operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	21 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	84 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	11 mm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Link/Act LED	Yes	Yes
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless standardKnown for one	802.11n Draft / 802.11g / 802.11b	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionKnown for one	12 - 15 dBm	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	27 x 90 x 9 mm
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mA
RX power consumptionKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	300 mA

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