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ASUS WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter vs ASUS WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter

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  • 11specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 4identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter:CardBus
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter:125 Mbit/s
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:54 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter:WPA, WPA2
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:WPA2
  • Outdoor range
    • WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter:310m @ 11Mbps 60m @ 54Mbps
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:30 - 60m
  • Indoor range
    • WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter:40m @ 11Mbps 25m @ 54Mbps
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:40 - 310m
  • Output power description
    • WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter:14 -17 dBm
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:16 - 20 dBm

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Comparison of WL-100gE - BroadRange Wireless CardBus Adapter, WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter
22 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersCardBusPCI
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers125 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency range2.412 - 2.472 GHz2.412 - 2.472 GHz
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA, WPA2WPA2
Design1 differ
InternalYesYes
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLink
CertificationDiffersETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15CETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15C, Section 15.247
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 mA
RX power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source290 mA
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98/ME/2000/XP
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source122 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.6 mm
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Outdoor rangeDiffers310m @ 11Mbps 60m @ 54Mbps30 - 60m
Indoor rangeDiffers40m @ 11Mbps 25m @ 54Mbps40 - 310m
Output power descriptionDiffers14 -17 dBm16 - 20 dBm
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 125 MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source

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