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ASUS WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter vs ASUS WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 4identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:CardBus
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:300 Mbit/s
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:54 Mbit/s
  • Frequency range
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:2.4 - 2.5 GHz
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:2.412 - 2.472 GHz
  • Modulation
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:DSSS, OFDM
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
  • TX power consumption
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:850 mA
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:350 mA
  • Compatible operating systems
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:Windows 2000/XP
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
  • Slot type
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:32-bit Cardbus, Type II
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:32-bit PCI
  • Output power description
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:14-16dBm
    • WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter:18dBm

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Comparison of WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter, WL-138g V2 PCI Adapter
29 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersCardBusPCI
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
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
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDetachable
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlug-in
LED indicatorsLinkLink
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceETS 300 328 & ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15C, Section 15.247
Component forKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
TX power consumptionDiffers850 mA350 mA
RX power consumptionKnown for one600 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000/XPWindows 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 features4 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11b/g
Channels quantity13 channels13 channels
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108, 300 Mbps1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
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 typeDiffers32-bit Cardbus, Type II32-bit PCI
Output power descriptionDiffers14-16dBm18dBm

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