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ASUS WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter vs ASUS WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:CardBus
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:USB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:300 Mbit/s
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:125 Mbit/s
  • Frequency range
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:2.4 - 2.5 GHz
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:2.412 - 2.484 GHz
  • Modulation
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:DSSS, OFDM
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:BPSK, CCK, QPSK
  • Component for
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:Laptop
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:PC/Laptop
  • TX power consumption
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:850 mA
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:300 mA
  • RX power consumption
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:600 mA
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:100 mA
  • Output power description
    • WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter:14-16dBm
    • WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle:17.5 dBm (max)

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Comparison of WL-100W - Super Speed N Wireless Adapter, WL-169gE USB 2.0 WLAN Dongle
25 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersCardBusUSB
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers300 Mbit/s125 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeDiffers2.4 - 2.5 GHz2.412 - 2.484 GHz
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMBPSK, CCK, QPSK
Security algorithmsDiffersTKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKTKIP
Design1 differ
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Component forDiffersLaptopPC/Laptop
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePIFA
Receiver sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-86dBm @ 11Mbps (802.11b) -69dBm @ 54Mbps (802.11g)
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWHQL
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
TX power consumptionDiffers850 mA300 mA
RX power consumptionDiffers600 mA100 mA
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Channels quantity13 channels13 channels
Output power descriptionDiffers14-16dBm17.5 dBm (max)
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108, 300 MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Slot typeKnown for one32-bit Cardbus, Type IIUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000/XPUnknown — not stated by the source

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