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ASUS WL-106gM Wireless Adapter vs ASUS WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 3identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • WL-106gM Wireless Adapter:CardBus
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WL-106gM Wireless Adapter:240 Mbit/s
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:54 Mbit/s
  • Security algorithms
    • WL-106gM Wireless Adapter:WPA-PSK, WPA2
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:WPA2
  • Compatible operating systems
    • WL-106gM Wireless Adapter:Windowss 2000/XP Linux
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
  • Output power description
    • WL-106gM Wireless Adapter:20 dBm@11Mbps; 16 dBm@54Mbps
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:16 - 20 dBm

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Comparison of WL-106gM Wireless Adapter, WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter
25 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersCardBusPCI
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers240 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.412 - 2.472 GHz
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Security algorithmsDiffersWPA-PSK, WPA2WPA2
Designidentical
InternalYesYes
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLink
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15C, Section 15.247
Antenna typeKnown for onePCBUnknown — 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 systemsDiffersWindowss 2000/XP LinuxWindows 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 features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Outdoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 60m
Indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 - 310m
Output power descriptionDiffers20 dBm@11Mbps; 16 dBm@54Mbps16 - 20 dBm
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one1 - 240MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Slot typeKnown for one32-bit Cardbus Type II, 3.3VUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for oneMIMO+CB: 240MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source

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