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ASUS WL-138G V2 vs ASUS WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 3identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • WL-138G V2:PCI
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:USB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WL-138G V2:54 Mbit/s
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:125 Mbit/s
  • Frequency range
    • WL-138G V2:2.412 - 2.472 GHz
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:2.412 - 2.484 GHz
  • Modulation
    • WL-138G V2:CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:BPSK, CCK, QPSK
  • Security algorithms
    • WL-138G V2:WPA
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:TKIP
  • Internal
    • WL-138G V2:Yes
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:No
  • TX power consumption
    • WL-138G V2:350 mA
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:300 mA
  • RX power consumption
    • WL-138G V2:290 mA
    • WL-169gE 125 Mbit/s:100 mA

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Comparison of WL-138G V2, WL-169gE
36 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersPCIUSB
Network4 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers54 Mbit/s125 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeDiffers2.412 - 2.472 GHz2.412 - 2.484 GHz
Spread spectrum methodKnown for oneDSSSUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationDiffersCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDMBPSK, CCK, QPSK
Security algorithmsDiffersWPATKIP
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneRP-SMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for onePlug-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersETS 300 328 & ETS 300 826, CE Mark; FCC 15C 15.247WHQL
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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)
Power2 differ
TX power consumptionDiffers350 mA300 mA
RX power consumptionDiffers290 mA100 mA
USB poweredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 98, ME, 2000, XP, LinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one40 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one122 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one4.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Channels quantity13 channels13 channels
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps125, 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Outdoor rangeKnown for one802.11b - 310m, 802.11g - 60mUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one802.11b - 40m, 802.11g - 30mUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMobile control center, Wireless setting, Mobile manager, Site survey, One Touch Setup WizardUnknown — not stated by the source
Slot typeKnown for one32-bit PCIUnknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionDiffers18dBm17.5 dBm
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%

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