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ASUS WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter vs ASUS WLAN Adapter WL-167G

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  • 9specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 4identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
    • WLAN Adapter WL-167G:USB
  • Modulation
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
    • WLAN Adapter WL-167G:OFDM
  • Outdoor range
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:30 - 60m
    • WLAN Adapter WL-167G:330 m
  • Indoor range
    • WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter:40 - 310m
    • WLAN Adapter WL-167G:40 m

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Comparison of WL-138gE Wireless PCI Adapter, WLAN Adapter WL-167G
29 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersPCIUSB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate54 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
ModulationDiffersCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWPA2Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneRP-SMAUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneLinkUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15C, Section 15.247Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne onboard Inverted-F antenna to support diversity
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one350 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
RX power consumptionKnown for one290 mAUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/ME/2000/XPWindows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP and Linux Redhat (after version 7.1)
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
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 g
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeDiffers30 - 60m330 m
Indoor rangeDiffers40 - 310m40 m
Output power descriptionKnown for one16 - 20 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 x 75 x 9 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, backward compatible with 802.11b device
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%

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