Product comparison · 2 network cards

ASUS WL-160N 270 Mbit/s vs Linksys PLTK300 85 Mbit/s

3specifications compared
3differ
0identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- WL-160N 270 Mbit/s:Wireless
- PLTK300 85 Mbit/s:Wired
Host interface
- WL-160N 270 Mbit/s:USB
- PLTK300 85 Mbit/s:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- WL-160N 270 Mbit/s:270 Mbit/s
- PLTK300 85 Mbit/s:85 Mbit/s

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Comparison of WL-160N, PLTK300
19 specifications	A ASUS WL-160N 270 Mbit/s Model WL-160N View product	B Linksys PLTK300 85 Mbit/s Model PLTK300 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	270 Mbit/s	85 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one	DSSS, OFDM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	TKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, 802.1x RADIUS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, IC, CE
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	450 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
RX power consumptionKnown for one	300 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista32/64 bit Mac 10.3/10.4 OS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	27 x 90 x 9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomePlug 1.0 with Turbo, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

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