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Product comparison · 2 network cards

Buffalo 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter vs StarTech.com USB infra-red mini adapter

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  • 8specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 2identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 54 Mbit/s
    • 4 Mbit/s
  • Compatible operating systems
    • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
    • Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME & XP
  • Width
    • 25 mm
    • 20 mm
  • Height
    • 83 mm
    • 10 mm
  • Weight
    • 20 g
    • 70 g

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26 specifications
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Buffalo

54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain AdapterView product
B

StarTech.com

USB infra-red mini adapterView product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceUSBUSB
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers54 Mbit/s4 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.412 - 2.462 GHz
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWEP, WPA
Full duplexKnown for oneNo
Designidentical
Antenna designKnown for oneInternal
InternalKnown for oneNo
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYes
SafetyKnown for oneFCC, CE & VCCI
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98SE/Me/2000/XPWindows 98/98SE/2000/ME & XP
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers25 mm20 mm
DepthKnown for one11 mm
HeightDiffers83 mm10 mm
WeightDiffers20 g70 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bUSB: v1.1, IrDA: v1.3, SIR, MIR, FIR
Channels quantityKnown for one11 channels
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Outdoor rangeKnown for one50m @ 54Mbps 400m @ 2Mbps
Indoor rangeKnown for one20m @ 54Mbps 90m @ 2Mbps
Bundled softwareKnown for oneDriver CD
I/O portsKnown for one1-USB A Male

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