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Buffalo 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter vs StarTech.com USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:Wireless
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:Wired
Maximum data transfer rate
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:54 Mbit/s
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:12 Mbit/s
Compatible operating systems
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:Windows & Linux
Operating temperature (T-T)
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:0 - 55 °C
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:0 - 70 °C
Width
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:25 mm
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:70.9 mm
Height
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:83 mm
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:17.3 mm
Weight
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:20 g
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:30 g
Compliance industry standards
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter:IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
- USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter:IEEE 802.3 & 802.3u

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Comparison of 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter, USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter
23 specifications	A Buffalo 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Keychain Adapter View product	B StarTech.com USB to 10/100 Mini Ethernet Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interface	USB	USB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	12 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.412 - 2.462 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WEP, WPA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
Antenna designKnown for one	Internal	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC class - A & CE
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP	Windows & Linux
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 55 °C	0 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	25 mm	70.9 mm
DepthKnown for one	11 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	83 mm	17.3 mm
WeightDiffers	20 g	30 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.3 & 802.3u
Channels quantityKnown for one	11 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	50m @ 54Mbps 400m @ 2Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one	20m @ 54Mbps 90m @ 2Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x RJ45 Female & 1x USB type A Male
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3 W

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