Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle vs MSI WLAN Adapter CB54G3

9specifications compared
6differ
3identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:USB
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:CardBus
Antenna type
- 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:Integrated internal antenna
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:Printed
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:5 - 95%
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:10 - 90%
Weight
- 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:4.4 g
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:40 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:75 x 23 x 6.3 mm
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:115 x 54 x 6.7 mm

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Comparison of 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle, WLAN Adapter CB54G3
33 specifications	A D-Link 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle View product	B MSI WLAN Adapter CB54G3 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	CardBus
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate	54 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for one	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data link protocolsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
BandwidthKnown for one	2.400 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OFDM
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 m
Design2 differ
InternalKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeDiffers	Integrated internal antenna	Printed
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Power	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	- FCC Part 15b (Class B) - CE Class B	FCC Part 15, CE, Wi-Fi
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit CardBus
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.38 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum processorKnown for one	300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 55 °C	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-25 - 75 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4.4 g	40 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	75 x 23 x 6.3 mm	115 x 54 x 6.7 mm
Internal memoryKnown for one	32 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	400m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one	100 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1 x 4 PIN USB Type A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3V
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11
Supported protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSMA/CA + ACK

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