Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle vs StarTech.com PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 0identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:Wireless
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:Wired
  • Host interface
    • 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:USB
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:54 Mbit/s
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:1000 Mbit/s
  • Weight
    • 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:4.4 g
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:55 g
  • I/O ports
    • 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle:1 x 4 PIN USB Type A
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:1 - RJ45 Female

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Comparison of 54Mbps Wireless LAN USB Adapter + Cradle, PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card
30 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPCI
USB ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers54 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPAUnknown — not stated by the source
Data link protocolsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
BandwidthKnown for one2.400 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneIntegrated internal antennaUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one- FCC Part 15b (Class B) - CE Class BUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum processorKnown for one300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 55 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 75 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.4 g55 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.1x, Wi-FiIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1Q
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one75 x 23 x 6.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one400mUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one100 mUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers1 x 4 PIN USB Type A1 - RJ45 Female

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