Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s vs NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

16specifications compared
13differ
3identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:300 Mbit/s
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:54 Mbit/s
Frequency range
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Product colour
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:Black
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:Silver
Operating temperature (T-T)
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:0 - 40 °C
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:10 - 90%
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:5 - 95%
Width
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:18 mm
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:94.5 mm
Depth
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:34.4 mm
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:30.2 mm
Height
- DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s:7.7 mm
- 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:15.2 mm

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Comparison of DWA-131, 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
41 specifications	A D-Link DWA-131 network card 300 Mbit/s Model DWA-131 View product	B NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	USB	USB
Network3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeDiffers	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Security algorithmsDiffers	WEP, WPS	128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Design2 differ
Component forKnown for one	PC/Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Antenna typeKnown for one	PIFA	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC Class B IC Wi-Fi CE C-Tick	FCC 15 B
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000, XP, Vista (32/64 bit), Windows 7	Microsoft Windows Vista, XP 64, XP, 2000, Me
Minimum processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pentium
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	18 mm	94.5 mm
DepthDiffers	34.4 mm	30.2 mm
HeightDiffers	7.7 mm	15.2 mm
WeightDiffers	3.1 g	32 g
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	141 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	109 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	19 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	70.6 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	85176990	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (air)Known for one	72 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for one	72 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (air)Known for one	462.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (sea)Known for one	462.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (air)Known for one	2.08 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (sea)Known for one	2.08 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (air)Known for one	5760 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (sea)Known for one	5760 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	80 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one	6.17 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one	32.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one	45.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for one	920 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one	21.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	110 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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