Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter vs D-Link DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s

16specifications compared
10differ
6identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:433 Mbit/s
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:100 Mbit/s
LED indicators
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:Yes
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:Status
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:0 - 40 °C
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:-10 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:-20 - 75 °C
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:-20 - 70 °C
Width
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:15.7 mm
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:32.5 mm
Depth
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:15 mm
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:99 mm
Height
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:193 mm
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:11 mm
Weight
- Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter:23.2 g
- DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s:35 g

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Comparison of DWA-172, DWM-221
58 specifications	A D-Link Wireless AC600 High-Gain USB Adapter Model DWA-172 View product	B D-Link DWM-221 network card 100 Mbit/s Model DWM-221 View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	USB	USB
InterfaceKnown for one	WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	433 Mbit/s	100 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one	1,2,5.5,11,12,24,36,48,54,150,433 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WPA, WPA2, WPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Internal	No	No
Antenna	Yes	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Yes	Status
CertificationDiffers	FCC Class B IC CE C-Tick Wi-Fi Certified Wi-Fi Protected Setup	WHQL, CE, FCC
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one	5 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Yes	Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 MB
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	-10 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 75 °C	-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	15.7 mm	32.5 mm
DepthDiffers	15 mm	99 mm
HeightDiffers	193 mm	11 mm
WeightDiffers	23.2 g	35 g
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)	1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one	137 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	208 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	36 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	60 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	24 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet (sea)Known for one	24 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (air)Known for one	191.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weight (sea)Known for one	191.2 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (air)Known for one	2.1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (sea)Known for one	2.1 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (air)Known for one	960 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (sea)Known for one	960 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per shipping (inner) caseKnown for one	40 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case gross weightKnown for one	7.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case heightKnown for one	32 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case lengthKnown for one	45.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case net weightKnown for one	6.3 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Shipping (inner) case widthKnown for one	44.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one	110 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one	120 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
GainKnown for one	3 dBi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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