D-Link DWA-552 network card 248 Mbit/s vs D-Link Wireless N ExpressCard adapter

Comparison of DWA-552, Wireless N ExpressCard adapter

17 specifications	A D-Link DWA-552 network card 248 Mbit/s Model DWA-552 View product	B D-Link Wireless N ExpressCard adapterView product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceKnown for one	PCI	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	248 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WEP	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Data link protocolsKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11n, 802.11b/g
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for one	FCC Class B, CE.	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirements1 differ
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	20 MB	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 SP4	Windows VISTA/2000/XP
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 55 °C	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 90%	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	32-bit PCI Slot	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	—Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	—Unknown — not stated by the source	24 x 47 x 2 mm

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