Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s vs Zyxel ZyAIR G-162 - 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card

9specifications compared
5differ
4identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:108 Mbit/s
- ZyAIR G-162 - 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card:125 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:WPA, WPA2
- ZyAIR G-162 - 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card:WPA
Slot type
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:32-bit CardBus Type II
- ZyAIR G-162 - 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card:32-bit CardBus

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Comparison of DWA-645, ZyAIR G-162 - 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card
25 specifications	A D-Link DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s Model DWA-645 View product	B Zyxel ZyAIR G-162 - 802.11g Wireless CardBus Card View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	CardBus	CardBus
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	108 Mbit/s	125 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency range	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA, WPA2	WPA
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for one	Plug-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Link	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Antenna designKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
System requirementsidentical
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	20 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000/XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	53.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	7.7 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54, 108 Mbps	1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 22, 24, 36, 48, 54, 125 Mbps
Slot typeDiffers	32-bit CardBus Type II	32-bit CardBus
Output power descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 dBm@11Mbps, 14 dBm@54Mbps
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mA
RX power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 mA

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