Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s vs Zyxel ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:CardBus
- ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:USB
Maximum data transfer rate
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:108 Mbit/s
- ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:54 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:WPA, WPA2
- ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:WPA
Compatible operating systems
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:Windows 2000/XP
- ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Slot type
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:32-bit CardBus Type II
- ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter:USB type A

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Comparison of DWA-645, ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter
26 specifications	A D-Link DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s Model DWA-645 View product	B Zyxel ZyAIR G-220 - 802.11g Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	USB
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	108 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
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	No
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC/Laptop
Antenna designKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Internal
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 2000/XP	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
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, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Slot typeDiffers	32-bit CardBus Type II	USB type A
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300m
Indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80m
Output power descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 dBm@11Mbps, 15 dBm@54Mbps

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