Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s vs Zyxel ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter

11specifications compared
8differ
3identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:CardBus
- ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
Maximum data transfer rate
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:108 Mbit/s
- ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter:54 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:WPA, WPA2
- ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter:WPA
Certification
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:FCC, CE
- ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter:WHQL
Compatible operating systems
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:Windows 2000/XP
- ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter:Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Slot type
- DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s:32-bit CardBus Type II
- ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter:32-bit PCI

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Comparison of DWA-645, ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
25 specifications	A D-Link DWA-645 network card 108 Mbit/s Model DWA-645 View product	B Zyxel ZyAIR G-302 - 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	PCI
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
Design1 differ
Form factorKnown for one	Plug-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Link	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC, CE	WHQL
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Antenna designKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External
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/2000/ME/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, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Slot typeDiffers	32-bit CardBus Type II	32-bit PCI
Output power descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18dBm @ 11Mbps; 13dBm @ 51Mbps
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 mA
RX power consumptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mA

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