Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link Wireless G Notebook Adapter vs TP-Link 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter

22specifications compared
12differ
10identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Wi-Fi band
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:Single-band (2.4 GHz)
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Component for
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:PC/Laptop
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:Laptop
Product colour
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:Multicolour
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:Black, Silver
Antenna type
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:Dual Printed
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:Omni
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:-20 - 65 °C
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:5 - 95%
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:5 - 90%
Width
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:120 mm
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:115 mm
Compliance industry standards
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:IEEE 802.11a/b/g

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Comparison of Wireless G Notebook Adapter, 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter
42 specifications	A D-Link Wireless G Notebook Adapter View product	B TP-Link 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	CardBus	CardBus
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	54 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 5.85 GHz
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Web-based managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Jumbo frames supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ModulationKnown for one	CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design4 differ
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Component forDiffers	PC/Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Multicolour	Black, Silver
Antenna typeDiffers	Dual Printed	Omni
Hot-swapKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54M: -68dBm@10% PER 11M: -85dBm@8% PER 6M: -88dBm@10% PER 1M: -90dBm@8% PER 256K: -105dBm@8% PER
CertificationDiffers	FCC Class B CE C-Tick IC Wi-Fi WPS	CE, FCC
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista	Win 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	20 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 65 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthDiffers	120 mm	115 mm
Depth	54 mm	54 mm
Height	5 mm	5 mm
WeightKnown for one	46 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Flow control supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	120 x 54 x 5 mm	115 x 54 x 5 mm
Link/Act LED	Yes	Yes
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operating temperature (T-T)	32 - 104 °F	32 - 104 °F
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers	6/9/12/18/24/36/38/54 Mbps	54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps
Wireless connection	Yes	Yes
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	830 m
Indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 m
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	114.3 x 53.3 x 5.08 mm (4.5 x 2.1 x 0.2")
Output power descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 dBm
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM drive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	450 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
RX power consumptionKnown for one	300 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source

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