Product comparison · 2 network cards

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

14specifications compared
11differ
3identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:Wireless
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:Wired
Host interface
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:CardBus
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
Wi-Fi band
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:Single-band (2.4 GHz)
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Antenna type
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:Dual Printed
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:2dBi
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:-20 - 65 °C
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:5 - 95%
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:5 - 90%
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:120 x 54 x 5 mm
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter:133 x 121 x 22 mm

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Comparison of Wireless G Notebook Adapter, 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter
32 specifications	A D-Link Wireless G Notebook Adapter View product	B TP-Link 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	PCI
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	54 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandDiffers	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
ModulationKnown for one	CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 5.85 GHz
Design2 differ
Component forKnown for one	PC/Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Multicolour	Unknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeDiffers	Dual Printed	2dBi
CertificationDiffers	FCC Class B CE C-Tick IC Wi-Fi WPS	CE, FCC
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
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
System requirements1 differ
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	20 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista	Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	54 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	46 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM drive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	120 x 54 x 5 mm	133 x 121 x 22 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	32 - 104 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers	6/9/12/18/24/36/38/54 Mbps	11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps; 11b:11/5.5/3/2/1 Mbps
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	830m
Indoor rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200m

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