Product comparison · 2 network cards

D-Link Wireless G Notebook Adapter vs TP-Link 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter

13specifications compared
7differ
6identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:CardBus
- 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter:USB
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:-20 - 65 °C
- 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter:-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:5 - 95%
- 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter:5 - 90%
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Wireless G Notebook Adapter:120 x 54 x 5 mm
- 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter:86.5 x 24 x 10 mm

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Comparison of Wireless G Notebook Adapter, 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter
30 specifications	A D-Link Wireless G Notebook Adapter View product	B TP-Link 54Mbps Wireless USB Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	USB
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate	54 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 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 - 2.4835 GHz
Design1 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 typeKnown for one	Dual Printed	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features2 differ
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM drive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	120 x 54 x 5 mm	86.5 x 24 x 10 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

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