Product comparison · 2 network cards

Dell Wyse USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter vs TP-Link 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter

13specifications compared
10differ
3identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:USB
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:CardBus
Wi-Fi band
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:Single-band (2.4 GHz)
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency range
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:2.4 - 5.85 GHz
Product colour
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:Black
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:Black, Silver
Certification
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:FCC part 15 B, USB-IF
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:CE, FCC
Operating temperature (T-T)
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:0 - 55 °C
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:-20 - 70 °C
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter:0 - 70%
- 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter:10 - 90%

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Comparison of USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter, 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter
40 specifications	A Dell Wyse USB 802.11 b/g Wireless Network Adapter View product	B TP-Link 54Mbps 802.11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	CardBus
Network2 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 rangeDiffers	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	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	BPSK, CCK, OFDM, QPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media access protocolKnown for one	CSMA/CA + ACK	Unknown — not stated by the source
BandwidthKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 part 15 B, USB-IF	CE, FCC
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Win 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 55 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 70%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 95%	5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 mm
WeightKnown for one	10 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Flow control supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 - 104 °F
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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

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