Product comparison · 2 network cards

Hercules WiFi PCI 802.11G vs Hercules Wireless N USB Key

Key differences

Host interface
- WiFi PCI 802.11G:PCI
- Wireless N USB Key:USB
Maximum data transfer rate
- WiFi PCI 802.11G:54 Mbit/s
- Wireless N USB Key:300 Mbit/s
Component for
- WiFi PCI 802.11G:PC
- Wireless N USB Key:PC/Laptop

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Comparison of WiFi PCI 802.11G, Wireless N USB Key
19 specifications	A Hercules WiFi PCI 802.11G View product	B Hercules Wireless N USB Key View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	PCI	USB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Data link protocolsKnown for one	WiFi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
BandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 Gbit/s
Design1 differ
Component forDiffers	PC	PC/Laptop
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Grey
System requirements2 differ
Minimum RAM	64 MB	64 MB
Minimum storage drive space	50 MB	50 MB
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP	Windows XP / Vista 32 & 64 bits
Optical drive required	Yes	Yes
Minimum processorDiffers	Intel Pentium, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6	Intel PentiumTM III / AMD Athlon
Other featuresidentical
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	PCI Port	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	WiFi Station	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless standardKnown for one	802.11b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WPA2/WPA

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