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LevelOne Gigabit Fiber PCIe Network Card, Multi-Mode, SC vs MSI US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick

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  • 5specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 1identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • Gigabit Fiber PCIe Network Card, Multi-Mode, SC:Wired
    • US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:Wireless
  • Host interface
    • Gigabit Fiber PCIe Network Card, Multi-Mode, SC:PCI Express
    • US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:USB
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Gigabit Fiber PCIe Network Card, Multi-Mode, SC:2000 Mbit/s
    • US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:54 Mbit/s
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Gigabit Fiber PCIe Network Card, Multi-Mode, SC:0 - 55 °C
    • US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:0 - 40 °C

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Comparison of GNC-0111, US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick
50 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Host interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressUSB
InterfaceKnown for oneFiberUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSCUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI versionKnown for one1.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers2000 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3zUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one1000BASE‑SXUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
iSCSI supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one550 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Spread spectrum methodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDSSS
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneActivity, LinkUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneTaiwanUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC Class B, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC, CE
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64,Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 55 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 70 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one115 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one68 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one17 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one70 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSMA/CA
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86 x 26 x 12 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48/36/24/12/9/6/11/5.5/2/1
Outdoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 m.
Indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m.
Radio transmit powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18dBm

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