Product comparison · 2 network cards

LevelOne N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter vs Linksys Powerline Network Adapter

10specifications compared
8differ
2identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:Wireless
- Powerline Network Adapter:Wired
Host interface
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:CardBus
- Powerline Network Adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:300 Mbit/s
- Powerline Network Adapter:85 Mbit/s
Operating temperature (T-T)
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:0 - 55 °C
- Powerline Network Adapter:0 - 40 °C
Width
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:153 mm
- Powerline Network Adapter:35 mm
Depth
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:110 mm
- Powerline Network Adapter:103 mm
Height
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:10 mm
- Powerline Network Adapter:148 mm
Power requirements
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:3.3V±5%
- Powerline Network Adapter:100-240V AC, 50-60Hz

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Comparison of N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter, Powerline Network Adapter
24 specifications	A LevelOne N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter View product	B Linksys Powerline Network Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	85 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one	16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, OFDM, QPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WPA2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media access protocolKnown for one	CSMA/CA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE, FCC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000/XP/Vista	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 55 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 80 °C
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	153 mm	35 mm
DepthDiffers	110 mm	103 mm
HeightDiffers	10 mm	148 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	3.3V±5%	100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u

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