Product comparison · 2 network cards

LevelOne N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter vs Linksys PowerLine Network Kit

12specifications compared
10differ
2identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:Wireless
- PowerLine Network Kit:Wired
Host interface
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:CardBus
- PowerLine Network Kit:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:300 Mbit/s
- PowerLine Network Kit:85 Mbit/s
Certification
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:CE, FCC
- PowerLine Network Kit:CE, IC, FCC
Operating temperature (T-T)
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:0 - 55 °C
- PowerLine Network Kit:0 - 40 °C
Width
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:153 mm
- PowerLine Network Kit:35 mm
Depth
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:110 mm
- PowerLine Network Kit:103 mm
Height
- N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter:10 mm
- PowerLine Network Kit:148 mm

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Comparison of N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter, PowerLine Network Kit
28 specifications	A LevelOne N_Max Wireless CardBus Adapter View product	B Linksys PowerLine Network Kit 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
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCP/IP
Design1 differ
Product colour	Black	Black
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	CE, IC, FCC
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000/XP/Vista	Microsoft Windows Vista (64 bit), Microsoft Windows Vista / XP
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
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	190 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	3.3V±5%	120-230V; 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
Link/Act LED	Yes	Yes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug 1.0
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0 Turbo
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4

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