Product comparison · 2 network cards

LevelOne N_Max Wireless USB Adapter WPS vs Linksys Powerline AV network adapter

4specifications compared
3differ
1identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- N_Max Wireless USB Adapter WPS:USB
- Powerline AV network adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- N_Max Wireless USB Adapter WPS:300 Mbit/s
- Powerline AV network adapter:200 Mbit/s
Certification
- N_Max Wireless USB Adapter WPS:CE, FCC
- Powerline AV network adapter:FCC, CE, UL, IC

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Comparison of N_Max Wireless USB Adapter WPS, Powerline AV network adapter
27 specifications	A LevelOne N_Max Wireless USB Adapter WPS View product	B Linksys Powerline AV network adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	200 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one	16-QAM, 64-QAM, BPSK, CCK, OFDM, QPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one	Draft 802.11n: -88 dBm MCS 8 -65 dBm MCS 15, 802.11g: -90dBm @ 6Mbps -75dBm @ 54Mbps, 802.11b: -91dBm @ 1Mbps -87dBm @ 11Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC	FCC, CE, UL, IC
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000/XP/Vista 32bit, 64bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 75 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	12 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	175 g
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	5V±0.25V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channel bandwidthKnown for one	2412 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- PC or other device with Ethernet network adapter - AC power outlet - Another HomePlug AV enabled device
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	148 x 35 x 103 mm
Other network protocols supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz

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