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Linksys Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster vs Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 5identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Certification
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:FCC, CE
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:FCC, Wi-Fi
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:0 - 45 °C
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:0 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:-20 - 60 °C
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:-20 - 70 °C
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:10 - 85%
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:0 - 70%
  • Storage relative humidity (H-H)
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:5 - 90%
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:10 - 90%
  • Width
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:98 mm
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:96 mm
  • Depth
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:28 mm
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:29 mm
  • Height
    • Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster:11 mm
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:16 mm

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Comparison of Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter with SpeedBooster, Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder
23 specifications
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceUSBUSB
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate54 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWEP, WPA
Design1 differ
InternalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CertificationDiffersFCC, CEFCC, Wi-Fi
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 45 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 85%0 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers98 mm96 mm
DepthDiffers28 mm29 mm
HeightDiffers11 mm16 mm
Weight23 g23 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffersWi-Fi (802.11b/g)IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Channels quantity13 channels13 channels
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 x 29 x 16 mm
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Output power descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18dBm@11Mbps, 16dBm@54Mbps
Supported protocolsKnown for one802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), DBPSK (1 Mbps); 802.11g: OFDMUnknown — not stated by the source

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