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Linksys Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g vs Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter

12specifications compared
11differ
1identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:Wireless
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:Wired
Host interface
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:USB
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:54 Mbit/s
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:100 Mbit/s
Certification
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:FCC, Wi-Fi
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:CE, FCC Class B
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:0 - 45 °C
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:-20 - 60 °C
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:10 - 85%
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:5 - 90%
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:5 - 95%

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Comparison of Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g, PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter
22 specifications	A Linksys Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g View product	B Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	100 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one	CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WPA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC, Wi-Fi	CE, FCC Class B
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one	400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 85%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	23 g	136 g
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.1, USB 2.0	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, AV
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	98 x 11 x 28 mm	102 x 140 x 51 mm
Internal memoryKnown for one	128 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionKnown for one	18 dBm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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