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Linksys Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g vs Linksys Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:54 Mbit/s
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:300 Mbit/s
Certification
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:FCC, Wi-Fi
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:FCC, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Compatible operating systems
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:Microsoft Windows 2000, XP
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:0 - 45 °C
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:-20 - 60 °C
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:-20 - 80 °C
Weight
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:23 g
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:29 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:98 x 11 x 28 mm
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:57 x 10 x 101 mm

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Comparison of Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wireless-N USB Network Adapter
28 specifications	A Linksys Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g View product	B Linksys Wireless-N USB Network Adapter View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	300 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
InternalKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC, Wi-Fi	FCC, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP
Minimum processorKnown for one	400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	23 g	29 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.1, USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	98 x 11 x 28 mm	57 x 10 x 101 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
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256-bit WEP, WPA & WPA2
Wireless standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 90%
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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