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Linksys Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g vs Zyxel AirCard 850 PC card

8specifications compared
7differ
1identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:USB
- AirCard 850 PC card:PC Card
Maximum data transfer rate
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:54 Mbit/s
- AirCard 850 PC card:1.8 Mbit/s
Minimum processor
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:400 MHz
- AirCard 850 PC card:P 150 MHz
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:0 - 45 °C
- AirCard 850 PC card:-20 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g:-20 - 60 °C
- AirCard 850 PC card:-30 - 85 °C

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Comparison of Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g, AirCard 850 PC card
29 specifications	A Linksys Compact Wireless USB Network Adapter 802.11g View product	B Zyxel AirCard 850 PC card View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	PC Card
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	1.8 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
BandwidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2100 GHz
Designidentical
InternalKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP	Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, NT 4.0SP6a
Minimum processorDiffers	400 MHz	P 150 MHz
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 MB
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 45 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-30 - 85 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	23 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, USB 1.1, USB 2.0	3GPP Release 5/Release 99
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	98 x 11 x 28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Card slot: 1 type II PC Card slot
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	384/216/108 kbps
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Watchertm for AirCard 850, - Mobile Operator Specific Software
Technical featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- NDIS Driver Host Interface - SMS Messaging - Dial-up Networking - SIM and USIM Compatible

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