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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter vs Linksys WGA600N Gaming Adapter

12specifications compared
7differ
5identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:USB
- WGA600N Gaming Adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:300 Mbit/s
- WGA600N Gaming Adapter:0.3 Mbit/s
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:-10 - 70 °C
- WGA600N Gaming Adapter:-20 - 60 °C
Weight
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:23 g
- WGA600N Gaming Adapter:120 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:98 x 11 x 28 mm
- WGA600N Gaming Adapter:110 x 110 x 32 mm

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Comparison of Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter, WGA600N Gaming Adapter
28 specifications	A Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter View product	B Linksys WGA600N Gaming Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	0.3 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 5 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one	WEP, WPA, WPA2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	FCC, CE, IC, Wi-Fi A/B/G/Draft-N	RoHS, WEEE, CEC Level IV
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
Poweridentical
TX power consumptionKnown for one	480 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
RX power consumptionKnown for one	300 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 A
Output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000, XP, Vista	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one	600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 70 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	23 g	120 g
Other features2 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Draft IEEE 802.11n
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	98 x 11 x 28 mm	110 x 110 x 32 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RJ-45

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