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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter vs NETGEAR 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT

5specifications compared
4differ
1identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:Wireless
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:Wired
Host interface
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:USB
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:300 Mbit/s
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:85 Mbit/s
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:10 - 85%
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:10 - 90%

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Comparison of Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter, 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT
29 specifications	A Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter View product	B NETGEAR 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	85 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
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, CE, IC, Wi-Fi A/B/G/Draft-N	Unknown — not stated by the source
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC 15 B
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL
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
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
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 85%	10 - 90%
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 featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	98 x 11 x 28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240V, 50–60 Hz
Cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.52 m
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4

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