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Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter vs StarTech.com Serial over Ethernet Adapter

8specifications compared
6differ
2identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:USB
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:300 Mbit/s
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:100 Mbit/s
Compatible operating systems
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:Windows 2000, XP, Vista
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:Windows XP/Vista
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:0 - 40 °C
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:0 - 60 °C
Weight
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:23 g
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:105 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:98 x 11 x 28 mm
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:90 x 90 x 26 mm

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Comparison of Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter, Serial over Ethernet Adapter
36 specifications	A Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter View product	B StarTech.com Serial over Ethernet Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	100 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
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
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 requirements1 differ
Minimum RAMKnown for one	512 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000, XP, Vista	Windows XP/Vista
Minimum processorKnown for one	600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 60 °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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	23 g	105 g
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26 mm
Other features1 differ
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)Differs	98 x 11 x 28 mm	90 x 90 x 26 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 60 °F
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89.9 x 89.9 x 25.9 mm (3.54 x 3.54 x 1.02")
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 - DB9 Male 1 - RJ45 Female
Package weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2 kg (0.44 lbs)
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 60 °C
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	67 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 g

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