Product comparison · 2 network cards

Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter vs Linksys Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

10specifications compared
9differ
1identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:Wired
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:Wireless
Host interface
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:RJ-45
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:USB
Maximum data transfer rate
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:100 Mbit/s
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:300 Mbit/s
Certification
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:CE, FCC Class B
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:FCC, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Operating temperature (T-T)
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:0 - 40 °C
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:-20 - 70 °C
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:10 - 90%
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:10 - 85%
Weight
- PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter:136 g
- Wireless-N USB Network Adapter:29 g

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Comparison of PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter, Wireless-N USB Network Adapter
21 specifications	A Linksys PLK200 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter View product	B Linksys Wireless-N USB Network Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	RJ-45	USB
USB ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	100 Mbit/s	300 Mbit/s
Design1 differ
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationDiffers	CE, FCC Class B	FCC, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
InternalKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 55 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70 °C	-20 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	136 g	29 g
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	102 x 140 x 51 mm	57 x 10 x 101 mm
Link/Act LED	Yes	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%
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, AV	Unknown — not stated by the source

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