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Linksys RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi vs NETGEAR 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT

6specifications compared
6differ
0identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:Wireless
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:Wired
Host interface
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:CardBus
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:0 Mbit/s
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:85 Mbit/s
Operating temperature (T-T)
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:0 - 55 °C
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:10 - 85%
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:10 - 90%
Power requirements
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:3.3V
- 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT:100–240V, 50–60 Hz

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Comparison of RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi, 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT
31 specifications	A Linksys RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi View product	B NETGEAR 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Switch KIT View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	0 Mbit/s	85 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one	16-QAM, 64-QAM, QPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Component forKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one	802.11b: -88dBm ~ -84 dBm 802.11g: -88dBm ~ -66 dBm 802.11n: -85dBm ~ -60 dBm	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	FCC, IC-03.	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	360 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
RX power consumptionKnown for one	340 mA	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 2000 + SP4, XP + SP2, Vista.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive requiredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one	600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 55 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 80 °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	50 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
GainKnown for one	2 dBi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CardBus Slot, CD-ROM.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	3.3V	100–240V, 50–60 Hz
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	124 x 9 x 54 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for one	WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).	Unknown — not stated by the source
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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