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Linksys RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi vs StarTech.com Serial over Ethernet Adapter

9specifications compared
8differ
1identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:CardBus
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:0 Mbit/s
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:100 Mbit/s
Component for
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:Laptop
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:PC
Operating temperature (T-T)
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:0 - 55 °C
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:-20 - 80 °C
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:-10 - 70 °C
Weight
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:50 g
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:105 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi:124 x 9 x 54 mm
- Serial over Ethernet Adapter:90 x 90 x 26 mm

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Comparison of RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi, Serial over Ethernet Adapter
38 specifications	A Linksys RangePlus Wireless Notebook Adapter - Wi-Fi View product	B StarTech.com Serial over Ethernet Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	0 Mbit/s	100 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for one	16-QAM, 64-QAM, QPSK	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Component forDiffers	Laptop	PC
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
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 requirements1 differ
Minimum RAMKnown for one	256 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000 + SP4, XP + SP2, Vista.	Windows XP/Vista
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 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 80 °C	-10 - 70 °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	50 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
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 requirementsKnown for one	3.3V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	124 x 9 x 54 mm	90 x 90 x 26 mm
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
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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