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Linksys RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter vs Zyxel PL100 Ethernet Adapter

11specifications compared
10differ
1identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:Wireless
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:Wired
Host interface
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:CardBus
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:0 Mbit/s
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:85 Mbit/s
Operating temperature (T-T)
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:0 - 55 °C
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:-20 - 80 °C
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:10 - 85%
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:5 - 90%
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:20 - 95%
Weight
- RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter:50 g
- PL100 Ethernet Adapter:162 g

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Comparison of RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter, PL100 Ethernet Adapter
30 specifications	A Linksys RangePlus Wlss Notebook Adapter View product	B Zyxel PL100 Ethernet Adapter 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
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Design1 differ
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
CertificationDiffers	FCC, IC-03.	• Under FCC Class B 3 dB • Under CE Class B 3 dB • UL/cUL • LVD • HomePlug • RoHS
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Link, Status
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 conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 55 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 80 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 85%	20 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 90%	20 - 95%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	50 g	162 g
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	106 x 112 x 34 mm
Security featuresKnown for one	WEP, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2).	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UTP Category 5 or Better

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