Product comparison · 2 network cards

Linksys Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter vs Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

13specifications compared
12differ
1identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:USB
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:PCI
Maximum data transfer rate
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:54 Mbit/s
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:108 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:WPA
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:WEP, WPA2
Internal
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:No
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:Yes
LED indicators
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:Link, Power
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:Link
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:0 - 40 °C
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:-40 - 70 °C
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:-20 - 85 °C
Weight
- Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter:80 g
- Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX:160 g

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Comparison of Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter, Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX
23 specifications	A Linksys Wireless A/G USB Network Adapter View product	B Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	PCI
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	108 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffers	WPA	WEP, WPA2
Design3 differ
InternalDiffers	No	Yes
LED indicatorsDiffers	Link, Power	Link
CertificationDiffers	FCC, IC-03, Wi-Fi	FCC, CE, ICES-03, Wi-Fi, WHQL
Component forKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PC
Antenna connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R-SMA
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one	400 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 70 °C	-20 - 85 °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	80 g	160 g
Other features3 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, PCI 2.2, PCI 2.3
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	91 x 71 x 23 mm	170 x 120 x 20 mm
Networking featuresKnown for one	WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1x USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionDiffers	16 dBm	18 dBm (b), 16 dBm (g)
GainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 dBi

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