Product comparison · 2 network cards

Linksys Wireless-B Notebook Adapter vs Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter

11specifications compared
7differ
4identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:11 Mbit/s
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:54 Mbit/s
Data link protocols
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:IEEE 802.11b
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Antenna type
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:Integrated
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:External integrated
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:0 - 55 °C
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:0 - 90%
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:10 - 85%
Weight
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:47 g
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:80 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- Wireless-B Notebook Adapter:54 x 115 x 8 mm
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:91 x 71 x 23 mm

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Comparison of Wireless-B Notebook Adapter, Wireless-G USB Network Adapter
23 specifications	A Linksys Wireless-B Notebook Adapter View product	B Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	11 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spread spectrum method	DSSS	DSSS
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP	128-bit WEP
Data link protocolsDiffers	IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Bandwidth	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Design1 differ
Antenna typeDiffers	Integrated	External integrated
Form factorKnown for one	Plug-in	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power
System requirementsidentical
Minimum processorKnown for one	Intel Pentium - 200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP SP1
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 55 °C	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	10 - 85%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	47 g	80 g
Other features1 differ
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 95/98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	54 x 115 x 8 mm	91 x 71 x 23 mm
Networking featuresKnown for one	TCP/ IP, NetBEUI,IPX/ SPX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	457 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one	91 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless standardKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A

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