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Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder vs Zyxel PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack

12specifications compared
11differ
1identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:Wireless
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:Wired
Host interface
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:USB
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:54 Mbit/s
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:200 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:WEP, WPA
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:128-bit AES
Certification
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:FCC, Wi-Fi
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:FCC, CE, UL, LVD
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:0 - 40 °C
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:0 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:0 - 70%
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:10 - 90%
Width
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder:96 mm
- PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack:112 mm

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Comparison of Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder, PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack
28 specifications	A Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter 802.11g, Wi-Fi Finder View product	B Zyxel PLA-400 Powerline Homeplug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter Single Pack View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	200 Mbit/s
Security algorithmsDiffers	WEP, WPA	128-bit AES
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.002 - 0.03 GHz
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DQPSK, OFDM
Design1 differ
CertificationDiffers	FCC, Wi-Fi	FCC, CE, UL, LVD
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 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 70%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	96 mm	112 mm
DepthDiffers	29 mm	106 mm
HeightDiffers	16 mm	28.5 mm
WeightDiffers	23 g	185.8 g
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	96 x 29 x 16 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	128 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionKnown for one	18dBm@11Mbps, 16dBm@54Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240 VAC, 50 ~ 60 Hz, 0.08 A
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x HomePlug AV

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