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Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter vs Zyxel Sierra Wireless Aircard 850

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  • 6specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 1identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:USB
    • Sierra Wireless Aircard 850:PC Card
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:54 Mbit/s
    • Sierra Wireless Aircard 850:1.8 Mbit/s
  • Bandwidth
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:2.4 GHz
    • Sierra Wireless Aircard 850:2100 GHz
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • Wireless-G USB Network Adapter:0 - 40 °C
    • Sierra Wireless Aircard 850:-20 - 60 °C

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Comparison of Wireless-G USB Network Adapter, Sierra Wireless Aircard 850
23 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffersUSBPC Card
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers54 Mbit/s1.8 Mbit/s
Spread spectrum methodKnown for oneDSSSUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit WEPUnknown — not stated by the source
Data link protocolsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
BandwidthDiffers2.4 GHz2100 GHz
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for oneExternal integratedUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP SP1Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, NT 4.0SP6a
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 MB
Optical drive requiredKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 MHz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 85 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one80 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one91 x 71 x 23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type AUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3GPP
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source384/216/108 kbps
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWatchertm for AirCard 850, Mobile Operator Specific Software

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