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Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster vs StarTech.com USB infra-red mini adapter

6specifications compared
4differ
2identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum data transfer rate
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster:11 Mbit/s
- USB infra-red mini adapter:4 Mbit/s
Width
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster:91 mm
- USB infra-red mini adapter:20 mm
Height
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster:23 mm
- USB infra-red mini adapter:10 mm
Weight
- Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster:54 g
- USB infra-red mini adapter:70 g

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Comparison of Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster, USB infra-red mini adapter
25 specifications	A Linksys Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster View product	B StarTech.com USB infra-red mini adapter View product
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interface	USB	USB
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	11 Mbit/s	4 Mbit/s
Full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Poweridentical
USB poweredKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	128 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME & XP
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 45 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 85%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	91 mm	20 mm
DepthKnown for one	71 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightDiffers	23 mm	10 mm
WeightDiffers	54 g	70 g
Other featuresidentical
Channels quantityKnown for one	13 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	91 x 23 x 71 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB: v1.1, IrDA: v1.3, SIR, MIR, FIR
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Driver CD
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1-USB A Male
Designidentical
InternalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, CE & VCCI

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