Product comparison · 2 network cards

MSI PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s vs MSI WLAN Adapter CB54G3

9specifications compared
5differ
4identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s:PCI
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:CardBus
Modulation
- PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s:CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:OFDM
Form factor
- PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s:Plug-in
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:32-bit CardBus
Certification
- PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s:CE, WHQL, FCC
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:FCC Part 15, CE, Wi-Fi
Operating temperature (T-T)
- PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s:0 - 60 °C
- WLAN Adapter CB54G3:0 - 55 °C

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Comparison of PC54G-BT, WLAN Adapter CB54G3
28 specifications	A MSI PC54G-BT 54 Mbit/s Model PC54G-BT View product	B MSI WLAN Adapter CB54G3 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	PCI	CardBus
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rate	54 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Spread spectrum methodKnown for one	DSSS, FHSS	Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationDiffers	CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK	OFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for one	128-Bit WEP, 64-Bit WEP, LEAP, PEAP, TKIP, WPA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 m
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffers	Plug-in	32-bit CardBus
CertificationDiffers	CE, WHQL, FCC	FCC Part 15, CE, Wi-Fi
Antenna typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Printed
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 60 °C	0 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 g
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for one	14 channels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.3V
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 x 54 x 6.7 mm
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11
Supported protocolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CSMA/CA + ACK
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.38 W

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