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MSI US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick vs NETGEAR XET1001 85 Mbit/s

9specifications compared
5differ
4identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:Wireless
- XET1001 85 Mbit/s:Wired
Host interface
- US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:USB
- XET1001 85 Mbit/s:RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:54 Mbit/s
- XET1001 85 Mbit/s:85 Mbit/s
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick:86 x 26 x 12 mm
- XET1001 85 Mbit/s:98 x 72 x 40 mm

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Comparison of US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick, XET1001
32 specifications	A MSI US54EX WLAN 11G USB Stick View product	B NETGEAR XET1001 85 Mbit/s Model XET1001 View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wireless	Wired
Host interfaceDiffers	USB	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	54 Mbit/s	85 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.4835 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spread spectrum methodKnown for one	DSSS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Designidentical
SafetyKnown for one	FCC, CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC Part 15 Class B, UL
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista	Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 70 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	CSMA/CA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	86 x 26 x 12 mm	98 x 72 x 40 mm
Link/Act LED	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	48/36/24/12/9/6/11/5.5/2/1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	300 m.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one	100 m.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Radio transmit powerKnown for one	18dBm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–120V @ 50–60 Hz
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98 x 71.9 x 39.9 mm (3.86 x 2.83 x 1.57")
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	72 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	146.4 g

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