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MSI WLAN Adapter CB54G3 vs StarTech.com PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card

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  • 4specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 0identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • WLAN Adapter CB54G3:Wireless
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:Wired
  • Host interface
    • WLAN Adapter CB54G3:CardBus
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:PCI
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WLAN Adapter CB54G3:54 Mbit/s
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:1000 Mbit/s
  • Weight
    • WLAN Adapter CB54G3:40 g
    • PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card:55 g

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Comparison of WLAN Adapter CB54G3, PCI Express 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Card
26 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Host interfaceDiffersCardBusPCI
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers54 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one2.4 - 2.4835 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for oneOFDMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one350 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Antenna typeKnown for onePrintedUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorKnown for one32-bit CardBusUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneFCC Part 15, CE, Wi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one0.38 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 55 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers40 g55 g
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source94 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one3.3VUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one115 x 54 x 6.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported protocolsKnown for oneCSMA/CA + ACKUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3x, 802.1Q
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 - RJ45 Female
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000/XP/XP 64-bit

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