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NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter vs NETGEAR RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER

8specifications compared
6differ
2identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
- RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER:USB
Maximum data transfer rate
- RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter:300 Mbit/s
- RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER:108 Mbit/s
Compatible operating systems
- RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter:Windows 2000/XP
- RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER:Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Minimum processor
- RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter:300 MHz
- RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER:Pentium 300 MHz
Weight
- RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter:54 g
- RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER:32 g

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Comparison of RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter, RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER
21 specifications	A NETGEAR RangeMax NEXT Wireless PCI Adapter View product	B NETGEAR RANGEMAX WIRELESS USB 2.0 ADAPTER View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technology	Wireless	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	PCI	USB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	300 Mbit/s	108 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi band	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.412 - 2.472 GHz
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WPA-PSK
Designidentical
Component forKnown for one	PC	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000/XP	Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Minimum processorDiffers	300 MHz	Pentium 300 MHz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	120 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	27 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	128 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	54 g	32 g
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Super G
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for one	1 - 300 Mbps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	SmartWizard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Slot typeKnown for one	32-bit PCI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Available USB 1.1. or USB 2.0 slot
Cable typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	94.5 x 30.2 x 15.2 mm
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB

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