Product comparison · 2 network cards

NETGEAR XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s vs NETGEAR XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s

19specifications compared
10differ
9identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Interface
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:USB
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:Ethernet
Maximum data transfer rate
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:200 Mbit/s
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:500 Mbit/s
Networking standards
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:IEEE 802.3
Width
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:112 mm
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:66.8 mm
Depth
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:45 mm
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:33.8 mm
Height
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:74 mm
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:54.9 mm
Weight
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:245 g
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:82 g
Cables included
- XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s:USB
- XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s:LAN (RJ-45)

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Comparison of XAU2511, XAVB5201
28 specifications	A NETGEAR XAU2511 USB 200 Mbit/s Model XAU2511 View product	B NETGEAR XAVB5201 Ethernet 500 Mbit/s Model XAVB5201 View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB	Ethernet
USB ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	200 Mbit/s	500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsDiffers	IEEE 1901, IEEE 802.3	IEEE 802.3
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	112 mm	66.8 mm
DepthDiffers	45 mm	33.8 mm
HeightDiffers	74 mm	54.9 mm
WeightDiffers	245 g	82 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	USB	LAN (RJ-45)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other features1 differ
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Connector(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RJ-45
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	112 x 45 x 74 mm	66.8 x 33.8 x 54.9 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power LEDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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