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Philips Powerline ethernet adapter vs Philips Wireless USB Adapter

Key differences

Connectivity technology
- Powerline ethernet adapter:Wired
- Wireless USB Adapter:Wireless
Host interface
- Powerline ethernet adapter:RJ-45
- Wireless USB Adapter:USB
Maximum data transfer rate
- Powerline ethernet adapter:85 Mbit/s
- Wireless USB Adapter:54 Mbit/s

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Comparison of Powerline ethernet adapter, Wireless USB Adapter
15 specifications	A Philips Powerline ethernet adapter View product	B Philips Wireless USB Adapter View product
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Host interfaceDiffers	RJ-45	USB
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	85 Mbit/s	54 Mbit/s
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	200 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Security algorithmsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WEP, WPA, WPA2
Designidentical
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one	97 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	70 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	100-240VAC, 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	97 x 70 x 83 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	1 x RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, XP

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