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StarTech.com 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server vs StarTech.com PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 3identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:Wired
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:Wireless
  • Host interface
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:RJ-45
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:PCI Express
  • Interface
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:Ethernet
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:WLAN
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:0.1152 Mbit/s
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:300 Mbit/s
  • Internal
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:No
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:Yes
  • LED indicators
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:LAN, Power
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:Activity, Link
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:0 - 70 °C
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:-10 - 70 °C
  • Width
    • 4 Port RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server:95 mm
    • PCI Express Wireless N Adapter - 300 Mbps PCIe 802.11 b/g/n Network Adapter Card – 2T2R 2.2 dBi:49 mm

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Comparison of NETRS232_4, PEX300WN2X2
51 specifications
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWiredWireless
Host interfaceDiffersRJ-45PCI Express
InterfaceDiffersEthernetWLAN
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers0.1152 Mbit/s300 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 - 2.484 GHz
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 Mbit/s
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, DSSS, OFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAES, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA2-PSK
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSMA/CA
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalDiffersNoYes
AntennaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antenna designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
ChipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRalink - RT5392
LED indicatorsDiffersLAN, PowerActivity, Link
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, FCC, REACH, TAA
Product colourKnown for oneBeigeUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home BaWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 70 °C-10 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers95 mm49 mm
DepthDiffers130 mm75 mm
HeightDiffers44 mm18 mm
WeightDiffers472 g38 g
Packaging data4 differ
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Low-profile bracketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers84 mm140 mm
Package depthDiffers184 mm165 mm
Package heightDiffers153 mm35 mm
Package weightDiffers500 g158 g
Packaging contentidentical
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
GainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 dBi
Antennas quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Bandwidth noteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20/40 MHz
Channel bandwidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 MHz
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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