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TP-Link 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter vs TP-Link 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 4identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Connectivity technology
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:Wireless
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:Wired
  • Host interface
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:USB
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:RJ-45
  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:150 Mbit/s
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:85 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:White
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:Black, White
  • Certification
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:CE, FCC
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:CE, RoHS
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:0 - 40 °C
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:0 - 60 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter:-40 - 70 °C
    • 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit:-40 - 80 °C

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Comparison of 150Mbps High Gain Wireless USB Adapter, 85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Starter Kit
48 specifications
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Host interfaceDiffersUSBRJ-45
Network2 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers150 Mbit/s85 Mbit/s
Networking standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11nUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
WLAN data transfer rates supportedKnown for one11,54,150 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
ModulationDiffers16-QAM, 64-QAM, CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDMOFDM
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP
Maximum operating distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 m
Design2 differ
InternalNoNo
Component forKnown for onePC/LaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
AntennaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna typeKnown for oneOmni-directionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneRP-SMAUnknown — not stated by the source
ChipsetKnown for oneAtherosUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayYesYes
CertificationDiffersCE, FCCCE, RoHS
Poweridentical
Output voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB poweredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
System requirementsidentical
Internet connection requiredKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 2000, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000/2003/XP/Vista
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 70 °C-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one93.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one11 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 g
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
GainKnown for one4 dBiUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u
Detachable antenna(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source92 x 70 x 44 mm
Link/Act LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet
Ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Supported data transfer ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 Mbit/s
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91.4 x 71.1 x 43.2 mm (3.6 x 2.8 x 1.7")

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