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TP-Link 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter vs TP-Link 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 17identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Host interface
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:CardBus
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:PCI
  • Component for
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:Laptop
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:PC/Laptop
  • Product colour
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:Black, Silver
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:Green
  • Width
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:115 mm
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:133 mm
  • Depth
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:54 mm
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:121 mm
  • Height
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:5 mm
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:22 mm
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter:115 x 54 x 5 mm
    • 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter:133 x 121 x 22 mm

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Comparison of 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless CardBus Adapter, 54Mbps eXtended Range™ Wireless PCI Adapter
30 specifications
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Connectivity technologyWirelessWireless
Host interfaceDiffersCardBusPCI
Networkidentical
Maximum data transfer rate54 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi bandSingle-band (2.4 GHz)Single-band (2.4 GHz)
Frequency range2.4 - 2.4835 GHz2.4 - 2.4835 GHz
Security algorithmsKnown for oneTKIPUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Component forDiffersLaptopPC/Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverGreen
Antenna typeOmniOmni
CertificationCE, FCCCE, FCC
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWin 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, VistaWin 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers115 mm133 mm
DepthDiffers54 mm121 mm
HeightDiffers5 mm22 mm
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs115 x 54 x 5 mm133 x 121 x 22 mm
Operating temperature (T-T)32 - 104 °F32 - 104 °F
Supported data transfer rates54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps
Wireless connectionYesYes
Outdoor range830m830m
Indoor range200m200m
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one114.3 x 53.3 x 5.08 mm (4.5 x 2.1 x 0.2")Unknown — not stated by the source
Output power descriptionKnown for one17 dBmUnknown — not stated by the source
GainKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 dBi

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