Product comparison · 2 network cards

Zyxel M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client vs Zyxel PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack)

9specifications compared
7differ
2identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Host interface
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:CardBus
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):RJ-45
Maximum data transfer rate
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:108 Mbit/s
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):85 Mbit/s
Operating temperature (T-T)
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:0 - 40 °C
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):0 - 45 °C
Width
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:53.8 mm
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):112 mm
Depth
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:114.7 mm
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):106 mm
Height
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:6 mm
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):28.5 mm
Weight
- M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client:40 g
- PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack):185.8 g

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Comparison of M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client, PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack)
24 specifications	A Zyxel M-102 802.11a/b/g Wireless Client View product	B Zyxel PL-100 Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Twin Pack)View product
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Host interfaceDiffers	CardBus	RJ-45
Network1 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers	108 Mbit/s	85 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi bandKnown for one	Single-band (2.4 GHz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency rangeKnown for one	2.4 - 2.4845 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ModulationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DQPSK
Maximum operating distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Designidentical
Component forKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Link
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FCC, CE
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	0 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 70%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	53.8 mm	112 mm
DepthDiffers	114.7 mm	106 mm
HeightDiffers	6 mm	28.5 mm
WeightDiffers	40 g	185.8 g
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Outdoor rangeKnown for one	100-200m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for one	50-150m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240VAC, 50 - 60Hz, 0.05A
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%

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