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ASUS WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle vs ASUS WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 1identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Frequency band
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:2.412 - 2.472 GHz
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:2.4 - 2.5 GHz
  • Modulation
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:DSSS, OFDM
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
  • Interface
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:USB 2.0
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:USB 1.1, Ethernet
  • LED indicators
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:Link, Power
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:Power
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:62 x 86 x 17 mm
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:180 x 90 x 25 mm
  • Indoor range
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:100 m
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:40m @ 11Mbps 25m @ 54Mbps
  • Outdoor range
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:350m
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:100m @ 11Mbps 60m @ 54Mbps
  • Networking features
    • WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
    • WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box:Fast Ethernet, Wireless LAN

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Comparison of WL-160g WLAN USB Dangle, WL-HDD2.5 802.11g 54 Mbps WLAN Hard Drive Box
31 specifications
Features2 differ
2.4 GHzKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum data transfer rate54 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers2.412 - 2.472 GHz2.4 - 2.5 GHz
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 channels
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Protocolsidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHTTP
Supported protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source• HTTP Server • TCP/IP • UPnp • Samba Server • DHCP Client
Data link protocolsKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0USB 1.1, Ethernet
Poweridentical
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Output power descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMax: 16 dBm
Design1 differ
LED indicatorsDiffersLink, PowerPower
Antennaidentical
Antenna connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRP-SMA
Antenna typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Antennas quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs62 x 86 x 17 mm180 x 90 x 25 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 g
Other features6 differ
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers802.11g:Auto Switch 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps; 802.11b:Atuo Swtich 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps1 - 54 Mbps
Indoor rangeDiffers100 m40m @ 11Mbps 25m @ 54Mbps
Outdoor rangeDiffers350m100m @ 11Mbps 60m @ 54Mbps
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetFast Ethernet, Wireless LAN
I/O portsDiffersUSB 2.01x 10/100 Ethernet 1x USB 1x Reverse-SMA Antenna 1x Power
Electromagnetic emissionsDiffersETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15C, Section 15.247CE Mark; FCC Part 15
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra DMA 100
Performanceidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000/XPUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 55 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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