Product comparison · 2 wireless access points

ASUS WL-160N wireless access point 270 Mbit/s vs ASUS WL-320gE 54 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE)

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  • 7specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 1identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum data transfer rate
    • WL-160N wireless access point 270 Mbit/s:270 Mbit/s
    • WL-320gE 54 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):54 Mbit/s
  • Frequency band
    • WL-160N wireless access point 270 Mbit/s:2.4 GHz
    • WL-320gE 54 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):2.5 GHz
  • Modulation
    • WL-160N wireless access point 270 Mbit/s:DSSS, OFDM
    • WL-320gE 54 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):CCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • WL-160N wireless access point 270 Mbit/s:90 x 27 x 9 mm
    • WL-320gE 54 Mbit/s Power over Ethernet (PoE):110 x 165 x 30 mm

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Comparison of WL-160N, WL-320gE
24 specifications
Features3 differ
Maximum data transfer rateDiffers270 Mbit/s54 Mbit/s
Frequency bandDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
ModulationDiffersDSSS, OFDMCCK, DBPSK, DQPSK, OFDM
Receiver sensitivityKnown for one-65 - -68dBm @270Mbps; -75 - -77dBm @54Mbps; -87 - -88dBm @11Mbps; -95 - -97dBm @ 1MbpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Channels quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 channels
Security1 differ
Security algorithmsDiffersTKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSKPEAP, SSL/TLS, TTLS
MAC address filteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
InternalKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista32/64 bit, Mac 10.3/10.4 OSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs90 x 27 x 9 mm110 x 165 x 30 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMobile control center, Wireless setting, Mobile manager, Site surveyUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Supported data transfer ratesDiffers1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54
RF exposureKnown for one12 - 14 dBm (g mode), 14 - 16 dBm (b mode), 14 - 16 dBm (n mode)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11b/g/n (draft)Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Indoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 m
Outdoor rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 m
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRJ-45
Protocolsidentical
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMP
Poweridentical
Power over Ethernet (PoE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Antennaidentical
Antenna gain level (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 dBi

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