USB WiFi Dongles | Home/office desktops, set-top boxes | Speed: 150Mbps (Industry: 54Mbps ▲3x faster) Antenna: 2dBi gain (enhances signal by 2.5x) Certification: CE compliant | Portable, backward-compatible with 802.11g/b/g Cost-effective for basic needs | Limited to 2.4GHz (no 5GHz support) Lower throughput than MIMO solutions |
PCIe Wireless Cards | Gaming PCs, high-speed data centers | Speed: Up to 1Gbps (Industry: 300Mbps ▲3.3x) Interface: PCIe 3.0 (low latency) Protocol: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) | High throughput for streaming/VR Low power consumption | Requires internal installation Expensive for casual users |
External Routers | Small businesses, home networks | Dual-Band: 2.4GHz/5GHz (Industry: single-band ▲2x coverage) Range: 100m+ (802.11n standard) Security: WPA3 certified | Broad coverage and interference reduction Easy setup for multi-device use | Higher cost than dongles Needs power source |
MIMO Adapters | High-density networks, video streaming | MIMO Support: 2x2 (Industry: 1x1 ▲2x throughput) Beamforming: Targets devices for stronger signals Certification: FCC/CE | Superior signal stability in crowded areas Longer range (up to 150m) | Bulky design Requires drivers for some OS |
Industrial Adapters | Factories, IoT deployments | Durability: IP67-rated (Industry: IP30 ▲Dust/waterproof) Temp Range: -40°C to 85°C (survives extreme conditions) Protocol: 802.11ac | Rugged for harsh environments Long lifespan in industrial settings | Limited consumer availability Higher upfront cost |
Embedded Modules | IoT devices, embedded systems | Power Consumption: 0.5W (Industry: 1W ▲50% lower) Form Factor: Mini PCIe (Industry: USB ▲40% smaller) Certification: RoHS | Ultra-compact and energy-efficient Easy to integrate into devices | Limited customization options Slower speeds (up to 150Mbps) |