Quick Verdict

HP Jetdirect 690n

HP's Jetdirect 690n internal card equips compatible LaserJet printers with Fast Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless, backed by an extensive security feature set. Its wireless speed caps at 54 Mbps and the internal form factor may limit compatibility. Targeted at enterprise environments requiring secure, managed printing.

80/100

StarTech 1-Port USB Wireless Print Server

The StarTech PM1115UW provides a compact USB-printer to Wi-Fi or Ethernet bridge with SNMP and WPS features, suitable for small offices. Its older Wi-Fi standard and internal antenna limit performance in modern high-density networks. Best for environments needing simple, cost-effective print sharing across Windows PCs.

74/100

Score Breakdown

Attribute	HP Jetdirect 690n	StarTech 1-Port USB Wireless Print Server
	54 Mbps	150 Mbpsbest
	1best	1best
	100 Mbpsbest	100 Mbpsbest
	—	1best
	1 years	2 yearsbest
↓ lower better	0.907 kg	0.363 kgbest

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Specifications

Attribute	HP Jetdirect 690n	StarTech 1-Port USB Wireless Print Server
Connectivity(2)
Wi‑Fi Standard	802.11b/g	802.11b/g/n
Wireless Speed (Mbps)	54 Mbps	150 Mbps
Features(1)
Security Features	IPSec, Kerberos, 802.1x, SSL/TLS, ACL, password protection, SNMPv3, WPA, WPA2, WEP, AES, TKIP, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, firewall	WEP, WPS, WPA
General(2)
Printer Compatibility	HP LaserJet series (M30xx, M4345, M50xx, 170x, 175x, en1700, ew2400) and other EIO peripherals	USB printers
Warranty (years)	1 years	2 years
Design & Build(2)
Weight (kg)	0.9072 kg	0.363 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm)	152.4 x 58.4 x 228.6 mm mm	25.4×58.42×71.12 mm mm

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