NEW YORK, May 25, 2004 (PRIMEZONE)-- CeBIT America -- In an effort to provide the fastest standards-based data rates available on the 2.4Ghz spectrum, Buffalo Technology the global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wireless networking solutions for home, SOHO and SMBs, today announced its AirStation line of 125* High Speed Mode(tm) wireless devices.
The latest additions to Buffalo's award winning line of AirStation 802.11g wireless networking solutions include speed-enhancing technology that increases wireless performance by up to 35%. The products are designed to completely conform to Wi-Fi(r) standards. The AirStation High Speed Mode solutions are amongst the very few speed-boosting 802.11g devices that are interoperable with both 802.11g and 802.11b certified products. Buffalo's High Speed Mode solutions currently include:
-- AirStation 125 High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Cable/DSL Router
(WHR3-G54)
-- AirStation 125 High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter
(WLI2-PCI-G54S)
-- AirStation 125 High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-
CB-G54S)
"Wireless users are becoming more sophisticated so it is essential to offer high performance solutions that are friendly to their existing environment and future implementations," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of Buffalo Technology's Networking Division. "Our High Speed Mode products provide our customers with the best of both worlds -- superior performance and complete compatibility."
AirStation 125 High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WHR3-G54)
The WHR3-G54 is a four-port broadband router that offers a robust feature-set including AOSS(tm) and optimized LAN/WAN routing speeds, which takes routing performance to the extreme with up to 98.7 Mbps of throughput between LAN clients and the Internet. This is up to four times faster than the typical routing speed. The WHR3-G54 incorporates enterprise-class security features such as WPA, TKIP, AES, 802.1x and 128/64-bit WEP. Buffalo's exclusive Intrusion Detector notifies users when an attack has been attempted on their network. The product also features MAC address registration, privacy separator, dynamic packet filtering and a wireless output setting, which allows users to set the parameters of their wireless signal. The WHR3-G54 is currently available at an estimated street price of $129.99.
AirStation 125 High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Desktop PCI Adapter (WLI2-PCI-G54S)
The WLI2-PCI-G54S with AOSS is an easy-to-install wireless PCI card with an optional 2.4Ghz antenna for extended range. The product is both backward and forward compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g devices. This high-performance networking device can accommodate desktops with either a full size or low profile PCI slot. Security features include WPA (TKIP and AES), 64/128-bit WEP and 802.1x support. AOSS support provides simple security set-up and quick network connectivity. The WLI2-PCI-G54S will be available in June at an estimated street price of $99.99.
AirStation 125 High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-G54S)
The WLI-CB-G54S with AOSS offers a fast and flexible solution for instant set up of a secure wireless connection for any notebook PC with a Type II or Type III PC card slot. The 32-bit cardbus card offers enhanced security features such as WPA (TKIP and AES), 64/128-bit WEP and 802.1x support. The WLI-CB-G54S will be available in June at an estimated street price of $99.99.
AOSS (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) is Buffalo's new patent pending technology that provides users with automatic set up of a secure wireless network with the push of a button. It is designed to create a secure home network infrastructure by allowing one wireless device on a network to serve all the clients on that network thus providing instant wireless connectivity and a secure wireless network simultaneously.
Buffalo's products are backed by a two-year limited warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at www.buffalotech.com/wireless.
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. is a leading global provider of affordable, easy-to-use, next-generation wired and wireless network solutions for the consumer, SOHO and SMB markets. Buffalo designs and manufactures world-class products that complement any network environment; including networking, memory, storage and multimedia products. With its new AirStation OneTouch Secure System (AOSS), Buffalo offers the ultimate in ease-of-use and security. The company's commitment to its customers and technological innovation has put Buffalo at the forefront of networking technology and is the foundation for its leading position among the top WLAN vendors worldwide.
Buffalo Technology and AirStation are registered trademarks belonging to Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
* When operating in High-Speed Mode, this Wi-Fi device achieves an actual throughput of up to 34Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling rate of 125Mbps.