NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Digital Life -- Booth No. 107 -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions, announced today new additions to its line of wireless signal-boosting antennas, now available in both black and white. The new antennas include the AirStation Detachable High Gain Omni Directional Antenna (black -- WLE-AT-NDRHB); (white -- WLE-AT-NDRHW) and the AirStation Detachable High Gain Directional Antenna (black -- WLE-AT-DACB); (white -- WLE-AT-DACBW).
Buffalo's new antennas are designed to increase signal gain and provide superior wireless performance for home, SOHO and small business wireless networks. Buffalo recently launched wireless routers that feature High Power technology and a new chassis. The new antennas are designed specifically to complement the new products, which are: the AirStation(tm) Turbo G High Power Wireless Broadband Router (WHR-HP-G54); the Buffalo AirStation(tm) Turbo G Wireless Cable/DSL Smart Router (WHR-G54S); and the AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter with a 4-port switch WLI-(TX4-G54HP).
"Issues within a wireless home or office network are no different than those of a cellular phone network. There are dead zones where users lose the signal," stated Morikazu Sano, senior vice president of global marketing at Buffalo Technology. "Buffalo has made it its goal to deliver the ultimate wireless experience. Our new high gain antennas are a very attractive solution to solve any wireless coverage problems and provide users with the utmost in network reliability."
Buffalo's antennas are available in the 2.4GHz frequency range and support 802.11b and 802.11g wireless devices. The antennas are easier to attach than previous versions and include an RP-TNC connector interface, which make them compatible with other manufacturers' RP-TNC-ready routers and access points.
The High Gain Directional Antenna allows for adjustable vertical or horizontal transmission for a powerful, direct signal while the Omni Directional Antenna offers 360-degree coverage, which is perfect for large or multi-room spaces. No software is required, which makes all of Buffalo's new high gain antennas very easy to install and use.
Backed by a limited two-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the AirStation Detachable High Gain Omni Directional Antenna (black -- WLE-AT-NDRHB); (white -- WLE-AT-NDRHW) and the AirStation Detachable High Gain Directional Antenna (black -- WLE-AT-DACB); (white -- WLE-AT-DACBW) are immediately available at an estimated street price of $29. 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., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading global provider of award-winning networking, memory, storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit www.buffalotech.com.
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