AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced its award-winning line of AirStation G54 and 125* High Speed Mode(tm) wireless networking solutions have been verified through the Intel(r) Wireless Verification Program, which tests the compatibility of various access point devices and wireless service providers with common configurations of notebooks built on Intel(r) Centrino(tm) mobile technology.**
The Buffalo solutions that have been verified through the Intel Wireless Verification Program include the AirStation 125* High Speed Mode(tm) Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WHR3-G54); the AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router-g with AOSS(tm) (WBR2-G54); the AirStation 54Mbps Standard Bridge Access Point (WLA-G54); and the AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Compact Repeater Bridge-g (WLA-G54C). The packaging now displays a "Connect with a laptop featuring Intel Centrino mobile technology" logo to indicate the products have passed interoperability testing.
All of these products have received Wi-Fi(r) certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance for compatibility and interoperability with the 802.11b and 802.11g standards and the WPA security standard. Wi-Fi certification is a requirement for products tested in the Intel Wireless Verification Program.
"Intel Centrino mobile technology has taken off like a rocket. Because of its widespread adoption, it is essential that we offer compatible wireless solutions that meet our customers' mobile needs," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of Product Marketing and Public Relations. "We are happy to work with Intel to continue to increase the popularity and implementation of wireless networking technology."
"Intel is pleased to work with Buffalo Technology to expand the wireless broadband experience for users," said Mooly Eden, director of marketing, Intel's Mobile Platforms Group. "By participating in the Intel Wireless Verification Program, Buffalo has tested its devices with common notebook configurations based on Intel Centrino mobile technology, helping to enable interoperability and enhance the mobile user's experience."
To verify Buffalo's compatibility with Intel Centrino mobile technology, Buffalo's products went through a series of tests that include transfer speed analysis, web browsing scenarios, VPN pass-through and reboot testing, suspend/hibernate tests and roaming capabilities.
About Buffalo Technology
Based in Austin, Texas, Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., is a leading global provider of award-winning networking, memory, storage and multi-media 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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** Source: Intel Corporation