The New Device Expands Upon Buffalo's Presence in the Gaming and
Multi-Media Markets
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 the AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter with a 4-port switch (WLI-TX4-G54HP). The product offers wireless connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port including printers, scanners, gaming consoles and entertainment devices. The product includes a 4-port 10/100 Auto-Sensing switch so now up to four wired devices can simultaneously connect to a wireless network.
The Wireless Ethernet Converter also features Buffalo's new Turbo G High Power technology, which is designed to eliminate dead spots and increase connection speeds. The product is the perfect solution for gaming, media center and desktop users who want superior wireless performance for up to four wired devices.
"We have experienced a revolution in electronic entertainment. Everything has gone wireless -- from gaming consoles to multi-media players," stated Morikazu Sano, senior vice president of global marketing at Buffalo Technology. "We are driven by the desire to provide our customers with a wireless solution that truly changes the way they work and play. Buffalo's new Ethernet Converter offers superior wireless performance and gives users the ability to simply and affordably connect just about any device into their wireless network."
The AirStation Turbo G High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter is 802.11g/802.11b compliant and includes 125(a) High-Speed Mode(tm) Technology (Turbo G). The product conveniently supports any device with built-in wired networking, there are no drivers required at all.
Advanced security features include 128/64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK with TKIP and AES support, which gives the product the ability to support WPA2 -- the latest and most powerful security standard for wireless networks. The product also supports Buffalo's new High Gain Antennas for extended range and enhanced performance.
The Wireless Ethernet Converter features Buffalo's patent pending AirStation One-Touch Secure System(tm) (AOSS(tm)) for instant set-up of a secure wireless network with the push of a button. The product can be configured with any operating system via a simple web interface and no drivers are required, which makes it extremely easy to install and use. Once configured, the Ethernet Converter retains its network settings and can be moved to other Ethernet-ready devices on the network. It is compact yet powerful and will fit into just about any home or office space.
Backed by a two-year limited warranty and 24/7, toll-free technical support, the AirStation High Power Wireless Ethernet Converter with a 4-port switch (WLI-TX4-G54HP) is immediately available at an estimated street price of $79. 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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(a) 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