Buffalo Also Announces a Compatible Dual Band Notebook Adapter
LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2007, (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- 2007 International CES (BOOTH No. Renaissance 26) -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wireless and wired networking, storage and memory solutions announced today its AirStation(tm) Wireless-N Nfiniti(tm) Dual Band Router & AP (WZR-AG300NH) is the first wireless router to receive Windows Vista(tm) Premium Certification. Buffalo's new router delivers the ultimate Windows Vista experience by surpassing all other devices in reliability, security, and compatibility. To receive Windows Vista certification, the router meets all the requirements of the "Works With Windows Vista" logo tier, plus additionally supports simultaneous dual-band operation, necessary for delivering optimal video streaming experiences to Xbox 360 and other digital video receivers in the home.
The AirStation Wireless-N Nfiniti Dual Band Router & AP is the first wireless router that concurrently supports all Wi-Fi(r) standards (802.11a/b/g) and the IEEE 802.11n draft specification. It is also the only two-in-one wireless device on the market today with an external switch, which easily allows the product to be used as either a router or Access Point.
The new router was named an International CES Innovations 2007 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(r)). Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, engineers and members of the trade press to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics.
"Being the first manufacturer to offer a Windows Vista Certified wireless router is a great honor for Buffalo for it ensures our new router provides what consumers demand in a wireless product -- reliability, security, and compatibility," said Morikazu Sano, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Buffalo Technology. "Microsoft's Premium certification and logo represent passing rigorous performance and compatibility tests; being the first to do so is a testament to our engineering practices and testament to product quality. Similarly, we are also excited that CEA recognized this device as one of the best designed and engineered products on the market. These two achievements validate Buffalo's position of delivering best-of-breed solutions that play an integral role in the digital home."
AirStation(tm) Wireless-N Nfiniti(tm) Dual Band Router & AP (WZR-AG300NH)
With the ability to reach data rates near 300Mbps(a) and a four port 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet switch, the new router offers improved stability for wireless streaming of applications that demand greater bandwidth such as VoIP or High Definition (HD) video. Because of the product's dual band support, the new Nfiniti router reduces interference with other wireless devices and offers enhanced wireless range.
AirStation(tm) Wireless Nfiniti Dual Band Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-AG300N)
Buffalo's new Notebook Adapter is a 32-bit CardBus card, which is compatible with any notebook PC with a Type II or Type III PC card slot and has dual band capabilities.
Unique to these Buffalo products is the technologically advanced AOSS(tm) (One-Touch Secure System), providing the simplest and most secure one-touch wireless setup system available on the market today. Both products also include WPS. For additional security, the devices incorporate advanced security features such as WPA-PSK with AES support, 128/64-bit WEP, Dynamic Packet Filtering and NAT, Intrusion Detector, as well as SPI Firewall.
Pricing and Availability
Backed by a limited two-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the AirStation(tm) Wireless-N Nfiniti(tm) Dual Band Router & AP (WZR-AG300NH) and AirStation(tm) Wireless Nfiniti Dual Band Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-AG300N) will be available early February at estimated street prices of $299 for the router and $129 for the notebook adapter. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at www.buffalotech.com.
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, 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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(a) Theoretical wireless data rates are based on IEEE 802.11 standard specifications. Actual user throughput will be lower than the theoretical link rate. Data rates vary depending upon network and environmental conditions such as network traffic and overhead or structural materials and construction.