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Buffalo Expands Modem Router Range, Increasing Performance in Line with the Latest Wireless Standard
20/06/2007

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  UK, 20 June 2007 – Buffalo Technology has added two new wireless modem routers to its portfolio of wireless networking solutions – the AirStation™ Nfiniti Wireless-N ADSL2+ broadband modem router (WBMR-G300N) and AirStation™ Wireless-G High-speed ADSL2+ broadband modem router (WBMR-G125).

The latest additions to the modem router family focus on improved speed, range and security. The Wireless-N version is based on IEEE802.11n standards, the latest wireless technology on the market, ideal for streaming media content at speeds of up to 270Mbps. The Wireless-G router incorporates 125* speed enhancing technology that provides up to 35% better performance than a standard 802.11g modem router, is easy to use and cost effective for those requiring faster speeds. Both modem routers incorporate a high speed ADSL2+ modem connection, with line rates of up to 24Mbps downstream and 1.5Mbps upstream.

The products are ideally suited for quick and easy setup. They feature AOSS™ (AirStation™ One-Touch Secure System), the easiest and most secure one-touch wireless setup system available on the market today; and also Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance, which is a simple, standardised way to set up a Wi-Fi network and enable security protection. Nintendo DS Gamers will be able to use the AOSS feature to easily connect to their wireless networks to explore online capabilities. Both routers also feature an Easy Setup wizard, which takes users through simple steps to get them up and running.

“We have exceeded user demand by basing our high performance modem routers on the very latest wireless standards, making them easy and secure to use,” said Gerardine Lynch, Product Marketing Manager at Buffalo Technology.


A built-in four port switch provides 100Mbps throughput for applications that require improved streaming, including IPTV and gaming.

A new parental control function has been added, which allows users to restrict internet access to safeguard children from viewing inappropriate

content. Additional security features include SPI firewall protection and DoS attack prevention. The products are compatible with Windows Vista.


Together with the existing, cost-effective AirStation™ Wireless-G ADSL2+ modem router (WBMR-G54), these two new models complete Buffalo’s easy to use, secure modem router solutions, meeting the expectations of a variety of users.


Backed by a limited two-year warranty, estimated street prices (ex VAT) for the modem routers are as follows:WBMR-G125 - £50WBMR-G300N - £92


Buffalo is constantly reviewing and revising the prices of all its products in line with market demand and for the latest pricing please contact Berkeley PR at buffalo@berkeleypr.co.uk / 0118 988 2992.  Suppliers include eBuyer, Dabs, Insight, Misco, Amazon and broadbandbuyer.co.uk.



* When operating in High-Speed Mode™, our devices achieve an actual wireless network data transfer rate of up to 34.1Mbps, which is the equivalent data transfer rate of systems following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signalling rate of 125Mbps. 

 

About Buffalo Technology

Buffalo is a global manufacturer of innovative wireless networking, storage and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments. The company is recognised as the Number 1 total PC peripheral manufacturer in Japan, and was the worldwide consumer NAS market leader in 2005 and 2006 (In-Stat).

Buffalo's product portfolio includes its award-winning AirStation™ line of easy-to-use, high-performance wireless networking products for SME/SoHo and home users. With industry-leading AOSS™ (AirStation One-Touch Secure System) technology, users can simply build a secure wireless network at home or in the office at the push of a button.

The company's storage solutions are addressing the needs of both the individual and the business, providing a versatile line of USB flash drives, portable and desktop hard drives and cost-effective network attached storage (NAS) solutions. Including its multimedia players, Buffalo is unique in offering integrated WLAN, storage and multimedia solutions for the digital home environment.

Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies such as Intel, Broadcom™, Nintendo and Microsoft have allowed it to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical tools for the business and the home.

Headquartered in Japan, Buffalo Technology has offices in the UK, Ireland, Germany, USA and Taiwan. For more information please visit www.buffalo-technology.com.

Buffalo, Inc. trademark statements. Buffalo is a trademark of Buffalo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

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