NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Buffalo Technology, the global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wireless networking solutions for home, SOHO and SMBs, announced today the AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Converter -g (WLI-TX1-G54).
The product is designed to offer wireless connectivity to printers, scanners, hubs and switches as well as gaming consoles and entertainment devices with an Ethernet port. The WLI-TX1-G54 is compatible with both PC and Apple computers and can be configured with any operating system via a simple web interface.
"More and more office and home entertainment devices are being equipped with an Ethernet port. The AirStation Wireless Ethernet Converter allows us to dig deeper into the very hot gaming and home entertainment markets while providing the complete wireless solution for the consumer and SMB markets," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of wireless at Buffalo Technology. "Buffalo's new wireless Ethernet converter can wirelessly connect entertainment devices such as an Xbox(tm) or plasma TV to Internet games or media without the need for cables. Now just about any device with an Ethernet port can connect to the Internet or network without a mess of wires."
Because the Internet connection in most homes and offices is located in one room, the WLI-TX1-G54 allows users to connect to the Internet or local network from just about any room in the house or office. The product also supports Buffalo's 2.4GHz external antenna for extended range and enhanced performance. The WLI-TX1-G54 extremely easy to install and configure especially since software is not required. Once configured, the Ethernet Converter retains its network settings and can be moved to other Ethernet-ready devices on the network.
With the ability to reach 54Mbps of throughput, the AirStation Wireless Ethernet Converter is based on the 802.11g standard and compatible with 802.11b devices. The product includes a 10/100 RJ-45 port and provides 64/128-bit WEP support. With a physical size of 2.2" X 4.8", this small yet robust wireless Ethernet converter can fit into just about any home or office space and conveniently supports Windows, Macintosh and Linux.
Backed by a two-year limited warranty and 24/7, toll-free technical support, the AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Ethernet Converter -g (WLI-TX1-G54) will be available October 2003 at street price of $129. 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, Inc., a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions designs and manufactures affordable, easy-to-use, next-generation wireless LAN products for SMB, SOHO, and consumers. Buffalo Technology was the first WLAN vendor to provide customers with 802.11g -- the latest wireless technology the industry has to offer. Buffalo also offers its customers wireless peace of mind by providing the ultimate in wireless security -- Wi-Fi Protected Access(tm). Its commitment to its customers and technological innovation has put Buffalo Technology at the forefront of wireless technology evolution and helped it maintain a leading position among the top three worldwide WLAN vendors.
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