NEW YORK, May 25, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- CeBIT America -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of networking solutions for home, SOHO and SMBs, today announced a simple and affordable solution for setting up a wireless network. The Buffalo AirStation(tm) 54Mbps Wireless Startup Kit (WBR-G54PK) provides home, SOHO and SMB users with all the necessary tools for starting a wireless network.
The WBR-G54PK includes Buffalo's AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router (WBR2-G54) and the AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-G54L). The solution is designed for the home or office and allows users to create a wireless network with very little hassle and cost.
"There are about 5 million homes in the US alone that have installed a wireless network* and hot spots are popping up everywhere. Consumers and businesses alike want to jump on the Wi-Fi bandwagon," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of Buffalo Technology's Networking Division. "We are offering a solution that makes it easy for them. Because our new router/card kit provides AOSS support, these users get the added benefit of instant installation and simple wireless security."
Designed for both 802.11b and 802.11g networks, the WBR-G54PK offers easy and secure wireless set-up for notebooks and includes Buffalo's AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSSTM). AOSS allows users to set-up a high-speed secure network with the push of a button and the click of a mouse.
The WBR2-G54 offers a built-in 4-port Ethernet switch and includes a robust feature-set such as WDS support for bridging and repeating and external antenna support for enhanced range. The product is compatible with both DSL and cable modems and offers a built-in DHCP server for simplified network administration. The WBR2-G54 incorporates advanced security features such as Wi-Fi Protected Access(tm) (WPA), Privacy Separator and Buffalo's exclusive Intrusion Detector -- a powerful firewall that identifies and blocks outside attacks. Additional security features include dynamic packet filtering, NAT support and SPI firewall.
The WLI-CB-G54L is a 32-bit cardbus card that is perfectly suited for any notebook PC with a Type II or Type III PC card slot. 54Mbps of wireless data rates ensure maximum performance. Security features include WPA (TKIP) and standard WEP.
Backed by a limited two-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the WBR-G54PK will be available in June at a street price of $129.99. 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. is a leading global provider of affordable, easy-to-use, next-generation wired and wireless network solutions for the consumer, SOHO and SMB markets. Buffalo designs and manufactures world-class networking solutions that complement any network environment. The company's commitment to its customers and technological innovation has put Buffalo at the forefront of networking technology and is the foundation for its leading position among the top WLAN vendors worldwide.
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*Based on a recent study by market research firm BWCS.