Buffalo Announces New High Power Wireless Router

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced the AirStation™ High Power N450 Gigabit Wireless Router, a versatile networking solution ideal for the home and small office environments. Equipped with class leading 5dBi high-gain 3x3 antenna configuration, the AirStation High Power N450 offers transmission speeds up to 450 Mbps and exceptional coverage, perfect for streaming HD video and large file transfers in expansive areas. Utilizing Buffalo's High Power technology, the WZR-HP-G450H notably boosts signal strength for exceptional range and increased performance at range, extending wireless coverage to eliminate dead spots.

"The bottom line is performance. And because performance matters, Buffalo continues to design and deliver outperforming network solutions of the highest quality to our consumers," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "With the addition of the WZR-HP-G450H, Buffalo offers the largest and most feature-rich family of wireless solutions on the market."

With five gigabit ports, DD-WRT software and wireless speeds up to 450 Mbps, the WZR-HP-G450H upgrades any existing wireless connection and provides greater coverage than traditional 802.11n. Additionally, WZR-HP-G450H can be configured as an access point to create a wireless network on an existing network or two units can be used to create a dedicated, high-performance Wireless-N bridge or repeater, great for extending existing wireless networks.

Serving millions of users worldwide, DD-WRT is the leading Linux based open source platform for wireless routers, enabling basic entry level equipment to act like enterprise products. With DD-WRT, Buffalo's WZR-HP-G450H supports professional features like VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN), VLAN (tagging), Virtual AP (multi-SSIDs for multi-connection and security), RADIUS server, hot spot support, radio and access scheduling, iPv6 support, detailed monitoring and a host of other high-end features. Additionally, installation is quick and painless with an easy setup wizard and 24/7 US-based toll-free technical support.

Pricing and Availability

Buffalo wireless solutions are all backed by a limited two-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 US based technical support.  The WZR-HP-G450H is now available at an estimated street price of $119.99.

About Buffalo Technology

Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of award-winning networking, 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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SOURCE Buffalo Technology