AirStation™ Extreme AC1750 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router
Buffalo’s AirStation Extreme AC1750 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router offers high speed dual band wireless connectivity, delivering the latest in Wi-Fi technology. It offers a new class of features, above and beyond the traditional home router.
Priority Control QoS gives users a top entertainment experience by automatically prioritizing multimedia and gaming traffic, such as Netflix™, YouTube™ and Xbox LIVE™, for uninterrupted streaming and lag-free gaming. Experience enhanced coverage, get high speed gigabit wired connections, connect a printer to the network, add shared storage, stream your favorite HD multimedia, game lag-free and let your family surf the web worry-free with Norton ConnectSafe™
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Overview
NEXT GENERATION NETWORKING
802.11ac is the latest wireless standard offering speeds up to 3X faster than 802.11n, ideal for uninterrupted HD video streaming and connecting multiple devices to the internet at one time.
HIGHPOWER TECHNOLOGY
Buffalo's unique HighPower technology uses high-quality, optimized antennas and on-board power amplifiers to notably boost signal strength, greatly extending wireless range to fill in unwanted holes, bringing a brand new norm to how your network functions and how you utilize this enhanced wireless coverage. Upgrade any existing network with greater range and performance than competing 802.11ac solutions and enjoy your digital content with confidence.
Highlights:
- Next generation wireless 802.11ac
- Speeds up to 1750 Mbps (AC1300 + N450)*†
- Allows up to 4 simultaneous gigabit wired connections
- HighPower technology improves coverage and reduces or eliminates dead spots
- Implicit Beamforming optimizes signal energy for enhanced operation
- Simple to install and use - even for the novice user
- Configure and use from smartphone and tablet devices
- Wireless security - AOSS/WPS support
- Web Filtering and Parental Control by Symantec™ restricts unsafe content
- Priority Control QoS automatically prioritizes traffic according to user's preference
- USB 3.0 accessory port for NAS and USB 2.0 for printer capabilities
- Backward compatible with 802.11n/a/g/b devices
- Configure as an access point or wireless bridge
DUAL BAND
Offering simultaneous wireless operation on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, AirStation Extreme AC1750 is perfect for streaming HD movies, music and emailing from multiple devices at the same time.
GIGABIT WAN & LAN
Maximize your wired network speed with gigabit Ethernet connections that keep your data moving at lightning speed.
- Connect up to four network-enabled wired devices to your existing wireless network for high speed data streaming; easily add printers, gaming consoles, DVRs, HDTVs and more. AirStation™ Extreme AC1750 is perfect for adding multimedia and gaming devices like Xbox 360®, Sony PlayStation®3, DIRECTV® and DISHNetwork® DVRs, networkable TVs and more to your wireless network.
- Move large files including HD movies, music, photos, backups, and other digital assets across the network at maximum speed
- All network ports including LAN and WAN ports are gigabit
BEAMFORMING
Beamforming technology optimizes signal energy for enhanced operation with devices that also support the technology. Beamforming creates a more direct wireless signal as it specifically targets supported connected devices, such as the latest MacBook® Air, the Samsung Galaxy™ S4 and the HTC One™ M7, boosting performance and range even more to deliver a reliable, high speed wireless connection for bandwidth intensive activities.
EASY SETUP
AirStation Extreme AC1750 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router features an easy to use, step by step wizard that guides you through configuration from start to finish. Within moments of opening the box, you'll have a secure wireless home network.
MOBILE FRIENDLY SETUP AND CONNECTION
AirStation AC1750 features mobile friendly setup and device connection so you can configure your new network with your smartphone or tablet without the use of your PC.
WEB FILTERING AND PARENTAL CONTROL
Powered by Norton™, this added level of security easily filters unsafe and restricted content for worry free web surfing the whole family can enjoy.
PRIORITY CONTROL QoS
Automatically prioritize your media and entertainment traffic for uninterrupted streaming and lag-free gaming. Best in class features and support for multiple video, audio, gaming, voice and data services provides unharnessed potential for streaming and entertainment possibilities.
Netflix® | Hulu™ | CinemaNow™ | YouTube™ | Pandora™ | Spotify® | Slacker® | Last.fm | Rhapsody® | PS3™ Network | Xbox LIVE® | Blizzard Entertainment® | Battle.net | Valve™ Steam Box | BitTorrent™ | iTunes® | HTTP/Web | FTP | Windows Update
BACKWARD COMPATIBILITY
Easily upgrade your network from previous wireless standards and maintain compatibility with existing adapters and devices. AirStation Extreme AC1750 works with 11ac, 11n,11g, 11b and 11a, offering greater performance and coverage.
WIRELESS BRIDGE
Configure two or more AirStation AC1750 Routers to act as a standalone wireless bridge. Create a permanent, high-speed wireless link capable of speeds up to 1300 + 450 Mbps and wirelessly extend the range of your network.
USB 3.0 & 2.0 ACCESSORY PORT
AirStation Extreme AC1750 is equipped with a USB 3.0 port for connecting a USB external hard drive, USB flash drive, SSD or card reader (for SD or other cards) and USB 2.0 port for connecting a printer. Connecting a USB hard drive to the USB 3.0 port turns the drive into a networked drive (NAS), allowing users to share data on computers and digital home electronics. With an inexpensive USB flash drive connected, it is also easy to set up a low capacity home server - no difficult settings required.
Usage Examples Create a Simple NAS
WIRELESS SECURITY
AirStation Extreme AC1750 offers the best security standards available, featuring multi-level wireless encryption options to prevent unauthorized access and protect your important data.
Buffalo's AirStation One-touch Secure System™ (AOSS) eliminates the complexity, creating and maintaining the most secure wireless connection between devices possible, all with the simple push of a button. Within minutes, and in five "behind-the-scenes" steps, your AOSS enabled wireless clients and other devices will establish a secure connection with your Buffalo AirStation router.
*450 Mbps is the maximum aggregate wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n standard specifications achievable using three streams of 150 Mbps each. 1300 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11ac standard specifications achievable using three streams of 433 Mbps each. Actual data throughput and range will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction and network overhead. 1750 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate achieved when using two bands (5 GHz + 2.4 GHz) of three streams simultaneously. Maximum speed and range is achievable when used with same enhanced mode technology.
†Technology based on IEEE 802.11ac standard specifications.
Specifications
Wireless LAN Interface
Standards compliance | IEEE802.11ac/n/a/g/b |
Frequency range | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz simultaneous dual band |
Wireless security | WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 - mixed (AWS/TKIP) |
Transmission method | Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS), OFDM, MIMO |
Wired LAN Interface
Standards compliance | IEEE802.3/3u/3ab |
Number of LAN ports | 4 x RJ-45, auto MDIX |
Speed and flow control | 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing) |
Number of WAN ports | 1 x RJ-45, auto MDIX |
Speed and flow control | 10/100/1000 Mbps (auto sensing) |
USB Interface
Standards compliance | USB 3.0 - Supports NAS function USB 2.0 - Supports USB flash drives and printer sharing |
Number of ports | 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 |
Data transfer rates | 5 Gbps (USB 3.0) 480 Mbps (USB 2.0) |
Environmental and Power
Power consumption |
18.2W max |
Power supply | External AC 100-240V universal, 50/60Hz |
Operating temperature | 32-104°F (0-40°C) |
Operating humidity | 10-85% (non-condensing) |
Other
Dimensions | 8.35 x 7.2 x 1.34 in |
Weight | 1.28 lbs |
Antenna (Tx x Rx) | 3 x 3, internal |
Setup utility OS support | Windows® 10 Windows® 8 (32/64-bit) Windows® 7 (32/64-bit) Windows Vista® (32/64-bit) Windows® XP Mac OS® X 10.4-10.7 |
Box contents | AirStation™ AC 1750 Gigabit Dual Band Router Ethernet cable AC adapter Stand Screws for wall mounting Quick setup guide Setup card Warranty statement |
Resources
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Downloads
Firmware
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
Download | 2016-04-25 | 2.29 | Firmware update for WZR-1750DHP |
Documentation
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
View Site | 2016-04-25 | Manual and Quick Setup Guide for the WZR-1750DHP | ||||
Download | 2016-04-25 | 2.29 | Readme for firmware update | |||
Download | 1.87 KB | 2016-04-25 | 2.2.0.0 | Windows | Readme for Network USB Navigator for Windows | |
Download | 4.12 KB | 2016-04-25 | 1.9.0.0 | Mac | Readme for Network USB Navigator for Mac |
Utilities
File Size | Post Date | Version | OS Support | Notes | ||
Serial Number Lookup | 10.29 MB | 2016-04-25 | 2.2.0.0 | Windows | Network USB Navigator for Windows | |
Download | 10.12 MB | 2016-04-25 | 1.9.0.0 | Mac | Network USB Navigator for Mac | |
Download | 1.33 MB | 2016-04-25 | 2.0.15 | Windows | AirStation Configuration utility for Windows |