Wireless Technologies
Wireless Networking at Gigabit Speeds
Break through the conventional barriers of home networking and greatly increase wireless speed, improved range and stabilize connections with 802.11ac technology.
802.11ac is the latest wireless standard offering speeds up to 3x faster than 802.11n. Operating in the 5 GHz spectrum, 802.11ac offers transfer speeds up to 1300 Mbps, ideal for uninterrupted HD video streaming and concurrent Internet access.
Reliable Streaming
Along with greatly enhanced speeds, 802.11ac features improved reliability and range and it is backward compatible with 802.11n to support your most recent wireless devices. Whether you're streaming media from Netflix or Hulu™ or gaming online with your Xbox® or PS3™, you'll experience faster, uninterrupted playback.
Backward Compatible
802.11ac is backward compatible with 5 GHz 802.11n and 802.11a technologies. Buffalo 802.11ac products also add 2.4 GHz 802.11n support providing full 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a and 802.11b support for your existing wireless devices. Easily upgrade to your network from previous wireless standards and maintain compatibility with existing adapters and devices.
Buffalo 802.11ac Solutions
Buffalo's AirStation™ AC1300 high performance 802.11ac wireless solutions offer versatile, dual band operation ideal for high speed data streaming and network extension. With two wireless radios for extreme performance and backward compatibility, AirStation AC1300 supports 5 GHz 802.11ac, 802.11n and 802.11a, offering transfer speeds up to 1300 Mbps, and 2.4 GHz 802.11n and 802.11g for speeds up to 450 Mbps.
AirStation AC1300 solutions work with 11n, 11g and 11a, offering extreme performance and greater coverage.
AirStation™ AC1300 / N900 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-D1800H
AirStation™ AC1300 / N450 4-Port Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Ethernet Bridge WLI-H4-D1300
900 Mbps is the maximum aggregate wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n standard specifications achievable using three streams of 150 Mbps each on two concurrent bands, 1300 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11ac (Draft 2.0) standard specifications achievable using three streams of 433 Mbps each. Actual data throughput and range will vary depending upton network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction and network overhead. Maximum speed and range is achievable when used with same enhanced mode technology.
Buffalo Technology and DD-WRT, the leading Linux-based alternative open source firmware, have partnered together to provide a unique solution promoting reliable operation and increased functionality. Featured on the AirStation™ HighPower lineup of wireless routers, DD-WRT offers an array of robust and high-performance features for custom configuration and optimization.
What is DD-WRT?
DD-WRT, a mainstay in the open source community, delivers a versatile, extensive, and an easy-to-use set of features to a broader wireless networking audience.
From the novice user to demanding professionals, this partnership provides best-in-class products for a wide range of consumers.
To millions of users worldwide, DD-WRT is the leading Linux-based alternative open source firmware for wireless routers, enabling basic entry-level equipment to act like an enterprise product.
Complete, Out-of-the-Box Solution
AirStation™ HighPower routers with DD-WRT routers feature highly customizable, enterprise-level features:
- VPN (PPTP, OpenVPN)
- VLAN (tagging)
- Virtual AP (multi-SSIDs for multi-connection and security)
- RADIUS server
- Hot Spot support
- Volume quotas
- iPv6 support
- Bandwidth monitoring
Buffalo brings a customised, versatile, and full-featured DD-WRT to novice and experienced users of its range of HighPower routers. The Buffalo AirStation™ HighPower routers are shipped with DD-WRT pre-installed and ready for use.
AirStation HighPower N300 DD-WRT Wirless Router
AirStation HighPower N300 Gigabit DD-WRT Wireless Router
AirStation HighPower N450 Gigabit DD-WRT Wireless Router
AirStation HighPower N600 Gigabit DD-WRT Wireless Router
Warranty and Support
Buffalo AirStation HighPower routers are backed by a two-year warranty and free 24/7/365 US-based technical support.
Ever feel like your home network only works in one area of the house, like your main floor office or living space? And what about bogged down network speeds keeping you from streaming your favorite movie or TV show from Netflix®? That's hardly a home network, wouldn't you say? When streaming your favorite media and connecting to the Web anywhere in your home is only a dream, it's time for a major upgrade.
Break through the conventional barriers of home networking and increase wireless range and speed with Buffalo AirStation™ HighPower Wireless solutions. Buffalo's unique HighPower technology uses high-quality, optimized antennas and onboard 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 802.11n solutions and enjoy your digital content with confidence.
Whether you're streaming media from Netflix or Hulu™ or gaming online with your Xbox® or PS3™, you'll experience faster, uninterrupted playback with Buffalo's HighPower technology. Movie night can now commence without delay or disruption.
Enjoy the outdoors grilling with your kids or friends and stream your favorite tunes to your outdoor speakers using your AirPlay® supported device from the deck - it's in range.
You can even catch up on the day's events from your mobile tablet or smartphone device on your home network. There's no need to pay extra for a larger data plan when Buffalo AirStation HighPower Wireless solutions have you covered, inside and out!
Upgrade your network and boost wireless performance today with Buffalo AirStation HighPower!
Learn about DD-WRT, the powerful firmware behind Buffalo AirStation HighPower solutions, offering a rich range of features for the novice to experienced networking guru. AirStation HighPower with DD-WRT is a complete, out of box solution for anyone.
Buffalo's AirStation™ One-Touch Secure System™ (AOSS) lets you create a secure wireless connection with push-button ease!
You've set up your Buffalo AirStation™ router. Now it's time to transform that signal into a home network, connecting your wireless devices. But wait, does that mean more configurations in the Web UI? What level of security should be used? What's the LAN-side IP address again? Don't sweat the details! Buffalo Technology has made it push-button easy to securely network supported wireless devices from Buffalo, Sony and Nintendo.
Buffalo Solution
Securing wireless transmissions has long been viewed as a difficult and intimidating task, requiring elaborate security keys and multiple support resources. 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. Here's how!
Press the AOSS button on the supporting wireless client or device and then on the AirStation router. Now sit down, kick back and let Buffalo do the work.
- ASSOCIATION:Once AOSS is initiated on both the AOSS supporting wireless client and the AirStation router, the two devices establish association with a 64-bit WEP key.
- KEY GENERATION:After successful authentication, the AirStation router works its magic, creating keys and working with algorithms to eventually create and publish four encryption keys and respective SSIDs (packets) for use by all wireless clients and devices on the network, even those that do not support AOSS.
- INFORMATION EXCHANGE:The AOSS client then speaks to the AirStation router, exchanging encryption support information.
- KEY TRANSFER: The AirStation router then sends all four packets to the connected client to create four potential profiles, regardless of what encryption types are supported.
- REBOOT STACK: Applying the highest level of security protocol supported on the device, the AirStation router then reboots with the newly assigned SSID and encryption packet. The client then reboots and detects which SSID is running, applying the proper encryption key.
How AOSS™ Handles Security
Piece of cake, right? Well, it's simple for you anyhow!
When an AOSS network is established, the client and router automatically negotiate the highest level of security supported. And, once the first AOSS setup is initiated, you can easily add and remove devices without having to revisit the initial setup process. As security methods evolve, AOSS will evolve right alongside, always providing the highest level of security without the need to upgrade your wireless router.
Discover more about AOSS by reading the White Paper below.
Check out Buffalo's full line of AOSS enabled wireless devices, including AirStation High Power routers for extended range and increased performance.
