| Buffalo Wireless-N Nfiniti Dual Band Gigabit Router & Access Point |
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Model: WZR-AG300NH
Brand: Buffalo
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Average Rating: 
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Total Reviews: 7
Form factor: External
Hardware platform: PC
Data link protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
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| Features: |
Buffalo Technology
Wless-N NFINITI GB BBand Ro/AP |
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| Description: |
| The Buffalo Nfiniti Dual Band Gigabit Router & AccessPoint is based on IEEE Draft 802.11n specifications and delivers ultimate connectivity for your wireless world. It is fast, versatile and now offers a built-in auto sensing 4-port 10/100/1000 Gigabit switch. For deployments within a local network, this router even offers Gigabit speeds on the WAN port.With faster wireless data rates and more coverage than legacy 802.11 products, Buffalo Nfiniti Wireless solutions provide sufficient bandwidth, range and reliability to stream High-Definition (HD) video, voice and music. Exceed wireless limits and enjoy the freedom of high-speed media streaming - wirelessly! In addition to best range and performance, the AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS) allows you to set up a high-speed secure wireless network within minutes. The AirStation Nfiniti Dual Band Gigabit Router & AccessPoint is a great solution for multimedia streaming offering ultimate range at blazing fast speeds for your wireless network! |
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| User Reviews (7 total): |
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Ok, but would not buy again, September 27, 2007
By user (San Diego, CA)
I've owned this router for many months. I have a few disappointments that cause me to NOT recommend this to anyone else.
1) Buffalo has NOT released a firmware fix for the DST problem in the router. It was programmed with the 2006 DST dates and thus the internal logs are off an hour during the new 2007 DTS periods. E-mail to tech support was useless.
2) Lots of configuration options, but NO WHERE is 802.11n configuration information mentioned in the GUI setup. You can customize A/G settings, but it doesn't tell you anything about N configuration.
3) No firmware updates since its release (9 months ago) for the newer 1.10 or 2.0 draft N standards.
4) Tech support is terribly slow to respond via e-mail and unhelpful. Telephone wait times are off the scale!
5) My new "N" enabled laptop does not seem to be making "N" based connection to the router. Queried Buffalo about this issue and received NO response (after a week).
6) The router's IPv6 DHCP server crashes the Windows Vista DHCP client service when you resume from hibernation. May not be a fault of the router, but it makes Vista unhappy and logs an error report to MS every time.
Overall, I like the "geeky" settings you can tweak in the router. However, the problems I've had with it and the TERRIBLE tech support, and non-existent firmware upgrades will lead me to sell this unit when the new D-Link dual band router is released.
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Works as expected and more!, August 14, 2007
By user (SmallBizVista.com)
I love the product.
Out of the box, it discovered my network, provided security credentials, and connected every system (3 wired, 5 wireless, and a network printer) to my home network. It has provided better range, and I have experienced virtually no lag in connecting from desktop to laptops and Wi-Fi Windows Mobile smartphones.
For the SOHO/small business user, the confidence in knowing that this product has earned a Certified for Windows Vista logo, should provide added peace of mind.
On the back end, this product utilizes Windows Rally Technologies, which allows it to seamlessly discover and connect securely to Windows Vista clients.
In fact, the entire setup process is as easy as:
A) connect the device to your PC with an Ethernet cable,
B), power on the device
C) open the Network folder on your Vista PC and
D) double click the discovered router (it will show up as an un-configured wireless device).
That's it.
You should then be guided through the Windows Connect Now wizard which will create a wireless profile for your device, store it on your PC and push it to the Buffalo router. The Network folder will automatically discover the device for you (without you ever knowing the IP address or opening IE). Further, you never have to know your security settings. The Windows Connect Now wizard will create a passphrase for you. All you'll need to supply is the name of your network.
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No Sweat - Right Out of the Box, August 12, 2007
By user (Half Moon Bay, California United States)
I'm no geek but I know quality when I see it and use it. Buffalo's Wireless-N duel band gigabit router and wireless access point is without question the best router I've ever used or seen for home use. Straight out of the box, I had a wired gigbyte network up and running, transferring files and accessing the internet on every wired connection in 15 minutes. The wireless network took a little more time as I had never installed one before but I had my notebook with wireless G Internet and network connectivity up in probably 30 minutes.
And I was done with my weekend project!
Unlike other reviewers here, I have found the Buffalo Wireless N's connectivity range nothing short of outstanding! The house is approximately 2,300 square feet and I have coverage in every room, inclusive of the garage. Moreover, from the hammock in the back yard to the sidewalk in front of the next door neighbor's house this router delivered outstanding wireless connectivity with my wireless G notebook. (Can't say anything about the range of wireless N here, but wireless G with this router has exceeded my expectations). Just remember a little up front planning goes a long way. I placed the router on some new shelves so the router and wireless antenna is approximately 6 feet off the ground in my office.
But speed and connectivity is just the beginning. This is one well engineered product. The embedded on-line set-up documentation that accompanies this product is second to none. Absolutely head and shoulders above my Linksys product. I also appreciate the well documented lights on the front panel of this router! You can actually check status and see what is going on with this router - This is a far cry from the Christmas tree ornamentation effect that came with my Linksys router -You know.. Looks fancy but tells you absolutely nothing unless you can dig out the manual - Good Luck! (I'm sure that somewhere the geeks at Cisco are laughing)
On the down side, with only four wired gigabyte Ethernet ports I think this router is expensive for a home unit. Sure, you have the wireless N access point combined into the router but it really would have added value to have a couple of additional Ethernet ports considering the price.
The way I see it, the quality is good, the documentation is great and the performance of this rig commands two thumbs way up! You're getting what you're paying for here and don't you wish everything in life was that easy?
So if you're not Geek-Squad oriented or Cisco certified and are looking for a quality router that delivers the goods without breaking a sweat this is your router!
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Stick with Linksys G, August 1, 2007
By user (Atlanta)
Planned on buying a linksys wireless G router and separate access point to fix wireless gaps in the house .. was convinced to buy an N .. a buffalo N despite reading the write-ups on their problems .. geek told me N is the only way to go .. My wireless range decreased and my DSL throughput was 3-5 times less than with my current B router !! needless to say, I'm going back to my original G plan ... and will stick to Linksys
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Looks cool, July 31, 2007
By user
Product looks cool, very consistant in that it drops connections on a frequent basis, range is not what one would think with something that is being touted as top of the line.
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