Buffalo Becomes First To Launch Next Generation 802.11ac Router

Buffalo Becomes First To Launch Next Generation 802.11ac Router

Buffalo has become the first manufacturer to launch a router using the next generation Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac. The new Wi-Fi standard is now available in the Buffalo AirStation WZR-D1800H wireless router and WLI-H4-D1300 wireless media bridge.

The latest 802.11ac router was first unveiled back in CES earlier this year, and provide a wireless connection speeds of up to 1.3Mbps via the 5Ghz band. Around 30 percent faster than the current standard, together with improved range.

802.11ac router

The latest router launched by Buffalo is a true dual-band and will support existing 802.11n/g/a/b. The router offers users 1300Mbps on the 5Ghz band and only when used with a 802.11ac client, such as the new media bridge.

Via the 2.4Ghz wireless band, the new Buffalo router offers the 3 by 3 setup of the regular wireless N standard that caps at 450Mbps. The Buffalo AirStation WZR-D1800H wireless router and WLI-H4-D1300 wireless media bridge, are now available to purchase in the U.S. for around $180 each.

Source: Ars Technica : CNET

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