Buffalo Technology Announces the First Wi-Fi Certified 802.11g Client.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003 The AirStation(TM) 54Mbps Wireless Notebook Adapter Is Amongst The First Six Products Chosen For Initial Certification Buffalo Technology the global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wireless networking solutions for home, SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. and SMBs, announced today its AirStation 54Mbps Wireless Notebook Adapter with an Antenna Interface (WLI-CB-G54A) is the first IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.11g client card to receive Wi-Fi(R) certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The product is the first consumer-focused product ever to be included in a Wi-Fi test bed. "Buffalo/MELCO was the first company to bring to market 802.11g products, and to be amongst the first to receive certification is a great milestone in the development of our products," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of Buffalo Technology. "It required rigorous testing on behalf of the Wi-Fi Alliance and an intense amount effort from Buffalo's engineering staff. The certification also assures our customers that their investment is protected as Buffalo's products are fully compatible and interoperable with other 802.11g/b products." Based on the Broadcom(R) AirForce(TM) chipset, the 54Mbps WLI-CB-G54A Wireless Notebook Adapter offers wireless connectivity with any Type II or Type III cardbus ready PC notebook. The WLI-CB-G54A boasts an external 2.4Ghz antenna-ready feature for longer range and faster speed. The card supports 64/128-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) An IEEE standard security protocol for wireless 802.11 networks. Introduced in 1997, WEP was found to be very inadequate and was superseded by WPA, WPA2 and 802.11i. and a physical security lock to prevent theft. The WLI-CB-G54A also incorporates latest wireless security standard, Wi-Fi Protected Access (networking, security) Wi-Fi Protected Access - (WPA) A security scheme for wireless networks, developed by the networking industry in response to the shortcomings of Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP). (TM) (WPA WPA: see Work Projects Administration. WPA in full Works Progress Administration later (1939–43) Work Projects Administration U.S. work program for the unemployed. ) - the most powerful wireless security solution available on the market today. Backed by a limited two-year warranty and toll free 24/7 technical support, the WLI-CB-G54A is currently available at an MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) of $109.00. About Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology, Inc., a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions designs and manufactures affordable, easy-to-use, next-generation wireless LAN products for SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. , SOHO, and consumers. Buffalo Technology was the first WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network vendor to provide customers with 802.11g - the latest wireless technology the industry has to offer. Buffalo also offers its customers wireless peace of mind by providing the ultimate in wireless security - Wi-Fi Protected Access(TM). Its commitment to its customers and technological innovation has put Buffalo Technology at the forefront of wireless technology evolution and helped it maintain a leading position among the top three worldwide WLAN vendors. Melco/Buffalo Trademark statements. Wi-Fi(R) is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. |
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