Buffalo Technology Continues to Blaze the Wireless Trail with the Industry's First WPA Enabled Pre-Standard 802.11g Products.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld+Interop 2003 Las Vegas LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2003 The Highly Anticipated Security Feature Promises to Deliver Safer Wireless Networks For Home and Corporate Users Making yet another statement as 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, Buffalo Technology announced today they will release the industry's first 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). (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. ) enabled wireless devices. The latest WPA enabled devices include the AirStation(tm) 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Base Station (WBR-G54) and the AirStation(tm) G54 Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-G54A), Buffalo's new client card with an antenna interface. Based on Broadcom's chipset, Buffalo's WPA access points and client cards are compatible with any 802.11b or draft 802.11g WLAN See wireless LAN. WLAN - wireless local area network devices on the market. The products boast the ability to maintain consistent file transfers at the maximum data rate without variance and latency. Buffalo's latest driver is 802.11g Draft 7.1 compliant and features added support for WPA, 802.1x and AES. Customers who currently use Buffalo's G54 products can upgrade those products to support WPA. "We understand security is one of the biggest issues when it comes to wireless. Security issues have prevented many businesses and consumers from deploying a wireless network," stated Morikazu Sano, vice president of Buffalo Technology. "WPA provides unprecedented levels of security so customers can now overcome any wireless security concerns. We will continue to provide superior customer support and the ability to upgrade to WPA so our customers can experience a powerful, interoperable, standards-based security solution." "Wi-Fi Protected Access is a revolutionary step forward for wireless LAN security One issue with corporate wireless networks in general, and WLANs in particular, involves the need for security. Many early access points could not discern whether or not a particular user had authorization to access the network. ," said Jeff Abramowitz, senior director of marketing for Broadcom's wireless LAN products. "As one of the first WPA CERTIFIED suppliers, Broadcom is working closely with Buffalo to enable businesses and consumers to protect their wireless networks today, and future-proof their investments for tomorrow." WPA is the next step toward 802.11i, which is an extension to the 802.11 ESN (Electronic Serial Number) A unique identification number built into a cellphone for security purposes. (Enhanced Security Network). Having WPA will be a requirement for Wi-Fi certification to ensure the security feature will integrate between all vendor products. Backed by a limited two-year warranty, the AirStation G54 Broadband Router Access Point (WBR-G54) is available at $199 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) and Wireless Notebook Adapter (WLI-CB-G54A) at $119 MSRP. Buffalo's WPA enabled products will be available mid-May 2003. For more information about Buffalo Technology and their products, please visit their Web site at www.buffalotech.com. About Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. manufactures and provides wireless, broadband and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. networking solutions for the SMB, SOHO and home and is one of the largest wireless networking hardware vendors in the world. Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies including Agere, Broadcom, Intel and Microsoft have allowed the company to continue to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical, easy-to-use tools for business and home. Buffalo Technology (USA) Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Japan-based MELCO MELCO Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Tokyo, Japan) MELCO Micro Electronics Company, Ltd (Mumbai, India) INC. 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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