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Reviews of the Buffalo WBR2-G54S

  • 6.3

    CNET Review

    December 9, 2004

    The Good: Fast mixed-mode throughput; WPA and 802.1x support; VPN pass-through; easy connection to other Buffalo devices.

    The Bad: Lackluster maximum throughput; no adjustable external antenna; extremely technical documentation; comparatively short warranty.

    The Bottom Line: Unless you already own other Buffalo AOSS wireless devices, skip the WBR2-G54S in favor of a full-featured alternative.

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  • 9.0

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    By Gordon Kelly | September 30, 2004

    Review Summary: An excellent bundle from Buffalo which incorporates the latest security technology into a format anyone can use. Security never used to be simple - it is now.

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  • 6.0

    PC Magazine

    By Alex Arias | September 13, 2004

    Review Summary: A good choice for home use if you want an easy way to create a secure wireless network.

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  • 8.0

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    By Lars-Göran Nilsson | March 4, 2004

    Review Summary: If you're looking for a way to turn your wired network into a wireless one, this new 802.11g access point will do the job nicely.

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Manufacturer: Buffalo Technology

Part number: WBR2-G54S

General

  • Device Type Wireless router
  • Form Factor External
  • Width 3 in
  • Depth 6.1 in
  • Height 6.7 in
  • Weight 0.9 lbs

Networking

  • Connectivity Technology Wired, Wireless
  • Integrated Switch 4-port switch
  • Data Transfer Rate 125 Mbps
  • Frequency Band 2.4 GHz
  • Line Coding Format CCK, MLT-3, Manchester
  • Data Link Protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
  • Spread Spectrum Method DSSS, OFDM
  • Switching Protocol Ethernet
  • Status Indicators Power, Link activity
  • Features NAT support, DHCP support, Packet filtering, Firewall protection, High Speed Mode (HSM), MAC address filtering, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Wireless Distribution System (WDS) support
  • Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Communications

  • Type None

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
  • Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ( WAN ), 4 x Network node - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
  • Compatible Slots None

Miscellaneous

  • Cables (Details) 1 x Network cable
  • Encryption Algorithm AES, WPA, TKIP

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Software / System Requirements

  • Software Included Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 2 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%

CNET Labs' Benchmarks

  • CNET Labs long-range tests (in Mbps) 4.1
  • CNET Labs maximum throughput tests (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 37.1
  • CNET Labs maximum throughput tests with mixed 802.11b/g and draft N, MIMO clients (at 10 feet, in Mbps) 25.3

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