Buffalo AirStation WHR-HP-G54 Wireless-G MIMO Router user reviews

Pros Superior range

Cons None that I found

Summary I have used an older version of this router. Normal output is 40-50 mw. This baby cranks out 80. I used it first with my older WLI-CB-G54S card that did not have HP built into it. Still got about a 40% increase in signal. Not good enough considering that I like to work on the back deck and to get a signal out there, I have to send a signal through two walls...a bathroom with metal all over it...another wall and a brick wall. As you can see...getting a signal out there was going to be a chore. Could not connect with Linksys MIMO or Netgear. Then I decided to get the WLI-CB-G54HP card for my laptop. Installed the drivers...and lo and behold..I am typing this from my back deck and the signal strength is 4/5. I have been a Buffalo customer for a couple of years and they have INCREDIBLE tech support. Personable, local and ready to help.

Buffalo Technologies is a company that everyone else should learn from. They release good products that do as touted. I am not a computer professional...but have a decent working knowledge of computers...and this router, alone, rocks! Add the PC card to it and you can't lose!

Pros excellent rangewith highest throughput better than others,

Cons slightly difficult to set up, documentation is weak

Summary This is an excellent router with super high performance at extended range. I have a Netgear MR812v2 like the other reviewer but it would not reach my back yard and had dead spots in my house. I tried the a linksys without much improvement.

It does have an annoying re-initializing after changing any paramater that adds a few minutes to set up but once done everything works great.

I use vpn without a problem and even installed the client software on some nonBuffalo systems and the AOSS seems to work great. I have had it about a week without any problem.

I would recommend this router but encourage the makers to improve the documentation and the set up screens.

Regards

Pros Reliability
Ease of Use
Very fast Wi-Fi Speeds
Great Security Features

Cons None so far

Summary I'm IT Specialist, and have set up hundreds of wireless routers over the years. I knew the company as Techworks in the past, but not as Buffalo Tech. In any event, I gave this little device a try from all of these stellar reviews, and so far it has been fast, easy to set-up, and most of all, reliable. In the wireless world, reliability and security far exceed anything else in my book, and the Buffalo Router/Access Point does a great job on both fronts. The Admin interface is easy to navigate, and the security filters are convenient to set-up. Hands down, it's much better than Linksys, NetGear, and Belkin. I'm an Apple guy, so I feel the Airport BaseStation has the nicest user interface, but who cares after it's set up.

btw- I heard that the 802.11n routers by Buffalo Tech are not so good.

Pros So easy to install and incredible performance.

Cons ummm... hard to find. Nobody stocks much of this thing -- sold out everywhere.

Summary I have used D-Link, Belkin, Linksys and Netgear, and by far this one is the easiest to use.

It is incredibly fast for a G-router, and the range... I walked down the street a few buildings and still had a strong signal from my router. So good.