Buffalo Technology AirStation G54 High Power Wireless Router

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Stock firmware = meh. Like hundreds on here, flashed to Tomato following evaluating/benchmarking on stock firmware. The batchfile integrated with the tomato firmware tends to make flashing a breeze (as opposed to the hit/miss strategy). Performance is A++. I haven't had to mess with ports to get any of my devices on the net. Its pretty significantly handsfree!Not actually a con but performance tweaks to Wireless comes at the price of throughput. Enabling afterburner, WMM, and so on. does what it says but wireless speed decreases slightly (or speed test numbers indicate so).Adore how Tomato lets me set up my wireless to turn off on a normal routine when no a single is house, perhaps giving the wireless radio some longevity. I am quite satisfied with this acquire overall, hope it lasts the extended haul! As an individual said here, the router is fairly lightweight. If you have your Buffalo planted in vertical orientation and you have cables in much more than a couple of ports, it tends to tip backwards. I also wish the manual detailed what all the unique lights on the front panel meant. Then once again, they'd be moot anyway if u flashed the firmware. On the stock firmware, the router configuration screens that you get to by way of a internet browser appear way too primitive! Not to mention the horrendous reboot delay soon after every smaller change in any worth. How about letting us make the changes at a time and then present a SAVE button to save them all at once? Even if 1 doesn't want the advanced characteristics that Tomato provides, flashing would be worthwhile for the fast reboot time alone. On stock firmware, every single small transform you make by way of the router configuration webpage calls for a reboot ࿜-80 seconds).

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-Fantastic Range-Fantastic Speed None so far except that I wish i bought a single of their new N series routers as they are the newest in network tech. Oh well, this router is wonderful.

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I've attempted a quantity of other routers in order to set up as an access point. I essentially spent 80 bucks on a DLink access point and wound up tossing it simply because the config was impossible to figure out. This was dead basic to figure out. Merely flip the switch on the bottom of the unit to disable the router and allow safety and you're great to go. Possibly not the most advanced router/access point out there.At a present value of ์, it's not the least expensive router out these.Why don't these all come with gigabit typical???? Don't waste your time and cash with outer wireless routers if you're just hunting for an access point. This is the only way to go.

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Performs great with DD-WRT and OpenWRT (Have flashed many custom openwrt builds no problem)Reliable and steady overall performance (currently uptime reports 61 days, only restarted it when flashing new firmware)External directional Antenna is nifty side featureBuilt to stand vertically, taking considerably significantly less desk space than my preceding (linksys) router No 802.11N help, draft or otherwise. Default net interface is usable but not desirable or substantially customizable.Switch is 100Mb as opposed to gigabit Ethernet Would recommend router to openwrt/ddwrt user who doesn't thoughts not getting gigabit LAN and whose major connections are Ethernet with wireless g for portable devices such as phones/tablets and laptops.

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tech assistance answered would not route amongst connected wired computers. Buffalo tech assistance deemed it DOA.

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Great range, and can be flashed with better firmware. They do not stand the test of time. Owned 3 of these so I assume I can judge their reliability. The first had to be returned to Buffalo following two months. Buffalo took practically a month to replace it. The replacement lasted about 20 months (we are company oriented and not heavy users or gamers). Nevertheless I believed we were just unlucky and bought a new one. It came with foreign conf. pages and soon after an hour wait on Buffalo Tech S, told I had to return it. Linksys is just much better.

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Upgraded from a Belkin that kept dropping connection on the ps3 and have been totally satisfied. I got this router immediately after some research and heard that Tomato was a very good firmware setup to run with PS3. It has incredible speed and it is super stable. I haven't had it for as well long but I have but to have to reset it. nothing so far. lil difficult to flash tomato on vista but that's not seriously a con.

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I did not upgrade the firmware to tomato (customer's request) but still have no contact backs. If client does have troubles I will upgrade firmware. Loses one egg for firmware . . .. Need to reboot following any adjustments (slow) . . .. Like most reviewers do not like stock firmware. Good hardware . . . poor firmware . . . but compatible with third celebration firmware . . . need to be straightforward upgrade by manufacturer as an alternative a tech upgrade (would sell a lot much more).

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This replaced two of my expensive Netgear Prosafe WIFI routers, and I have by no means looked back. I replaced those as they would continuously lose connectivity, or merely not show up at all. The WHR-HP-54g is indeed my option as I have mine operating DD-WRT on it and put Tomato on most my client's routers. I never have troubles with this model and this saves me a lot of "House calls" for downed wireless which is a large plus in my book.The most solid WIFI router I have found to date and no plans to switch-up in the future. Not even one that I can think of.

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Constructed in amplifier The way the antenna attaches when inserted into the wall mount bracket. Generally, can't get rid of the router from the bracket although in operation. Following careful study I purchased 3 of these merely mainly because of the hardware. I did not considerably care for the firmware. In reality, I did not use it a single time. They day they showed up, I installed DD-WRT and never ever looked back.Built in singnal amp does the job effectively.Never had a single dilemma with these things.I utilised two to make a point to point hyperlink between my apartment and my buddy's and the third 1 for the actual online router goal, thus serving me and my buddy online from a single low cost.Strong solution. Extremely suggest, particularly if you are willing to install DD-WRT.

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This was my very first wireless router buy and I couldn't be happier with it. Among this router and my new ooma voip core technique, these had been the greatest purchases I made in this year. As soon as I unpacked this router, I flashed Tomato firmware on it, and since then (mid-January ཆ), it's been operating flawless because. I was a bit hesitant considering that this was my first router to flash firmware to it, but wasn't tough and glad I did. I found that the Tomato firmware is highly configurable and loaded with features. Inside Tomato interface, I configured AES, MAC filtering, and set up my wireless signal to turn off every single night when I go to bed and start back up when I get house from work. I have two Computer's, a single laptop and my PS3 all networked through this router. Powerful signal on each without any drops. If you have a really significant home, I would suggest buying two of these and setting 1 up as an access point. General, very pleased with this router and would not hesitate to get it once more. Not a issue for me but if you use all network ports on the back, this router is really light and could want to be secured down from the weight of the network cables. Had to crank up db amplification inside Tomato to 70db from the default to get a greater signal after the firmware flash. Operates fantastic and extremely suggest making use of the Tomato firmware. Tomato supplies straightforward script to execute and tftp the firmware to the router. All is explained in the Tomato readme file. Tomato v1.27 can be downloaded at polarcloud dot com. Great luck to all!

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Smooth reflash to Tomato gets great Quality of Service selections so issues like Picasa uploads, Mozy backups don't kill almost everything else on the net. Also wonderful consideration to detail such as the tiny retainer clip that keeps the power cord from getting accidentally pulled out. Solid construction. None. The router market is so competitive that I've run into a number of firmware releases that really should have been tested additional. Following literally throwing away two routers since of headaches, I am now cautious. But this one particular, in combination with Tomato, has taken almost everything I have thrown at it without a glitch.

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-TOMATO/MLPPP-Open Sourceness- Oh so uncomplicated to flash by means of tftp :) Additional memory would be good, but not expected as it doesn't run out. Flashed this within 20 seconds of opening the box -- didn't even check out what the stock firmware was like :PIf you want to beat DPI/Throttling (primarily torrents) -- then get this puppy and throw Tomato/MLPPP on it :)

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Immediately after my UBER-Awesome-High priced-GREATEST-GAMING-ROUTER-EVER died from only two years of service, I didn't care to spend that considerably for the very same to come about once again. I got this with the intent to custom flash the firmware mainly because I had read so a lot of good factors about doing so. I by no means had to.As an alternative of flashing it, I decided to see how it ran out of the box. I have no no difficulties whatsoever; and, I give this factor a workout with high gaming targeted traffic and big file downloading. For whatever cause I can\'t get this factor to network with my printer. After trying for an hour or two, I gave up and applied my old router for the job. Due to the fact I was capable to do that, I under no circumstances looked any additional into it. If I don't have to jump by means of hoops, I won't.Right after possessing the uber gaming router, I was spoiled by tons and tons of user alternatives in the GUI; this router is somewhat restricted when it comes to additional complex alternatives. The GUI can also be somewhat confusing to use at instances.

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It operates, it's reputable, and replacing the stock firmware with Tomato was simple. Excellent range. Not the type of functions other wireless routers have proper now.

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Uncomplicated set up. No drop offs, outstanding speed. Not incredibly long lasting. Had to broadcast SSID, otherwise could not connect. Died much less than 1 year. Worked fantastic until I unplugged it, waited 20 secs, plugged it back in and then Nothing at all. Much less than 1 year or so. Not even gonna attempt for warranty, could as well get one more 1. It won't be Buffalo tho. Had great luck with Netgear for around 5 years, feel I'll go back to that, but it won't be on-line. No cost savings right here.

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Straightforward to set up, looks great, signal strengths, software program, managing software program, client application. none truly Just fantastic router. Applied couple of other routers just before this 1, which include belkin and dell routers.. and this one particular is so a lot far better.

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Supports A number of open source firmware packages. I use DD-WRT due to the fact it has straightforward bridging setup and power manage, but Tomato opens up other possibilities as well. Doesn't come with a 7dBi or 9dBi antenna. I spent yet another ผ (including shipping) finding a 9dBi antenna to make sure I got the most reach out of it. I have devices by means of the house that only have Ethernet or Wifi doesn't operate effectively on. I setup DD-WRT on two of these and have a 3rd running as the WiFi router to my FIOS. It performs brilliantly and reliably.two PrintersMedia players from WD and SeagateTwo Droyd Phones (any where on the houseƝ Laptops1 Desktop

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Constant connectivity & robust signal, selection to flash to DD-WRT, modest type element. Stock firmware is old and rather clunky. Replaced my three year old D-Link router that I located myself re-setting at least twice a day. Hulu at fullscreen had turn into unwatchable over the wireless network. This Buffalo router installed effortlessly although right after a few days my laptop (not my girlfriend's) lost connectivity. Right after moving the router from behind a few products connectivity has been rock solid. Just about every now and then when returning from Windows sleep mode connectivity is limited, but not typically.Haven't bothered to flash the firmware w/ DD-WRT due to the fact I've been content with the outcomes of stock firmware. Yes it's old and somewhat clunky, but as soon as set up I've had no problems.

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Hooked up to my Pc, dropped DD-WRT on it, really easy to do. After 3rd celebration firmware, my networks rock. Flying with complete HD on XBOX Reside wireless, Ipod touch stopped obtaining funky intermittent concerns. Existing Firmware on does hold back some functionality, suggest a replacement firmware like DD-WRT or Tomato. Undoubtedly use a 3rd party firmware, this point with DD-WRT is the greatest router I have ever owned.

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For the typical user and home network, this does what you need it to do. It took me 5 minutes to setup, but I didn't alter the firmware or do anything at all particular. Too lazy.Undoubtedly looks like it will final a excellent bit if you're a regular user. None for now. Mom uses her ipad (*hits self in face), dad uses his desktop and his netbook, and I'm able to go to college and not have to hear about difficulties with the wireless router. That being stated, low tech folks will have difficulties setting this up, because the CD doesn't finish the approach.

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Powerful signal/always connects/fast up and down loads None except manual that leaves alot unanswered

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I have had several routers, and was fed up with all of them, failing, not connecting, requiring reboot. I installed this router with TOMATO 1.27 ROM, and it works excellent. It has been 100% trustworthy, no reboots, very quickly. I don't write also numerous reviews, but this item performs properly, no wireless drop rate. No 1000 Mbps choice I am employing it with a D-hyperlink DGS-2208 Gigabyte switch, and also making use of an additional WHR-HP-G54 for an additional access point.

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outstanding router no troubles so far setup is alittle simple with basic knowledge of netwrks other than that no dilemma

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This is the router to get. No