Buffalo Technology, the major leader in design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, has just announced one more step in the partnership with NewMedia-NET, for providing DD-WRT-based software as a standard configuration across the company's wide range of high power routers and access points.

"Buffalo has always been on the bleeding edge of technological innovation, and incorporating NewMedia-NET's DD-WRT software solution into our high-end routers and access points is a natural evolution," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "With DD-WRT, we now deliver professional grade solutions at entry-level prices."

DD-WRT, highly appreciated in the open source community, provides an easy to use, versatile and extensive feature-set for a wide wireless networking audience, from the most novice user to the savvy professional. This partnership was clearly well thought, as it ensures probably the best-in-class products for a high range of consumers. This may be one of the most used Linux-based alternative open source firmware for wireless routers, since it can enable entry-level equipment to serve customers like enterprise products.

"We are proud and excited to share this opportunity to introduce the DD-WRT experience to a broader audience with a leading global provider such as Buffalo Technology, known for exceptional hardware quality and reliability," stated Sebastian Gottschall, CTO NewMedia-NET GmbH and founder of the DD-WRT project. "Providing DD-WRT as a factory installed firmware for Buffalo's line of AirStation™ High Power Routers enables users to unlock a host of professional features never previously seen in the SOHO and consumer market."

The company's new DD-WRT-enabled high power router and access point product offering will include WZR-HP-G300NH, WHR-HP-G300N and WHR-HP-GN, the first one being pictured above. Availability starts in May for the WHR-HP-G300N and WHR-HP-GN, and in July for the WZR-HP-G300NH.


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