BUFFALO AirStation HighPower N600 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router - WZR-HP-AG300H

by BUFFALO

• High Power Dual Band Design with High Speed Wireless Performance
• Powered by DD-WRT
• Multi-level Wireless Security Support
• 10/100/1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing
• Adjustable Antenna

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.4 x 6.5 inches ; 11.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004UAL5AU
• Item model number: WZR-HP-AG300H
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,870 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 2, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Buffalo's AirStation™ High Power N600 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router - WZR-HP-AG300H is a versatile dual band solution, ideal for the home and small office environments. Offering simultaneous wireless operation on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, the WZR-HP-AG300H is perfect for streaming HD movies, music and e-mailing from multiple devices at the same time. Coupled with High Power technology, including an onboard power amplifier and optimized antennae, the WZR-HP-AG300H provides exceptional range and increased performance at range. With five gigabit ports and wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps* on each band, the WZR-HP-AG300H upgrades any existing wireless connection and provides greater coverage than traditional 802.11n. Additionally, WZR-HP-AG300H can be configured as an access point to create a wireless network on an existing network. Two WZR-HP-AG300H routers can be used to create a dedicated, high-performance Wireless-N bridge or repeater, great for extending the range of existing wireless networks.

AirStation™ High Power N600 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router WZR-HP-AG300H Features at a glance Most Advanced 802.11n Router Simultaneous Dual Band Operation High Power Technology - Fastest Connections and Best Range Open source DD-WRT Router Gigabit Ethernet Support Guest Wireless Network WDS Bridging and Repeating FTP Server via USB Port

Dual Band Design for Simultaneous Wireless Operation

• Simultaneous wireless operation on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
• Dual Band N600: Concurrent high speed wireless connections with up to 300 Mbps on single band and up to 600 Mbps on both bands
• Optimized streaming for many multimedia devices including TVs, media players like AppleTV™ or Roku® XDS
• Enjoy interference free streaming from Netflix® or Hulu™ while gaming online with your Xbox® or PS3™

Enjoy Interference Free Dual Band Wireless Connections

Maximum Wireless Coverage with High Power Technology

Dead spots in your home or office can slow down your wireless access and even prevent you from getting online. Advanced High Power technology from Buffalo enhances signal strength and can almost double the range.

• Optimized and tuned radios and antennae provide maximum performance and range
• Adjustable high power antennae extend signal range and eliminate dead spots
• Stay connected from anywhere in your home or office

Stream your favorite tunes to your outdoor speakers using your AirPlay® supported device from the deck - it's in range.

Open Source DD-WRT Router

Leading open-source firmware equipped with robust and high-performance features for custom configuration.

• Intuitive interface allows you to get connected in no time
• Customizable advanced features allow for optimizing wireless performance, security and routing options
• Advanced features also include VPN endpoints, hot-spot sign in, VLAN and more

Fast Wired Connections with Gigabit Ethernet Support

Maximize your wired network speed with 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps) Ethernet connections that keep your data moving at lightning speed.

• 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections provide maximum speeds for data transmission over the network
• Move large files including HD movies, music, photos, backups, and other digital assets across the network at maximum speed
• All network ports including LAN and WAN ports are Gigabit

Secure Guest Wireless Network

Keep your network secure with a secondary wireless guest network. Limit guests to Internet access only, keeping your PCs and other network devices safe from guests.

• Keep your personal data personal
• Configure which network devices are accessible by the guest network
• Allow friends and family to use the internet without gaining access to your PC or other devices on your private network

Greater Coverage with Wireless Bridging (WDS)

Create wired or wireless bridges and repeaters using multiple WZR-HP-G300NH allowing endless range expansion opportunities. Expand your wireless network endlessly to cover large areas and improve performance

Make it a Matched Set

Buffalo's Nfiniti Wireless-N Compact USB 2.0 Adapter WLI-UC-G300HP offers a sleek and convenient way to add high-speed wireless connectivity through an available USB port on your Windows notebook or desktop. Features High Power technology and 802.11n to complement the router's technology

Other Features and Benefits:

• Push-button setup with AirStation One-Touch Secure System™ (AOSS™)
• Enhanced multi-level security with WPA2, WPA-PSK (AES, TKIP) and 128/64-bit WEP
• True VPN Endpoint to access your network from anywhere in the world
• FTP server feature via via USB storage port
• Adjustable Antenna to eliminate dead spots by fine-tuning your antennae positioning
• Simple Web Browser configuration, no drivers needed
• Includes external switch to change between router and access point modes
• Energy saving feature reduces power consumption
• Position vertically, horizontally or wall mounted
• Built-in Gigabit WAN port
• Wi-Fi Certified™ to insure compatibility with other certified devices

The AirStation™ High Power N600 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router - WZR-HP-AG300H is backed by a three-year limited warranty and lifetime 24/7 US based technical support.

What's in the Box

AirStation High Power N600 Gigabit Dual Band Wireless Router, Quick Setup Guide, Ethernet Cable, Setup CD-ROM, AC Adapter, Stand, Screws for wall mounting, Warranty Statement

*300 Mbps is the maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput and range will vary depending upon network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead.

Which Wireless Router is Right for You?

Key Features and Benefits	WHR-HP-GN	WHR-HP-G300N	WZR-HP-G300NH	Currently Viewing WZR-HP-AG300H
Wireless Range and Coverage	Good	Better	Best	Best
High Power Technology
Open source DD-WRT Router
Dual Band Wireless N600 (Concurrent dual band 300 Mbps)
Wireless N300 (up to 300 Mbps)
Wireless N150 (up to 150 Mbps)
Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps)
Push-Button Setup with Buffalo AOSS
WDS Bridging and Repeating
FTP Server Feature via USB Storage Port

Expand Your Data Capacity and Connectivity with Buffalo Storage and Networking Solutions

Buffalo LinkStation Shared Storage	Buffalo AirStation Wireless Routers	Buffalo DriveStation Desktop Hard Drives	Buffalo MiniStation Portable Hard Drives
Share files, back up all computers to one central location, and access your data over the Internet quickly and securely. With Buffalo Network Attached Storage (NAS), you can store, access, and share your files from all computers on your network.	Configuring your wireless network is quick and easy with Buffalo's push-button setup or our simple web interface. Boost your wireless connectivity, increase range, signal strength and speed with our wide selection of wireless routers and accessories.	Whether you need additional storage or a backup location, we have a solution for you. Buffalo's desktop hard drives are available in a variety of size and drive configurations. Find the desktop hard drive that suits your needs best.	Portable external hard drives make it easy to transport your files. Buffalo's line of portable hard drives offer a reliable and compact, sleek solution to back up and store your files. Choose your capacity and color and you'll be on your way.

Product Description

Buffalo's AirStation Nfiniti Wireless-N High Power Dual Band Router & Access Point WZR-HP-AG300H is a versatile dual band solution, ideal for the home and small office environments. Offering simultaneous wireless operation on both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, the WZR-HP-AG300H is perfect for streaming HD movies, music and e-mailing from multiple devices at the same time. Coupled with High Power technology, including an onboard power amplifier and optimized antenna, the WZR-HP-AG300H provides exceptional range and increased performance at range. With five gigabit ports and wireless speeds up to 300 Mbps on each band, the WZR-HP-AG300H upgrades any existing wireless connection and provides greater coverage than traditional 802.11n. Additionally, WZR-HP-AG300N can be configured as an access point to create a wireless network on an existing network or two units can be used to create a dedicated, high-performance Wireless-N bridge or repeater, great for extending the range of existing wireless networks.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 72 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment July 19, 2011

By Trent D. Ditto

Amazon Verified Purchase

What a disappointment. I own 2x WZR-HP-AG300H' as well as 1x WZR-HP-G300NH' and I see this low power TX issue on both models. (With a lot of fiddling the WZR-HP-G300NH can be made to perform but its finicky.) I've had had to "bench' my Buffalo solution and I am unfortunately back to using 2x DIR-855's from D-Link to service my location again as the Buffalo routers will not push more than 13 to 15 dbm' where my D-Link DIR-855's is at least pushing 23+ dbm and the D-Links are two years older technology. Whats worse is I'm beyond my time that I can return these Buffalo routers. I'm stuck with them. I really wanted to support Buffalo here too. Their NAS products are great and I wanted to continue to speak highly of this company but getting these routers to perform at the published marketing specs is impossible with the existing firmware. I really wanted to be an advocate of Buffalo wireless technology but these WAP's are flat out duds. I'm seeing about 1/3 the coverage distance with my two WZR-HP-AG300H''s than I get with my considerably older two D-Link DIR-855's. I feel duped. I really needed the additional range and I thought the WZR-HP-AG300H' was the ticket. I wasted a lot of money here. I'm sorry but I can not recommend this product.

Update 8/18/2011:
Anyone other than me notice that the marketing material available online (here, Buffalo.com, NewEgg) for the WZR-HP-AG300H' has recently changed? A lot of the data regarding the units "high power" features are now missing. This does not give me a good feeling that the TX Power issues of the WZR-HP-AG300H' are ever going to be truly addressed. This change sure feels like the start of a "sweep under the rug."

After testing the "user friendly" firmware (not DD-WRT) at the suggestion of Buffalo.com forum users with these WZR-HP-AG300H' they still do not outperform my much older D-Link DIR-855's in any configuation. Using InSSIDer I see that I get worse signal in any configuration I can put these WZR-HP-AG300H' in to and I have tried many configurations. I'm sure I can get some use for these WZR-HP-AG300H' as wireless bridges somewhere in my network but I have to "bench" the WZR-HP-AG300H''s as my main router and additional wireless AP for now. I have since purchased a competitors product and got the coverage/performance I was looking for in less than 15 minutes after taking the product out of the box.

Good luck Buffalo. I sincerely hope you get these WZR-HP-AG300H' to perform like they should have someday and I'm even more sorry it came to this point between us. Cheers.

To the potential buyers of this product.... Caveat Emptor.

Update 8/23/2011:
I purchased an ASUS RT-N56U (from Amazon) to replace the failure that the WZR-HP-AG300H is and I am here to say that not only does it outperform the WZR-HP-AG300H in all areas of my location but the ASUS RT-N56U also easily outperforms my D-Link DIR-855's as well. Coverage problem solved with ASUS RT-N56U. I'll write a full review of the ASUS RT-N56U soon.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for a 5GHz wireless bridge! April 14, 2011

By PenName

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought 2 of them so I could setup a wireless bridge using the (so far) uncongested 5GHz band.
Setting it up was relativity easy once you read the manual, which I don't normally do. This router is highly configurable, thanks to the DD-WRT based firmware.
Once I got the bridge working, I could get a rate of about 4MBytes/sec between the routers, which is not really fast, but it serves my purposes.
I live in a condo, so I couldn't test its range, but I've had some Buffalo's High Power routers before and they probably have the best range (compared to other routers) without having to resort to huge antennas.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent product April 30, 2011

By irish65

Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this router because my wrt160n router from Cisco kept dropping connections. Setup was easy and fast. I have 2 laptops, TV through a game receiver and a Sony blue ray player all connected up. I had no trouble connection them. The game adapter would not work with my Cisco. I am getting maximum speed on down and up loads about 20% more than the Cisco. I have yet to have any issues. I would definitely recommend this router at this great price.