Buffalo Technology Ships Industry's First 
Draft Standard IEEE802.11G Products

Next Generation Wireless Networking Technology is 
Ideal for Long Distance Connections and Network Efficiency

     AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 30, 2002 - Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wireless networking solutions for home, SOHO and SMB today announced they are shipping the industry's first draft standard IEEE802.11g wireless products - the AirStation G54 Broadband Router Access Point (AP) (model WBR-G54) and wireless CardBus Adapter (model WLI-CB-G54). Buffalo's G54 products are available through their exclusive distribution relationship with Tech Data.

   "G54 promises wireless network performance like we've never seen before, and we are truly excited we can offer our customers the industry's first draft standard IEEE802.11g technology for their home and small-to-medium office networks that is backwards compatible with widely installed 802.11b technology," states Morikazu Sano, vice president of Buffalo Technology. "Through Tech Data, our resellers will be able to offer SMB customers feature-rich, high-speed products without having to worry about replacing existing wireless network equipment."

    "Wireless LAN represents one of the fastest-growing segments in technology today," noted Roy Appelbaum, vice president of networking and storage technologies for Tech Data. "With the release of Buffalo's 54Mbps wireless solutions, we can assist resellers in capturing this rapidly emerging market, and they can now offer their SMB customers the fastest wireless technology available on the market today."

    Based on Broadcom's 54g(TM) chipset, the AirStation router AP contains a four-port Ethernet switch and incorporates improved security with Multi-Session VPN Passthrough (IPSec and PPTP) support and upgradeable firewall features. The AirStation 54Mbps AP will also support 802.1x and WPA with TKIP and AES with a future firmware upgrade.

    Backed by a limited two-year warranty, the AirStation G54 Broadband Router Access Point (WBR-G54) is available at $199 MSRP and Wireless CardBus adapter (WLI-CB-G54) at $99 MSRP. Resellers interested in Buffalo's WLAN solutions for their SMB customers should contact Tech Data's Wireless Solutions VPR by calling 800-237-8931 ext 82045.

    About Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc.
    Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., manufactures and provides wireless, broadband, and LAN networking solutions for the SMB, SOHO, and home and is one of the largest wireless networking hardware vendors in the world. Buffalo's strong international industry alliances with companies including Broadcom, Intel, Texas Instrument, Agere, and Microsoft have allowed the company to continue to lead the industry in the development of the latest technologies into practical, easy-to-use tools for business and the home. Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based MELCO INC.

    For additional information on Buffalo's products, contact Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc. 4030 W. Braker Lane, Suite 350, Austin, TX 78759-5310. Phone: 800/456-9799. Web site: www.buffalotech.com/wireless.

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