Buffalo, Wi-Fi 6 router after 19 years supports "Wi-Fi Easy Mesh" --PHILE WEB

Buffalo has announced support for "Wi-Fi Easy Mesh" for the entire lineup of Wi-Fi 6 compatible routers and repeaters released after 2019.

Support for "Wi-Fi Easy Mesh" will be provided by firmware update, and will be implemented sequentially from early June to September. The entire lineup including discontinued products is covered. The correspondence schedule is as follows. [Wi-Fi router] ・ "WSR-1800AX4 series" (scheduled for early June) ・ "WSR-1800AX4S series" (scheduled for mid-June) ・ "WSR-3200AX4S series" (scheduled for July) ・ "WSR-5400AX6S series" (Scheduled for July), "WXR-5700AX7S Series" (scheduled for July), "WXR-6000AX12S Series" (scheduled for August), "WXR-5950AX12 Series" (scheduled for August) [Wi-Fi repeater] "WEX-1800AX4EA" (scheduled for early June) / "WEX-1800AX4" (scheduled for early June) Wi-Fi Easy Mesh is a standard for mesh networks. When using multiple repeaters in a mesh network, unlike the conventional method, the connection route and connection band can be automatically switched and optimized. Until now, many mesh-compatible products have their own standards, but since Wi-Fi Easy Mesh is a standard, it can be connected to other companies' products. Automatically select the optimal route If the company's Wi-Fi Easy Mesh compatible model, you can connect each other via a wired LAN or simply press the AOSS (WPS) button to connect the master unit and the slave unit. By automatically selecting the connection route based on the network speed after connection, the problem of "strong signal strength but slow speed" is less likely to occur. In addition, high-speed roaming has shortened the connection switching time. The setup is completed just by connecting with a LAN cable. In addition to shortening the switching time between devices, Buffalo's unique point is that it supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. For example, even if the 2.4GHz band is cut off by a microwave oven, you can move to the 5GHz band with less noise. In addition, the company announced two new Wi-Fi 6 routers that support Wi-Fi Easy Mesh. The premium model "WSR-5400AX6S series" will be released in late June, and the entry model "WSR-1500AX2S series" will be released in September. The price is open, but the WSR-5400AX6S series is expected to sell for around 18,200 yen including tax, and the WSR-1500AX2S series is expected to sell for around 7,300 yen including tax. "WSR-5400AX6S Series" "WSR-1500AX2S Series" The WSR-5400AX6S Series is a Wi-Fi router that supports 4-stream Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet. 5GHz supports wideband 160MHz, and can communicate up to 4,803Mbps at 5GHz and up to 573Mbps at 2.4GHz (both theoretical values). It also comes with a one-year free license for Net Threat Blocker Basic. The WSR-1500AX2S series supports 2-stream Wi-Fi 6 and Gigabit Ethernet. Wi-Fi supports communication up to 1,201 Mbps at 5 GHz and up to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz (both theoretical values). The company held an online presentation today and explained why it introduced Wi-Fi Easy Mesh. Tomohito Nakamura, General Manager of Consumer Marketing Department, Business Headquarters, explained that the needs for Wi-Fi routers changed due to the corona virus and changes in the terminals used. Tomohito Nakamura, General Manager, Consumer Marketing Department, Business Headquarters According to a questionnaire survey on Wi-Fi routers, users are not looking for cheap prices, but for radio wave reach. On the other hand, in the past, the place of use was limited because it was mainly PCs, but in recent years, it is analyzed that the background is that the use is increasing in multiple rooms such as game machines and smartphones. Changes in Wi-Fi usage To support this analysis, "Wi-Fi routers are growing, but Wi-Fi repeaters are growing even more," says Nakamura. The number of Wi-Fi repeaters sold is increasing year by year, and if 2017 is 100%, it will increase to 199% in 2020. On the other hand, mesh networks, which are more convenient than repeaters, have not become widespread, and the market composition ratio is currently about 36%, and recognition is about 30%. The number of Wi-Fi repeaters sold is increasing year by year. The awareness of mesh networks is about 30%. Therefore, the company has adopted Wi-Fi Easy Mesh, which can be connected beyond the boundaries of manufacturers. The existing lineup will be supported by the above-mentioned update, and will be installed in all models to be released in the future. In 2021, a new Wi-Fi 6 compatible router and repeater will be introduced. By introducing IPv6 support, Internet threat blockers, and new Wi-Fi Easy Mesh that the company has implemented so far, the company's goal is "safe Wi-Fi that reaches every corner according to the customer's living environment. -Providing a Fi environment easily and at an affordable price "can be realized. Mr. Nakamura said, "I will aim for a world where mesh Wi-Fi is in the hands of users when I notice it."