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

3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 138 ratings
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Brand BUFFALO
Special Feature DC in Jack
Frequency Band Class Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard 802.11a/b/g/n
Compatible Devices Personal Computer
Frequency 2.4 GHz
Recommended Uses For Product Security
Connectivity Technology Wired
Color Black
Item Weight 11.68 ounces

About this item

  • Greater Coverage with Wireless Bridging (WDS)
  • Speeds 10/100/1000 Mbps, Auto Sensing
  • Fast wired connections with Gigabit Ethernet support
  • High power dual band design with high speed wireless performance
  • Multi-level wireless security support
  • High Power Dual Band Design with High Speed Wireless Performance
  • Powered by DD-WRT

Product Description

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.

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Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
138 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use of the networking router. For example, they mention that the setup took about 2 minutes and the installation of OpenWRT was easy. They appreciate the configurable settings. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, connectivity, quality, value, and coverage.

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30 customers mention24 positive6 negative

Customers find the networking router very easy to use and configure. They say the setup took about 2 minutes and the installation of OpenWRT was easy. They also say the interface is not bad at all and the web pages are snappy.

"...I did try the "easy" setup, and it was fairly simple, the first time I used it I did go to the 192.168.11.1 page and configured everything from..." Read more

"...A USB 2.0 host port for adding other hardware.Installation of OpenWRT was easy, as it can be done right from the "Upgrade" web interface...." Read more

"...So step 1 was pitting on the stock Ddwrt. Easy peasy through the web interface. No tftp stuff like with most stock routers...." Read more

"...Installation was snap. I had to install a new Firmware because there was an older version on the router. There is a two types of Firmware...." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the DD-WRT firmware very customizable and function-rich. They also say the router is highly configurable and flexible for custom software. Customers also mention that the router comes with DDWRT pre-loaded and adjustable antennas.

"...router before this one that I really liked because the DD-WRT firmware is very customizeable...." Read more

"...This router has some key features that make it awesome and flexible for custom software:- True simultaneous dual-band...." Read more

"...It comes with DD-WRT by default which is my preferred firmware...." Read more

"...The DD-WRT software allows for several options and it's function-rich, but I'm disapointed by the Buffalo's wireless range...." Read more

88 customers mention46 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention it's very good, works real well, and has strong signals over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. However, others say that it gets worse signal in any configuration, runs at a slower speed, and does not support 5.0GHz/40Hz.

"...-Good wireless strength. At 25 meters indoors, signals were strong over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Outdoors probably could have allowed 40+ meters...." Read more

"Setup was extremely aggravating. After changing the router's IP address and DHCP server range, the internet connection would just stop working...." Read more

"...Almost as fast as my hard wired solution but fast enough to transfer large files that I think I will keep it for now...." Read more

"...The Dual Band, Gigabit Ethernet are great - if you do a lot of Internal Network file sharing...." Read more

37 customers mention19 positive18 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the router. Some mention it's an awesome product, highly recommended for most network usage, and offers all of the great functionality. However, others say that it would lose connectivity, and their desktop would complain of limited connectivity.

"...This router has some key features that make it awesome and flexible for custom software:- True simultaneous dual-band...." Read more

"...Second, I found the wireless was locking up regularly and refusing to work afterwards...." Read more

"...WIth the DD-WRT sotware you can configure many advanced features...." Read more

"...the router's IP address and DHCP server range, the internet connection would just stop working...." Read more

27 customers mention15 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention it's a solid device, reliable, and impressed with the quality. They also say it'll be excellent hardware for those not afraid to get their hands on. However, others say it has poor quality, scheduling doesn't work, and the stand is inadequate to hold the device vertically.

"...This is my first Buffalo, but so far I am impressed with the quality, ease of use, and performance...." Read more

"...QoS such as rate limiting or packet scheduling doesn't work, or very unreliably...." Read more

"...- My conclusion is simple, this router is a solid device but don't expect it to be the best thing since sliced bread...." Read more

"...On top of that I had problems with unstable connections.I actually got this router and had to return it for a replacement...." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the networking router. Some mention it's excellent value, cheap, and reliable, while others say it'll be a complete waste of time and money.

"...I definitely recommend this router to other buyers. It's not extremely expensive but not necessarily a cheapo either...." Read more

"...I feel that, overall, you get a good package for its price point when compared to others offering the same features...." Read more

"...flimsy and cheap plastic coupled with bad range make this router extremely lacking. I would go for a Linksys E1000 on up. They work great!" Read more

"...for a nice upgrade from my WZR-HP-G300NH, while it is still relatively inexpensive...." Read more

12 customers mention6 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the coverage of the router. Some mention that it has good wireless capabilities and strength, providing good coverage and excellent speed in areas. However, others say that the high power and long range advertised are not there, and that the router does not reach half the distance of their previous router.

"...-Good wireless strength. At 25 meters indoors, signals were strong over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Outdoors probably could have allowed 40+ meters...." Read more

"...Overall, flimsy and cheap plastic coupled with bad range make this router extremely lacking. I would go for a Linksys E1000 on up. They work great!" Read more

"...This router with it's dual mode wireless technology (5ghz) is awesome...." Read more

"...What I got:1. This router does not reach half the distance of my previous router...." Read more

11 customers mention3 positive8 negative

Customers have issues with the firmware of the networking router. They mention that the original firmware is terrible and drops the connection every hour. Some customers also report that the device and the website did not align with the software that was on the device.

"...none of her suggested actions cleared the problem and the router was declared defective...." Read more

"...Right out of the box it had issues. Everything else in the house connected fine to the linksys. computers, phones, xbox, airave...." Read more

"...Add in the fact that it embraces open source firmware and its hard to get a better bang for your buck." Read more

"...It worked reasonably well for a couple of weeks, then it began to misbehave...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Wyatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, if you have the patience for tweaks
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2011
Verified Purchase
This is an excellent DD-WRT-based router with good wireless capabilities. If you're comfortable with home networking, wireless, and web GUI's, I highly recommend this router.

If you're new to networking, or expecting a configuration-free experience, there are definitely easier options for a couple reasons I cover below.

Pros:

-5 GHz band is a great option if you need wireless in a crowded 2.4GHz environment. Typically, 5GHz is far less used than 2.4GHz, as well as having more channels for devices. Remember that you need a 5GHz-capable client device. You might be able to upgrade your laptop like I did with a new wireless chip in Mini PCI-Express half-card form. Check out the "Intel Centrino Advanced" product line.

-Shipped with full-blown DD-WRT MULTI firmware out of the gate. The last model, WZR-HP-G300NH, had either its own Buffalo firmware or a crippled version of DD-WRT. This is a nice convenience from Buffalo.

-Good wireless strength. At 25 meters indoors, signals were strong over both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Outdoors probably could have allowed 40+ meters. Only one laptop (with top-end Intel wireless card and triple antennas) was able to attain 300Mbps within line of sight of the router. A typical "good" wireless card (Intel Centrino 6200 series) with dual antennas couldn't break 130Mbps. Cheap wireless cards (Azurewave, etc.) never reliably got above 70Mbps. Your success will be related to the quality of card you have, the antennas in your device, your range from your router, and your RF environment.

-DD-WRT is excellent as always. If you're familiar with DD-WRT, all the 'MULTI' features are here. If you're not familiar with custom firmwares, the options blow away stock firmwares for virtually any consumer device. The only caveat is that QoS such as rate limiting or packet scheduling doesn't work, or very unreliably. I've heard this may be related to the free versus paid versions of DD-WRT, but this more of a DD-WRT issue overall, so I can't fault Buffalo.

Cons:

Out of the box, there were some config changes I had to make before it worked reliably, but there really aren't many functional cons to this router.

First, the one touch setup is enabled. Windows will ask for a passphrase that should be printed on the LCD of the router (I think Linksys or Netgear models have this). There's no LCD here, so you'd have to go into the GUI and hunt for this code, which is pointless this way. Of course, if you weren't comfortable with the GUI, you might never get connected. It could be difficult for non-technical family members of mine to ever use this device as it was.

Second, I found the wireless was locking up regularly and refusing to work afterwards. I flashed the factory-issued DD-WRT firmware to the latest version from the DD-WRT project, which fixed this issue (flashing was dead easy, at least).

Overall, it's a worthy successor to the WZR-HP-G300NH with the added 5GHz band. I'd recommend it to my geek friends for home use, but if you're looking for business grade stuff, consider moving up to Ubiquiti's or Cisco's product lines.
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Apricot
4.0 out of 5 stars Stock firmware is crap. Install DD-WRT.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2011
Verified Purchase
Setup was extremely aggravating. After changing the router's IP address and DHCP server range, the internet connection would just stop working. A reboot may have solved it temporarily but would give out again. I wasted over a hour with this then I realized I had this same problem with the Buffalo WZR-HP-300NH. As I encountered this problem I realized why I went to DD-WRT so quickly. Yes, the Buffalo router includes a modified DD-WRT firmware. I don't know if I lose USB compatibility, I do not use it, so please research if you need this feature.

Installing the latest brainslayer DD-WRT was simple. Download the file, install as a regular firmware upgrade. This instantly solved my connection issues. Also my speed increased as well. Using a ethernet connection to the router, I get about 20mbps. Using my laptop as a router (internet connection sharing ad-hoc network) I get about 5mbps on a wireless 54G on my desktop. Using stock Buffalo firmware on the ag300h, I get about 9mbps on my desktop 54g. Using the brainslayer DD-WRT I get about 16mbps. With my laptop's wireless N, I get about 19mbps. My room is on the same level as the router. Separated by at least 2 walls in the direct line of sight. Sorry I couldn't test the wireless N signal on stock firmware in my room, I was having too many problems with the connection.

Brainslayer is one of the developers of DD-wrt and has updated firmware/builds (build 17201) compared to the one on the main site (build 13064). Just google "brainslayer dd-wrt", and choose the first link. On the directory page click the latest date. Look for your router name_model, then choose the buffalo_wzr-hp-ag300h/buffalo_to_ddwrt_webflash-MULTI.bin for stock to custom. The other file is if you already updated to custom.
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Keith LeDuc
5.0 out of 5 stars This router is better than I expected.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2012
Verified Purchase
This is the best router I have owned in many years. I have always had problems in my single-wide manufactured home getting a good steady wireless signal where my home entertainment games and equipment is placed in my living room, and in the bedroom attached to it where my two main computers are. The two computers are both home built systems and usually run really well but have never been really great with any of the wireless devices I have tried either internal or external. So, because my connections to all of these devices, no matter what settings I tried, have always been quite "shotty", I eventually hard wired everything which turned out to be a better connection anyway. I am learning so much about networking by purchasing cheaper units because I can't afford all of the great expensive ones, even here on Amazon. :0) I want to use the wireless technology because living in a small home such as the one I do, I really don't have the availability of running network wires all over the place, either hiding them under rugs or drilling holes in my floors and crawling under the home to route the wires. I tried wrapping a few of the network cables leading to the router plus a few speaker wires for my surround system altogether in an effort to hide all this under my front door rug so it wouldn't look so unsightly. But the lump in the rug was just high enough to keep me from opening my front door because it was catching on that lump and buckeling the rug against the door keeping me trapped outside. I felt so rediculous. Again I dug into some tax money and purchased yet another router and a few newer N wireless USB adapters. This router with it's dual mode wireless technology (5ghz) is awesome. I have been told that the 5ghz range my interfere with the operation of the other wireless equipment running in the 2ghz range. As of yet, no issues that I can see. I seem to have a good solid connection to the computers I have so far replaced with the new wireless N adapters, one being a Buffalo Airstation adapter and the other, a Netgear. I have since tested the XBOX and my TV using strictly wirelss and disconnecting the network cable. Both devices seem to operate smoothly with the wireless connection. This router supposts both the AOSS and push button security settings which is all new to me. I am thrilled that according to the monitoring software, I have 130 mb/s on both computers with the N USB adapters. Almost as fast as my hard wired solution but fast enough to transfer large files that I think I will keep it for now. To transfer about 4 gb data over the new wireless connection, it takes approx. 12-15 minutes. The hard wired connection used to take approx. 6-8 minutes. But, compared to the same data transfer taking 30 minutes and often 45 minutes to an hour with my old G connection, I'll take the new one. Programs like NETFLIX and other video streaming services seem to now be able to stream without a hitch. I have a media streaming device that will stream HD VOB files from my NAS drive with full 5.1 surround. It used to stop and start when I would try to watch a movie. Not any more.
I definitely recommend this router to other buyers. It's not extremely expensive but not necessarily a cheapo either. I had another Buffalo router before this one that I really liked because the DD-WRT firmware is very customizeable. But in my efforts to try to better the connection going to my other devices, I have kept trying. I feel it wasn't the Buffalo product, just the setup of my home. A router product which will remain nameless at this time, that I owned before this one, I will not refer or never buy again. I felt they used to provide good product at a cheaper price but I now realize, "you get what you pay for" because I have been switching that name brand product for others ever since I owned the first one. I am definitely NOT going to be switching out these products hopefully for some time.
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