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Buffalo AirStation WHR-G125 Wireless-G High Speed Router

Buffalo AirStation WHR-G125 Wireless-G High Speed Router

Buffalo Technology - WHRG125Release Date: May 2007

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Summary of User Reviews

Number of Reviews: 28
Positive Reviews: 96%
Negative Reviews: 4%
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Positive Review

Reviewed by: GO BLUE on 11-Dec-07

Strengths: DD-WRT Flash able, inexpensive, signal strength

Weaknesses: Can't remove antenna, stock firmware

Summary: This is one of the best routers out there and definitely better than any current Linksys (ver. 6 and up) as this one can be flashed to DD-WRT. Once you flash the firmware, it will be like having a more expensive router and if you can find it on sale you can get it for less than $30 after rebate. Upgrading to DD-WRT is easy if you follow the instructions found on dd-wrt website (can't post links) go to the forums section and either read and/or join to ask any questions you might have. Once flashed you can take control of the router and make it work for you. Even for the novice, get this router flashed to dd-wrt and after a few changes (security), you won't ever have to mess with it again. In the end you will have a secure, stable and trouble free router that will work well with your network (if you have multiple computers.)

Positive Review

Reviewed by: mmfnyc on 11-Dec-07

Strengths: Nice look, stable, inexpensive

Weaknesses: antenna doesn't detach

Summary: Purchased this router for my network and after a friend flashed the firmware to dd-wrt i haven't had to touch it since. When someone comes with their notebook, it quickly detects my router and it temporarily connects. My first router and it is working great! Highly recommend it!

Positive Review

Reviewed by: neuromix on 22-Nov-07

Strengths: reliable, lots of features

Weaknesses: No Wireless N technology

Summary: My previous router kept dropping my internet connection and had to be reset every few days which caused me many headaches. This buffalo router admin section was packed with features and easy to navigate. I was able to set up the router within minutes of opening the box. Since installation, i had no drops in connection and strong wireless signal from one floor away. Saves me money from buying more advil! Great router!

Positive Review

Reviewed by: dcp693 on 20-Nov-07

Strengths: Very nice understated design. Can flash it to use alternative firmwares.

Weaknesses: Transmission power not as good as most MIMO routers out today. Not the best for long range coverage.

Summary: To be honest, I only use the stock firmware on the device for about 5 minutes to make sure it wasn't DOA. Then I went to DD-WRT and downloaded the alternative firmware for this device. Flashing was pretty easy, and I had a router running some really great open source software.I got a deal with two rebates that chopped the price in half. Circuit City and Buffalo were very good quickly fulfilling the rebates.If you can get this router at a good price and don't need long-range coverage, get it.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: deshwasi on 19-Sep-07

Strengths: Compact, Good Range

Weaknesses: none

Summary: This is a superb router from Buffalo that has excellent speed & range for wireless-G and is very customizable. has excelent features and can be easily setup. it has a very compact footprint and has been working non-stop for over a month. and its inexpensive to boot. super value for money.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: stockshowgypsy on 09-Sep-07

Strengths: 240 MHz cpu, dd-wrt compatible, price, WPA encryption

Weaknesses: no removable antenna

Summary: This is a very good router with dd-wrt firmware upgrade. It can be set up with WDS or as a repeater. The firmware update can be a little tricky but there are a lot of flashing instructions on the web. There are also posts on WDS and repeater setup. Wireless is very stable with minimal drops.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: hhitmen22 on 30-Aug-07

Strengths: flashable to use ddwrt (but currently no other firmwares); frequently on sale and pretty cheap after rebates

Weaknesses: non-removable antenna; plastic housing feel cheap; you can still do it, but there's no included vertical stand mount; very short cat5 cable included

Summary: this is a very solid router. this is the replacement for the WHR-G54S (imho the whrg54s is superior: it feels more solid, has better LEDS and ports, includes a vertical stand mount, and can be flash to multiple 3rd party firmware), which is getting harder to find. technologically, this router supposedly has a faster cpu and better wifi transmission than the whr-g54s. i have both of them, but still prefer the whr-g54s. though i feel that tomato is a better firmware, ddwrt is currently the only option available for the whrg125. i have the whrg125 in wds configuration with the whrg54s that has tomato on it. if you can deal with using ddwrt (some functions such as pppoe are currently broken as v24 is still in beta), this router is great. i have no experience with the default buffalo firmware. if you can still find the whrg54s and don't mind paying a bit more, i think it its a better value. still this is a great and inexpensive product that should fit the needs of basic and advance users alike.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: xr on 25-Aug-07

Strengths: Excellent signal and performance and easy to set up

Weaknesses: NONE

Summary: This router replaced my one month old Linksys. Excellent signal and easy to set up. My wii was also able to get signal without any issue. Highly recommend to every one who are looking for the most stable router in the market. It works like a charm...

Positive Review

Reviewed by: castlerocks on 23-Aug-07

Strengths: Inexpensive. Easy to set up. Works great with DD-WRT.

Weaknesses: Case feels cheap. Non-detachable antenna.

Summary: This is the best router for the price. I never bothered with the original Buffalo firmware. DD-WRT was easy to flash install giving additional capabilities such as WDS and as a repeater. Signal strength is not as good as my other Buffalo WHR-G54S but still good with no disconnects or needing to reboot. The casing feels a bit cheap. The cheap plastic antenna cannot be easily replaced and is non-detachable. Overall, this is a great product.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: weiguo1111 on 21-Aug-07

Strengths: Strong signal, DD-WRT flashable for tons of functions, small size, nice style,

Weaknesses: None

Summary: If you are a regular computer user, you may enjoy the strong signal and smooth connection experience with this router. If you are a computer nerd, you will really appreciate what DD-WRT brings to you after flashing the router with DD-WRT.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: dingaling15 on 19-Aug-07

Strengths: Strong signal, classy white construction, DD-WRT compatible, fast CPU

Weaknesses: antenna feels easily breakable

Summary: Purchased this router on sale at the perfect time - right before moving into my new apartment. Flashed it with DD-WRT after a few tries, set up my old settings in a few minutes. The wireless signal is significantly stronger than that of my old Linksys WRT54G. Whereas the Linksys ended up needing to be reset almost every week, this Buffalo has been working perfectly well with no problems at all. The only thing I would nitpick about this router is the antenna - there's only one, it's not replaceable (without doing some serious "modding"), and I have to be careful in handling it, as I'm afraid it might break off. Part of the reason is that it only swivels halfway (180 degrees), but also because the router does feel a bit on the flimsy side.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: GT on 16-Aug-07

Strengths: inexpensive, and so far it works just as it should.

Weaknesses: haven't encountered any yet

Summary: I've only had this for about ten days but so far it is working just fine . I am using it wired on 2 computers and wireless on a laptop and I haven't had any problems so far. I'll give it four stars for now, but if it continues to give long term hastle free service, I'd give it 5

Positive Review

Reviewed by: buzzly on 15-Aug-07

Strengths: Strong signal, fast performance, Third party firmware support

Weaknesses: None

Summary: DD-WRT has developed a specific firmware to support this model. This model has one of the fastest CPU on the market today. Although it does not have high-gain amplifier built-in, its sensitity is among one of the highest I have seen. With the DD-WRT firmware installed, the router outperforms its peers such as Linksys WRT-54G.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: deraleek on 14-Aug-07

Strengths: Small, sleek, easy to use and install.

Weaknesses: Need to purchase Buffalo Network cards to enable their AOSS feature.

Summary: Replaced my Linksys WRT54 which never worked since day one, so I was basically connecting laptop with cable for internet. And that was swapping cable between my PC and Laptop since the Linky wouldn't allow LAN setup either.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: buythings1 on 11-Aug-07

Strengths: Signal strength, performance

Weaknesses: Cheap flimsy plastic feel.

Summary: Setup is easy. Stable signal strength and solid performance. Great price for a router that performs so well. Instructions manual not included in the package. Cheap plastic feel and no removable antenna however still highly recommend this product.

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