Buffalo Expands Wi‑Fi 7 Enterprise Tri-band Access Point Lineup to Two Models
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- 📰 Published: May 12, 2026 at 19:20
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Buffalo (headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo; CEO Executive President: 牧 寛之) announced that it will expand the lineup of its newly announced enterprise-focused Wi‑Fi 7 tri-band access point, which was previously revealed in a preliminary announcement on November 6, 2025.
The newly announced model, WAPM-BETRA, is a low-temperature variant designed for stable operation in cold environments such as gymnasiums, factories, and logistics warehouses during winter. The company plans to offer a total of two models, to be rolled out from autumn 2026.
Development is currently underway for release in autumn 2026. With development progress in place, Buffalo has now published the updated product lineup, suggested prices, and planned release timing as follows:
- Lineup: two models
- WAPM-BETR (previous lineup)
- WAPM-BETRA (new low-temperature model)
- Suggested retail price (tax included):
- WAPM-BETR: ¥187,000
- WAPM-BETRA: ¥209,000
- Planned shipment:
- WAPM-BETR: summer 2026
- WAPM-BETRA: autumn 2026
Main specifications:
- Complies with IEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a/g/b
- Stream count: 6GHz: 4×4, 5GHz: 4×4, 2.4GHz: 4×4
- Selectable band combinations: either 6GHz/5GHz/2.4GHz or 6GHz/5GHz (Low)/5GHz (High)
- Maximum number of wireless clients: 1,536 total (up to 512 per band; theoretical value)
- Includes DFS interference avoidance
- Includes fair access control
- Includes guest port function
- Wired LAN ports: 10GbE × 1 (PoE powered), 2.5GbE × 1
- PoE support: IEEE 802.3bt / at (limitations apply)
- Supports remote management service KikiNavi
- Supports network management software WLS-ADT and WLS-ADT/LW
Notes:
- Supports IEEE 802.3bt
- Enterprise switch (8-port model) is also planned for release
- Specifications may change as this product is still under development.
- Related pages:
- AirStation Pro series enterprise Wi‑Fi access points product list
- KikiNavi remote management service
- Unless otherwise stated, speed figures are specification values and are not guaranteed in real environments.
- Any company and product names shown are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.
- Prices shown are suggested retail prices.
- Specifications, prices, and design may be changed without prior notice.
- To overseas press people, this product is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market. Pricing and availability in other regions may vary.
The newly announced model, WAPM-BETRA, is a low-temperature variant designed for stable operation in cold environments such as gymnasiums, factories, and logistics warehouses during winter. The company plans to offer a total of two models, to be rolled out from autumn 2026.
Development is currently underway for release in autumn 2026. With development progress in place, Buffalo has now published the updated product lineup, suggested prices, and planned release timing as follows:
- Lineup: two models
- WAPM-BETR (previous lineup)
- WAPM-BETRA (new low-temperature model)
- Suggested retail price (tax included):
- WAPM-BETR: ¥187,000
- WAPM-BETRA: ¥209,000
- Planned shipment:
- WAPM-BETR: summer 2026
- WAPM-BETRA: autumn 2026
Main specifications:
- Complies with IEEE 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a/g/b
- Stream count: 6GHz: 4×4, 5GHz: 4×4, 2.4GHz: 4×4
- Selectable band combinations: either 6GHz/5GHz/2.4GHz or 6GHz/5GHz (Low)/5GHz (High)
- Maximum number of wireless clients: 1,536 total (up to 512 per band; theoretical value)
- Includes DFS interference avoidance
- Includes fair access control
- Includes guest port function
- Wired LAN ports: 10GbE × 1 (PoE powered), 2.5GbE × 1
- PoE support: IEEE 802.3bt / at (limitations apply)
- Supports remote management service KikiNavi
- Supports network management software WLS-ADT and WLS-ADT/LW
Notes:
- Supports IEEE 802.3bt
- Enterprise switch (8-port model) is also planned for release
- Specifications may change as this product is still under development.
- Related pages:
- AirStation Pro series enterprise Wi‑Fi access points product list
- KikiNavi remote management service
- Unless otherwise stated, speed figures are specification values and are not guaranteed in real environments.
- Any company and product names shown are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.
- Prices shown are suggested retail prices.
- Specifications, prices, and design may be changed without prior notice.
- To overseas press people, this product is only available in the Japanese Domestic Market. Pricing and availability in other regions may vary.