Buffalo Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroyuki Maki) announces that its Wi-Fi 7-compatible dual-band Wi-Fi router standard model, the 'WSR3600BE4P Series,' has achieved compliance with 'JC-STAR,' the Security Requirements Conformity Assessment and Labeling Scheme operated by the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), an independent administrative institution, under the leadership of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
※ Compliance requires the application of the latest firmware (Ver. 6.04).
With the growing proliferation of IoT devices, the importance of cybersecurity continues to increase. Against this backdrop, the 'JC-STAR' program, which evaluates and visualizes the security level of IoT products, began operations in March 2025. Buffalo has been actively pursuing label acquisition since the program's inception and continues to expand its lineup of compliant products.
Going forward, Buffalo will continue to develop and provide products equipped with high cybersecurity standards, enabling customers to enjoy safe and comfortable internet environments.
Additionally, Buffalo participates in the Telecommunications Equipment Conformity Standards Study Working Group, an advisory body responsible for developing JC-STAR's security requirements, conformity criteria, evaluation procedures, and guidelines.
JC-STAR New Conformity Information
Conformity Label Registration Number
2025060100000394
Conformity Assessment Level
★1 (Level 1)
Product Information Page for Conformity Label Acquisition
https://jc-star.ipa.go.jp/conformance/CNF_0196fc16-379d-7186-b211-4a9214ef4b01.html
WSR3600BE4P Series, WSR3600BE4P/N Series, WSR3600BE4P/D Series, WSR3600BE4P/C Series
・Supports Wi-Fi 7, enabling communication on two frequency bands: 5GHz and 2.4GHz
・Supports Wideband 5GHz (160MHz), ensuring smooth video streaming
・Supports MLO (Multi-Link Operation), a new Wi-Fi 7 feature that enhances speed and stability of Wi-Fi communication
・Supports Wi-Fi EasyMesh™ for easy mesh network setup
・Simple setup via the free smartphone app 'AirStation App'
・Equipped with 'Network Threat Blocker 2 Basic' to protect family networks
※ For details, please refer to the product page.
WSR3600BE4P Series Product Page
● Buffalo's List of JC-STAR Compliant Products
Buffalo's JC-STAR compliant products implement advanced security specifications to ensure customer peace of mind:
・Management interface login - Implements access restrictions for a certain period if login attempts with incorrect passwords occur consecutively - Consumer products: Unique default login passwords (Reference: DLPA-recommended routers) - Business products: Mandatory login password change during initial setup ・Encryption of settings stored within the product ・Automatic firmware update function to automatically apply critical security-related updates ・Provision of security updates during the support period ・Inclusion of a settings initialization function ・Avoidance of malware infiltration risks in the supply chain (design and manufacturing processes)
About JC-STAR
JC-STAR stands for 'Labeling Scheme based on Japan Cyber-Security Technical Assessment Requirements.' It is a Japanese conformity assessment system that verifies and visualizes compliance with self-defined conformity criteria (cybersecurity technical requirements) for IoT products. Aligned with international and domestic standards such as 'ETSI EN 303 645' and 'NISTIR 8425,' the system is established and operated by IPA (Information-technology Promotion Agency, an independent administrative institution) under the supervision of METI, following the institutional framework guidelines provided by the ministry. By checking for the JC-STAR label when selecting IoT products, consumers can more easily choose IoT devices that meet cybersecurity requirements and are resilient against cyberattacks.
Related Pages
METI, Yokohama National University, and Buffalo Discuss IoT Security Challenges, the Concept and Significance of the JC-STAR Program, and Future Outlook
https://www.buffalo.jp/media/jc-star-seminar/
What is JC-STAR? Introducing the Newly Launched IoT Product Security Certification Program
https://www.buffalo.jp/biz/industry/detail/jc-star.html
※ Speed ratings indicated are specification values and not actual speeds in real-world environments.
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※ Prices indicated are suggested retail prices.
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- Source: PR TIMES
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