Closing Thoughts
The WZR-HP is Buffalo's current top-of-line draft 11n router. And it's packed with features including a built-in PPTP VPN server, Web Access to files stored on an external USB drive attached to the router, an AP mode, and an easy-to-use NAS - features not found on most competing routers.

But arguably, the most important feature is its high power radio. With peak power almost ten times that of the D-Link DIR655 (A4), you would expect better coverage. And the good news is that the WZR-HP actually does provide significantly higher throughput at weak signal locations where other draft 11n routers only squeeze out a Mbps or so. And although we didn't test for increased range, we're pretty confident that it will deliver.

But no product is perfect and the WZR-HP has a few shortcoming that might limit its appeal. First, there is no way to control the RF power output. In some applications, you might want to reduce the output power to either minimize interference with other wireless networks, or to reduce the range to your immediate working area.

For small businesses, the lack of RADIUS authentication (WPA Enterprise) could limit its usefulness. And the multiple-SSIDs for wireless security don't provide the protection that VLAN-based "Guest" wireless modes on other products provide. Even if Buffalo stays with the multiple SSIDs, they should add a checkbox to keep WLAN traffic restricted to Internet access only.

Those caveats aside, the WZR-HP-G300NH is a solid router worthy of your consideration – especially if you have dead spots that other routers can’t reach.