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KB ID: 1142

Installing the Buffalo Network USB Navigator for Windows

Last Updated: 10/15/2024

Download the installation file from the downloads page available for your specific device.
Extract the .ZIP file to your local PC.
Once the file is extracted, run the "Cosetup" file to install.
You may get the following dialog box. Click Yes to install.
Select your preferred language and click Next.
Click Next to continue.
Read the license agreement and click Yes to accept.
The default installation location is shown. Click Browse to change the location or click Next to install it to the default location.
Click Next to add the software to the start menu.
Click Start to begin installation.
You should get this request to add an exception for USB Navigator to the Windows firewall. Click Yes to add the exception and proceed.
Next choose the default behavior for USB Navigator. Read the options and select the correct one for your intended usage.
Click Finish to exit the installer.
You may get another UAC notification. Click Yes to allow USB Navigator to add itself as a device.
If you have a Buffalo device with the USB device server activated and a device attached, it should show up in the list of available devices. If you selected "Manual Connection" during the setup, select the device and click the connect button (bottom, left) to connect to the device.
After clicking the Connect button, you should momentarily see the software is getting the current status of the device.
Once the connection completes you should be able to use the device as if it were connected directly to the local PC.
The printer used in the example is now listed under "Printers" on the local Windows PC.