December 14, 2012

Applications Compatibility for Windows 8


• This list is based on testing with a pre-release version of Windows 8.
• Compatibility is based on current models. When the OS is released, check Buffalo's website for updated compatibility information.
• Models that are not listed are not supported.

▼Applications

Network Products

Product Code US EU AP Notes
NAS Navigator 2
iSCSI Connection Tool
Tool for changing the File-sharing Security Level
ecoManager
TurboPC - - - Use TurboPC EX.
TurboCopy - - - Use TurboPC EX.
TurboPC EX It is necessary to update the application.
Backup Utility
RAMDISK Utility
Buffalo Tools Launcher
DiskFormatter2
Secure Lock Manager Easy
TurboUSB (for ODD)
CyberLink Software for DVD
CyberLink Software for BD
AirNavigator CD It is necessary to download the latest AirNavigator CD ver.13.10.
The CD includes multiple applications. See compatibility for individual applications below.
Client Manager V Not compatible with 802.1x EAP authentication.

Updating to Windows 8, uninstall Client Manager before updating. Reinstall when update is complete.
AirStation Configuration Tool
Ethernet Converter Manager
AirStation Bandwidth 20/40MHz Select Tool It is necessary to download the latest AirNavigator CD ver.13.10.
Reinstall with Driver after uninstalling Driver.
Driver Installer - - It is necessary to download the latest AirNavigator CD ver.13.10.
Driver Uninstaller - -
Network-USB Navigator Updating to Windows 8, uninstall Network-USB Navigator before updating. Reinstall when update is complete.
3G Connection Manager
BroadStation Utility CD - -
Setup Wizard for WBMR - Will be supported.
Setup Wizard for WLAE Will be supported.
AirStation Utility CD for WCR Series
AirStation Utility CD for WHR Series
AirStation Utility CD for WZR Series
AirStation Utility CD for WZR Series With 3G -
AirNavigator for WZR-D1800H/WLI-H4-D1300 - - - Use AirNavigator for 
WZR-D1800H/WLI-H4-D1300/WZR-D1100H/
WLI-H4-D600.
AirNavigator for 
WZR-D1800H/WLI-H4-D1300/WZR-D1100H/
WLI-H4-D600
WLI-UC-GNM Series Navigator - - Will be supported.
WLI-UC-GNM2 Series Navigator - - Will be supported.
WLI-UC-GNM3 Series Navigator - - Will be supported.
LDV-2UH Series Navigator - - Updating to Windows 8, uninstall LDV-2UH Series Navigator before updating. Reinstall when update is complete.
LUA Series Navigator Will be supported.
LPV3 Series Navigator Updating to Windows 8, uninstall LDV-2UH Series Navigator before updating. Reinstall when update is complete.
WPL Series Setup CD Will be supported.
PL Series Setup CD Will be supported.
Ethernet Converter CD Will be supported. -

NAS

Product Code US EU AP Notes
BN-ADT (/NAS) - - Reinstall after updating to Windows 8. Uninstalling is unnecessary.
BN-ADT (/NAS)Trial - - During the trial period, please do not update your OS to Windows 8.