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AOSS on Windows Pc

Developed By: BUFFALO INC.

License: Free

Rating: 3,8/5 - 13.425 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.4.0
Size 2.3 MB
Release Date November 18, 19
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks. [see more (8)]

What's New:
• Now supports Android 10. [see more]

Description from Developer:
AOSS lets you easily connect your Android device to your AirStation with secure Wi-Fi.

This app easily and securely connects your Android device to a Buffalo AirStation wireless r... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download AOSS and install on Windows PC. AOSS is free Tools app, developed by BUFFALO INC.. Latest version of AOSS is 2.4.0, was released on 2019-11-18 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000,000. Overall rating of AOSS is 3,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 13,425 users, 2,426 users had rated it 5*, 7,012 users had rated it 1*.

How to install AOSS on Windows?

Instruction on how to install AOSS on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install AOSS on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install AOSS using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "AOSS" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install AOSS on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "AOSS" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.4.0.

Download AOSS 2.4.0 on Windows PC – 2.3 MB

AOSS lets you easily connect your Android device to your AirStation with secure Wi-Fi.

This app easily and securely connects your Android device to a Buffalo AirStation wireless router using Wi-Fi. Follow the instructions and press the AOSS button on the AirStation. All security (encryption) settings are configured automatically.

Note:
If your Android device has Wi-Fi calling (some carrier models such as T-Mobile, Orange UK, etc.), turn it off during AOSS setup.

Android 6.0 or later requires permission to access location services. Follow the instructions for the setting.
This app does not collect location data.

If a device running Android 6.0 or later displays the NO_PACKET_SEQ error, disable the device's mobile data and try again. Enable mobile data after the device successfully connects to the AirStation.

Troubleshooting: If an error occurs, try the actions below.
- Restart the Android device.
- Restart the AirStation.
- Exit all other running applications.
- Move the device closer to the AirStation and try the setup procedure again.
- Change the wireless channel of the AirStation.
- If your AirStation is dual-band [2.4 GHz (11g) and 5 GHz (11a)], switch to 2.4 GHz (11g).
- If other apps that control the Wi-Fi connection are installed, try exiting or uninstalling them. Examples: Wi-Fi Manager app, Wi-Fi Calling app, etc.
- If other Wi-Fi network settings are already stored, delete any unnecessary settings.


Tested Versions:
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 3.0 / 3.1 / 3.2 (Honeycomb)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Android 5.0/5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 7.0 / 7.1 (Nougat)
Android 8.0 / 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 10


Tested Devices:
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus 6
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 7 (2013)
- Nexus 9
- Pixel 3


Compatible AirStations (Access Points):
Any that include AOSS (AirStation One-touch Secure System)

Not compatible with the AirStations models below.
- WAPM-APG300N
- WAPM-AG300N
- WHR-AMPG


AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo Inc.
• Now supports Android 10.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to call killBackgroundProcesses(String].