Buster Quick Start FAQ

  1. Installing Buster
  2. Starting Buster
  3. Accessing Buster User Interface
  4. Logging On to Buster UI
  5. Navigating Buster User Interface
  6. Changing Buster Settings
  7. Naming Your LAN with Buster
  8. Controlling Buster's Blocking Actions
  9. Giving Feedback on Buster
  10. Halting Buster
  11. Uninstalling Buster

Installing Buster

  • Download and install the latest version of Buster. The installer file on your computer is buster_setup.exe.
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Starting Buster

  • Buster Shortcut IconYou can start Buster immediately by clicking on Buster shortcut icon we created on your desktop.
  • The first time you start Buster you are alerted that "Buster has detected that it is on a LAN that is not recorded in the database." Simply click OK.
  • Buster can also be started from the Start/Programs/Buster submenu or the Program Files\Praemio\ directory.
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Accessing Buster User Interface

  • Buster System Tray IconTo access Buster user interface, click Buster icon available in your System Tray usually located in the lower right corner of your screen.
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Logging On to Buster User Interface

  • The login User Name is: "admin" and the Password is "admin".
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Navigating Buster User Interface

  • The first view you have is the Network, LAN Map page. While Buster is gathering your network information, your local machine on which Buster is running may show up as "no name" in the LAN Map.
  • Clicking on the local machine icon (not the device name) brings you to the Connections Map page.
  • Buster is Running MarkerIf multiple devices are showing in your LAN Map, click on the icon for the one with the red marker to the left of the computer icon. This indicates your computer that is running Buster.
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Changing Buster Settings

  • To customize Buster's settings go to the items in the Preferences submenu.
  • By modifying Buster Alerts preferences you can avoid being overwhelmed by alerts as all alerts are turned on by default.
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Naming Your LAN

  • To name your local area network choose the Network/LAN Info submenu item.
  • Naming your LAN turns off the Unknown Network alert you saw on Buster startup.
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Controlling Buster's Blocking Actions

  • Blocked by Buster -- UnblockWhen links are blocked, Buster icon in the System Tray blinks briefly. And, you will most likely see a Blocked by Buster alert in the page you are browsing.
  • As with other Internet applications, sometimes all you will see is a generic placeholder or, with some popups, no notification at all.
  • If you suspect that Buster is blocking, you can always Halt Buster and reload the link.
  • You can turn on the Blocking Log window by clicking the Blocking Log button on the Network, Connections Map page. This window displays all blocks as they occur.
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Giving Feedback On Buster

  • Selecting the Bug Report item from the Help submenu brings up Buster Bug Report Form. Use this interface to report Buster problems directly to Praemio.
  • To email us your feedback, send your comments to feedback@praemio.com.
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Halting Buster

  • To turn off Buster, right-mouse-click Buster icon in your System Tray and choose Halt Buster.
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Uninstalling Buster

  • To easily uninstall Buster, choose Buster Uninstaller from the Start/Programs/Buster submenu.

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