3Com 3CRWB6096 User Manual

User Guide

Bluetooth™ Wireless PC Card

3CRWB6096

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Published April 2001
User Guide version 2.0.1
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Contents

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Introduction to Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Overview 1
Bluetooth Wireless PC Card 1
Wireless Radio Transmission 1
Optimized Antenna 1
Software and Firmware Upgrades 1

Installing Your Bluetooth Wireless PC Card and
Connection Manager

Bluetooth Installation CD 3
Installing the PC Card and Virtual COM Ports 3
Confirming Device Installation 5
Uninstalling Your Bluetooth PC Card and Virtual COM Ports 5
Uninstalling Bluetooth Connection Manager 6
Using Bluetooth Connection Manager 6

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Technical Support

Online Technical Services 7
World Wide Web Site 7
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 7
3Com FTP Site 7
Support from Your Network Supplier 8
Support from 3Com 8
Returning Products for Repair 10

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Regulatory Information

Introduction to Bluetooth

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Wireless Technology

Overview

Bluetooth™ wireless technology allows you to make short-range wireless connections to Bluetooth devices, such as
cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDA), and desktop and notebook computers. Because Bluetooth wireless
technology uses radio transmission, voice and data are transmitted almost immediately. Bluetooth transmission
ensures both protection from interference and secure data transfers.

You might use Bluetooth wireless technology in these ways:

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Dial up to the Internet on your notebook over your Bluetooth cellular phone.

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Send a fax from your notebook over your Bluetooth cellular phone.

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Synchronize your Bluetooth PDA with your notebook.

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Send your business card to anyone in a meeting who has a Bluetooth device.

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Send or receive files to or from anyone in a meeting who has a Bluetooth notebook or PDA.

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Chat with anyone in a meeting who has a Bluetooth notebook.

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Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable.

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Send an e-mail from your training session without being wired to the network.

Bluetooth Wireless PC Card

Wireless Radio Transmission

The Bluetooth wireless PC Card uses a reliable radio frequency to transmit data wirelessly. The onboard radio uses
the following settings:

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Radio transmit power: 0 dBm (1mW)

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Radio sensitivity: –70 dBm

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Frequency range: 2.402–2.480 GHz

Optimized Antenna

The Bluetooth antenna provides powerful performance in all directions.

Software and Firmware Upgrades

Current software and firmware upgrades are available on the 3Com Web site at:

www.support.3com.com

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