ATEN Technology IOGEAR GBU221W6 Users Manual

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Installation

Installation Guide

Bluetooth® Wireless USB Adapter

GBU221/321

PART NO. M0345

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth® to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’s
Bluetooth® to USB adapters are first-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the
frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB
connections to become Bluetooth enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth® 2.0 and USB 1.1
specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal Area
Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones,
computers, etc.

We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth

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to USB adapter, another connectivity solution from

IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents 5

Overview 6

Features

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Requirements

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Introduction

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Installation-Windows XP

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Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard

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Installation-Windows Vista

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Uninstall Drivers 22

Installation-Mac OS X 23

Connect to a Cellular Phone 26

Connect to Network Access 32

Connect to a Printer 41

Connect to a PDA 44

Pairing 49

Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2

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Specification

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Technical Support

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Radio & TV Interference Statement

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Limited Warranty

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Contact 59

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Package Contents

This package contains:

GBU221/321

1 Bluetooth® to USB adapter

1 Driver CD

1 User Manual

1 Warranty/Registration card

The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following:

Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista

User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth® Adapter

* If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

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Overview

Bluetooth is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow electronic
devices to communicate with each other without using cables.

The following applications are supported by Bluetooth

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technology:

Synchronize your Bluetooth PDA with your computer.

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

Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth enabled device.

Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth enabled computer.

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

Send an e-mail without being wired to the network.

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

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

Transfer data between your cell phone and PC.

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Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as:

A Bluetooth server - these devices provide one or more services, such as access to the Internet, or
to other Bluetooth devices.

A Bluetooth client - these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers.

Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.

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Features

Eliminates cables between your computers

Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices

Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity

Bluetooth specification 2.0 compliant

USB specification 1.1 compliant

Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU221, up to 100 meter
(330 feet) for GBU321

Up to 2.1 Mbps data rate

Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place

Crisp, easy, and fast installation and setup

Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication – Pairing, Encryption,
and Authentication

PC and Mac compatible

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Requirements

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements:

• Available USB port

Operation System:

For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later

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Introduction

IOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth® to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wireless working
distance of up 330 feet (100 meters), and Class 2 (for GBU221) device with a wireless working distance of
up to 66 feet (20 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth
enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with
a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 330 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network
(PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.

The Wireless Bluetooth® to USB adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac. It is easy to install and use,
and very portable. Another great solution from IOGEAR for home and mobile networking needs.

GBU221 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters).

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Installation-Windows XP

The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included
with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. If you
already have Service Pack 2 installed, you may
choose not to install drivers from the installation
CD and instead use the Microsoft Bluetooth
drivers. Please see Page 51 on the manual for
more details.

Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth
adapter is NOT plugged into the computer at
this moment. Insert the IOGEAR installation
CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start
feature will bring up the installation window
to begin the driver installation. If the
installation CD does not auto-start, simply
browse to your CD drive and run the setup
file. Please follow the on-screen instructions
to install the drivers.

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If you accept the license agreement, click
Next.

2. When you approach the end of the
installation process, the Driver Signature
Notice may appear. Simply click

OK to

proceed with the installation

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During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not
Found” window will appear. Plug in the
Bluetooth® adapter at this time to proceed
with the driver installation.

4. Once the driver installation has completed,
click Finish and RESTART your computer.
After restarting the computer, the IOGEAR
Bluetooth® Adapter will function correctly.

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Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard

Once the Initial Bluetooth Configuration
Wizard has started, click

Next.

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For Windows XP

Now double click the Bluetooth icon in the
system tray. This will start the “Initial
Bluetooth Configuration Wizard.”

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Note: We suggest leaving everything as
default to minimize mistaken configuration.

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Next, enter a unique name for this computer.
This name will be displayed to other
Bluetooth devices. Select a computer type
from the drop-down menu and click Next.

3. Click Next to configure the services this

computer will offer to other Bluetooth
devices.

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Choose the services that this computer will
offer to the Bluetooth devices by placing a
check in the box. To display the properties,
click on the configure button. Click Next to
proceed.
At this point, Windows will install the software
necessary for the services you selected.

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Once Windows is finished installing the
software, the following window will appear.
This window will allow you to configure your
computer to use the service of another
Bluetooth Device.

If you do not have any additional devices you
wish to connect to at this time, click Skip,
click Finish on the final screen.

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Installation-Windows Vista

Make sure the Bluetooth® Adapter is
plugged into your computer before you
install the Bluetooth software. After you plug
in the Bluetooth® adapter, Found New
Hardware screen will appear, simply click

Don’t show this message again for this
device to proceed the software installation.

1. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your
CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will
bring up the auto play options for the instal­lation CD. Simply click on Open folder to
view files to browse the CD.

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A Window will bring up the files that are in
the installation CD. Simply double click on
the setup.exe file to start the driver
installation.

3. If your IOGEAR Bluetooth® adapter was not
plugged into the computer before you begin
the setup, a window will popup and ask you
to plug in the IOGEAR adapter to continue
installation.

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Installation window will be brought up and
simply click Next to begin the driver installation.

6.The Driver Signature Notice may appear

before getting into the installation window.
Simply click Install this driver software
anyway to proceed with the installation.

5.20If you accept the agreement, click Next.7. Choose your destination folder to be installed
to, and then click Next.

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Once installation has completed, click Finish
and RESTART your computer. After restarting
the computer, the IOGEAR Bluetooth® adapter
will be recognized and will function correctly.

10.Click Install to begin the installation.9.

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Uninstall Drivers

Windows XP Service Pack 2

First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth®
adapter from your computer
Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings >
Control Panel)
Click on Add or Remove Programs
Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and
click on [Remove]
When the uninstall is complete, restart your
computer

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Windows Vista

First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth®
adapter from your computer
Go to Control Panel (Start > Control Panel)
Click on Uninstall a program under Programs
or Click on Programs and Features (Control
Panel Classic View)
Click on Widcomm Bluetooth Software and
click on [Remove]
When the uninstall is complete, restart your
computer

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Installation-Mac OS X

Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth® adapter
requires MAC OS X v10.3.9 or later. There is
no need to install any additional drivers, as
Apple provides all required Bluetooth
drivers under Mac OS X v10.3.9.

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Simply plug in your Bluetooth® adapter into an
available USB port on your computer, and go
to System Preferences.

Double-click on the Bluetooth icon and under
the Settings tab, make sure Bluetooth Power
is ON and that the box next to
Discoverable is checked.

2.24This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup

Assistant; click Continue to proceed.

4.To begin setting up your Bluetooth Devices

tab and click on Set Up New Device.

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On this window, you can select what type of
Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please
make your choice below and then click
Continue.

5. Your computer will search Bluetooth
devices in your area and display them under
the window below. Select the device you
wish to communicate with and then click
Continue to pair/connect to your device.
Please refer to the Apple website for further
information on Apple Bluetooth support at
www.apple.com.

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Connect to a Cellular Phone

How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enable)

For Windows XP

Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon
in the system tray.

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Next, click on Search for devices in range.
As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell
phone is detected.

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Right-click on the cell phone, and select Pair
Device. When prompted for passkey, simply
type any four digits and click OK. On the
phone, you will also be prompted to enter a
passkey. Make sure you enter the same
passkey as on the computer. Your devices
should now be paired.

3.28In our example, we used a Nokia 3650 cell

phone. Double-click on the phone to see the
available services. The services offered by
your cell phone may depend on the features
supported by your specific model and may
or may not require additional software by the
phone manufacturer.

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In the case of Nokia phones, you can take full
advantage of your Bluetooth phone by using the
Nokia PC Suite software. Please check
www.nokia.com to see the version of the software
supported by your Nokia phone. Once you have
the Nokia PC Suite software installed on your
system, please proceed with the instructions below.

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For Windows Vista

Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the
system tray and select Add a Bluetooth
Device.

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Make sure to set your Bluetooth cellular
phone in “discoverable” mode and check
the box as shown on the picture.

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Your computer will search for all the
Bluetooth devices in your area and list them.
Select the desired cellular phone, and click
Next.

3. Please consult the user manual for your

cellular phone to see if you need a passkey
to pair/establish a connection.

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Your Bluetooth cellular phone will then
connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter.
To finish the process, simply click Finish.

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Connect to Network Access

For Windows XP

Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in
the system tray.

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Next, click on Search for devices in range.
As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled
computer is found.

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Double click on the device to display a list of
its services. To establish a network
connection, right click on Network Access
and select Connect to Network Access Point.

3. When the connection is being established,
you will be prompted to accept/deny the
connection on your other computer. To
allow access, click OK.

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Once you establish the connection, the
Network Access icon will turn green and
say “Connected.” Your device will be able
to share its Internet connection (if the device
has Internet access) and files. If a passkey
has been set by either device, the passkey is
required to connect both Bluetooth enabled
devices.

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At any time, when service requests are made
from or to another Bluetooth device (e.g. File
Transfer, Network Access, Serial Port
Connection, etc.), a passkey is required to
connect the devices. This authentication is
not required once devices are paired (see
Chapter: What’s Pairing?).

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For Windows Vista

Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system
tray and select Join Personal Area Network.

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Click Add to add a new network device.2.

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Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled
computer in “discoverable” mode and check
the box as shown on the picture.

3. Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth
devices in your area and list them. Select the
desired computer, and click Next.

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Decide if you use a passkey to add your
device. Then click Next to proceed.

5. When the connection is being established,
you will be prompted to accept/deny the
connection on your other computer. To allow
access, click on the message.

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Enter the passkey that you have created or
provided by the wizard to confirm the
connection.

7. Your Bluetooth enabled computer will then
connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter.
To finish the process, simply click

Finish.

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When you return to the Bluetooth Personal
Area Network Device window by right-clicking
on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and
select Join a Personal Area Network, now
you can see the connection that has been
established. Simply choose the desired con

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nection and click Connect.

9. Window will be closed automatically after the
connection has successfully been connected.

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A Bluetooth connection is shown when you
open Computer from the start menu. Now
your device will be able to share its internet
connection, printers, and files. (Make sure
the desired share options’ checkboxes are
checked under Bluetooth setting by
right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the
system tray.

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Connect to a Printer

How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer

Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in
the system tray.

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Next, double click on “Find Bluetooth
Devices”.

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Double-click on the printer you wish to
connect to.

3. Click OK to install the printer. If your printer is
already installed, the printer properties window
will appear.

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If your printer is already installed, the printer
properties window will appear. Click on Print
Test Page to print a test page.

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Connect to a PDA

How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PDA

For Windows XP

Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in
the system tray.

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Next double click on “Find Bluetooth
Devices”

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Once the search is finished, double click on the
PDA to view the series it offers.

3.

At any time, when service requests are made
from or to another Bluetooth device (e.g. File
Transfer, Network Access, Serial Port
Connection, etc.), a pass key is required to
connect the devices. This authentication is
not required once devices are paired (see
Chapter: What’s Pairing?).

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How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PDA

For Windows Vista

Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the
system tray and select “Add” a Bluetooth
Device.

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Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled PDA
in “discoverable” mode and check the box as
shown on the picture.

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Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth
devices in your area and list them. Select the
desired PDA, and click Next.

3. Please consult the user manual for your PDA to
see if you need a passkey to pair/establish
a connection.

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Our Bluetooth PDA will then connect to the
IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the
process, simply click

Finish.

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Pairing

What is “Pairing?”

Pairing is a Bluetooth function that enables Bluetooth devices to remain permanently linked to another.

What “Pairing” means in terms of security?

As mentioned, Pairing allows devices to permanently link with each other. The pass key authentication will also
be perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a pass key once they are paired. Paired devices
will remain linked, even if other paired devices are turned off. Once a paired device turns back on, it is ready to be
used and service requests will not ask for the pass key again. The built-in 128 bit security encryption of
Bluetooth assures the privacy of your paired devices. Note: If devices are unpaired, it is necessary to enter a pass
key each time a service request is made from or to another Bluetooth device.

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Pairing Devices

Right-click on the Bluetooth device and select
on “Pair device”.
Enter a Pass Key when asked.
Note: The Pass Key on both devices must be
the same!
Example: If Device 1 tries to pair with Device
2, Device 1 will prompt for a Pass Key. Enter
any Pass Key. Device 2 will then ask for a
Pass Key. Enter the Pass Key, which has
been set for Device 1. Done!
The device is now paired with your computer.

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Unpairing Devices

Right-click on the paired Bluetooth
device in the list and select on “Unpair Device”.
The device is now unpaired

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Installation-Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows XP Service Pack-Bluetooth Stack

If you are running Windows XP with Service
Pack 2, you may use the Bluetooth drivers
provided by Microsoft. Keep in mind, however,
that this Bluetooth stack has limited Bluetooth
profiles support. For more information, please
visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com.

To use the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, simply
plug in your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter into
an available USB port on your computer.
Windows will automatically detect the
Bluetooth device and install all necessary
drivers.
You will then see a Bluetooth icon on your
tray bar that allows you to perform all
Bluetooth operations, as shown below:

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Optionally, you can find this in Control Panel
>Bluetooth Devices.

3. To connect with your Bluetooth devices,
simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on
the tray bar and select Add a Bluetooth
Device.

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Make sure to set your Bluetooth device in
“discoverable” mode and check the box as
shown on the picture.

5. Your computer will search for all theBluetooth
devices in your area and list them. Select the
desired device, and click Next.

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Please consult the user manual for your
Bluetooth device to see if you need a
Passkey to pair/establish a connection.

7. Your Bluetooth device will then connect to
the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the
process, simply click Finish.

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Specifications

GBU221/GBU321

Connectors USB Type A1

Data Rate 2.1Mbps

Frequency Band 2.402GHz – 2.480GHz Unlicensed ISM band

Humidity 10% - 90% non-condensing

Interface USB

Modulation GFSK (Gaussian Frenquency Shift Keying)

Qperating Temperature 0℃ -50℃

Security Pairing, Encrption, Authentication

Sensitivity Minimum – 76dB

Transmission Power 2mW max with power control (Class 1)

Weight 0.4 oz

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Technical Support

If you need technical support, please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library (T.I.L.) at www.iogear.
com/support for the latest tips, tricks, and troubleshooting. The IOGEAR T.I.L. was designed to provide
you with the latest technical information about our products. Most of the answers to your questions can
be found here, so please try it out before contacting technical support.

Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST and can be reached
at [phone] and [phone] or by email [e-mail].

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Radio & TV Interference Statement

WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

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Limited Warranty

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,
DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to
the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance,
merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.

The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without
obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquires please
contact your direct vendor.

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Contact

IOGEAR, INC.

23 Hubble
Irvine, CA 92618

P 949.453.8782
F 949.453.8785

Visit us at: www.iogear.com

©2007 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0345

IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to
the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

"This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation ."

© 2007 IOGEAR, INC.

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