IOGear GBU211 User Manual

Bluetooth

User Manual (GBU211 / GBU311)

™

Wireless USB Adapter

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 1.2 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 723 Kbps 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™ to USB adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE 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. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, 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.

Table of Contents

Package Contents ................................................

Overview ..............................................................

Features ...............................................................

Requirements .......................................................

Introduction ..........................................................

Installation ............................................................

Initial Bluetooth™ Configurat ...............................

Un-installation ......................................................

Re-installation ......................................................

Operation .............................................................

- Connect to a Cellular Phone .............................

- Connect to Network Access .............................

- Connect to a Printer ..........................................

- Connect to a PDA ..............................................

- Connect to a Mac ...............................................

- Pairing ....................................................................

- Use with Microsoft Bluetooth™ Stack

Specification ............................................................

Technical Support ....................................................

Radio & TV Interference Statement .........................

Limited Warranty ......................................................

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Package Contents

This package contains:

GBU211

1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration card

GBU311

1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 5' USB extension cable 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card

The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following:

• Setup programs and drivers for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me), Windows 2000, and Windows XP

• README.TXT file with updated information about your Bluetooth™ Wireless USB Adapter

• Bluetooth™ Wireless USB Adapter User Manual

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

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™ 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.

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.

Overview Continued

Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems.

• Windows 98SE (Client only)

• Windows ME (Client only)

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Mac OS X 10.2.X (Apple only supports selected Bluetooth profiles.)

Overview

Features

- Eliminates cables between your computers

- Controlls and communicates with Bluetooth™ enabled devices

- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity

- Bluetooth™ specification 1.2 compliant

- USB specification 1.1 compliant

- Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU211, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU311 and GBU312

- Up to 723 Kbps 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

Requirements

System Requirement:

• Notebook or desktop computers, with Pentium - Class PC, 200 Mhz CPU or higher, 128MB RAM or higher, and with at least one USB port

• Mac OS 10.2 or later

• Windows 2000, XP

Note: Windows 98SE & ME cannot be used as a server, and many Bluetooth™ devices are not compatible with 98SE & ME

Introduction

IOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU311 and GBU312) device with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth™ enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 1.2 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 723 Kbps 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.

GBU211 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters).

Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter is NOT plugged into the USB port of the computer. With the computer turned on and Windows 2000, or XP running (The support for 98SE and ME is limited), insert the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature starts the installation. If auto-start is disabled on your computer, click Start>Run and type d:\setup.exe (d: being the CDROM drive).

The IOGEAR Bluetooth InstallShield Wizard will appear. Click the [Next] button.

Note: If you have other Bluetooth software already installed, please uninstall it completely before installing the IOGEAR Bluetooth software on the CD.

Installation

Next the License Agreement screen will

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appear. Click the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click [Next].

Click the [Next] button to accept the default destination installation folder or click the [Change] to choose the different installation folder.

Installation

4. Click the [Install] button to begin the installation 5. The installation may take a few minutes.

Installation

A Driver Signature Notice may appear. Click

6. During the installation, a “Bluetooth™ device the [OK] Button to continue the installation.

not found” window will appear. Please insert the Bluetooth to USB adapter into the available USB port of the computer, and then click OK.

Once the installation is complete, click the [Finish]

button to complete the wizard. At this point, we recommend that you reboot the system.

Installation

Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard

1. Once the Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration

system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard.”

2. Now double click the Bluetooth™ icon in the Wizard has started, click [Next]

Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard

Next, enter a unique name for this computer.

3. Click next to configure the services this This name will be displayed to other Bluetooth™ devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click [Next].

computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices.

Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard

Choose the services that this computer will

5. At this point, Windows will install the software offer to other Bluetooth™ devices by placing a check in the box. To display the properties, click on the configure button. Click [Next] to proceed.

necessary for the services you selected.

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