IOGEAR GBU301, GBU302 User guide

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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 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet. 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 Uninstallation Reinstallation Operation

- Connect to Network Access

- Connect to a Printer,

- Connect to a PDA

- Connect to a Cellular Phone

- Connect to a Mac

- Pairing

Specification

Technical Support

Radio & TV Interference Statement

Limited Warranty

06 07 08 21 22 23 24 26 28 30 32 33

35 36 37 38

Package Contents

This package contains:

1 IOGEAR Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter (GBU301), or 2 IOGEAR Bluetooth™ to USB adapters (GBU302) 1 USB extension cable (GBU301), or 2 USB extension cables (GBU302) 1 Installation CD 1 Quick Start Guide 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 links to allow electronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables.

The following services 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. *Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.

Overview Continued

Bluetooth™ technology supports:

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Mac OS X

• Windows 98 SE/Me (Only as a client)

Overview

Features

- Eliminates cables between your computers

- Communicates and controls Bluetooth™ enabled devices

- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity

- Bluetooth™ specification 1.1 compliant

- USB specification 1.1 compliant

- Up to 100 meter (330 feet) wireless working distance

- Backward compatible with Bluetooth™ Class 2 and 3 devices

- Up to 723 Kbps data rate

- Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place

- Easy, fast, and intuitive installation and setup

- Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication – pairing, encryption, 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 10.1.4 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

- IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and Bluetooth™ products. Please visit our website at www.iogear.com for further information.

Introduction

IOGEAR’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 Wireless Bluetooth to USB adapter 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 1.1 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.

1. 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 on Next.

Installation

2. The License Agreement will appear.

Please read and agree with the agreement by checking “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click on Next.

3. Define the Device Name and specify the

Device Type (Desktop/Laptop) and click Next.

Installation

4. Click Next to install the default directory, or

click Change to install to a different directory.

5. Click Install to begin the Installation.

Installation

6. The Installation process may take a few

minutes.

7. The Driver Signature Notice will appear,

prompting that the drivers have not been certified by Microsoft for the Windows XP in your machine. Click OK.

(Note: This driver is compatible to Windows XP, and we do intend to have it certified by Microsoft.)

Installation

8. Once the Installation has completed, click

Finish.

Installation

9. Restart the computer for the IOGEAR

Bluetooth™ Adapter to work properly.

Installation

10. Once the computer has restarted, plug

the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter into an available USB port*. The operating system will recognize the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter and will prompt that it has found new hardware. Click Install the software automatically and click Next. Please Note: The installation process of the Bluetooth™ client drivers will repeat until all Bluetooth™ clients have been installed.

*NOTE: For some users with multiple USB ports located too close to each other and not having enough space for this device to be plugged in (such as on some laptops), or if the location of the USB ports are not ideal for wireless transmission, you may use the USB extension cable in the package to change the plug-in location.

Installation

11. The installation of the software will install

all Bluetooth™ client drivers.

Installation

12. The Installation Wizard will also prompt

that the client drivers have not been Windows

- certified. Click “Continue Anyway” to complete the installation.

Installation

13. Once all Bluetooth™ client drivers have

been installed, click on Finish and your computer will be ready and Bluetooth™ enabled.

14. For the users of the Bluetooth™ Network Kit (GBU 302), repeat steps 1-13 to install the 2nd adapter to the 2nd computer.

Uninstallation

1. With your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ USB Adapter inserted in the computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel

2. Click on Add/Remove Programs

3. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter and select Remove

4. When uninstall is complete, remove the Bluetooth device and restart your computer

Reinstallation

Under normal circumstances, you will not need to reinstall drivers for your internal Bluetooth™ USB device; however, the need may arise if your hard drive is rebuilt or if your USB device is dropped from your devices list. To reinstall the drivers, follow steps 1-13 in the installation section.

Operation

Using the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Configuration Icon, located in the lower-right corner of the Windows taskbar, it is easy to configure and setup your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter. All other Bluetooth™ - enabled devices within range will be recognized instantly such as printers, computers, cellular phones, and PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant). Creating a connection between your Bluetooth™ - enabled device and a networked computer will allow you to share its Internet Connection (only if that computer has access to the Internet), synchronize with other devices, and share files.

How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth™ - Enabled Computer)

1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Configuration Icon.

2. Click on “View devices in range” on the left bar.

Operation

3. The name of the computer will appear in the list and is ready to be used.

4. Right-click on the computer name and a list of services will appear.

5. Select “Connect Network Access”.

6. After your Bluetooth™ - enabled device has been authenticated, your device will be able to share its Internet connection (if the device has Internet access) and files. If a pass key has been set by either device, the pass key is required to connect both Bluetooth™ enabled devices.

7. 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?).

How to Connect to a Printer

1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Configuration Icon in the system.

Operation

2. Click on “View devices in range” on the left bar.

Operation

3. The name of the printer will appear in the list and is ready to be used.

4. Right-clicking on the printer icon will list all available printer services.

How to Connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant):

1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Configuration Icon.

2. Click on “View devices in range” on the left bar.

Operation

3. The name of the PDA will appear in the list and is ready to be used.

4. Right-clicking on the PDA icon will list all available PDA services.

5. 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?).

How to Connect to a Cellular Phone:

1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Configuration Icon.

Operation

2. Click on “View devices in range” on the left bar.

Operation

3. The name of the cellular phone will appear in the list and is ready to be used.

4. Right-clicking on the cellular phone icon will list all available cellular phone services.

IMPORTANT: In order to use all the services of the cellular phone, please refer to the cellular phone manufacturer’s manual.

5. At any time, when services 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?).

Operation

How to add Bluetooth™ to your Mac

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO MAC OX S USERS: Bluetooth™ support for Mac OS X is still in develop-

ment but will be supported natively with the full release of Mac OS X Version 10.2. As of now, the beta drivers for Bluetooth™ support can be downloaded from the Apple website at http://www.apple.com.

Enabling Bluetooth™ on your Mac is simple.

1. Download the Technology Preview 2 software from Apple and install the software. (Double-click “Apple Bluetooth.pkg.”)

2. Plug in the Bluetooth™ USB Adapter to any available USB port on your PowerBook G4, iBook, PowerMac G4 or iMac (in the case of the PowerMac G4 and iMac, you can attach the Bluetooth™ USB Adapter to the free USB port on your keyboard).

3. Launch the Bluetooth™ software to find Bluetooth™ - enabled devices within range of your computer to pair with.

4. Select the Bluetooth™ device on the list and click the Pair button.

5. Congratulations, you are connected.

Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Bluetooth™ support and updates at http://www.info.apple.com.

Operation

What is “Pairing ?”

Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to each other.

What does “Pairing” mean 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.

Operation

Pairing Devices

1. Right-click on the Bluetooth™ device and click on “Pair device”.

2. Enter a Pass Key when asked.

3. The device is now paired.

Unpairing Devices

1. Right-click on the paired Bluetooth™ device in the list and click on “Unpair Device”.

2. The device is now unpaired

Specification

Function GBU301/ GBU302

Connectors Data Rate Up to 723 Kbps Dimensions (Depth, Length, width) 0.35" x 2.75" x 1.125" (2 units for GBU302) Frenquency Band Humidity 10% - 90% non-condensing Interface USB Modulation GFSK (Gaussian Frenquency Shift Keying) Operating Temperature Package Dimensions (Depth, Height, Width) 1.5" x 6" x 6" (2" x 7" x 7" for GBU302) Security Pairing, Encryption, Authentication Sensitivity

Transmission Power 20 dBm max with power control (Class 1) Weight 0.4 oz. (2 units for GBU302)

USB Type A (2 units for GBU302)

2.402 GHz - 2.4835 GHz Unlicensed ISM band

0°C - 50°C

Minimum - 76dB

Technical Support

For support for your other Bluetooth devices, contact your device manufacturer. For support for your external Bluetooth to USB adapter, check the IOGEAR Web site at: www.IOGEAR.com For more information regarding Bluetooth technology, check the README.TXT file in the CD-ROM

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.

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.

Contact info.

23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com

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