Iogear GBU302, GBU201 User Manual

Bluetooth

User Manual (GBU301/GBU302/GBU201)

™

Wireless USB Adapter

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth™ to USB adapters av ailabl e. IOGEAR®’s Bluetooth™ to USB adapters are first-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of dealing with cable in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB connections to become Bluetooth™ enabled computers. They comply with Bluetooth 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet (GBU301) or 66 f eet (GBU201). They also enable wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled de vices such as PD A’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.

We hope you enjoy using y our 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™ Configuration...........................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Use with Microsoft Bluetooth™ Stack

Specifications...........................................................

T echnical Support ....................................................

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

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

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This package contains:

GBU201

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

-or-

GBU301

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

-or-

GBU302

2 Bluetooth to USB adapters 2 5' USB extension cables 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card

Package Contents

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 y our 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

- Controls and communicates with Bluetooth™ enabled devices

- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity

- Bluetooth™ specification 1.1 compliant

- USB specification 1.1 compliant

- Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU201, up to 100 meter (330 feet) f or GBU301 and GBU302

- Up to 723 Kbps data rate

- Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place

- Crisp, easy , and f ast 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: Windo ws 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 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. It also enab les wireless P ersonal Area Netw ork (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled devices such as PD A’ 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.

GBU201 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters). GBU301 and GBU302 are class 1 devices with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 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 the CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature starts the installation. If auto-start is disabled on your computer , click CD-ROM drive).

The IOGEAR® Bluetooth InstallShield Wizard will appear.

Click the [Next] button.

IOGEAR® Bluetooth™ Installation CD

Start>Run

and type d:\setup.ex e (d: being the

Installation

into

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The License Agreement screen will appear.

2. 3.

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

Click the [Next] button to accept the def ault 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 fe w 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” windo w will appear . Please connect your USB Bluetooth device and 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.

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