Xircom R2BT002 User Manual

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Bluetooth™ Adapter

Table of Contents

Introduction to Bluetooth Technology

Install the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter

Make Connections Using BlueView

Bluetooth Applications

Technical Support

Specifications

Regulatory and Safety Notices

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Software License Agreement

The software described in this online documentation is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license.

Xircom is a registered trademark and CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter, RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter, and BlueView are trademarks of Xircom, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark licensed to Xircom, Inc. Intellisync is a registered trademark of Pumatech, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

and names or their products. Xircom, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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wired connections between computers. Up to eight Bluetooth devices can share data at up to 1 Mbps when they

networking. Once you have installed the hardware and software, you can set up a personal area network (PAN) to

connect your notebook to other Bluetooth devices via a secure radio link. Whenever your Bluetooth devices come

within range of each other, communication can occur to automatically synchronize your schedule, phone book,

transfers data at a rate of up to 1 Mbps, which is from three to eight times the average speed of parallel and serial

was aimed at unifying the telecom and computing industries. Ericsson and Nokia, founding members of the

wirelessly to a cellular phone or to a Bluetooth access point connected to a wired LAN.

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Bluetooth™ Adapter

Introduction to Bluetooth Technology

Introduction to Networking with Bluetooth

Bluetooth FAQ

Introduction to Networking with Bluetooth

Bluetooth wireless technology uses small form factor, low-cost, short-range radio links to eliminate the need for are within 32 feet or 10 meters of each other.

Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and BlueView software

Your Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and BlueView management software are your keys to the world of Bluetooth

and other databases and applications.

With BlueView management software you can define and limit access of Bluetooth devices on your personal area network (PAN).

Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is Bluetooth?

A: Bluetooth is the name for a short-range radio frequency (RF) technology that operates at 2.4 GHz and is capable of transmitting voice and data. The effective range of Bluetooth devices is 32 feet (10 meters). Bluetooth

ports, respectively.

Q: Why is the technology called Bluetooth?

A: The heart of the Bluetooth brand identity is the name, which refers to the Danish king Harald “Bluetooth” Blaatand who unified Denmark and Norway. In the beginning of the Bluetooth wireless technology era, Bluetooth

Bluetooth Special Interest Group, were influential in selecting the name.

Q: How is Bluetooth used?

A: Mobile professionals primarily use Bluetooth to wirelessly synchronize and transfer data among devices. Bluetooth can be thought of as a cable replacement technology. Typical uses include automatically synchronizing contact and calendar information among desktop, notebook and palmtop computers without connecting cables. Bluetooth can also be used to access a network or the Internet with a notebook computer by connecting

Q: What benefits do I gain by using Bluetooth technology?

sequence. A Piconet starts with two Bluetooth connected devices, such as a portable PC and wireless phone, and

Piconet communication. When establishing a Piconet, one unit will act as a master and the other(s) as slave(s) for

A: A Master unit is the device in a Piconet whose clock and frequency hopping sequence are used to synchronize

Q: What are Bluetooth slave devices?

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Convenience & Organization

Eliminates cables – Offers wireless freedom to communicate with multiple devices. No need to hook up

cables to several devices as the cables are replaced by radio links. Organizes data - Automatically synchronizes data (with required application software) among devices

without user intervention; ensures consistent, updated data in all devices. Saves time - Transfers data 3 to 8 times faster than parallel and serial ports.

Adds flexibility – The Bluetooth personal area network is portable and travels with the user and the

devices. Bluetooth devices can be used in the office, at home, and on the road.

Low Cost of Ownership

No lost or broken cables to replace.

No need to stock numerous cables to support various mobile phone and computing device types.

Global Wireless Solution

Bluetooth spectrum (2.4Ghz) is available in more than 95% of countries worldwide.

Q: How secure is a Bluetooth network?

A: Bluetooth employs several layers of data encryption and user authentication measures. Bluetooth devices use a combination of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) and a Bluetooth address to identify other Bluetooth devices. Data encryption (128-bit) can be used to further enhance the degree of Bluetooth security. The transmission scheme (FHSS) provides another level of security in itself. Instead of transmitting over one frequency within the 2.4 GHz band, Bluetooth radios use a fast frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technique, allowing only synchronized receivers to access the transmitted data.

Q: What is Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)?

A: Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) is a spread spectrum modulation scheme that uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, they maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears as short-duration impulse noise. More simply, the data is broken down into packets and transmitted to the receiver of other devices over numerous hop frequencies (79 total) in a pseudo random pattern. Only transmitters and receivers that are synchronized on the same hop frequency pattern will have access to the transmitted data. The transmitter switches hop frequencies 1,600 times per second to assure a high degree of data security.

Q: What is a Piconet?

A: A Bluetooth Piconet is a network of Bluetooth devices that share the same master unit and frequency-hopping may grow to eight (8) connected devices. Bluetooth devices must have point-to-multipoint capability to engage in the duration of the Piconet connection. Devices must be authorized by the user to participate in Piconet

communications.

Q: What is a Bluetooth

master device?

all other devices in the Piconet. There is one master unit per Piconet.

A: Slave units are all devices in a Piconet that are not the master. The slaves receive frequency-hopping

working together to define and promote an open, royalty

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sequences from the master and rely on the master’s clock for the timing of the Piconet.

Q: What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)?

A: A Personal Area Network is another name for a Bluetooth Piconet.

Q: Are different brands of Bluetooth products compatible?

A: Yes. The Bluetooth Logo Certification Program requires Bluetooth products to interoperate with products manufactured by other vendors; those products that don’t interoperate will not be allowed to use the Bluetooth logo. All of Xircom’s Bluetooth products will be certified and carry the Bluetooth logo guaranteeing their interoperability.

Q: Will other RF (Radio Frequency) devices interfere with Bluetooth Devices?

A: No. Bluetooth radios operate on the unlicensed 2. 4 GHz (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) frequency band that is shared among other devices (microwave ovens, cordless phones, garage door openers, etc.). Bluetooth radios switch frequencies at such a rapid pace (1,600 times per second) and the data packets are so small that interference from other RF sources is highly unlikely. Bluetooth is a robust communication system.

Q: Will Bluetooth and Wireless LAN (WLAN) interfere with each other?

A: No, both Bluetooth and WLAN can co-exist. Since Bluetooth devices use frequency hopping and most WLANs use direct sequence techniques, they each appear as background noise to the other and should not cause any perceivable performance issues.

Q: What is the data throughput speed of a Bluetooth connection?

A: Bluetooth transfers data at a rate of 721 Kbps, which is from three to eight times the average speed of parallel and serial ports, respectively. This bandwidth is capable of transmitting voice, data, video and still images.

Q: Is Bluetooth technology only applicable for notebook computers?

A: No. Bluetooth functionality is ideal for a variety of cable replacement uses for mobile and desktop computing solutions and peripherals. Product manufacturers belonging to various industries (automotive, appliance, electronics, etc.) are in the process of integrating Bluetooth into their products.

Q: What is the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)?

A: The Bluetooth SIG is a group of companies, led by telecommunications and computing industry leaders, cable replacement for a wide variety of mobility-enhancing devices. This group defines a certification program for

products that desire to use the Bluetooth logo. For more information visit their web site at: www.bluetooth.com.

Q: Is Bluetooth practical for use with mobile devices?

A: Yes. One concern for mobile computing users is power consumption. Bluetooth radios are very low power, drawing as little as 0.3 mA in standby mode and 30 mA during sustained data transmissions. Bluetooth radios alternate among power-saving modes in which device activity is lowered to maximize the mobile power supply.

-free specification for seamless wireless connectivity and

Q: Are there any adverse health effects caused by Bluetooth transmitters?

A: No. Bluetooth transmitters are very low power and have been deemed safe for use. Bluetooth transmitters operate at lower power levels than cellular phones and pose no health risks. Bluetooth products must meet

stringent government and industry regulations for safety.

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Q: Can Bluetooth products be used on aircraft?

A: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation regulatory bodies worldwide are currently reviewing the use of Bluetooth products on private and commercial aircraft.

Q: Where can I find more information on Bluetooth?

A: The following web sites provide useful Bluetooth information:

www.bluetooth.com and www.xircom.com/wireless

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Bluetooth™ Adapter

Install the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter

The information in this section applies to the Xircom CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter (model CBT) and

Note:

RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter (model R2BT).

Hardware Installation

Windows 2000 Installation

Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Installation

Windows 98 Installation

Windows 95 Installation

Uninstalling

Reinstalling

Hardware Installation

Package Contents

Xircom Bluetooth Adapter (RealPort2 Bluetooth Integrated PC Card Model R2BT or CreditCard Bluetooth

PC Card Model CBT) Quick Installation Guide

Xircom CD-ROM containing drivers, Xircom BlueView™ management software, Intellisync® software from

Puma Technology, Inc., and online documentation

The RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter requires a Type III PC Card slot, or two stacked Type II slots. The

Note:

CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter hardware is compatible with both Type II and Type III PC Card slots. Installation and removal procedures may vary on different computers.

Windows 2000 Installation

1. Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into the PC Card slot and push it in until it is firmly seated.

2. When you insert the card, the Found New Hardware message will appear, followed by the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog. Click Next.

3. Insert the Xircom CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

4. On the Install Hardware Device Drivers screen, select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)" and click Next.

5. On the Locate Driver files screen, place a check mark in the box "CD-ROM drive." All other options should be unchecked. Click Next.

6. On the Driver Files Search Results screen, click Next to install the "Xircom RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter" (or CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter) driver.

7. Once file copying is complete, the Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will appear. Click Install.

click No the installation will be terminated.

8. The Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will install the Xircom Bluetooth Modem Interface and the Xircom

Bluetooth LAN Interface and set up virtual COM ports and a modem to be used with Bluetooth services. It

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will also install Xircom BlueView software, utilities and online documentation onto your hard drive. Shortcuts to these items will be created under Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. To view online documentation, click Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed to view the online documentation.

9. You will be prompted to install Intellisync® for Notebooks. Click Yes and follow the onscreen instructions. You will use the Intellisync program to synchronize and transfer data between Bluetooth devices installed on Windows-based computers. If you do not wish to install Intellisync now, click No. You can install Intellisync later by running SETUP.EXE from the Xircom CD-ROM and selecting "Install Intellisync® for Notebooks."

10. To complete the installation, remove the Xircom CD-ROM and restart the computer with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter still inserted. The LED on the Adapter will illuminate.

11. After Windows has restarted, click OK to close the Intellisync screen, then start Xircom BlueView by double-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray (or right-click the icon and select Open

BlueView). You will use this program to set up Bluetooth connections and manage your Bluetooth devices. Proceed to Make Connections Using BlueView in this online documentation.

Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Installation

1. Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into the PC Card slot and push it in until it is firmly seated.

2. When you insert the card, the Found New Hardware message will appear, followed by the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog.

3. On the Add New Hardware Wizard screen, be sure "Automatic search for a better driver (recommended)" is selected, then insert the Xircom CD-ROM. Windows may automatically install the software when you insert the CD-ROM. If it doesn't, click Next.

4. The Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will appear. Click Install.

5. The Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will install the Xircom Bluetooth Modem Interface and the Xircom Bluetooth LAN Interface and set up virtual COM ports to be used with Bluetooth services. It will also install Xircom BlueView software, utilities and online documentation onto your hard drive. Shortcuts to these items will be created under Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. To view online documentation, click Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed to view the online documentation.

6. You will be prompted to install Intellisync® for Notebooks. Click Yes and follow the onscreen instructions. You will use the Intellisync program to synchronize and transfer data between Bluetooth devices installed on Windows-based computers. If you do not wish to install Intellisync now, click No. You can install Intellisync later by running SETUP.EXE from the Xircom CD-ROM and selecting "Install Intellisync® for Notebooks."

7. To complete the installation, remove the Xircom CD-ROM and restart the computer with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter still inserted. The LED on the Adapter will illuminate.

8. After Windows has restarted, click OK to close the Intellisync screen, then start Xircom BlueView by double-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray (or right-click the icon and select Open

BlueView). You will use this program to set up Bluetooth connections and manage your Bluetooth devices. Select Help from the BlueView menu or proceed to Make Connections Using BlueView in this online documentation for instructions.

Windows 98 Installation

1. Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into the PC Card slot and push it in until it is firmly seated.

2. When you insert the card, Windows will display the Add New Hardware Wizard and prompt you for the Xircom CD-ROM. Insert the Xircom CD-ROM and wait for the computer to recognize it, then click Next. (If prompted for a disk, point to the CD-ROM drive and click OK.)

3. The Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will appear. Close any other Windows applications and click Install.

items will be created under Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. To view online documentation, click Start,

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Programs, Xircom Utilities. You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed to view the online documentation.

5. You will be prompted to install Intellisync® for Notebooks. Click Yes and follow the onscreen instructions. You will use the Intellisync program to synchronize and transfer data between Bluetooth devices installed on Windows-based computers. If you do not wish to install Intellisync now, click No. You can install Intellisync later by running SETUP.EXE from the Xircom CD-ROM and selecting "Install Intellisync® for Notebooks."

6. To complete the installation, remove the Xircom CD-ROM and restart the computer with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter still inserted. The LED on the Adapter will illuminate.

7. After Windows has restarted, click OK to close the Intellisync screen, then start Xircom BlueView by double-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray (or right-click the icon and select Open

Windows 95 Installation

1. Insert the Bluetooth Adapter into the PC Card slot and push it in until it is firmly seated.

2. Windows will display the Update Device Driver Wizard. Insert the Xircom CD-ROM and click Next.

3. The Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will appear. Close any other Windows applications and click Install.

4. The Xircom Bluetooth Installation Wizard will install the Xircom Bluetooth Modem Interface and the Xircom Bluetooth LAN Interface and set up virtual COM ports to be used with Bluetooth services. It will also install Xircom BlueView software, utilities and online documentation onto your hard drive. Shortcuts to these items will be created under Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. To view online documentation, click Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed to view the online documentation.

6. To complete the installation, remove the Xircom CD-ROM and restart the computer with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter still inserted. The LED on the Adapter will illuminate.

Uninstalling

To uninstall under Windows 2000, Me, 98, and 95

Important:

and that the Bluetooth environment is active (the Xircom Bluetooth icon should be visible in the system tray).

Be sure the Bluetooth Adapter is inserted into the PC Card slot when you begin the uninstall process,

To uninstall the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter, drivers, and utilities, click Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities, Uninstall Bluetooth Environment and follow the onscreen prompts.

You can also uninstall by selecting Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double-clicking Add/Remove Programs. On the Install/Uninstall tab, find and select "Xircom Bluetooth Environment," then click Add/Remove.

Reboot the computer after uninstalling the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter, before attempting to reinstall it.

Reinstalling

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To reinstall Xircom hardware and software, first uninstall the Bluetooth Adapter as described under the heading "Uninstalling." Be sure to reboot the computer after uninstalling, before attempting to reinstall. Then reinstall the Bluetooth Adapter using the installation instructions in this document.

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process is complete and you have restarted Windows, access Start, Settings, Control Panel,

The Xircom BlueView utility allows you to set up and manage your Bluetooth device connections and partnerships

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Bluetooth™ Adapter

Make Connections Using BlueView

The information in this section applies to the Xircom CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter (model CBT) and

Note:

RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter (model R2BT).

Virtual COM Ports and the Bluetooth Modem Interface

Getting Ready to Connect

Opening BlueView

The BlueView Main Screen

Refresh and Connect

Bluetooth Device Properties

Virtual COM Ports and the Bluetooth Modem Interface

The Xircom Bluetooth Install Wizard sets up the interfaces you will need to use the "cable replacement" features of Bluetooth for communication between the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and other Bluetooth devices: virtual COM ports and a modem interface.

Once the installation and double-click the System icon. Select the Device Manager tab.

To view the virtual COM ports assigned to the various Bluetooth "profiles" or applications, click the "+" sign

next to Ports (COM & LPT). The COM port settings listed are fixed by the Bluetooth Install Wizard and cannot be changed. When you establish a connection to a remote Bluetooth device, you will configure ...

To view the modem interface available for Dial-Up Networking using the Bluetooth Adapter, click the "+"

sign next to Modem. You will use the Bluetooth Modem Interface to set up a connection using the Dial-Up Networking profile with a supporting Bluetooth device.

Follow the instructions below to establish a connection between your computer equipped with a Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and a remote device offering the service or application you wish to use. For more detailed information on how to set up Bluetooth services, see Bluetooth Applications.

Getting Ready to Connect

Now that you've installed the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and its associated software, you're ready to set up your Bluetooth network by making connections with other Bluetooth devices and the services they offer.

To continue immediately with the setup process, go directly to Refresh and Connect.

What Is BlueView?

using a familiar Explorer-style interface.

Before two Bluetooth devices can communicate, they have to

When BlueView is not being used to configure or manage connections, the BlueView window can be closed using

Right

Click the Bluetooth Icon

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recognize each other's existence

agree to communicate

agree on the terms of their communication

determine what services or applications each has to offer

establish a connection that allows the services to be used

The BlueView interface is your window to all Bluetooth communications activities involving the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and remote Bluetooth devices.

Remote Bluetooth Device Requirements

There has to be at least one remote Bluetooth device installed and configured for use before you can begin communication using the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and BlueView software.

Be sure the remote device is

Powered on

Within range of the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter (32 feet/10 meters)

Set in "Discoverable" mode

Set in "Pairable" mode if security will be required between this device and the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter

Consult the documentation supplied with the remote device for information on the required settings.

Opening BlueView

BlueView software was installed automatically during installation of the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter.

the close button or by selecting Exit from the File menu. Even when the BlueView screen is not displayed, BlueView will continue to run in the background as long as Xircom Bluetooth support (the "Bluetooth Environment") is loaded and running.

BlueView and the Xircom Bluetooth environment are operational whenever the Bluetooth icon is present in the Windows System Tray:

How to Start BlueView

There are three ways to start BlueView:

Double-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray in the lower right corner of your Windows desktop

Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and select Open BlueView

Select Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities, and select Launch BlueView

The Bluetooth Icon and Menus

When the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter is installed, a Bluetooth icon is placed in the System Tray in the lower right corner of the Windows desktop. This icon changes to indicate the current state of the Bluetooth environment

(active , idle , or off ) and provides access to the BlueView application and other controls.

to Open the BlueView application, toggle the Radio On or off, or Exit the

Bluetooth environment.

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Left-Click the Bluetooth Icon -

If Autoconnect is checked, any Bluetooth device for which a permanent connection has been established with your Xircom Bluetooth Adapter will automatically reconnect when it comes into range. And if automatic synchronization has been configured, it will take place as soon as the re-connection is established. Example: Contact information in your PDA will be automatically synchronized with contact information on your notebook computer when the two devices come within range of each other, as long as they have a permanent connection configured and Autoconnect is enabled.

to toggle the Autoconnect feature on or off.

How to Reset the Bluetooth Environment

To reset the Bluetooth Environment, right-click the BlueView icon in the System Tray. Cycle Bluetooth off

and on by selecting Radio On to remove the check mark, then selecting Radio On again to restore it. You can also right click the BlueView icon and click "Exit Bluetooth Environment," then restore Bluetooth

support using Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities, Launch Bluetooth Environment.

The BlueView Main Screen

The first time you open BlueView, the following screen will appear:

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