User manual IOGEAR GBU221

Wi reless BluetoothTM Wi reless USB Adapter User Manual (GBU221 / GBU321) ® ® Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich BluetoothTM to USB adapters available. IOGEAR's BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM enabled devices such as PDA's, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR BluetoothTM to USB adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR. ©2005 IOGEAR®. All Rights Reserved. M0345 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 ......................................................................................................................................................................... 02 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................03 Features .........................................................................................................................................................................................05 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................06 Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................................07 Installation - WINDOWS...............................................................................................................................................................08 Uninstallation Drivers ...................................................................................................................................................................16 Installation - MAC OS X.................................................................................................................................................................17 Operation - Connect to a Cellular Phone .......................................................................................................................................................21 - Connect to Network Access ......................................................................................................................................................23 - Connect to a Printer ....................................................................................................................................................................26 - Connect to a PDA .......................................................................................................................................................................29 - Pairing .........................................................................................................................................................................................31 Instalation-Windows XP Service Pack 2 .....................................................................................................................................33 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................37 Technical Support ..........................................................................................................................................................................38 Radio & TV Interference Statement .............................................................................................................................................39 Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................40 Package Contents This package contains: GBU221 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration card GBU321 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 USB extension cable 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card The BluetoothTM Installation CD contains the following: · Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP · User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth Adapter If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer. 2 Overview BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM technology: · · · · · · · · Synchronize your BluetoothTM PDA with your computer. Send your business card to anyone who has a BluetoothTM device. Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a BluetoothTM enabled device. Chat with anyone who has a BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM 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. 3 Overview Overview Continued BluetoothTM technology is supported under the following operating systems. · Windows 2000 · Windows XP · Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater 4 Features - Eliminates cables between your computers - Controlls and communicates with BluetoothTM enabled devices - Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity - BluetoothTM 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 5 Requirements System Requirement: Hardware Requirement: · Available USB port Operating System: For PCs: Windows 2000/XP For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later 6 Introduction IOGEAR®'s Wireless BluetoothTM to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM enabled devices such as PDA's, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. The Wireless BluetoothTM 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). 7 Installation-Windows Windows XP Service Pack 2 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 34 on the manual for more details. 1. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer before installing the software. 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. 8 Installation-Windows 2. If you accept the license agreement, click Next. 9 Installation-Windows 3. When you approach the end of the installation process, the Driver Signature Notice may appear. Simply click OK to proceed with the installation. 10 Installation-Windows 4. During the install, a "Bluetooth Device not Found" window will appear. DO NOT plug in the Bluetooth adapter at this time, simply click Cancel to proceed with the driver installation without connecting the Bluetooth device. 5. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish and RESTART your computer 6. After restarting the computer, proceed to plug in the Bluetooth USB Adapter, and wait a few seconds while Windows recognizes the device. 11 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 1. Now double click the BluetoothTM icon in the system tray. This will start the "Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard." 2. Once the Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard has started, click Next. 12 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 3. Next, enter a unique name for this computer. This name will be displayed to other BluetoothTM devices. Select a computer type from the dropdown menu and click Next. 4. Click Next to configure the services this computer will offer to other BluetoothTM devices. 13 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 5. Choose the services that this computer will offer to other BluetoothTM devices by placing a check in the box. To display the properties, click on the configure button. Click Next to proceed. 6. At this point, Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected. 14 Initial BluetoothTM Configuration Wizard 7. 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. 15 Uninstall Drivers Windows 1. First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth adapter from your computer 2. Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel) 3. Click on Add or Remove Programs 4. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and click on [Remove] 5. When the uninstall is complete, restart your computer 16 Installation-Mac OS X Installation ­ MAC OS X 1. 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. Simply plug in your Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer, and go to System Preferences. 17 Installation-Mac OS X 2. 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. 18 Installation-Mac OS X 3. To begin setting up your Bluetooth device, select the Devices tab and click on Set Up New Device. 4. This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed. 19 Installation-Mac OS X 5. On this window, you can select what type of Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please make your choice below and then click Continue. 6. 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. 7. Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Apple Bluetooth support at www.apple.com. 20 Operation How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enabled) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth TM icon in the system tray. 2. Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is detected. 21 Operation 3. 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. 4. In 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. 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. 22 Operation How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth Enabled Computer) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth Icon in the system tray. 2. Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled computer is found. 23 Operation 3. 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. 4. When the connection is being established, you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer. To allow access, click OK. 24 Operation 5. 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 pass key has been set by either device, the pass key is required to connect both BluetoothTM enabled devices. 6. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another BluetoothTM 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?). 25 Operation How to connect to a BluetoothTM Enabled Printer 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® BluetoothTM icon in the system tray. 2. Next double click on "Find BluetoothTM Devices". 26 Operation 3. Double click on the printer you wish to connect to. 4. Click OK to install the printer. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. 27 Operation 5. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. Click on Print Test Page to print a test page. 28 Operation How to connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® BluetoothTM icon in the system tray. 2. Next double click on "Find BluetoothTM Devices". 29 Operation 3. Once the search is finished, double click on the PDA to view the services it offers. 4. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another BluetoothTM 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?). 30 Operation What is "Pairing ?" Pairing is a BluetoothTM function that enables BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM 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 BluetoothTM device. 31 Operation Pairing Devices 1. Right-click on the BluetoothTM device and select on "Pair device". 2. 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! 3. The device is now paired with your computer. Unpairing Devices 1. Right-click on the paired BluetoothTM device in the list and select on "Unpair Device". 2. The device is now unpaired 32 Microsoft Bluetooth Stack Windows XP Service Pack 2 - 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. 1. 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. 2. You will then see a Bluetooth icon on your traybar that allows you to perform all Bluetooth operations, as shown below: 33 Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 3. Optionally, you can find this in Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. 4. To connect with your Bluetooth device, simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the traybar and select Add a Bluetooth Device. 34 Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 5. Make sure to set your Bluetooth device in "discoverable" mode and check the box as shown on the picture. 6. Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in your area and list them. Select the desired device, and click Next. 35 Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 7. Please consult the user manual for your Bluetooth device to see if you need a Passkey to pair/establish a connection. 8. Your Bluetooth device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish. 36 Specification 37 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 (949) 453-8782 and (866) 946-4327 or by email support@iogear.com. 38 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. 39 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. 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