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IOGear GBU421 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide Installation Bluetooth 2.0 USB Micro Adapter ® GBU421 PART NO. M1204...
  • Page 3 3 Mbps 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 2.0 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Connect to Network Access Overview Connect to a Printer Features Connect to a PDA Requirements Pairing Introduction Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 Installation-Windows XP Specification Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Technical Support Installation-Windows Vista Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Uninstall Drivers CE Statement...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    1 Warranty Card / Registration Card The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following: • Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista • User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.0 USB Micro Adapter ® * If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 6: Overview

    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. •...
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features • Eliminates cables between your computers • Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices • Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity • Bluetooth specification 2.0 compliant • USB specification 2.0 compliant • Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth 2.0 USB Micro Adapter.

  • Page 9: Requirements

    Requirements System Requirements Hardware Requirements: • Available USB port Operation System: For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    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 ®...

  • Page 11: Installation-Windows Xp

    Setup to start the installation. Make Click on Click Next to continue. sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer at this moment. 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.
  • Page 12 Select “I accept the terms in the license During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not agreement” and click Next to continue Found” window will appear. Do Not plug in the Bluetooth ® adapter at this time and click on Cancel to proceed with the driver installation.
  • Page 13 Once the driver installation has completed, In order to complete the Bluetooth instal- click Finish. lation software you will be asked to Log off from your computer. Click Yes to log off.

  • Page 14: Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard

    Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard For Windows XP Once the Initial Bluetooth Configuration Now double click the Bluetooth icon in the Wizard has started, click Next. system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard.” Note: We suggest leaving everything as default to minimize mistaken configuration.
  • Page 15 Next, enter a unique name for this computer. Click Next to configure the services this This name will be displayed to other computer will offer to other Bluetooth Bluetooth devices. Select a computer type devices. from the drop-down menu and click Next.
  • Page 16 Choose the services that this computer will Once Windows is finished installing the offer to the Bluetooth devices by placing a software, the following window will appear. check in the box. To display the properties, This window will allow you to configure your click on the configure button.

  • Page 17: Installation-Windows Vista

    CD. Simply click on Run setup.exe to start the installation. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the auto play options for the instal- lation CD.
  • Page 18 To start the Widcomm Bluetooth software Click Next to begin the driver installation. installation simply click on the Setup button.
  • Page 19 Select “I accept the terms in the license Click Next to continue. agreement” and click Next to continue.
  • Page 20 Click Install to being the installation. If you are prompted by the windows security message select “Install this driver software anyway” to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 21 During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not Click Finish to complete the installation. 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.
  • Page 22 In order to complete the Bluetooth installation software installation you will be asked to Log off from your computer. Click Yes to log off.

  • Page 23: Uninstall Drivers

    Uninstall Drivers Windows XP Service Pack 2 Windows Vista First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth First, unplug the IOGEAR Bluetooth ® ® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter from your computer USB Micro Adapter from your computer Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings >...

  • Page 24: Installation-Mac Os X

    Installation-Mac OS X Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter Click on the Bluetooth icon and make sure requires MAC OS X v10.3.9 or later. There is the box next to Discoverable is checked (in no need to install any additional software, as 10.3 and 10.4 this will be on the Settings tab).
  • Page 25 If you have already connected a device This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; under 10.5 the Bluetooth window will look click Continue to proceed like this. Instead of clicking the Set Up New Device button, click the button with a plus (+) symbol below the device list.
  • Page 26 On this window, you can select what type of Your computer will search Bluetooth Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please devices in your area and display them under make your choice below and then click the window below. Select the device you Continue.

  • Page 27: Connect To A Cellular Phone

    Connect to a Cellular Phone How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enable) For Windows XP Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon Next, click on Search for devices in range. in the system tray. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell...
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 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.
  • Page 30 For Windows Vista Make sure to set your Bluetooth cellular Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the phone in “discoverable” mode and check system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device. the box as shown on the picture.
  • Page 31 Your computer will search for all the Please consult the user manual for your Bluetooth devices in your area and list them. cellular phone to see if you need a passkey Select the desired cellular phone, and click to pair/establish a connection. Next.
  • Page 32 Your Bluetooth cellular phone will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish.

  • Page 33: Connect To Network Access

    Connect to Network Access For Windows XP Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon earch for devices in range. Next, click on S in the system tray. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled computer is found.
  • Page 34 Double click on the device to display a list of When the connection is being established, its services. To establish a network you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection, right click on Network Access connection on your other computer. To and select Connect to Network Access allow access, click OK.
  • Page 35 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 passkey has been set by either device, the passkey is required to connect both Bluetooth enabled devices.
  • Page 36 For Windows Vista Click Add to add a new network device. Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Join Personal Area Network.
  • Page 37 Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth computer in “discoverable” mode and check devices in your area and list them. Select the desired computer, and click Next. the box as shown on the picture.
  • Page 38 Decide if you use a passkey to add your When the connection is being established, device. Then click Next to proceed. you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer. To allow access, click on the message.
  • Page 39 Enter the passkey that you have created or Your Bluetooth enabled computer will then provided by the wizard to confirm the connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish. connection.
  • Page 40 When you return to the Bluetooth Personal Window will be closed automatically after the Area Network Device window by right-clicking connection has successfully been connected. on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Join a Personal Area Network, now you can see the connection that has been established.
  • Page 41 A Bluetooth connection is shown when you open Computer from the start menu. Now your device will be able to share its internet connection, printers, and files. (Make sure the desired share options’ checkboxes are checked under Bluetooth setting by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray.

  • Page 42: Connect To A Printer

    Connect to a Printer How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer Next, double click on “ Search for devices Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in the system tray. in range”.
  • Page 43 Right-click the printer you would like to add and Click OK to install the printer. If your printer is select Add Printer. already installed, the printer properties window will appear.
  • Page 44 If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. Click on Print Test Page to print a test page.

  • Page 45: Connect To A Pda

    Connect to a PDA How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PDA For Windows XP Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in Next, double click on “ Search for devices the system tray. in range”.
  • Page 46 Once the search is finished, double click on the PDA to view the series it offers. 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.
  • Page 47 How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PDA For Windows Vista Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled PDA Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the in “discoverable” mode and check the box as system tray and select “Add a Bluetooth Device”.
  • Page 48 Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth Please consult the user manual for your PDA to devices in your area and list them. Select the see if you need a passkey to pair/establish desired PDA, and click Next. a connection.
  • Page 49 Our Bluetooth PDA will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish.

  • Page 50: Pairing

    Pairing What is “Pairing?” Pairing is a Bluetooth function that enables Bluetooth 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.
  • Page 51 Pairing Devices Unpairing Devices Right-click on the Bluetooth device and select Right-click on the paired Bluetooth on “Pair device”. device in the list and select on “Unpair Enter a Pass Key when asked. Device”. Note: The Pass Key on both devices must be The device is now unpaired the same! Example: If Device 1 tries to pair with Device...

  • Page 52: Installation - Windows Xp Service Pack2

    If you are running Windows XP with Service To use the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, simply Pack 2, you may use the Bluetooth drivers plug in your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer. provided by Microsoft. Keep in mind, however,...
  • Page 53 Optionally, you can find this in Control Panel To connect with your Bluetooth devices, >Bluetooth Devices. simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the tray bar and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 54 Make sure to set your Bluetooth device in Your computer will search for all theBluetooth “discoverable” mode and check the box as devices in your area and list them. Select the desired device, and click Next. shown on the picture.
  • Page 55 Please consult the user manual of your Your Bluetooth device will then connect to Bluetooth device to see if you need a the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish. Passkey to pair/establish a connection.

  • Page 56: Specification

    Specifications GBU421 Connectors USB Type A1 Data Rate 3 Mbps Frenquency Band 2.400GHz - 2.4835GHz Unlicensed ISM band Humidity 10% - 90% non-condensing Interface Modulation GFSK /π /4-DQPSK /8DPSK Operating Temperature 0°C - 50°C Security Pairing, Encrption, Authentication Sensitivity Minimum - 76dB Transmission Power 4.63dBm...

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    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.

  • Page 58: Federal Communications Commission

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for com- pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 59 15.19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 60: Ce Statement

    CE Statement This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.

  • Page 61: Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 62: Contact

    IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo 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. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document.
  • Page 65 The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste. HEALTH IOGEAR supports healthy and fi t lifestyles. By integrating products with the latest scientifi c developments, IOGEAR’s solutions enhance the life of end-users. © 2007 IOGEAR, INC.

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