Bluetooth File Transfer; Introduction; Transfer Files To/From A Computer - SMC Networks SMC-BT10 EZ Connect User Manual

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Bluetooth File Transfer

6.1

Introduction

The File Transfer profile (FTP) supports the file transfer usage model, which offers the
ability to transfer files from one Bluetooth device to another.
The FTP profile can be used in the following scenarios:
♦ A computer can transfer files to/from another computer.
♦ A computer can transfer files to/from a PDA.
6.2

Transfer files to/from a Computer

This section outlines the steps involved in Computer A transferring files to/ from
Computer B.
Computer A:
Notebook/ Laptop, PIII, 800MHz, 128M
A Bluetooth USB dongle
Step 1: Insert the Bluetooth USB dongles into each computer.
Step 2: Start BlueSoleil™ in each computer.
Step 3: Set device name of each computer to anything you want. Here they
are named Computer A and Computer B,
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Step 4: Configure the FTP service on Computer A.
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Windows 2000
IVT BlueSoleil™
In the BlueSoleil™ Main Window of Computer A, click Tools |
My Bluetooth Device. Enter 'Computer A' in the device name
field in the My Bluetooth Device window.
Repeat for Computer B.
In the Service Window, right-click the File Transfer icon. Select
Properties on the pop-up menu. (Figure 6.1)
The Service Configuration window pops up. (Figure 6.2)
Computer B
Desktop, PIII, 600MHz, 128M
A Bluetooth USB dongle
Windows 2000
IVT BlueSoleil™