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  • Page 1 ® SpaceLink™ B&W PCI Card WL230 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3 Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LED Definitions ................10 ASUS SpaceLink B&W Specifications ........11 2. Installation ................12 2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card ......12 Blue Magic PCI Slot ..............13 Non-Blue Magic PCI Slot ............13 2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver ........... 14 2.3 Verifying Drivers .................
  • Page 5 Using New Configuration Wizard ..........46 Using Edit Configuration ............47 Encryption .................. 49 Site Monitor ................55 Starting Site Monitor ..............55 Main Screen ................55 Monitor ..................56 3.17 Windows XP Wireless Properties ..........57 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 6 Regulatory information / Disclaimers ..........81 MPE Statement (Safety Information) ..........81 Safety Information ................81 Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure ....82 SAR Exposure ..................82 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ........82 ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card can auto-switch between 802.11b and 802.11a networks, while maintaining Bluetooth connectivity. The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbps, with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps in 802.11b networks. It operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz frequencies called the Instrumentation, Science, and...

  • Page 8: The Spacelink™ Family

    PCI a Compact Flash card that supports Type II slot in a IEEE 802.11a, Portable Digital 802.11b, Assistant (PDA). Bluetooth. The above illustrations are not to scale. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    • 300MHz processor or higher As of the writing of this manual, the following motherboards have the Blue Magic PCI slot: A7V8X, P4PE, P4G8X, P4GE-V. Please visit the ASUS Web Site for updated information. The Product Package When you receive the Wireless LAN package, it should contain the following items: •...

  • Page 10: Asus Spacelink B&W Pci Card Layout

    Chapter 1 - Introduction ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Layout USB 2.0 Out (up to 2 ports) USB 2.0 In Antenna Port Receive ASUS BlueMagic PCI Transmit Activity Status LED Definitions Receive LED: Blink - Receiving data packets OFF - No data packets received...

  • Page 11: Asus Spacelink B&W Specifications

    IEEE802.11b Operating Freq: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps Range: Indoor: 30 meters @ 11Mbps, 90 meters @ 2Mbps Outdoor: 150 meters @ 11Mbps, 300 meters @ 2Mbps Architecture: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation This chapter explains how to install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card hardware, drivers, and utilities. This product is designed to operate in Windows Me, 2000, and XP. Examples in this manual will be that of Windows XP.

  • Page 13: Blue Magic Pci Slot

    Chapter 2 - Installation 2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (Cont.) 3. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card into a Blue Magic PCI slot. 4. Attach the antenna to the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card as shown.

  • Page 14: Installing The Spacelink Pci Driver

    2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver With the SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed, turn ON your computer and enter Windows. 1. Windows will automatically detect the ASUS 2. Insert the support CD that came with your SpaceLink B&W PCI Card once it is inserted ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card .

  • Page 15: Verifying Drivers

    Chapter 2 - Installation 2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver (Cont.) 6. Click Finish when installation has complete. 7. You can verify the “ASUS 11a/b PCI Wireless Restart your computer if prompted. Network Adapter” driver in Device Manager. 2.3 Verifying Drivers You can verify the driver in Device Manager.

  • Page 16: Installing The Spacelink Utilities

    After you have installed the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card driver, you can install the wireless utilities. 1. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD and an autorun menu will appear. If your autorun is disabled, double click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.

  • Page 17: Installing The Spacelink Bluetooth

    3. Select your computer type: Desktop 4. Click Next to accept the destination folder or click “Change” to specify another folder. 5. Click Install when ready to install the 6. Click OK after reading the driver notice. software. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 - Installation 2.5 Installing the SpaceLink Bluetooth (Cont.) 7. Click Finish when installation is complete. 8. Click Yes to restart your computer. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 19: Wireless Lan Reference

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3. Wireless LAN Reference 3.1 Overview The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card software includes five groups of utilities. • Control Center – Makes it easy to launch applications and activate network location settings. •...

  • Page 20: Windows Xp Wireless Options

    Only use XP wireless function – Only use “Windows XP” wireless network settings to configure the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function – Only use “ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card utilities” to configure the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

  • Page 21: Control Center

    Using the Control Center Taskbar The Control Center Taskbar menu display the following information: • The link quality of the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (Excel- lent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Linked) • Whether the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is connected to the...
  • Page 22 Preferences – Customizes the way the Control Center program be- haves. You can create a Control Center shortcut on the desktop. You can also set whether Control Center starts up with Windows. • Exit – Closes the Control Center program. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 23: Wireless Settings

    Launches the Wireless Settings application. 3.4 Wireless Settings Wireless Settings is an application that allows you to control your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use Wireless Settings to View or Modify the configuration settings and monitor the operational status of your PC Card.

  • Page 24: More Than One Asus Spacelink Card

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference More than one ASUS SpaceLink Card If you have more than one ASUS SpaceLink Card. You will be given a device selection window when you launch the “Wireless Settings” utility. 3.5 Status - Status Tab You can view the information about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 25: Association State

    9 and A through F, six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, i.e. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0). Transmit Rate Displays the current transmit data rate in megabits per second (Mbps). Receive Rate Displays the current receive data rate in megabits per second (Mbps). ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 26: Security

    Later, when you make individual settings, you may want to use profiles to save your settings. Profiles will help you combine all your settings for work, home, roaming, and other locations so that you do not have to repeat individual settings. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 27: Activate Configuration

    You can uncheck it if you have many access points and do not want to constantly switch to different networks. If you want to use a particular profile. You can also check it here. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 28: Status - Connection Tab

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.8 Status - Connection Tab You can view the current link statistics about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid only if the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card exists.

  • Page 29: Frame Statistics

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference Frame Statistics Frame statistics give information on data transferred though the wireless LAN. You can monitor performance or trouble shoot signal quality within different location of your wireless network. Connected ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 30: Status - Ip Config Tab

    3.9 Status - IP Config Tab IP Config tab shows all the current network configuration information for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use it to verify your network settings. IP CONFIG will display all the current TCP/IP configuration values including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) and DNS configuration.

  • Page 31: Config - Basic Tab

    SSID Use the SSID filed to configure the SSID for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. You can enter a new SSID or select one from the drop-down list box. SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”, which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN.

  • Page 32: Power Saving

    802.11a devices. 802.11b (2.4 GHz): Use this checkbox to allow the wireless card to use the 2.4 GHz and 11 Mbps wireless mode. Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 33: Data Rate

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference Data Rate Select the transmit data rate (fix or auto). The data rates supported for the ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Cards are: Auto - The adapter will adjust to the most suitable transmission rate. Fix - 11a: Fix data rate to 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 megabits per second.

  • Page 34: Encryption

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.11 Encryption Lets you configure the ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Card encryption settings. We support two encryption types: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Advanced Encryption Security (AES). While WEP is universally supported and commonly used, AES provides a much higher level of security. Frames encrypted with AES are more difficult to decipher without known the key.

  • Page 35: Key Length

    WLAN utilities, but it is not very secure. "Manual Assignment" is more secure. NOTE: Click the Apply or OK button to save the encryption set- tings. The keys you entered will be masked by asterisks. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 36 “Initialization Vector” (not under user control). This together makes 64 bits (40 + 24). Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40 bits and others refer to this as 64 bits. ASUS SpaceLink products use the term 64 bits when referring to this lower level of encryption.

  • Page 37: Config - Advanced Tab

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.12 Config - Advanced Tab Advanced tab provides some additional settings for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Channel Using the Channel field to select the radio channel for card. In an "infrastructure" network, the card will automatically select the correct frequency channel required to communicate with an Access Point, this parameter will be fixed in "Auto"...

  • Page 38: Qos

    Specifies Short & Long or Long-Only preamble mode for a 2.4 GHz/11 Mb network. Long-Only is used for backward-compatibility with older 2.4 GHz devices. The default value is Short & Long. Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 39: Survey - Site Survey Tab

    Use the Site Survey tab to view statistics on the wireless networks available to the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. The Site Survey tab is read-only with no user configurable data fields. Use the Site Survey tab to view the following network parameters.

  • Page 40: About - Version Info Tab

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.14 About - Version Info Tab Uses the Version Info tab to view program and ASUS SpaceLink WLAN Card version information. The program version information field includes the Copyright and utility version. The version information includes the ndis version, driver name, and driver version.

  • Page 41: Link Status

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.15 Link Status ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card connection quality icon appears on the left of the ASUS WLAN Card Settings. Use the icon to view the current signal quality of the adapter. Excellent Link Quality (Infrastructure)

  • Page 42: Mobile Manager

    Starting Mobile Manager • Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Dual- Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click Mobile Manager. • Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar and then click Mobile Manager.

  • Page 43: Main Window

    INI File. The INI file can be placed on a floppy diskette and then imported by other computers using Mobile Manager. This can also be used as a backup feature for yourself. Exit - Close the Mobile Manager utility. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 44 Small Icons - Displays small icons for each configuration. List - Shows the configuration names in a list. Details - The Detailed view expands this list to include information about the configurations. The information includes configuration name, type, and description. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 45 Contents - Displays the WinHelp contents window (the one you are reading now) for online Help. About Mobile Manager - Displays the version number and copy- right information for Mobile Manager. Click on the logo to connect to ASUS’ website. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 46: Using New Configuration Wizard

    ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed in your PC. • Wired Local Area Network Configuration: You must have a NIC (LAN card) (other than ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card) installed in your • Dialup Networking Configuration: You must have a modem in- stalled in your PC.

  • Page 47: Using Edit Configuration

    Double-click one existing configuration on the Main window. Then the Edit Configuration dialog starts. The Edit Configuration dialog contains various settings, which you select by clicking the buttons at the left of the window. Each setting is described below. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 48 Select Quick logon to wait until the shared network drives is actually used to attempt the login. Select Logon and restore network connections to logon to all shared network drives when the user logs into Windows. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 49: Encryption

    Access Point. SSID Using the SSID filed to configure the SSID setting for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN. You will only be able to connect with an Access Point, which has the same SSID.
  • Page 50 Specify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IP address and subnet mask that you should use. Type in the IP Address and Subnet Mask fields manually. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 51 Scope ID for those computers to communicate within the group. The Scope ID is usually left blank. Use DHCP for WINS Resolution – If a DHCP server is available that is configured to provide information on available WINS servers. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 52 Select Enable software compression checkbox to specify whether incoming or outgoing information is compressed before it is sent. This is useful to speed up the transfer of information. Compression occurs only if both computers are using compatible compression. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 53 IP header compression for this connection. IP header compression optimizes data transfer between computers. Use default gateway on remote network – Specifies whether IP traf- fic is routed to the WAN connection by default. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 54 Click Cancel button to close the Edit Configuration dialog box without saving any changes you have made. Click Close button to close the Edit Configuration dialog box and save any changes that you have made. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 55: Site Monitor

    Access Points to provide the best coverage for a wireless network. Starting Site Monitor • Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Dual- Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click Site Monitor. • Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar and then click Site Monitor.

  • Page 56: Monitor

    During the test, the Start button toggles to Stop. You can click Start button to begin the link test and click Stop button at any time to terminate the test. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 57: Windows Xp Wireless Properties

    Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference 3.17 Windows XP Wireless Properties 1. Double-click System icon in the Control Panel. 2. Double-click ASUS SpaceLink WL230... 3. The “General” page will show status, 4. The “Wireless Networks” page will show duration, speed, and signal strength. Signal Available networks and Preferred networks.
  • Page 58 3.7 Windows XP Wireless Properties (Cont.) 5. The “Authentication” page allows you to add 6. The “Advanced” page allows you to set security settings. Read Windows help for firewall and sharing. Read Windows help more information. for more information. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 59: Bluetooth Reference

    Cellular Phone. Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond to a connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in the background on the server, ready to respond to connection requests. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 60: Bluetooth Dongle

    Bluetooth Dongle The Bluetooth dongle is an optional device. The following gives instructions on using a Bluetooth dongle with the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. 1. When you insert a USB Bluetooth dongle, 2. Select “Search removable...” and click Next “Hardware Update Wizard”...

  • Page 61: Using The Bluetooth Software

    If your local Bluetooth device is not present or may see different sized icons. The above has “Show working, you will get red x’s on each Bluetooth common tasks in folders” enabled and view “Tiles”. service icon. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 62: Bluetooth Connection Wizard

    Start menu or right click the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar. You can read about “Bluetooth Connection” in the Online Manual. Select a service and target device. Enter a password if necessary. Click Finish when completed. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 63: Explore

    Bluetooth Places” selected. Explore to view Bluetooth devices along with your entire computer in one window. This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “Entire This is Windows “Explorer” utility with “My Bluetooth Neighborhood” selected. Device” selected. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 64: Setup

    Chapter 4 - Bluetooth Reference Setup Right click and select Setup to view Bluetooth You can read about the Security and configuration options. Configuration settings in the Online Manual. Security Configuration ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 65: Services

    You can also use services from the Bluetooth taskbar icon. Right-click the icon to bring up the “Services” menu. See next page for examples of each service. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 66: Fax

    Chapter 4 - Bluetooth Reference Serial Port Dial-Up Networking Inbox Network Access ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 67: File Transfer (To Public Folder)

    Notice the device name in the “Address”. [Target] You will find the files in the path similar to the one shown here. If the target device has a search option, you can use it to locate the files. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 68: Bluetooth Cellular Phone

    (3) Discover - use this to search for available Bluetooth devices. (4) Operation mode - set the operation mode for the Ericsson T39 Here we can see the Ericsson T39 Here are the available services using when using a computer equipped the Ericsson T39. Bluetooth. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 69: Dial-Up Networking With Bluetooth Cellular Phone

    Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To access the Internet, you need to dial- up to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), double click “Dial-up Networking” in the Ericsson_T39 window. Enter your ISP account “User name”, “Password”, and Phone Number. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    PCI Card. a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Infrastructure” mode. b. Verify that the “SSID” of your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is set to the same “SSID” of an Access Point. c. Verify that the “Encryption” type is the same as that of an Access Point.
  • Page 71 PCI Card. a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Ad Hoc” mode. b. Verify that the “SSID” of your ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is set to the same “SSID” of the other station (or another ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card).

  • Page 72: Glossary

    The most widely used LAN access method, which is defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN meaning all devices on the network segment share total bandwidth. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using CSMA/CD to run over 10-BaseT cables. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 73 (which can be a server or a workstation) within that network. ISM Bands (Industrial, Scientific, and Medicine Bands) Radio frequency bands that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized for wireless LANs. The ISM bands are located at 902 MHz, 2.400 GHz, and 5.7 GHz. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 74 Hertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency is 60 Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55- 1.6 MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108 MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4 GHz. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 75 TCP allows a process or one machine to send a stream of data to a process on another. Software implementing TCP usually resides in the operating system and uses the IP to transmit information across the network. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 76: Ieee 802.11B (11Mbits/Sec)

    1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with each other. To avoid interference between 802.11b Wireless PCI Cards, It is recommended that you configure the Wireless PCI Cards using only Channels 1, 6, and 11. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 77: Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (For 802.11B)

    The Wireless PCI Card is capable of an 11 Mbps data transmission rate, but the coverage area is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps Wireless PCI Card since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 78: Ieee 802.11A (54Mbits/Sec)

    The laws of information theory tie frequency, radiated power and distance together in an inverse relationship. Thus, moving up to the 5-GHz spectrum from 2.4 GHz will lead to shorter distances, given the same radiated power and encoding scheme. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 79: Cofdm (For 802.11A)

    24 Mbps. Remember, the more bits per cycle (hertz) that are encoded, the more susceptible the signal will be to interference and fading, and ultimately, the shorter the range, unless power output is increased. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 80: Safety Information

    Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 81: Canadian Department Of Communications

    [20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...

  • Page 82: Caution Statement Of The Fcc Radio Frequency Exposure

    Mobile Satellite Systems. High power radars are allocated as primary user of the 5.25 to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and / or damage this device ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card...
  • Page 83 BTW Configuration & User’s Guide April 5, 2002 Document Number: (011107-1006-BTW_btw1.2_docs_BTWDocs.doc) Version: 1.2 Confidential and Proprietary Information Wireless Internet and Data Communication 9645 Scranton Road, Suite 205 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 858.453.8400 Fax: 858.453.5735 Email Technical Support: support@widcomm.com Information: info@widcomm.com WIDCOMM April 5, 2002...
  • Page 84 BTW Configuration & User’s Guide LICENSED SOFTWARE © Copyright 2000 – 2002, WIDCOMM, Inc. (“WIDCOMM”). All rights reserved. Warning: This software and accompanying documentation are protected by copyright law and international treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this software, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.
  • Page 85 BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction............................1 ..................... 1 NTRODUCTION TO LUETOOTH BTW ....................... 2 NTRODUCTION TO ...................... 3 LUETOOTH EVICE DENTITY ..............4 CONS SED FOR LUETOOTH EVICES AND ERVICES ..........................6 Basic Operations ............................ 7 ......................
  • Page 86 BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Table of Contents (Continued from the previous page) Security ..............................29 ..........................29 NTRODUCTION ........................29 UTHENTICATION .......................... 29 UTHORIZATION ..........................30 NCRYPTION ........................30 EVELS OF ECURITY ............................ 30 ........................31 AIRING EVICES ............................31 ASSKEY ....................

  • Page 87: Introduction

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Introduction Introduction NTRODUCTION TO LUETOOTH The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two devices. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish a connection. Before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection.

  • Page 88: Introduction To Btw

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Introduction NTRODUCTION TO BTW is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personal computers. For an overview of the features added in this release, see What's New. Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as: •...

  • Page 89: Bluetooth Device Identity

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Introduction The services supported by BTW are: • Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices. The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. • Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically attached to the Bluetooth server.

  • Page 90: Icons Used For Bluetooth Devices And Services

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Introduction CONS SED FOR LUETOOTH EVICES AND ERVICES Bluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service's status by changing appearance. Device icons are shown in Table 1 and Table 2. Table 1: Device icons for all operating systems Except Windows XP Device Icons (except Windows XP, see below) Device Type Normal...
  • Page 91 BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Introduction Service icons are shown in Table 3 and Table 4. Table 3: Service icons for all operating systems Except Windows XP Service Icons (except Windows XP, see below) Service Name Normal Connected Bluetooth Serial Port Dial-up Networking File Transfer Information Exchange...

  • Page 92: What ' S New

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Introduction • A Connection Wizard now helps you set up new connections and places a shortcut to the new connection in My Bluetooth Places. Extensive right-click context sensitive menu support throughout, including the ability to: Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.

  • Page 93: Basic Operations

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Basic Operations Basic Operations LUETOOTH EVICES “Search for Devices” looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices it finds in My Bluetooth Places. To start the Search for Devices: • In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Devices, select (highlight) a device name •...

  • Page 94: Finda Service

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Basic Operations ERVICE The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery. To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu. The services supported by BTW are: •...

  • Page 95: Determine A Connection

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Basic Operations ’ ETERMINE A ONNECTION TATUS The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of a connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection. To display the Connection Status dialog box •...

  • Page 96: Using The Connection Wizard

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Basic Operations SING THE ONNECTION IZARD The Connection Wizard walks you through the process of setting up a new Bluetooth connection with another device. The connection is not actually established; instead, a shortcut is placed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. To use the connection, double-click the shortcut.

  • Page 97: Bluetooth Tray

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Basic Operations LUETOOTH The Bluetooth Tray resides in the Windows System Tray, which is normally located in the lower-right corner of the screen. Bluetooth Tray provides fast access to many routine Bluetooth operations. From the Bluetooth Tray you can: •...

  • Page 98: Client Applications

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications Client Applications ETWORK CCESS The Network Access service permits a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area Network connection that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device (the server). Possible Network Access servers include: •...

  • Page 99: Windows 98Se & Windows Me, Server-Side Setup

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications 3.1.3 Windows 98SE & Windows Me, Server-side Setup Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers; a downloadable trial version of WinRoute Lite is available on the Tiny Software, Inc.

  • Page 100: Bluetooth Serial Port

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications LUETOOTH ERIAL The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two Bluetooth devices to establish a wireless connection through virtual communications ports and then use that connection as if it were a hardwired serial cable between the devices. To establish a Bluetooth serial port connection: Connections are initiated from the client: 1.

  • Page 101: Dial Up Networking

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications ETWORKING The Dial-up Networking service permits a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically connected to a different Bluetooth device (the server). After the Bluetooth wireless connection is established the client can use the server’s modem as if it were a local device on the client.

  • Page 102: File Transfer

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications RANSFER The File Transfer service allows one Bluetooth device to perform file operations on the default File Transfer directory (and the folders and files it contains) of another Bluetooth device. To perform an operation on a folder or file On the machine from which the File Transfer service will be used: 1.

  • Page 103: Information Exchange

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications NFORMATION XCHANGE The Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to and from another Bluetooth device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant or notebook computer. The supported Outlook items are •...

  • Page 104: Information Synchronization

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Client Applications NFORMATION YNCHRONIZATION The Information Synchronization service is used to synchronize information (e.g., a Personal Information Manager database) between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server. BTW supports synchronization with devices that support IrMC v1.1 and exchange the v2.1 vCard format.

  • Page 105: Local Services

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Local Services Local Services OCAL ERVICES Local Services are those services that a Bluetooth server is capable of providing. The services provided by BTW are: • Bluetooth Serial Port • Dial-Up Networking • • File Transfer •...

  • Page 106: Configuration Panel

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel Configuration Panel The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services, hardware and security and for event notification. To access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel • From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration •...

  • Page 107: Discovery Tab

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel ISCOVERY The settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether your computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks and what type of devices it looks for. To perform a periodic Search for Devices: when "Look for other Bluetooth devices"...

  • Page 108: General Configuration Settings

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel (Continued from the previous page) To report only a specific a type of device within a class 1. Configure BTW to report the class of device that the type of device belongs to (follow the steps in "Report only a specific class of device,"...

  • Page 109: Hardware Configuration

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel ARDWARE ONFIGURATION The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if required: • Devices: Name: the name of the device, e.g., WIDCOMM Bluetooth Device Type: the type of device, e.g., USB.

  • Page 110: Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel 5.4.1 Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box When available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be used, the Advanced button may not be present.

  • Page 111: Information Exchange Configuration Settings

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel NFORMATION XCHANGE ONFIGURATION ETTINGS The settings on the Information Exchange tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel configure: • The highest-level directory on this computer that a remote device has permission to access (My Shared Directory) •...

  • Page 112: Local Services Tab

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel OCAL ERVICES The settings on the Local Services tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine the configuration of the services provided by your computer to remote devices. Each service can be configured individually for security, name, and other settings. The Local Services tab also includes options to add and delete user-defined serial services.

  • Page 113: To Add A User- Defined Bluetooth Serial Port

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel 5.6.2 To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial Port Most applications that use a serial connection can also use the wireless Bluetooth Serial Port service to transfer data; the Bluetooth Serial Port is a replacement for the physical cable and is transparent to the application.

  • Page 114: Notifications Tab

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Configuration Panel OTIFICATIONS The Notifications tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you associate a sound (Windows *.wav file) with specific Bluetooth events. Sounds can be associated on an individual basis, depending on security settings, with several events, including: •...

  • Page 115: (Continued From The Previous Page) Security

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Security Security NTRODUCTION Each service that the server provides can be configured to require: • Authorization—the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a connection is established. • Authentication—the server requires a Personal Identification Number (PIN, also referred to as a “passkey”) code or a Link Key before a connection is established.

  • Page 116: Encryption

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Security NCRYPTION Encrypting translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password. Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it. Encryption in BTW is based on the same passkey or Link Key that is used for Authentication.

  • Page 117: Pairing Devices

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Security AIRING EVICES Pairing allows you to avoid entering access information each time a connection is attempted. Paired devices share a unique Link Key, which they exchange when connecting. The mate of a pair will always appear in My Bluetooth Places, even if the mate is not turned on or is out of connection range.

  • Page 118: Security Request Dialog Box

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Security ECURITY EQUEST IALOG A Bluetooth Authorization or Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box may appear (depending on security settings) when a connection is attempted if either Authorization or Authentication is enabled. The method of notification depends on the version of Windows: •...

  • Page 119: Technical Support

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Technical Support Technical Support WIDCOMM customers are issued a user name and password so that they may use on-line technical support. If you do not have a customer support user name and password contact mailto:customerservice@widcomm.com. To contact WIDCOMM technical support 1.

  • Page 120: Troubleshooting

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ANNOT CONNECT TO A PAIRED DEVICE Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device is out of range or not powered up. Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up and then attempt the connection again.
  • Page 121 BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Troubleshooting FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE LUETOOTH HARDWARE ATTACHED TO MY COMPUTER In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab. OW DO TEST A ETWORK CCESS CONNECTION If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that the test checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection.

  • Page 122: Glossary

    BTW Configuration & User’s Guide Glossary Glossary BD Addr ....Bluetooth Device Address BDA ....... Bluetooth Device Address Device Inquiry ..The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices. DHCP ....Dynamic Host Control Protocol-when enabled, connecting devices are assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the server. FTP ......

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