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IOGear GBU221/321 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Bluetooth Wireless USB Adapter ™ User Manual (GBU221/321) ® ®...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifi cations, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps 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 USB adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents ... 5 Overview ... 6 Features ... 8 Requirements ... 9 Introduction ... 10 Installation-Windows XP ... 11 Installation-Windows Vista ... 14 Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard ... 19 Uninstall Drivers ... 23 Installation-Mac OS X ... 24 Connect to a Cellular Phone ...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    1 Driver CD 1 User Manual 1 Warranty/Registration card The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following: • Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista • User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth 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 elec- tronic 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 Overview Overview Continued Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems. • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista • Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features - Eliminates cables between your computers - Controls and communicates with Bluetooth™ enabled devices - Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity - Bluetooth™ specifi cation 2.0 compliant - USB specifi cation 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...

  • Page 9: Requirements

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

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction IOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wireless working distance of up 330 feet (100 meters), and Class 2 (for GBU221) device with a wireless working distance of up to 66 feet (20 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth™...

  • Page 11: Installation-Windows Xp

    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.
  • Page 12 Installation-Windows XP 2. If you accept the license agreement, click Next. 3. When you approach the end of the installation process, the Driver Signature Notice may appear. Simply click OK to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 13 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. Installation-Windows XP 5. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish and RESTART your computer 6.

  • Page 14: Installation-Windows Vista

    Installation-Windows Vista Windows Vista Make sure the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is 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 auto play options for the installation CD. Simply click on Open...
  • Page 15 fi le to start the driver installation. Installation-Windows Vista If your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter was not plugged into the computer before you begin the setup, a window will popup and ask you to plug in the IOGEAR adapter to continue installation.
  • Page 16 Installation-Windows Vista The Driver Signature Notice may appear before getting into the installation window. Simply click Install this driver software anyway to proceed with the installation. Installation window will be brought up and simply click Next to begin the driver installation.
  • Page 17 Installation-Windows Vista If you accept the agreement, click Next. Choose your destination folder to be installed to, and then click Next.
  • Page 18 Installation-Windows Vista Click Next to being the installation. Once installation has completed, click Finish and RESTART your computer. After restarting the computer, the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter will be recognized and will function correctly.

  • Page 19: Initial Bluetooth™ Confi Guration Wizard

    Now double click the Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth- Confi guration Wizard.” Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard Once the Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard has started, click Next.
  • Page 20 Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard Next, enter a unique name for this computer. This name will be displayed to other Blue- tooth™ devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click Next. Click Next to confi gure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™...
  • Page 21 Choose the services that this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices by placing a check in the box. To display the properties, click on the confi gure button. Click Next to proceed. Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard At this point, Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected.
  • Page 22 Initial Bluetooth™ Confi guration Wizard...

  • Page 23: Uninstall Drivers

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 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.

  • Page 24: Installation-Mac Os X

    Installation-Mac OS X Installation – MAC OS X 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.
  • Page 25 To begin setting up your Bluetooth device, select the Devices tab and click on Set Up New Device. Installation-Mac OS X This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed.
  • Page 26 Installation-Mac OS X On this window, you can select what type of Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please make your choice below and then click Continue. Your computer will search Bluetooth devices in your area and display them under the window below.

  • Page 27: Connect To A Cellular Phone

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

  • Page 33: Connect To Network Access

    How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth - Enabled Computer) For Window XP Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth Icon in the system tray. Connect to Network Access Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled...
  • Page 34 Connect to Network Access 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. When the connection is being established, you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer.
  • 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 fi les. If a passkey has been set by either device, the passkey is required to connect both Bluetooth™...
  • Page 36 Connect to Network Access For Window Vista Right-click on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tray and select Join a Personal Area Network. Click Add to add a new network device.
  • Page 37 Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled computer in “discoverable” mode and check the box as shown on the picture. Connect to Network Access Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in your area and list them. Select the desired computer, and click Next.
  • Page 38 Connect to Network Access Decide if you use a passkey to add your device. Then click Next to proceed. When the connection is being established, 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 provided by the wizard to confi rm the con- nection. Connect to Network Access Your Bluetooth enabled computer will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To fi nish the process, simply click Finish.
  • Page 40 Connect to Network Access When you return to the Bluetooth Personal Area Network Device window by right-clicking on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tray and select Join a Personal Area Network, now you can see the connection that has been established.
  • Page 41 Connect to Network Access 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 fi les. (Make sure the desired share options’ checkboxes are checked under Bluetooth setting by right- clicking on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tray.)

  • Page 42: Connect To A Printer

    Connect to a Printer How to connect to a Bluetooth™ Enabled Printer Double-click on the IOGEAR in the system tray. ® Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Bluetooth™ icon Devices”.
  • Page 43 Double click on the printer you wish to connect to. Connect to a Printer Click OK to install the printer. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear.
  • Page 44 Connect to a Printer 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

    How to connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) For Window XP Double-click on the IOGEAR icon in the system tray. Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices” ® Bluetooth™ Connect to a PDA...
  • Page 46 Connect to a PDA Once the search is fi nished, double click on the PDA to view the services it offers. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another Bluetooth™ device (e.g. File Transfer, Network Access, Serial Port Connec- tion, etc.), a pass key is required to connect the devices.
  • Page 47 For Window Vista Right-click on the Bluetooth TM icon in the system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device. Connect to a PDA Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled PDA in “discoverable” mode and check the box as shown on the picture.
  • Page 48 Connect to a PDA Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth devices in your area and list them. Select the desired PDA, and click Next. Please consult the user manual for your PDA to see if you need a passkey to pair/establish a connection.
  • Page 49 Connect to a PDA Your Bluetooth PDA will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To fi nish 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? Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to another.

  • Page 51: Pairing Devices

    Pairing Pairing Devices 1. Right-click on the Bluetooth™ 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.

  • Page 52: Installation - Windows Xp Service Pack2

    For more information, please visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. 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 Blue- tooth device and install all necessary drivers.
  • Page 53 Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 3. Optionally, you can fi nd this in Control Panel > 4. To connect with your Bluetooth device, simply Bluetooth Devices. right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the traybar and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
  • Page 54 Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 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.
  • Page 55 7. Please consult the user manual for your 8. Your Bluetooth device will then connect to the Bluetooth device to see if you need a Pass- IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To fi nish the key to pair/establish a connection. process, simply click Finish.

  • Page 56: Specifi Cation

    Specifi cation...

  • Page 57: Technical Support

    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.

  • Page 58: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    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 inter- ference 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.

  • Page 59: 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 fi...
  • Page 60 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...

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