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- Page 1 Bluetooth Wireless USB Adapter ™ User Manual (GBU301/GBU302/GBU201) ® ®...
- Page 3 Bluetooth™ enabled computers. They comply with Bluetooth 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet (GBU301) or 66 feet (GBU201). They also enable wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Package Contents ... Overview ... Features ... Requirements ... Introduction ... Installation ... Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration... Un-installation ... Re-installation ... Operation ... - Connect to Network Access ... - Connect to a Printer ... - Connect to a PDA ... - Connect to a Cellular Phone ... -
Page 5: Package Contents
This package contains: GBU201 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration card -or- GBU301 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 5' USB extension cable 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card -or-... -
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 Overview Overview Continued Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems. • Windows 98SE (Client only) • Windows ME (Client only) • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Mac OS X 10.2.X (Apple only supports selected Bluetooth profiles.)
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Page 8: Features
- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity - Bluetooth™ specification 1.1 compliant - USB specification 1.1 compliant - Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU201, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU301 and GBU302 - Up to 723 Kbps data rate... -
Page 9: Requirements
Requirements System Requirement: • Notebook or desktop computers, with Pentium - Class PC, 200 Mhz CPU or higher, 128MB RAM or higher, and with at least one USB port • Mac OS 10.2 or later • Windows 2000, XP Note: Windows 98SE & ME cannot be used as a server, and many Bluetooth™ devices are not compatible with 98SE &... -
Page 10: Introduction
Another great solution from IOGEAR for home and mobile networking needs. GBU201 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters). GBU301 and GBU302 are class 1 devices with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters). -
Page 11: Installation
Installation ® Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter is NOT plugged into the USB port of the computer. With ® the computer turned on and Windows 2000, or XP running (The support for 98SE and ME is limited), ®... - Page 12 Installation The License Agreement screen will appear. Click the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and click [Next]. Click the [Next] button to accept the default destination installation folder or click the [Change] to choose the different installation folder.
- Page 13 Installation 4. Click the [Install] button to begin the installation 5. The installation may take a few minutes.
- Page 14 Installation A Driver Signature Notice may appear. Click the [OK] Button to continue the installation. During the installation a “Bluetooth™ device not found” window will appear. Please connect your USB Bluetooth device and click OK.
- Page 15 Installation Once the installation is complete, click the [Finish] button to complete the wizard. At this point, we recommend that you reboot the system.
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Page 16: Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration
Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard After you reboot the system, you need to configure the Bluetooth USB adapter. Here are the steps. Now double click the Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth™... - Page 17 Next, enter a unique name for this computer. This name will be displayed to other Bluetooth™ devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click [Next]. Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Click next to configure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices.
- Page 18 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard 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 configure button. Click [Next] to proceed. Windows will install the software for the services you selected.
- Page 19 Once Windows has 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 devices you wish to connect to at this time, click [Skip] and proceed to step 15.
- Page 20 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard After you found the device, you will need to Pair your computer with the device you wish to connect to. Enter a PIN code for the device and click the [Initiate Pairing] button. If the device you are connecting to does not require a PIN click the [Skip Pairing] button.
- Page 21 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Once you check the box next to the service Next, click [Finish] to proceed. you wish to connect to, a properties window will appear. Click [OK] to continue.
- Page 22 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard A window will appear advising you that a shortcut has been placed on the My Bluetooth™ Places screen. Click [OK] to close the window. If you have another Bluetooth™ device and you want to configure to allow, this computer to use its services, click [Next].
- Page 23 Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard Once all Bluetooth™ client drivers have been installed, click [Finish], and your computer will be ready and Bluetooth™ - enabled.
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Page 24: Un-Installation
Bluetooth™ USB Adapter inserted in the computer, click Start > Settings > Control Panel 2. Click on Add/Remove Programs ® 3. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter and click on [Remove]. ® 4. When the uninstall is complete, remove the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ Adapter, and restart your computer... -
Page 25: Re-Installation
Re-installation ® Under normal circumstances, you will not need to re-install drivers for your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ USB adapter; however, the need may arise if your hard drive is formated. To re-install the drivers, please follow steps 1-13 in the installation section. -
Page 26: Operation
Operation How to Connect to other Bluetooth™ Enabled Computers and Establish Network Access ® 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth ™ icon Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”. in the system tray. - Page 27 The name of the computer will appear in the list. Double click on the device to display its list of services. Once the Network Access service is displayed, double click on the Network Access icon to connect. Operation...
- Page 28 Operation After your Bluetooth™ enabled device has been authenticated; your device will be able to share that computer’s 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 Bluetooth™...
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Page 29: Connect To A Printer
Operation How to connect to a Bluetooth™ Enabled Printer ® 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth™ icon in Double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”. the system tray. - Page 30 Operation Double click on the printer you wish to connect to. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. Otherwise you will be prompted to install the print driver, click [OK] to continue.
- Page 31 Operation If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. Click on [Print Test Page] to print a test page.
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Page 32: Connect To A Pda
Operation How to connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) Double-click on the IOGEAR the system tray. ® Bluetooth™ icon in Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”. - Page 33 Once the search is finished, 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 Connection, etc.), a pass key is required to connect the devices.
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Page 34: Connect To A Cellular Phone
Operation How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth™ Enabled) Double-click on the IOGEAR the system tray. ® Bluetooth™ icon in Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”. - Page 35 Once the search is finished, double click on the the cellular phone to view the services it offers. IMPORTANT: In order to use all the services of the cellular phone, please refer to the cellular phone manufacturer’s manual. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another Bluetooth™...
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Page 36: Connect To A Mac
Operation How to add Bluetooth™ to your Mac IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO MAC OX S USERS: Please make sure your computer is up to date with the latest patches for Mac OS X Version 10.2 and greater from Apple. Enabling Bluetooth™ on your Mac is simple. 1.Plug in the Bluetooth™... -
Page 37: Pairing
Operation 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? The Pass Key authentication is perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a Pass Key once they are paired. - Page 38 Operation 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.
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Page 39: Use With Microsoft Bluetooth™ Stack
® Microsoft Stack for Bluetooth™ ® Microsoft has released Windows wireless technology is available only for Windows HCRP, and DUN profiles are implemented. First, open the Control Panel and double click on the Wireless Link icon. ® XP support for Bluetooth™ wireless technology. Support for Bluetooth™ ®... - Page 40 Operation 3. Once the Bluetooth™ Connection Wizard starts, click [Next]. 4. The Wizard will search for available Bluetooth™ devices. Highlight the device you wish to connect to and click [Next].
- Page 41 Operation 5. The Wizard will then ask you whether the device 6. If the device you wish to connect to requires a requires authentication. Select the appropriate passkey, enter it in the text box and click [Next]. radio button and click [Next].
- Page 42 Operation 7. Select the service you wish to connect to and click [Next]. 8. Once you’ve authenticated with the device and selected the service you wish to use, click [Finish] to complete the Bluetooth™ Connection Wizard.
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Page 43: Specifications
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Page 44: 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 45: 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 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. -
Page 46: 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 48 ® Contact info. 23 Hubble • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com...