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IOGear GBU521 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Installation Guide Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter ® GBU521 PART NO. M1235-a...
  • Page 3 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 4.0 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Package Contents Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer Overview Windows XP Features Windows Vista Requirements Windows 7 Introduction Connect to Network Access Installation-Windows XP Windows XP Installation – Windows 7 / Vista Windows Vista Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard – Windows 7 Windows XP Pairing...

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Bluetooth drivers for Windows XP* / Vista / 7 User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter ® *For Windows XP driver, please go to www.iogear.com/support to download the latest Windows XP driver. Note: 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 • Allows any computer to become Bluetooth enabled • Wirelessly communicate with Bluetooth enabled computers, printers, PDAs, mobile phones, headsets, and more • Up to 30 ft (10m) maximum wireless range • Pair with up to 7 Bluetooth devices •...

  • Page 9: Requirements

    Requirements • Available USB port • Windows XP / Vista / 7...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Personal Area 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 PC. It is easy to install and use, and very portable. Another great solution from IOGEAR for home and mobile ®...

  • Page 11: Installation-Windows Xp

    Microsoft Bluetooth drivers. For XP without Service Pack 2 installed, please follow below steps to install WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer before installing the software. Please download XP driver from www.iogear.com/support/dm.
  • Page 12 Double click compressed file...
  • Page 13 And uncompressed the file to your desktop or prefer directory and you will see the BTW_5.6.0.7700_RETAIL folder on your desktop or prefer directory Double click BTW_5.6.0.7700_RETAIL folder You will see setup.exe file double click setup.exe for XP driver installation...
  • Page 14 2. Click on Next to continue 3. Select “I accept the terms in the license agree- ment” and click Next to continue...
  • Page 15 4. During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not 5. Once the driver installation has completed, Found” window will appear. DO NOT plug in click Finish. You may plug in the Bluetooth the Bluetooth adapter at this time, simply click Micro Adapter now and it will take up to few Cancel to proceed with the driver installation minutes for your computer to load all correct without connecting the Bluetooth device.

  • Page 16: Installation - Windows 7 / Vista

    Installation – Windows 7 / Vista The following steps tell you how to install the 2. Please click Yes to continue installation. WIDCOMM Bluetooth driver in Windows 7. Other Windows OS is similar procedures as Windows 7 installation below. 1. Put WIDCOMM Driver CD into CD drive of your PC, an auto-installation program will start to guide you to complete the installation step by step.
  • Page 17 3. Installation program will remind you to plug in 4. Click Agree and Install Bluetooth Software the Bluetooth USB Adapter if you don’t put it to continue. into your PC.
  • Page 18 5. Please plug your Bluetooth adapter and then 6. Welcome to install Bluetooth stack. it will install. It is recommended to restart your computer after setup is completed.
  • Page 19 7. Installation Completed.

  • Page 20: Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard - Windows Xp

    Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard – Windows XP 1. Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the 2. Click Next to continue. system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard”.
  • Page 21 3. Enter a unique name for this computer. This 4. Click Next to continue. name will be displayed to other Bluetooth devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click Next.
  • Page 22 5. Select the services that you would like your 7. If you wish to setup a Bluetooth device now, computer to offer to the Bluetooth devices. click Next to continue to start the pairing pro- Click Next to proceed. cess of your computer and the Bluetooth de- vice.
  • Page 23 8. After the Bluetooth Configuration Wizard ends, the My Bluetooth Places window will show up. For Windows Vista, the My Bluetooth Places For Windows XP, the My Bluetooth Places window will show up as this window will show up as this.

  • Page 24: Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard - Windows Vista / 7

    Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard – Windows Vista / 7 1. Right click on the Bluetooth Icon. 2. Select “Open Bluetooth Settings”...
  • Page 25 3. Next, check the box labeled “Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer”. *Note: Uncheck the box if you do not want Bluetooth devices to find your computer. Click OK.

  • Page 26: Software Un-Installation

    3. Double click on Programs and Features. 3. Click on Add or Remove Programs 4. Click on Widcomm Bluetooth Software and 4. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and click click on [Uninstall] on [Remove] 5. When the uninstall is complete, restart your 5.

  • Page 27: Connect To Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone / Pda

    Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone / PDA Windows XP 2. Next, click on Add a Bluetooth Device to 1. Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. connect your Bluetooth enabled cellular phone to your computer.
  • Page 28 3. Click Next to continue. 4. The Bluetooth Setup Wizard will search and find available Bluetooth enabled devices around your computer. Select the phone of your choice and click Next to continue.
  • Page 29 5. You will be prompted with a six digits PIN code 6. You will be asked to select the services that on your screen. Enter this PIN code to your are available provided on your phone. It is Bluetooth enabled cellular phone now. recommended to leave all services checked.
  • Page 30 7. You will then see the selected services installing to your computer. After the installation completes, you will see all available services listed in My Bluetooth Places. You can double click on any of these services to activate them or you can also right click on specific service and find out more options provided by the service.

  • Page 31: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista 1. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray 2. Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled and select Add a Bluetooth Device. phone on pairing mode and the software will start scanning for all available Bluetooth enabled devices.
  • Page 32 3. The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing 4. Click on Close to complete the pairing process. key which will display in below window. Type in this pairing key into your Bluetooth enabled phone to accept the pairing request and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 33 5. Once the pairing process is completed, you 6. You will be asked to select the services that can interact with your Bluetooth enabled phone are available provided on your phone. It is in different ways according to the available recommended to leave all services checked.
  • Page 34 7. You will then see the selected services installing to your computer. After the installation completes, you will see all available services listed in My Bluetooth Places. You can double click on any of these services to activate them or you can also right click on specific service and find out more options provided by the service.

  • Page 35: Windows 7

    Windows 7 2. Click on Add a Device to continue. 1. Click on the up-arrow icon located in the system tray and click on the Bluetooth icon to begin.
  • Page 36 3. Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled 4. The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing phone on pairing mode and the software key which will display in below window. Type will start scanning for all available Bluetooth in this pairing key into your Bluetooth enabled enabled devices.
  • Page 37 5. Click on Close to complete the pairing 6. Once the pairing process is completed, you process. can interact with your Bluetooth enabled phone in different ways according to the available choices appearing in the control window.

  • Page 38: Connect To A Bluetooth Enabled Printer

    Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer Note: If this is a new printer you are setting up, you 2. Click Next to begin pairing with the Bluetooth will need to install the driver and software of your enabled printer. printer prior to completing the pairing process. Please follow the printer setup wizard to setup your printer.
  • Page 39 3. The Bluetooth software will search for available 4. Type in the correct Passkey of the printer. Bluetooth devices around your computer. Se- Please refer to the original user manual of the lect the printer and click on Next to continue. device for further details and instructions on entering the Passkey.
  • Page 40 5. Make sure both services are selected and 6. If your printer is already setup, click on click on Finish to complete the pairing Start, then Settings, then Printers and Faxes. Right click on the printer and select process. Properties. Click on Ports tab when you see the properties window.
  • Page 41 7. Select the printer from the list and click on Connect to complete the connection.

  • Page 42: Windows Vista

    Note: If this is a new printer you are setting up, 2. Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled you will need to install the driver and software printer on pairing mode and the software of your printer prior to completing the pairing will start scanning for all available Bluetooth process.
  • Page 43 3. Depending on the Bluetooth configuration of your Bluetooth enabled printer, there are three pairing options to choose from. For detail pairing instructions, please consult the original user manual of your Bluetooth enabled printer. In this user manual, we will select Enter the device’s pairing code and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 44 4. Enter the pre-defined pairing code assigned 5. Click on Close to complete the pairing by your Bluetooth enabled printer and click on process. Next to continue.
  • Page 45 6. If your printer is already setup, click on the Vista logo, then select Control Panel. Double click on Printers icon and access the list of printer installed on your system. Right click on the printer select Properties. Select Ports tab and click on Add Port…...

  • Page 46: Windows 7

    Windows 7 2. Click on Add a Device to continue. Note: If this is a new printer you are setting up, you will need to install the driver and software of your printer prior to completing the pairing process. Please follow the printer setup wizard to setup your printer.
  • Page 47 3. Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled 4. Depending on the Bluetooth configuration of printer on pairing mode and the software your Bluetooth enabled printer, there are three will start scanning for all available Bluetooth pairing options to choose from. For detail enabled devices.
  • Page 48 5. Enter the pre-defined pairing code assigned 6. Click on Close to complete the pairing by your Bluetooth enabled printer and click on process Next to continue.

  • Page 49: Connect To Network Access

    Connect to Network Access Windows XP 2. Click Next to begin pairing with the Bluetooth 1. Double click on the Bluetooth icon in the device. system tray.
  • Page 50 3. Select the device that you want to connect, 4. Now you should also see the same Passkey and click Next to continue. shows up in a window on the other Bluetooth device that you are connecting to. Verify both systems have the same Passkey then click Next to continue.
  • Page 51 5. Check the services that are available on 6. Now you can double click on the Network the device and click Finish to complete the Access icon to start the connection. Once pairing process. the connection is established, the Network Access icon will turn green indicating that it is now connected.

  • Page 52: Windows Vista

    Windows Vista 2. The software will start scanning for all available 1. Click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, the and select Add a Bluetooth Device. other Bluetooth enabled computer will appear in below window. Select the computer and click on Next to continue.
  • Page 53 3. The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing key which will display in below window. Type in this pairing key into the other Bluetooth enabled computer to accept the pairing request and click on Next to continue. Please make sure to put in the pairing key to your Bluetooth enabled computer within 30 seconds, otherwise, you will need to start this process over again.
  • Page 54 4. Once the pairing process is completed, you can interact with your Bluetooth enabled computer in different ways according to the available choices appearing in the control window.
  • Page 55 5. Click on the Bluetooth icon located in the 6. Select the Bluetooth device that you want to system tray and select Join a Personal Area establish the network connection with, then Network. click on Connect to start the connection.

  • Page 56: Windows 7

    Windows 7 1. Click on the up-arrow icon located in the 2. The software will start scanning for all available system tray and click on the Bluetooth icon to Bluetooth enabled devices. Once found, the begin. Click on Add a Device to continue. other Bluetooth enabled computer will appear in below window.
  • Page 57 3. The Bluetooth software will generate a pairing 4. Once the pairing process is completed, you key which will display in below window. Type in can interact with your Bluetooth enabled this pairing key into the other Bluetooth enabled computer in different ways according to the computer to accept the pairing request and available choices appearing in the control click on Next to continue.
  • Page 58 5. Click on the up-arrow icon located in the 6. Right click on the computer that you want to system tray and click on the Bluetooth icon establish the network connection with, select to begin. Click on Join a Personal Area Connect using then Direct connection to Network to continue.

  • Page 59: 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 60 Pairing Devices Unpairing Devices In My Bluetooth Places, click on Search devices In My Bluetooth Places, click on View devices in in range. range. Right click on the Bluetooth device and select Right click on the Bluetooth device and select “Add Bluetooth Device”.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications GBU521 Operating Temperature 0˚C - 50˚C Humidity 5% - 90% non-condensing Transmission Power 4 dBm(Class 2) Frequency Band 2.402 GHz - 2.4835 GHz Unlicensed ISM band Modulation GFSK for 1Mbps, π / 4-DQPSK for 2Mbps; 8-DPSK for 3Mbps Data Rate...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    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 64 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause interference and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

  • Page 65: 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 66: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT? Make sure you: 1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information 2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support Warranty Information This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty...

  • Page 67: 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 68 About Us About Us IOGEAR offers connectivity solutions that are innovative, fun, and stylish, helping people enjoy daily life using our high technology products. GREEN IOGEAR is an environmentally conscious company that emphasizes the importance of conserving natural resources. The use of our technology solutions helps reduce electronic waste.

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