Bluetooth (Class 2) - CipherLab 8500 Reference Manual

1.8.2 BLUETOOTH (CLASS 2)

Bluetooth technology is for cable replacement & data exchange. With built-in Bluetooth
module, the mobile computer can directly communicate with any Bluetooth enabled
device, not necessarily line-of-sight.
Serial Port Profile (SPP) is for ad-hoc networking, without going through any access
point.
Dial-Up Networking Profile (DUN) makes use of a Bluetooth modem or mobile phone
as a wireless modem.
Also, it can be used to activate the GPRS functionality on a mobile phone.
Human Interface Device Profile (HID) allows the mobile computer to work as an input
device, i.e. keyboard, for a host computer.
Personal Area
Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP) for IP networking over Bluetooth. Access points (AP)
are required.
Bluetooth Specification
Frequency Range
Data Rate
Connected Devices
Profiles
Coverage
Max. Output Power
Spread Spectrum
Modulation
Standard
Networking Profile
2.4 GHz
433 kbps
1 for DUN mode
Up to 7 for SPP or PAN mode (AP required)
SPP, DUN, HID, PAN
Class 2 — 10 meters line-of-sight
Class 2 — 6 mW
FHSS
GFSK
Bluetooth version 1.1
Chapter 1
(PAN) makes use
Using 8500 Mobile Computer
of Bluetooth Network
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