Installation Guide

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ABOUT BLUETOOH
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. The originator of the request is known as the client. The device that accepts
(or rejects) the request is known as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and
server.
A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests a connection to another device as
part of its normal operation. For example, the program may request a connection to a remote
computer, a printer, or a modem.
Becoming a Bluetooth client normally requires an action by the device operator, such as an attempt
to browse a remote computer, print a file, or dial out on a modem.
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.
About BTW
BTW is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personal computers.
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, to other Bluetooth devices.
 A Bluetooth client—these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers.
Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client can often do both at the same time.
BTW provides:
 Clients with the means:
 To locate other Bluetooth devices in the immediate vicinity (inquiry)
 Discover the services that those devices offer (discovery)
 Connect to, use, and disconnect from those services.
 Servers with the means to include/exclude individual services in the list of services they
provide to clients.
 Extensive security, including:
 Authorization
 Authentication
 Encryption.
BTW supports:
 Windows 98SE (Second Edition).
 Windows ME (Millennium Edition)
 Windows 2000.
 Windows XP Professional
 Windows XP Home Edition.
BTW functions the same way, regardless of the supported version of Windows on which it is running.
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.
 Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically
attached to the Bluetooth server.
 File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows your computer
to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enabled device—browse,
drag/drop, open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, etc.
 Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two
devices so that they can exchange personal information manager data such as business
cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.
 Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between
two devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal Information Manager data
between the two devices.
 Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between the client and a
server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network. If the client has