Bluetooth™ W eless USB Adapter Wii r reless User Manual (GBU221 / GBU321) ® ®
Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth™ to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’s Bluetooth™ to USB adapters are first-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allow computers with USB connections to become Bluetooth™ enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate.
Table of Contents Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................... 02 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................03 Features ...................................................................................................
Package Contents This package contains: GBU221 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 Driver CD 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/Registration card GBU321 1 Bluetooth to USB adapter 1 USB extension cable 1 Driver CD 1 User manual 1 Warranty registration card The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following: • Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP • User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth Adapter If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.
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. Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth™ device. Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled device. Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled computer.
Overview Overview Continued Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems. • Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Mac OS X 10.3.
Features - Eliminates cables between your computers - Controlls and communicates with Bluetooth™ enabled devices - Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity - Bluetooth™ specification 2.0 compliant - USB specification 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.
Requirements System Requirement: Hardware Requirement: · Available USB port Operating System: For PCs: Windows 2000/XP For Macs: OS X v10.3.
Introduction IOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth™ enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 330 feet.
Installation-Windows Windows XP Service Pack 2 The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. If you already have Service Pack 2 installed, you may choose not to install drivers from the installation 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.
Installation-Windows 2. If you accept the license agreement, click Next.
Installation-Windows 3. When you approach the end of the installation process, the Driver Signature Notice may appear. Simply click OK to proceed with the installation.
Installation-Windows 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. 5. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish and RESTART your computer 6. After restarting the computer, proceed to plug in the Bluetooth USB Adapter, and wait a few seconds while Windows recognizes the device.
Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard 1. Now double click the Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard.” 2. Once the Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard has started, click Next.
Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard 3. Next, enter a unique name for this computer. This name will be displayed to other Bluetooth™ devices. Select a computer type from the dropdown menu and click Next. 4. Click Next to configure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth™ devices.
Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard 5. 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. 6. At this point, Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected.
Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard 7. Once Windows is 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 additional devices you wish to connect to at this time, click Skip, click Finish on the final screen.
Uninstall Drivers Windows 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.
Installation-Mac OS X Installation – MAC OS X 1. 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. Simply plug in your Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer, and go to System Preferences.
Installation-Mac OS X 2. Double-click on the Bluetooth icon and under the Settings tab, make sure Bluetooth Power is ON and that the box next to Discoverable is checked.
Installation-Mac OS X 3. To begin setting up your Bluetooth device, select the Devices tab and click on Set Up New Device. 4. This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed.
Installation-Mac OS X 5. On this window, you can select what type of Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please make your choice below and then click Continue. 6. Your computer will search Bluetooth devices in your area and display them under the window below. Select the device you wish to communicate with and then click Continue to pair/connect to your device. 7. Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Apple Bluetooth support at www.apple.com.
Operation How to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enabled) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth ™ icon in the system tray. 2. Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is detected.
Operation 3. 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. Your devices should now be paired. 4. In our example, we used a Nokia 3650 cell phone. Double-click on the phone to see the available services.
Operation How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth Enabled Computer) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth Icon in the system tray. 2. Next, click on Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled computer is found.
Operation 3. 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. 4. When the connection is being established, you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer. To allow access, click OK.
Operation 5. 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 files. If a pass key has been set by either device, the pass key is required to connect both Bluetooth™ enabled devices. 6. At any time, when service requests are made from or to another Bluetooth™ device (e.g. File Transfer, Network Access, Serial Port Connection, etc.
Operation How to connect to a Bluetooth™ Enabled Printer 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray. 2. Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”.
Operation 3. Double click on the printer you wish to connect to. 4. Click OK to install the printer. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear.
Operation 5. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear. Click on Print Test Page to print a test page.
Operation How to connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) 1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray. 2. Next double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”.
Operation 3. Once the search is finished, double click on the PDA to view the services it offers. 4. 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.This authentication is not required once devices are paired (see Chapter: What’s 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? 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. Paired devices will remain linked, even if other paired devices are turned off.
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. Enter the Pass Key, which has been set for Device 1. Done! 3. The device is now paired with your computer. Unpairing Devices 1.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Bluetooth Stack If you are running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, you may use the Bluetooth drivers provided by Microsoft. Keep in mind, however, that this Bluetooth stack has limited Bluetooth profiles support. For more information, please visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. 1. To use the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, simply plug in your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 3. Optionally, you can find this in Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. 4. To connect with your Bluetooth device, simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the traybar and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 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.
Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 7. Please consult the user manual for your Bluetooth device to see if you need a Passkey to pair/establish a connection. 8. Your Bluetooth device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish.
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