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4. Client Applications
4.1 Network Access
Network Access service allows a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area Network connection
that is physically connected to another Bluetooth device (the server). Network Access
servers can be Bluetooth-enabled computers that have a hardwired Ethernet connection, or
Stand-alone Bluetooth Network Access Points. The server must be configured to provide
the Network Access service. Once the device is configured as a Network Access server, it
cannot act as a Network Access client without being re-configured.
4.1.1 Network Access Server-side Setup (for Windows 2000)
! Click Start>Settings>Control and select Network and Dial-up Connections.
! Right-click the “Local Area Connection” icon and choose Properties.
! Choose Sharing tab. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select
“Enable Internet Connection Sharing” for this connection. Click “OK”.
! Click “Yes”.
4.1.2 Configuring the server
! Click Start>Settings>Control>Network
! From Configuration tab, select TCP/IP > Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver
! Click Properties and select IP Address tab.
! Select “Specify an IP address”
! Enter an IP Address and a Subnet Mask (check with the network administrator for the
value).
! Click “OK” twice.
! Click “Yes” to restart the computer.
4.2 Bluetooth Serial Port
Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two devices to build a Bluetooth wireless connection.
This service provides a wireless connection being used by applications as if a physical serial
cable connected the devices. A Bluetooth serial port connection is initiated from the client.
Follow the steps below to establish a connection:
1. Double click on “My Bluetooth Places” icon on the desktop. Double click
“Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood”.
2. Right-click anywhere except on a device name. When the pop-up menu shows up,
select “Refresh”.
3. Right-click on the server you want to connect with. When the pop-up menu shows up,