User's Manual

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,