IOGear GBU321 User's Manual
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1. Bluetooth Wirel User Manual GBU221 GBU321 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 They also enable wireless Personal Area Network PAN connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDAS printers cellular phones computers etc We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth to USB adapter another connectivity solution from IOGEAR 2005 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved M0345 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Table of2. eec Installation Mac OS X Bluetooth Setup Assistant 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 Select Device Type The Bluetooth Setup Assistant sets up your Bluetooth de work with this computer Select the type of device you want ta set up from the lst Select Other Device if the device you want to set upis not on the lst Your device nee 30 feet of your touse O Keyboard C Mobile Phone Cona 22 Cei Bluetooth Setup Assistant 7 Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Apple Bluetooth support at www apple com Bluetooth Device Set Up MAC GS s Computer 00 60 57 51 7a 5b 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 File Edit View Bluetooth Favorites Tools Help Om dm E Address Q My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Bluetooth Tasks A Personal Computer Biuetocth Setup Wizard 0 View My Bluetooth services 4 Search for devices in range
3. 3 9 or later 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 It also enables wireless Personal Area Network PAN connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA s printers cellular phones computers etc The Wireless Bluetooth to USB adapter is compatible with both PC and Mac It is easy to install and use and very portable Another great solution from IOGEAR for home and mobile networking needs GBU221 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet 20 meters Windows XP Service Pack 2 Installation Windows i WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software InstallShield Wizard The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included with A 0 Service Pack 2 for Windows XP If you already VSR Software have Service Pack 2 installed you may choose not fo n 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 A is NOT plugged into the computer before installing the software Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD R
4. 1 Right click on the paired Bluetooth device in the list and select on Unpair Device 2 The device is now unpaired 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 To use the Microsoft Bluetooth stack simply plug in your IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer Windows will automatically detect the Bluetooth device and install all necessary drivers 2 You will then see a Bluetooth icon on your traybar that allows you to perform all Bluetooth operations as shown below Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 3 Optionally you can find this in Control Panel gt 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 Om Be contr m Heb B pori E Folder Options gt 9 Game internat ConEalas Options Add a Bluetooth Device Show Bluetooth Devices Send File Receive a File Join a Personal Area Network Open Bluetooth Settings Remove Bluetooth Icon Microsoft Bluetoot
5. Contents Requirements Introduction E 08 Uninstallation Drivers Installation MAC OS X Operation Connect to a Cellular Phone Connect to Network Access Connect to a Printer Pairing Instalation Windows XP Service Pack 2 ej Technical Support Radio amp TV Interference Statement lip Mg 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 Play a one on one serial game without a cable Send an e mail without being
6. O view or modify configuration TA Establish Pairing 4 Discover services Display device properties 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 In our example we used a Nokia 3650 cell phone Double click on the phone to see the available services The services offered by your cell phone may depend on the features supported by your specific model and may or may not require additional software by the phone manufacturer Operation My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Edt View Bluetooth Favorites Tools Help Qs QB lt Q My Buetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Laptop Computer Cedar Phone Bluetooth Tasks 8 Setup wizard M View My services 22 Search for devices in range Qe View or modiy configuration Pared Pared My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Nokia3650 Edit View Bluetooth Favorites Tools sem f Foes F Service D Bluetooth Serial Port on Nokia3650 E Dial up Networking on Nokia3650 ffs Fax on Nokia3650 X OBEX File Transfer on Nokia3650 Object Push on Nokia3650 Bluetooth Tasks 4 Discover services Address My Bluetooth Pla
7. OM drive The auto start feature will bring up the installation The InstallShield R Wizard will install WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Back Next gt Cancel window to begin the driver installation If the installation CD does not auto start simply browse to your CD drive and run the setup file Please follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers Installation Windows 2 If you accept the license agreement click Next 18 WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYING THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THE SOFTWARE IS LICENSED TO YOU ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS IN THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY BY CLICKING ON THE YES BUTTON YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT UNDERSTAND IT AND AGREE v accept the terms in the license agreement O1 do not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield Cancel 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 Driver Si
8. OR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documenta tion without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquires please contact your direct vendor 23 Hubble Irvine CA92618
9. Yes Paper available Double sided No Letter Staple No Speed 9 ppm Maximum resolution Urknown 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 My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood File Edit View Bluetooth Favorites Tools E rods Address Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Device Name Type 2 Pocket PC Personal Digital Assistant Bluetooth Tasks 8 Bluetooth Setup wizard dd My Bluetooth services Search for devices in range view or modify configuration Operation 3 Once the search is finished double click on the PDA to view the services it offers My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Pocket_PC Fle Edt Bluetooth Favorites Tools unc My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Pocket_PC Service PA OBEX Object Push on Pocket X OBEX Transfer on Pocket PC Wa View the status of this connection M conc Serial on Pocket PC 9 Display the properties ofthis Networking on Pocket PC Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected 4 Atany time when service requests are made from or to another Bluetooth device e g File Transfer Network Access Serial Port C
10. ces Entire Bluetooth NeighborhoodlNokia3650 Status Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected In the case of Nokia phones you can take full advantage of your Bluetooth phone by using the Nokia PC Suite software Please check www nokia com to see the version of the software supported by your Nokia phone Once you have the Nokia PC Suite software installed on your system please proceed with the instructions below e 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 Door O P un actions SB my bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood S Setup weard 0 View My Bluetooth services 22 Search for devices n range Printers and Paxos m 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 siga Network Access Point c REN cm EM cotnedion Display the properties of this serves 3 m computer ehesoth exchange Folder roses ries 4 When the connection is being established you will Bluetooth Service Authorization be prompted to accept deny the connection on your Bluetooth device HERBERTPC attempting
11. etooth Neighborhood File Edt View Bluetooth Favorites Tools QO seh Address My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Type Personal Computer H Printer Bluetooth Tasks Bluetooth Setup Wizard W View My Bluetooth services 40 Search for devices in range B or modify configuration B adda printer TA Establish Pairing Display device properties Operation 3 Double click on the printer you wish to connect to My Bluetooth Places Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood Fie Edt Bluetooth Favorites Tools Ou ros Address 6 My Bluetooth PlaceslEntire Bluetooth Neighborhood Device Name Type Bluetooth Tasks 2 Personal Computer E Setup wizard Add Printer Vd View My Bluetooth services 6 22 Search for devices in range 2 view or modify configuration Adda printer 1 Esteblch Paring Display device properties Paste Properties 4 Click OK to install the printer If your printer is already installed the printer properties window will appear Press OK to install this printer Com Operation 5 If your printer is already installed the printer properties window will appear Click on PrintTest I MM Page to print a test page Genera Sharing Pots Advanced Location Comment Modet Canon Bubble J et 54500 Features Color
12. gnature Notice Currently Microsoft does not have a certification program in place for Bluetooth devices As a result at this time it is not possible to provide certified drivers for Bluetooth devices In the event that Microsoft implements a Windows Logo certification process for Bluetooth devices signed drivers will be made available To avoid receiving several prompts for signed drivers during the installation process select OK to disable unsigned driver warnings and proceed with the installation The default warning option will be re enabled at the completion of the installation of the Bluetooth drivers This option is an effort to provide the best customer experience while using this product If you select Cancel the installation will continue without disabling the wamings and you will be required to select Continue at each prompt 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 A seis simply click Cancel to proceed with the dick OK to continue installation Click Cancer driver installation without connecting the Bluetooth device not found to continue installation without the Bluetooth device Bluetooth device cancel 5 Once the driver installation has completed click Finish and RESTART your computer 6 The InstallShield Wiza
13. h Stack 5 Make sure to set your Bluetooth device in Add Bluetooth Device Wizard discoverable mode and check the box as 5 the Add Bluetooth 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 piae Nons Han seee p jj so the device that you nant dd make sure that Rie V onset care wi RUNS 3 4 and Microsoft Bluetooth Stack 7 Please consult the user manual for your Aud Bluetooth Device Wizard Bluetooth device to see if you need a Passkey to pair establish a connection 1 i 2 i i i soslion of the decunenaton that came wth Pasaka use thal ane paskay tourd in be documentation O Letina chaose mp one paskay O Dontuss 8 Your Bluetooth device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter To finish the process simply click Finish Completing the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard Specification Function GBU221 GBU321 Connectors USB Type A 1 Data Rate 2 1 Mbps Frenquency Band 2 402 GHz 2 4835 GHz Unlicensed ISM band Humidity 10 90 non condensing Interface USB Modulation GFSK Gaussian Frenquency Shift Keying Operating Temperature 0 C 50 C Security Pairing Encryption Authentication Sensitivity Mini
14. h adapter into an available USB port on your computer and go to System Preferences 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 Bluetooth 5 6 E Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk File Exchange Devices Bluetooth Power On Bluetooth Device Name IOGEAR s Computer The device name is the same as the Computer Name in Sharing preferences M Discoverable This will allow other Bluetooth devices to find your computer If this is disabled other devices will still be able to connect to your computer C Require Authentication use Encryption This will require Bluetooth devices to authenticate before making connections to your computer This will also secure all data sent over Bluetooth C Support Non Conforming Phones This provides better connections with older Bluetooth phones C Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer IV Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant at startup when no input device is present Show Bluetooth status the menu bar Installation Mac OS X 3 To begin setting up your Bluetooth device select dot ex the Devices tab and click on Set Up New Device 4 This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant ope seach tue Aa click Continue to proceed 5 On this window you can select what type of
15. mum 76dB Transmission Power 20 dBm max with power control Class 1 Weight 0 4 oz Technical Support If you need technical support please check out our IOGEAR Tech Info Library T I L at www iogear com support for the latest tips tricks and troubleshooting The IOGEAR T I L was designed to provide you with the latest technical information about our products Most of the answers to your questions can be found here so please try it out before contacting technical support Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm PST and can be reached at 949 453 8782 and 866 946 4327 or by email support iogear com Radio amp TV Interference Statement WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY F
16. onnection 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 Once a paired device turns back on it is ready to be used and service requests will not ask for the pass key again The built in 128 bit security encryption of Bluetooth assures the privacy of your paired devices Note If devices are unpaired it is necessary to enter a pass key each time a service request is made from or to another Bluetooth device 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
17. ows 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 Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard If you have another Bluetooth device and you want to configure the way this computer will use its services click Next Otherwise click Skip Uninstall Drivers Windows 1 First unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth adapter from your computer 2 Go to Control Panel Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 3 Click on Add or Remove Programs 4 Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and click on Remove 5 When the uninstall is complete restart your computer Installation Mac OS X Installation MAC OS 60 System Preferences 1 Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter requires 8 E MAC OS X v10 3 9 or later Thereisnoneed 3 Show All Displays Sound Network Startup Disk to install any additional drivers as Apple Personal provides all required Bluetooth drivers under 5 aa EI MAC OS X v10 3 9 Appearance Desktopa Dock Expos Securty Hardware 8 Q M Bluetooth CDs amp DVDs Displays Energy Keyboard amp Print amp Fax Sound Saver Mouse Simply plug in your Bluetoot
18. rd has successfully installed WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software Click Finish to exit the wizard CE 6 After restarting the computer proceed to plug in the Bluetooth USB Adapter and wait a few seconds while Windows recognizes the device Back 7 ancel 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 1 Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard has started click Next m Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Before you can begin using Bluetooth on this computer you must perform some inl setup This wizard will help you to configure basic Bluetooth environment You can access the Bluetooth features on this computer through the Bluetooth icon on the desktop or in the system trap This icon can also appear in the following locations Select helecalons you want the icon to appear end olek les Z Add the icon to the Start menu E Add the icon to the Programs menu 7 Add the icon to My Computer 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 drop down menu and click Next Device Name and You must select a name fot ths computer and nidicale wha
19. t ol computer is MIDCDMM 9 Sofware 3101 901 Term et Booth devices f this computer is configu to alow foe tobe discovered Select a computer tom he dep down menu This election determines he con that he computer on emote devices Compute rane Computer Desktop 4 Click Next to configure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth devices amp Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard Bluetooth Configuration y N To configure the Blue gaged iis computer will J afer to other Bush devises ciek LTD TN 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 5 Bluetooth Service Selection Choose the services that this computer will offer To enable a service place a check in the box next to the service name To display the properties panel for a service click Configure 4 PIM Item Transfer amp PIM synchronization 40 File Transfer V K amp Network Access E 18 Dial up Networking V Sj Bluetooth Serial Port T Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard 6 At this point Windows will install the software necessary for the services you selected Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard 7 Once Wind
20. to access the other computer To allow access click OK network through this computer Click OK to allow this action C Always allow this device to access this service 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 a pass key is required to connect the devices This authentication is not required once devices are paired see Chapter What s Pairing B My Bluetooth PlacesiEntire Bluetooth Neighbor hood GOLDPC Fle Edt Buetoth Favortes Tods O P TA B My Bhstosth Places Entre Bletcoth Neighborhood 6 Bluetooth Tasks P cove serves C Exchange Folder Printers and Faves Access on GOLORC 3 Pt Ren Transfer on OLDE Syncvonaatononcolpc How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer 1 Double click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon the system tray 2 Next double click on Find Bluetooth Devices Operation P My Bluetooth Places Entire Blu
21. wired to the network Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone 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 or to other Bluetooth devices A Bluetooth client these devices use the service s provided by Bluetooth servers Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client and can often do both at the same time Overview Continued Bluetooth technology is supported under the following operating systems Windows 2000 Windows XP Mac OS X 10 3 9 or greater 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 1 Mbps data rate Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place Crisp easy and fast installation and setup Built in security to assure the privacy of your communication Pairing Encryption and Authentication PC and Mac compatible System Requirement Hardware Requirement Available USB port Operating System For PCs Windows 2000 XP For Macs OS X v10
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