BluetoothTM USB Dongle Product User’s Guide May 2005 ©2005 All rights reserved.
Application Setup & User’s Guide Trademark(s) ™ and Registered Trademark(s) ® The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA and licensed to the company. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. BTW is Copyright Widcomm, Inc. and the BTW software is licensed to the company Winroute Lite is Copyright Tiny Software, Inc. ©2005 All rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................. 5 The Bluetooth Technology .......................................................................................................................5 What is BTW ............................................................................................................................................5 What’s in the box ....................................................
Hardware Tab .......................................................................................................................................44 SECURITY...................................................................................................................... 46 Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................46 Authentication.............................................................
INTRODUCTION The Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth is a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange of data between two compatible devices. It utilizes short-distance radio link technology and replaces the traditional cable connections to enable wireless connections between desktop and laptop computers, cellular phones, scanners, digital cameras, printers, and other devices.
What’s new in BTW4.0 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Basic Imaging Profile (BIP) Bluetooth 1.2 support Extended HID handling Bluetooth Tray After installing the software, you would find a shortcut icon to My Bluetooth Places on your desktop. However, there is another icon that you will see after successful installation of the software.
Icons used for Bluetooth devices and services Before we move on to the next chapter about the various Bluetooth devices and services, it is important to get familiar first with the icons that you will see and know what they mean. Each Bluetooth icon changes its color to provide at-a-glance feedback about the status of a device or service. In the next few tables below, you will find both device and service icons in different colors, depending on which Windows platform you are using.
Network Access Point Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Printer Cellular Telephone Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows XP Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their “normal” state. When in their “connected” state, the primary color of the icon changes to green.
Audio Gateway Desktop Computer Headset Human Interface Device Laptop Computer Modem Network Accept Point Printer Cellular Telephone Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Unknown Devices Service icons for Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 SERVICE ICONS ARE GRAY OR YELLOW IN COLOR (OR GRAY WITH YELLOW ACCENTS) IN THEIR “NORMAL” STATE. WHEN IN THE “CONNECTED” STATE, THE PRIMARY COLOR OF THE ICON CHANGES TO GREEN.
PIM Item Transfer PIM Synchronization Public Folder (File Transfer) Bluetooth Serial Port ©2005 All rights reserved.
GETTING STARTED My Bluetooth Places After you have successfully installed the Bluetooth software, you will see an icon on your desktop and an icon on Window System Tray. These are two shortcuts to My Bluetooth Places. To start Bluetooth: Right-Click the icon on Window System Tray and select Start The Bluetooth icon is blue in color with a white insert when Bluetooth is running. To stop Bluetooth: Right-Click the icon on Window System Tray and select Stop.
Right-click a device and select Discover Available Services. The services that BTW supports are as follows: Bluetooth Serial Port establishes a wireless connection between two Bluetooth devices. The serial connection can be used by applications as though there is a serial cable between the devices. Dial-up Networking allows you to use a modem on another Bluetooth device to connect to the Internet and send/receive e-mail. Fax allows you to send a fax transmission through another Bluetooth device.
Now that you know how to discover available devices and their services, you are now ready to make a Bluetooth connection with another device. Setting up a new connection is fast and easy, you have these choices: Create a connection from the Bluetooth Icon in the System Tray In the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect and then the Bluetooth service that you wish to use.
The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the status of a connection. It is also where you disconnect an active connection. To display the Connection Status dialog box: 1. Open My Bluetooth Places and select My Device. 2. Right-click a service name and then select Status from the pop-up menu. The Connection Status dialog box opens and provides the following information: Status: tells you whether you are Connected or Disconnected.
1.1 Windows Explorer – select one or more files to be transferred. 1.2 Microsoft Office – only the document in the active window can be transferred. 1.3 Microsoft Outlook – select one or more items to be transferred. 2 From the application’s File menu, select Send To, and then select Bluetooth from the shortcut menu. 3 Select a device from the shortcut menu to send the data Or Select Other…, choose a device from the list and then click OK to send the data. ©2005 All rights reserved.
CLIENT APPLICATIONS About Client and Server Before we start discussing about what each of the services does, let us briefly tell you a bit about Client and Server since we will be mentioning a lot of these two in this chapter. In order for two Bluetooth devices to exchange data, they must establish a connection. However, before a connection is established, one device must request a connection with the other. This is the Client.
The connection’s “persistence” is broken when HID connection is closed manually by operator. If you want to use HID device again, you need to re-establish by manually. Printer The Bluetooth Printer allows this computer to use a Bluetooth printer. Once a Bluetooth printer has been properly installed, it can be used from this computer in the same way as any other printer would be. Create a Bluetooth Printer connection at first time: 1.
4. Right-click the server that will provide the Audio Gateway service and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of services. 5. 6. Double-click Audio Gateway. Open Volume Control on windows tray to adjust the volume you want. Client must have a sound card, microphone, and speakers installed. The Bluetooth radio on both on server and client must support audio.
To determine the communications port that the service will use: 1. On the Server, open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Right-click My Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3. In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab. Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties dialog box. The Service Properties dialog box displays the communications port that the connection is using.
6. The Connect To dialog box opens, prompting you to fill in your user name, password, and the phone number to be dialed. 7. Click the Dial button. Selecting the Save password checkbox will let you connect to the same number in the future without having to type in all the connecting information. You can now open a Web browser and connect to the Internet as if the modem was attached to your computer. To close a Dial-up Networking connection: 1.
3. Right-click anywhere except on a device name and then select Refresh from the pop-up menu to see an updated list. 4. Right-click the device that you want to transfer files to and then select Discover Available Services to display an updated list of available services. 5. Click the plus (+) sign right next to Public Folder to expand that folder. If there are subfolders, click all the plus (+) signs until you see all the files under the subfolders.
Image The Bluetooth Imaging application allows this computer to send images to remote devices that provide the Bluetooth imaging service. Possible uses include the transfer of images to a Bluetooth camera, camera/phone, or any other device that offers the Bluetooth Imaging service.
The remote imaging device must support the action. See the remote imaging device’s documentation for information about the remote functions the device supports. The remote imaging device must be installed on this computer (see below). Install an Imaging Device Note: Only Windows XP can install an imaging device; previous operating systems do not have native support for this option.
Business cards are sent, received, or exchanged without further intervention. To send calendar items, notes, and messages, go to the folder that contains the item you want to send out. Then select the item and click Open. PIM Synchronization The PIM Synchronization service is used to match information between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server. A perfect example would be a Personal Information Manager (PIM) database. BTW supports synchronization with devices that support IrMC v1.
The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide Network Access service. However, after a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server, it cannot act as a Network Access client without being re-configured. In the next sections to follow, we will discuss about how to set up Network Access in different Windows platforms. Windows 2000, Server-side Setup 1. From the Windows Control Panel, select Network and Dial-up Connections. 2.
To configure the routing software: 1. In the Windows system tray, right-click the WinRoute icon and select Administration. 2. Click the Settings tab. Select 2nd network adapter. 3. From the Network adapter drop-down list, select any adapter other than the USB Dongle. 4. Click the Settings button. 5. Click the DHCP tab. From the Adapter drop-down list, select the Bluetooth Windows 9x Adapter. 6. Select Enable DHCP Server. 7. Type in the client IP address range fields: − From: 210 − To: 240 8.
BLUETOOTH SERVICE Common Configuration Settings These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth service: Service Name - the default name of each service can be changed. Secure Connection - requires that remote devices provide proof of identity and that all data be encrypted. Startup Automatically - starts the service automatically when Bluetooth is started.
box prompts you to enable the connection only once, or to allow this device to use the service every time. After a connection has been authorized, an additional visual and/or audio notification may be displayed (if enabled). This notification is for information only to inform the operator that a connection has been established. Note: After two devices are paired, the authentication notification will no longer be displayed when a connection is attempted.
Bluetooth Image Transfer The Bluetooth image transfer service allows this computer to accept images from remote devices that support Bluetooth image transfer. The supported image formats are: BMP GIF PNG JPG Received images are stored in the Bluetooth exchange folder. Configure the Bluetooth Imaging Service From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Bluetooth Imaging service.
From the COM Port shortcut menu select a communications port that is not assigned to any otherservice. 3. Click OK. To remove a Bluetooth Serial Port: From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select the port to be removed and then clickDelete. Note: The Delete button is only available when a Bluetooth Serial Port is selected.
2. Configure Windows Explorer so that the Folders pane is visible (View > Explorer Bar > Folders). 3. In the Folders pane, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood. 4. On the menu bar, select Bluetooth > Search For Devices. 5. In the Folders pane, expand Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood to show the devices in the vicinity. 6. Select a device and expand that branch to view the Bluetooth exchange folder of the remote device.
Configure the Headset Service From the Notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Advanced Configuration > Local Services, and then double-click the Headset service. Set the common configuration properties of the service, and then click OK. Usage Example with a Bluetooth Telephone From the Bluetooth phone, search for devices that offer the Headset Service, select the Headset Service on this computer, and then select Connect.
Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me Note: Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers. Install and configure the routing software as instructed by the software's manufacturer before you configure the computer as a Network Access server. Configure the server: 1. From Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. 2. On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver (scroll down if necessary). 3.
Click OK to close the window. 3. Click OK in the Bluetooth Properties window to complete the configuration process. Note: If a firewall is in use, additional steps may be required before the browser can access the Internet. Contact your information technology department to determine if a firewall is in use or for assistance in configuring the Local Area Network settings for your proxy server. Verify the Server Setup From a different Bluetooth computer: 1.
dialog box prompts you to select an installed Personal Information Manager (if more than one is installed on this computer) and an existing business card. Previously sent business cards - after a card is selected using the Always send the same business card option, that card will be added to the shortcut menu as an option. Note: Previously sent business card additions to the menu are limited to ten, after which the oldest contact will be replaced. Where to store inbound data items, on an individual basis.
Note: Move your mouse over a selected business card to display additional information about that contact. 2. Click OK to choose a selected business card and return to the PIM Item Transfer Properties page. The chosen contact is now displayed and selected in the Business card requests shortcut menu. Note: In addition to the default menu options, the shortcut menu can hold up to ten contact names.
CONFIGURATION PANEL The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to various settings including Bluetooth services, hardware, security, and events notification. In this chapter, we will thoroughly discuss each of the tabs in the Configuration Panel. There are two ways to open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Use either one of the following: Click the Start menu, go to Settings and select Control Panel. From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration.
Only paired devices: Only devices that have been paired with your computer are allowed to connect to it. Only devices listed below: Only the listed devices are allowed to connect to your computer (see the next section, Adding and deleting devices for details). Choose an audio notification file: You can also choose an audio notification file when Secure Connection is enabled for any of the Bluetooth Services on this computer and PIN code is required before that service can be accessed.
You can specify BTW to report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) of device(s) within a class. The discovered devices can be mixed-and-matched – you can discover one or more specific devices, classes of devices, and types of devices within a class at the same time. To have BTW report only specific devices: 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Advanced Configuration.
4. Click the Delete button. Note: If you have not selected the Report only selected Bluetooth devices option, the Delete button will not be available. To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices: 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Advanced Configuration. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed. 2. Click the Discovery tab. 3. Select Report all Bluetooth devices.
We mentioned earlier that you could change the settings of each service individually. However, all of the local services will have common settings and Notification settings for all of the following: These properties can be set individually for each Bluetooth services: For General: Service name: User can change service name on text box. Startup Automatically: User can define service startup Automatically when Bluetooth is started.
1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Advanced Configuration. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed. 2. Click the Local Service tab. 3. Double click a service name and select the Notifications tab. 4. In the Sound section, click the Browse button and look for the sound file (*.wav) that you want to use for notification. 5. To hear a preview of the sound, click Play.
Select Startup if you want the service to start automatically when BTW initializes. From the COM Port drop-down list, select a communications port that is not assigned to any other service. 5. Click OK. Removing a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port 1. Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel by right-clicking the Bluetooth Tray icon on the Windows system tray. Select Advanced Configuration. The Bluetooth Configuration Panel is displayed. 2. Click the Local Services tab. 3. Select the port you want to remove.
To stop a local service, simply right-click the service and select Stop from the pop-up menu. Stopped services are no longer available for use by clients. You may also see a summary of information about each local service from Windows Explorer. To do this, open your Windows Explorer. With Local Device selected, click the View menu, then select Details. You will find the following basic information: Service: the name of the service Startup: tells you whether it’s automatic or manual.
LMP Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) complies with. LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) complies with. Click Cancel to save the changes – the changes will be applied the next time you restart your Bluetooth device. ©2005 All rights reserved.
SECURITY Introduction Each service that the server provides can be configured to require the Secure Connection setting, that means of, Authorization: the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a connection is established. Authentication: the server requires a Personal Identification Number code (PIN, also referred to as a “passkey”) or a Link Key before a connection is established. Encryption: all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server is encrypted.
Bluetooth Device Identity Every Bluetooth device has a unique Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) assigned to it during the manufacturing process. This address cannot be changed. The BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a valid BDA. Each Bluetooth device also has a configurable, user-friendly name to help distinguish it from other devices. The user-friendly name may be up to 99 alphanumeric characters in length and may contain spaces.
When Secure Connection is enabling, devices will pair automatically the first time they connect (a passkey must be successfully exchange) To pair devices before attempting a connection: 1. Open My Bluetooth Places by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. 2. Select Enter Bluetooth Neighborhood. 3. Right-click anywhere except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu to see an updated list. 4. Right-click the device you want to make a pair.
Regardless of the version of your Windows, click the Bluetooth Tray icon in the Windows system tray and then follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions vary, depending on the security configuration of the system. If the security notification is ignored after a preset timeout, the connection request will fail. In the Security Request dialog box, you will see the following: Device Name: displays the user-friendly name of the device that is attempting to connect.
TROUBLESHOOTING Below you will find the most frequently asked questions that we get from our customers. Q: What is a valid Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) and where can I find it? Can I change the BDA? A: Every Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit Bluetooth Device Address, or BDA. This address cannot be changed by the end-user. A device’s BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format. Therefore, if you see a BDA with 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F, that is a valid BDA.
Q: How do I determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my hardware device and the version number of both the Bluetooth Specification and the Link Manager Protocol (LMP)? A: Open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel and click the Hardware tab. Then you could see the Device Address. There you will see the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device and the version number of both the Host Controller Interface and the Link Manager Protocol.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you are still experiencing problems after reading this Product User’s Guide and the Troubleshooting section, you may contact your local dealer for technical support. ©2005 All rights reserved.
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