Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Table of Contents Table of Contents | Page 1 of 1 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Table of Contents n n n n n n n n n Introduction to Bluetooth Technology Install the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter Make Connections Using BlueView Bluetooth Applications Technical Support Specifications Regulatory and Safety Notices Limited Lifetime Warranty Software License Agreement Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2001 Xircom, Inc.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Introduction Table of Contents | Page 1 of 4 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Introduction to Bluetooth Technology l l Introduction to Networking with Bluetooth Bluetooth FAQ Introduction to Networking with Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless technology uses small form factor, low-cost, short-range radio links to eliminate the need for wired connections between computers.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Introduction Page 2 of 4 Q: What benefits do I gain by using Bluetooth technology? A: Convenience & Organization l l l l Eliminates cables – Offers wireless freedom to communicate with multiple devices. No need to hook up cables to several devices as the cables are replaced by radio links. Organizes data - Automatically synchronizes data (with required application software) among devices without user intervention; ensures consistent, updated data in all devices.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Introduction Page 3 of 4 A: Slave units are all devices in a Piconet that are not the master. The slaves receive frequency-hopping sequences from the master and rely on the master’s clock for the timing of the Piconet. Q: What is a Personal Area Network (PAN)? A: A Personal Area Network is another name for a Bluetooth Piconet. Q: Are different brands of Bluetooth products compatible? A: Yes.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Introduction Page 4 of 4 stringent government and industry regulations for safety. Q: Can Bluetooth products be used on aircraft? A: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other aviation regulatory bodies worldwide are currently reviewing the use of Bluetooth products on private and commercial aircraft. Q: Where can I find more information on Bluetooth? A: The following web sites provide useful Bluetooth information: www.bluetooth.com and www.xircom.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Installation Table of Contents | Page 1 of 4 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Install the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter Note: The information in this section applies to the Xircom CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter (model CBT) and RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter (model R2BT).
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Installation Page 2 of 4 Bluetooth LAN Interface and set up virtual COM ports and a modem to be used with Bluetooth services. It will also install Xircom BlueView software, utilities and online documentation onto your hard drive. Shortcuts to these items will be created under Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. To view online documentation, click Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Installation Page 3 of 4 items will be created under Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. To view online documentation, click Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities. You must have Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed to view the online documentation. 5. You will be prompted to install Intellisync® for Notebooks. Click Yes and follow the onscreen instructions.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Installation Page 4 of 4 Reinstalling To reinstall Xircom hardware and software, first uninstall the Bluetooth Adapter as described under the heading "Uninstalling." Be sure to reboot the computer after uninstalling, before attempting to reinstall. Then reinstall the Bluetooth Adapter using the installation instructions in this document. Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page file://C:\Compliance\Manuals\R2BT\En\help\setup.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Table of Contents | Page 1 of 9 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Make Connections Using BlueView Note: The information in this section applies to the Xircom CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter (model CBT) and RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter (model R2BT).
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 2 of 9 Before two Bluetooth devices can communicate, they have to l l l l l recognize each other's existence agree to communicate agree on the terms of their communication determine what services or applications each has to offer establish a connection that allows the services to be used The BlueView interface is your window to all Bluetooth communications activities involving the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter and remote Bluetooth devices.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 3 of 9 Bluetooth environment. Left-Click the Bluetooth Icon - to toggle the Autoconnect feature on or off. If Autoconnect is checked, any Bluetooth device for which a permanent connection has been established with your Xircom Bluetooth Adapter will automatically reconnect when it comes into range. And if automatic synchronization has been configured, it will take place as soon as the re-connection is established.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 4 of 9 Two toolbars are displayed by default directly below the menu bar (they will be checked in the View menu): l l Remote Device Action Bar - Properties and activities relating to the other Bluetooth devices with which "your Bluetooth device" will communicate. The toolbar icons duplicate the functions listed on the Edit menu.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView l Page 5 of 9 who shares your workspace) The right panel has a column titled Name and other columns whose headings and contents will vary according to the type of device selected in the left panel (for example, when you select New Devices in Range and click Refresh, your will see the Name, Device Class or type, hardware Address, and the Service or Services available on that device).
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 6 of 9 2. Select one of the New Devices in Range displayed and click Connect. The "Connect to remote Bluetooth device" screen will appear. 3. Decide whether the connection should be permanent or temporary, then select one of the following file://C:\Compliance\Manuals\R2BT\En\help\blueview.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 7 of 9 options: ¡ Permanent (Connect again) - This connection will remain in effect until changed. If Autoconnect is enabled, the connection will be automatically re-established whenever the two devices are in range of each other. ¡ One-time - This connection will remain in effect until one of the devices moves out of range or until the connection is terminated with the Disconnect command. 4.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 8 of 9 My Bluetooth Device Properties On the BlueView main window, click the Properties button in the My Bluetooth Device Bar to view information about the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter installed on your notebook. The My Bluetooth Device screen contains the following items: l l l l l Name - User assigned name of the local Bluetooth device. Address - Hexadecimal Bluetooth address. This can be useful when discovering devices.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Make Connections Using BlueView Page 9 of 9 On the BlueView main window, select a remote Bluetooth device under Known Devices and click Properties from the Edit menu or toolbar to view information about that device. l l l l l Name - User assigned name of the local Bluetooth device. Address - Hexadecimal Bluetooth address. This can be useful when discovering devices. Device Class - Type of device that the Bluetooth device represents.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Table of Contents | Page 1 of 10 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Bluetooth Applications n n n n n n Services Available with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter How to Use Intellisync with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter How to Set Up a Dial-Up Connection How to Set Up a LAN Connection Using a Bluetooth Access Point How to Reset the Bluetooth Environment How to Turn the Bluetooth Radio Module Off and On Services Available with the Xircom Bluetooth Adapter The
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 2 of 10 IBM-compatible desktop PCs and notebooks equipped with Bluetooth technology.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 3 of 10 The Xircom Bluetooth Install Wizard will set up a Bluetooth modem interface that can be used to connect through a dial-up gateway such as a mobile phone or an access point that is connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or an ISDN Bluetooth access point. The Xircom BlueView Install Wizard configured an appropriate "virtual" COM port for this service at installation. Set Up a New Dial-Up Networking Connection 1.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 4 of 10 Up Networking Set Up a Bluetooth Connection Using the BlueView Utility 1. Start the BlueView utility by double-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray. 2. Select New Devices in Range and click Refresh to discover the devices in your Bluetooth Neighborhood. 3. The LAN Access Point will appear under New Devices in Range. 4.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 5 of 10 5. Setup of the Bluetooth connection is complete. BlueView will indicate the COM Port to be used for this Bluetooth connection, according to the type of profile or service selected (LAN Access or Dial-Up Networking). Make a note of the COM port assigned to the profile you plan to use. This information will be needed to complete the connection. 6.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 6 of 10 Networking Profile Use the Xircom Bluetooth Modem Interface and Windows Dial-Up Networking to create a PPP link for connection to the LAN, as follows 1. Go to Dial-Up networking and double-click Make New Connection. 2. Select Xircom Bluetooth Modem Interface as the modem. 3. Enter the number 1 in the area code and phone number fields, and type in any user ID and password. Name the connection “Xircom Bluetooth LAN Access.” 4.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications file://C:\Compliance\Manuals\R2BT\En\help\applications.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications file://C:\Compliance\Manuals\R2BT\En\help\applications.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 9 of 10 6. Click OK, double-click the Xircom Bluetooth LAN Access icon and choose Connect. Dialing will start, User Name and Password will be verified and you will be logged onto the network. Your PPP Link is set up and you are ”on” the network. You can verify your settings using “winipcfg” (for Windows 95, 98, or Me) or “ipconfig” (for Windows 2000), which you can obtain from the Access Point or you local DHCP-server. 7.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Applications Page 10 of 10 To reset the Bluetooth environment, right click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and click Exit Bluetooth Environment. Then restore Bluetooth support by selecting Start, Programs, Xircom Utilities, Launch Bluetooth Environment. How to Turn the Bluetooth Radio Module Off and On To turn off the Bluetooth radio module, right click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and click Radio On. Click Radio On again to turn the radio back on.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Customer Support Table of Contents | Page 1 of 2 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Technical Support Xircom offers an extensive family of service and support programs, including world-class phone support, software updates, and 24-hour access to Technical Support on the Xircom Web site. Warranty Service Procedures For details on warranty coverage and service, see the Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Customer Support Page 2 of 2 +32/(0)70 233 852 Telephone Dutch language +32/(0)70 233 851 Telephone French language +32/(0)70 233 850 Telephone German language +32/(0)70 233 376 Telephone Italian language +32/(0)70 233 467 Telephone Spanish language +32/(0)70 233 468 Telephone Swedish language (9:00 to 18:00 Monday through Friday Central European Time) +32/(0)70 233 306 Fax to Technical Support www.xircom.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Specifications Table of Contents | Page 1 of 2 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Specifications l l General Specifications Radio Specifications General Specifications Temperature range Operating 32°F to 149°F (0°C to 65°C) Storage -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C) Humidity 95% maximum noncondensing Operating Systems Support Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows Me, 98, 95, Windows 3.x and MS-DOS Power Requirements 3.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Specifications Page 2 of 2 Power control requirements: optional range -30 - +20 dB. Data Rates Up to 721 Kbps Security 128-bit encryption and passkey authentication Frequency Band 2400-2483.5 MHz Wireless Medium Typical Range Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum 32 feet (10 m) Table of Contents | Previous Page | Next Page file://C:\Compliance\Manuals\R2BT\En\help\specs.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Regulatory Notices Table of Contents | Page 1 of 3 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Regulatory and Safety Notices This section provides the following notices: l l l l Safety Notices FCC Regulations Canadian Department of Communications European Union - CE Mark Safety Notices This card is intended for use with UL 1950/EN60950/IEC60950 (or other NRTL) listed ITE computers that contain operator-accessible PC Card slots.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Regulatory Notices Page 2 of 3 2300 Corporate Center Drive Thousand Oaks, California 91320 U.S.A. FCC Rules and Regulations - Part 15 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Regulatory Notices Page 3 of 3 89/336/EEC EMC Directive with Amendments 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC 1999/5/EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive This declaration is based upon compliance of the product to the following standards: ETS 300 328/A1 (1997-07, Edition 2) Radio Equipment and Systems (RES); wideband transmission systems; technical characteristics and test conditions for data transmission equipment operating in the 2.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Limited Lifetime Warranty Table of Contents | Page 1 of 3 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Limited Lifetime Warranty Warranties As the original purchaser, you receive these warranties from Xircom: Hardware Your CreditCard Bluetooth Adapter or RealPort2 Bluetooth Adapter (collectively, “Products”), will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial compliance with your user documentation accompanying the Products for as long as yo
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Limited Lifetime Warranty Page 2 of 3 Xircom’s Technical Support department at (805) 376-9200. Outside the U.S.A. Contact your local Xircom supplier or Xircom regional office. Your Xircom contact will discuss your problem to confirm the defect. If warranty or return service is needed, you’ll receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Replacement Product will be shipped when the original Product has been received by Xircom. (U.S.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Limited Lifetime Warranty Page 3 of 3 country. International Notice Due to differing national regulations and approval requirements, certain Xircom products are designed for use only in specific countries, and may not function properly in a country other than the country of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended.
Xircom Bluetooth Adapter - Software Licenese Agreement Table of Contents | Page 1 of 1 Previous Page | Next Page Bluetooth™ Adapter Software License Agreement Xircom grants you a non-exclusive license to use the copies of software programs supplied with this product on the following terms: You may: 1. Use the software program on any computer or network but only in conjunction with any Xircom hardware product; 2.
