ATEN Technology IOGEAR GBU321 Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter, Class 1 User Manual GBU221 M0345 p65

ATEN Technology, Inc., dba IOGEAR Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter, Class 1 GBU221 M0345 p65

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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 tohelp reduce the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or office. These adapters allowcomputers with USB connections to become Bluetooth™ enabled computers. They comply toBluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps data rate. They alsoenable wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth™ enabled devices such asPDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth™ to USB adapter, another connectivity solutionfrom IOGEAR.©2005 IOGEAR®. All Rights Reserved. M0345IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windowsare 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 withregards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and issubject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in thisdocument.Welcome
Table of ContentsPackage Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................... 02Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................03Features .........................................................................................................................................................................................05Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................06Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................................07Installation - WINDOWS...............................................................................................................................................................08Uninstallation Drivers ...................................................................................................................................................................16Installation - MAC OS X.................................................................................................................................................................17Operation- Connect to a Cellular Phone .......................................................................................................................................................21- Connect to Network Access ......................................................................................................................................................23- Connect to a Printer ....................................................................................................................................................................26- Connect to a PDA .......................................................................................................................................................................29- Pairing .........................................................................................................................................................................................31Instalation-Windows XP Service Pack 2 .....................................................................................................................................33Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................................37Technical Support ..........................................................................................................................................................................38Radio & TV Interference Statement .............................................................................................................................................39Limited Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................40
Package ContentsThis package contains:GBU2211 Bluetooth to USB adapter1 Driver CD1 Quick Start Guide1 Warranty/Registration cardGBU3211 Bluetooth to USB adapter1 USB extension cable1 Driver CD1 User manual1 Warranty registration card2The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following:• Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP• User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth AdapterIf any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.1 Driver CD1 User manual1 Warranty registration card
OverviewBluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allowelectronic 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 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.3
Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems.• Windows 2000• Windows XP• Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greaterOverview4Overview Continued
- 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 compatibleFeatures5 3
System Requirement:Hardware Requirement:· Available USB portOperating System:For PCs: Windows 2000/XPFor Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or laterRequirements6
IntroductionIOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wirelessworking distance of 330 feet (100 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections tobecome 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 enableswireless 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 anduse, 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).7 3
Installation-Windows8Windows XP Service Pack 2The Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included withService Pack 2 for Windows XP. If you alreadyhave Service Pack 2 installed, you may choose notto install drivers from the installation CD andinstead use the Microsoft Bluetooth drivers. Pleasesee Page 34 on the manual for more details.1. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer before installing the software. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the installation 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-Windows92. If you accept the license agreement, click Next.
Installation-Windows103. When you approach the end of the installation process, the Driver Signature Notice may appear. Simply click OK to proceed with the installation.
5. Once the driver installation has completed, click Finish and RESTART your computer6. After restarting the computer, proceed to plug in the Bluetooth USB Adapter, and wait a few seconds while Windows recognizes the device.11Installation-Windows4. During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not Found” window will appear. DO NOT plug in the Bluetooth adapter at this time, simply click Cancel to proceed with the driver installation without connecting the Bluetooth device.
12Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard1.Once the Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizardhas started, click Next.2.Now double click the Bluetooth™ icon in thesystem tray. This will start the “Initial BluetoothConfiguration Wizard.”
13Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration WizardNext, 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.3.Click Next to configure the services thiscomputer will offer to other Bluetooth™devices.4.
Choose the services that this computer willoffer to other Bluetooth™ devices by placinga check in the box. To display the properties,click on the configure button.Click Next to proceed.145. At this point, Windows will install the softwarenecessary for the services you selected.6.Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration Wizard
15Initial Bluetooth™ Configuration WizardOnce Windows is finished installing the software,the following window will appear. This window willallow you to configure your computer to use theservice of another Bluetooth Device.If you do not have any additional devices youwish to connect to at this time, click Skip, clickFinish on the final screen.7.
Uninstall DriversWindows1. First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth adapter from your computer2. Go to Control Panel (Start > Settings > Control Panel)3. Click on Add or Remove Programs4. Click on IOGEAR Bluetooth Software and click on [Remove]5. When the uninstall is complete, restart your computer16
Installation-Mac OS XInstallation – MAC OS X1. Use of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter requiresMAC OS X v10.3.9 or later. There is no needto install any additional drivers, as Appleprovides all required Bluetooth drivers underMAC OS X v10.3.9.Simply plug in your Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port on your computer, and go to System Preferences.17
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 X18
3. To begin setting up your Bluetooth device, select the Devices tab and click on Set Up New Device.4. This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; click Continue to proceed.19Installation-Mac OS X
Installation-Mac OS X5. On this window, you can select what type of 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 your device.207. Please refer to the Apple website for further information on Apple Bluetooth support at www.apple.com.
1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth ™ icon in the system tray.OperationHow to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enabled)Next, click on Search for devices in range. Asillustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cellphone is detected.2.21
In the case of Nokia phones, you can take full advantage of your Bluetooth phone by using the Nokia PC Suite software. Pleasecheck www.nokia.com to see the version of the software supported by your Nokia phone. Once you have the Nokia PC Suitesoftware installed on your system, please proceed with the instructions below.22Right-click on the cell phone, and select PairDevice. When prompted for passkey, simply typeany four digits and click OK. On the phone, youwill also be prompted to enter a passkey. Makesure you enter the same passkey as on thecomputer. Your devices should now be paired.3.In our example, we used a Nokia 3650 cellphone. Double-click on the phone to see theavailable services. The services offered by yourcell phone may depend on the featuressupported by your specific model and may ormay not require additional software by the phonemanufacturer.4.Operation
How to Connect to Network Access (Bluetooth -Enabled Computer)Next, click on Search for devices in range. Asillustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled computeris found.2.1.23OperationDouble-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth Icon in thesystem tray.
Double click on the device to display a list of itsservices. To establish a network connection, rightclick on Network Access and select Connect toNetwork Access Point.3.When the connection is being established, you willbe prompted to accept/deny the connection on yourother computer. To allow access, click OK.4.24Operation
Once you establish the connection, the NetworkAccess icon will turn green and say “Connected.”Your device will be able to share its Internetconnection (if the device has Internet access)and files. If a pass key has been set by eitherdevice, the pass key is required to connect bothBluetooth™ enabled devices.5.25OperationAt any time, when service requests are made fromor to another Bluetooth™ device (e.g. File Transfer,Network Access, Serial Port Connection, etc.), apass key is required to connect the devices. Thisauthentication is not required once devices arepaired (see Chapter: What’s Pairing?).6.
How to connect to a Bluetooth™ Enabled Printer1. Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth™ icon in the system tray.26OperationNext double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”.2.
27Double click on the printer you wish to connect to.3.OperationClick OK to install the printer. If your printer isalready installed, the printer properties windowwill appear.4.
28If your printer is already installed, the printerproperties window will appear. Click on Print TestPage to print a test page.5.Operation
29How to connect to a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)OperationNext double click on “Find Bluetooth™ Devices”.2.Double-click on the IOGEAR® Bluetooth™ icon inthe system tray.1.
30OperationAt any time, when service requests are madefrom or to another Bluetooth™ device (e.g. FileTransfer, Network Access, Serial PortConnection, etc.), a pass key is required toconnect the devices.This authentication is notrequired once devices are paired (see Chapter:What’s Pairing?).4.Once the search is finished, double click on thePDA to view the services it offers.3.
What is “Pairing ?”Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked toanother.What “Pairing” means in terms of security?As mentioned, Pairing allows devices to permanently link with each other. The pass key authenticationwill also be perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a pass key once they arepaired. Paired devices will remain linked, even if other paired devices are turned off. Once a paireddevice 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 madefrom or to another Bluetooth™ device.31Operation
Unpairing Devices1. 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.Pairing Devices1. Right-click on the paired Bluetooth™ device in the list and select on “Unpair Device”.2. The device is now unpaired32Operation
Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Bluetooth StackIf you are running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, you may use the Bluetooth drivers provided byMicrosoft. 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.331. 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
4. To connect with your Bluetooth device, simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the traybar and select Add a Bluetooth Device.343. Optionally, you can find this in Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices.Microsoft Bluetooth Stack
5. Make sure to set your Bluetooth device in “discoverable” mode and check the box as 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.35Microsoft Bluetooth Stack
7. Please consult the user manual for your Bluetooth device to see if you need a Passkey to pair/establish a connection.368. Your Bluetooth device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To finish the process, simply click Finish.Microsoft Bluetooth Stack
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Technical Support38If 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. TheIOGEAR® T.I.L. was designed to provide you with the latest technical information aboutour products. Most of the answers to your questions can be found here, so please try itout before contacting technical support.Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST andcan be reached at (949) 453-8782 and (866) 946-4327 or by email support@iogear.com.
Radio & TV Interference StatementWARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may causeinterference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against suchinterference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipmentin a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his ownexpense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct theinterference.39
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THEUSE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICEPAID FOR THE PRODUCT.The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, orstatutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especiallydisclaims 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. Forfurther inquires please contact your direct vendor.Limited Warranty40
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Installation and use of this Bluetooth USB Adapter must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the
responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.
Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. REGULATORY INFORMATION Bluetooth USB Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards.
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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 特別警示： 根據交通部低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法第十二條及第十四條規定： 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
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