ATEN Technology IOGEAR GBU421 Bluetooth 2.0 USB Micro Adapter User Manual GBU421 M1204 indd

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1InstallationInstallation GuideBluetooth® 2.0 USB Micro AdapterGBU421 PART NO. M1204
23WelcomeThank you for purchasing one of the most feature-rich Bluetooth® to USB adapters available. IOGEAR’s Bluetooth® to USB adapters are rst-rate wireless connectivity accessories designed to help reduce the frustration of dealing with cable glut in your home or ofce. These adapters allow computers with USB connections to become Bluetooth enabled computers. They comply to Bluetooth® 2.0 and USB 2.0 specications, and provide users with a 3 Mbps data rate. They also enable wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR Bluetooth® to 2.0 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity solution from IOGEAR.
45Table of ContentsPackage Contents 5Overview 6Features 8Requirements 9Introduction 10Installation-Windows XP 11Initial Bluetooth Conguration Wizard 14Installation-Windows Vista 17Uninstall Drivers 23Installation-Mac OS X 24Connect to a Cellular Phone 27Connect to Network Access 33Connect to a Printer 42Connect to a PDA 45Pairing 50Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 52Specication 56Technical Support 57Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement58CE Statement 60Limited Warranty 61Contact 62
45Package ContentsThis package contains:GBU4211 Bluetooth• ® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter1 Driver CD• 1 Quick Start Guide• 1 Warranty Card / Registration Card• The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following:Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista• User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth• ® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter* If any items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer.
67OverviewBluetooth 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 les 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.• Transfer data between your cell phone and PC. •
67Most 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.
89FeaturesEliminates cables between your computers• Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices• Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity• Bluetooth specication 2.0 compliant• USB specication 2.0 compliant• Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth• ® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter. Up to 3 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•
89RequirementsSystem RequirementsHardware Requirements:• Available USB portOperation System:For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/VistaFor Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later
1011IntroductionIOGEAR®’s Bluetooth® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter is a Class 2 device with a wireless working distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth™ enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 2.0 specications, and provides users with a 3 Mbps data transfer rate at ranges up to 30 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. Bluetooth® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 30 feet (10 meters).
1011Installation-Windows XPThe Microsoft Bluetooth stack comes included with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP. If you already have Service Pack 2 installed, you may choose not to install drivers from the installation CD and instead use the Microsoft Bluetooth drivers. Please see Page 51 on the manual for more details.Click on 1. Setup to start the installation. Make sure that the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter is NOT plugged into the computer at this moment. 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 le. Please follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.Click 2. Next to continue.
1213Select “I accept the terms in the license 3. agreement” and click Next to continueDuring the install, a “Bluetooth Device not 4. Found” window will appear. Do Not plug in the Bluetooth® adapter at this time and click on Cancel to proceed with the driver installation.
1213Once the driver installation has completed, 5. click Finish. In order to complete the Bluetooth instal-6. lation software you will be asked to Log off from your computer. Click Yes to log off.
1415Initial Bluetooth Conguration WizardOnce the Initial Bluetooth Conguration 2. Wizard has started, click Next. For Windows XPNow double click the Bluetooth icon in the 1. system tray. This will start the “Initial Bluetooth Conguration Wizard.” Note: We suggest leaving everything as default to minimize mistaken conguration.
1415Next, enter a unique name for this computer. 3. This name will be displayed to other Bluetooth devices. Select a computer type from the drop-down menu and click Next.Click 4. Next to congure the services this computer will offer to other Bluetooth devices.
1617Choose the services that this computer will 5. offer to the Bluetooth devices by placing a check in the box. To display the properties, click on the congure button. Click Next to proceed.At this point, Windows will install the software 6. necessary for the services you selected.Once Windows is nished installing the 7. software, the following window will appear. This window will allow you to congure 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 nal screen.
1617Installation-Windows VistaMake sure the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter 1. 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 auto play options for the installation CD. Simply click on Run setup.exe to start the installation. Insert the IOGEAR installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature will bring up the auto play options for the instal-lation CD. Simply click on Run setup.exe view les to start the installation.
1819To start the Widcomm Bluetooth software 2. installation simply click on the Setup button.Click 3. Next to begin the driver installation.
1819Click 5. Next to continue.Select “I accept the terms in the license 4. agreement” and click Next to continue.
2021Click 6. Install to being the installation. If you are prompted by the windows security 7. message select “Install this driver software anyway” to proceed with the installation.
2021Click 9. Finish to complete the installation.During the install, a “Bluetooth Device not 8. 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.
2223In order to complete the Bluetooth installation 10. software installation you will be asked to Log off from your computer. Click Yes to log off.
2223Uninstall DriversWindows XP Service Pack 2First, unplug the IOGEAR USB Bluetooth1. ® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter from your computerGo to Control Panel (Start > Settings > 2. Control Panel)Click on 3. Add or Remove ProgramsClick on Widcomm Bluetooth Software and 4. click on [Remove]When the uninstall is complete, restart your 5. computerWindows VistaFirst, unplug the IOGEAR Bluetooth1. ® 2.0 USB Micro Adapter from your computerGo to Control Panel (Start > Control Panel)2. Click on Uninstall a program under Programs 3. or Click on Programs and Features (Control Panel Classic View)Click on Widcomm Bluetooth Software and 4. click on [Uninstall] on the top.When the uninstall is complete, restart your 5. computer
2425Installation-Mac OS XUse of the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter 1. requires MAC OS X v10.3.9 or later. There is no need to install any additional software, as Apple provides all required Bluetooth drivers.Simply plug in your Bluetooth® adapter into an available USB port on your computer, and go to System Preferences. Click on the Bluetooth icon and make sure 2. the box next to Discoverable is checked (in 10.3 and 10.4 this will be on the Settings tab). To connect and pair with a Bluetooth device, click on Set Up New Device.(in 10.3 and 10.4 this will be on the Devices tab).
2425This will initiate the Bluetooth Setup Assistant; 4. click Continue to proceedIf you have already connected a device 3. under 10.5 the Bluetooth window will look like this. Instead of clicking the Set Up New Device button, click the button with a plus (+) symbol below the device list.
2627On this window, you can select what type of 5. Bluetooth device you want to setup. Please make your choice below and then click Continue.Your computer will search Bluetooth 6. 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.Please refer to the Apple website for further 7. information on Apple Bluetooth support at www.apple.com.
2627Connect to a Cellular PhoneHow to connect to a Cellular Phone (Bluetooth Enable)For Windows XPDouble-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon 1. in the system tray.Next, click on 2. Search for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled cell phone is detected.
2829Right-click on the cell phone, and select 3. 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.
2829In our example, we used a Nokia 3650 cell 4. 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 specic model and may or may not require additional software by the phone manufacturer. 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.
3031For Windows VistaRight-click on the Bluetooth icon in the 1. system tray and select Add a Bluetooth Device.Make sure to set your Bluetooth cellular 2. phone in “discoverable” mode and check the box as shown on the picture.
3031Your computer will search for all the 3. Bluetooth devices in your area and list them. Select the desired cellular phone, and click Next.Please consult the user manual for your 4. cellular phone to see if you need a passkey to pair/establish a connection.
3233Your Bluetooth cellular phone will then 5. connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To nish the process, simply click Finish.
3233Connect to Network AccessFor Windows XPDouble-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon 1. in the system tray.Next, click on S2. earch for devices in range. As illustrated below, the Bluetooth-enabled computer is found.
3435Double click on the device to display a list of 3. its services. To establish a network connection, right click on Network Access and select Connect to Network Access Point.When the connection is being established, 4. you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer. To allow access, click OK.
3435Once you establish the connection, the 5. 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 les. If a passkey has been set by either device, the passkey is required to connect both Bluetooth enabled devices.At any time, when service requests are made 6. from or to another Bluetooth device (e.g. File Transfer, Network Access, Serial Port Connection, etc.), a passkey is required to connect the devices. This authentication is not required once devices are paired (see Chapter: What’s Pairing?).
3637For Windows VistaRight-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system 1. tray and select Join Personal Area Network.Click 2. Add to add a new network device.
3637Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled 3. computer in “discoverable” mode and check the box as shown on the picture.Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth 4. devices in your area and list them. Select the desired computer, and click Next.
3839Decide if you use a passkey to add your 5. device. Then click Next to proceed.When the connection is being established, 6. you will be prompted to accept/deny the connection on your other computer. To allow access, click on the message.
3839Enter the passkey that you have created or 7. provided by the wizard to conrm the connection.Your Bluetooth enabled computer will then 8. connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To nish the process, simply click Finish.
4041When you return to the Bluetooth Personal 9. Area Network Device window by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select Join a Personal Area Network, now you can see the connection that has been established. Simply choose the desired con-nection and click Connect.Window will be closed automatically after the 10. connection has successfully been connected.
4041A Bluetooth connection is shown when you 11. open Computer from the start menu. Now your device will be able to share its internet connection, printers, and les. (Make sure the desired share options’ checkboxes are checked under Bluetooth setting by right-clicking on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray.
4243Connect to a PrinterHow to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PrinterDouble-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in 1. the system tray.Next, double click on “2. Search for devices in range”.
4243Right-click the printer you would like to add and 3. select Add Printer.Click 4. OK to install the printer. If your printer is already installed, the printer properties window will appear.
4445If your printer is already installed, the printer 5. properties window will appear. Click on Print Test Page to print a test page.
4445Connect to a PDAHow to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PDAFor Windows XPDouble-click on the IOGEAR Bluetooth icon in 1. the system tray.Next, double click on “2. Search for devices in range”.
4647Once the search is nished, double click on the 3. PDA to view the series it offers.At any time, when service requests are made 4. 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?).
4647How to connect to a Bluetooth Enabled PDAFor Windows VistaRight-click on the Bluetooth icon in the 1. system tray and select “Add a Bluetooth Device”.Make sure to set your Bluetooth enabled PDA 2. in “discoverable” mode and check the box as shown on the picture.
4849Your computer will search for all the Bluetooth 3. devices in your area and list them. Select the desired PDA, and click Next.Please consult the user manual for your PDA to 4. see if you need a passkey to pair/establish a connection.
4849Our Bluetooth PDA will then connect to the 5. IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To nish the process, simply click Finish.
5051PairingWhat 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.
5051Pairing DevicesRight-click on the Bluetooth device and select 1. on “Pair device”.Enter a Pass Key when asked. 2. 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!The device is now paired with your computer.3. Unpairing DevicesRight-click on the paired Bluetooth 1. device in the list and select on “Unpair Device”.The device is now unpaired2.
5253Installation-Windows XP Service Pack 2Windows XP Service Pack-Bluetooth StackIf 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 proles support. For more information, please visit the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com.To use the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, simply 1. 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. You will then see a Bluetooth icon on your 2. tray bar that allows you to perform all Bluetooth operations, as shown below:
5253Optionally, you can nd this in 3. Control Panel >Bluetooth Devices.To connect with your Bluetooth devices, 4. simply right-click on the Bluetooth icon on the tray bar and select Add a Bluetooth Device.
5455Make sure to set your Bluetooth device in 5. “discoverable” mode and check the box as shown on the picture.Your computer will search for all theBluetooth 6. devices in your area and list them. Select the desired device, and click Next.
5455Please consult the user manual of your 7. Bluetooth device to see if you need a Passkey to pair/establish a connection. Your Bluetooth8. device will then connect to the IOGEAR Bluetooth adapter. To nish the process, simply click Finish.
5657SpecicationsConnectors USB Type A1Data Rate 3 MbpsFrenquency Band 2.400GHz - 2.4835GHz Unlicensed ISM bandHumidity 10% - 90% non-condensingInterface USBModulation GFSK /π /4-DQPSK /8DPSK Operating Temperature 0°C - 50°CSecurity Pairing, Encrption, AuthenticationSensitivity Minimum - 76dBTransmission Power 4.63dBmWeight 0.4 oz.GBU421
5657Technical SupportIf 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.
5859Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement15.21You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the part responsible for com-pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.15.105(b)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.•
585915.19 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. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
6061This device has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of member states relating to EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and R&TTE Directive 99/5/EC.CE Statement
6061Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR 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 tness for any particular purpose.The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions, or updates. For further inquires please contact your direct vendor.
6263ContactIOGEAR, INC.23 HubbleIrvine, CA 92618 P 949.453.8782F 949.453.8785Visit us at: www.iogear.com©2008 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-M1204 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo 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. 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.
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