IOGear GBU301 User manual
Bluetooth
™
Wireless USB Adapter
User Manual (GBU301/GBU302)
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 1.1 and USB 1.1
specifications, and provide users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet. 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 USB adapter, another connectivity solution from
IOGEAR.
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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.
Welcome
Table of Contents
Package Contents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installation
Uninstallation
Reinstallation
Operation
- Connect to Network Access
- Connect to a Printer,
- Connect to a PDA
- Connect to a Cellular Phone
- Connect to a Mac
- Pairing
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Specification
Technical Support
Radio & TV Interference Statement
Limited Warranty
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1 IOGEAR Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter (GBU301), or 2 IOGEAR Bluetooth™ to USB adapters (GBU302)
1 USB extension cable (GBU301), or 2 USB extension cables (GBU302)
1 Installation CD
1 Quick Start Guide
1 User Manual
1 Warranty Registration Card
The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following:
• Setup programs and drivers for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Windows Millennium Edition
(Windows Me), Windows 2000, and Windows XP
• README.TXT file with updated information about your Bluetooth™ Wireless USB Adapter
• Bluetooth™ Wireless USB Adapter User Manual
If any items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer.
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Overview
Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio links to allow electronic
devices to communicate with each other without using cables.
The following services 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.
*Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.
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Bluetooth™ technology supports:
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Mac OS X
• Windows 98 SE/Me (Only as a client)
Overview
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Overview Continued
- Eliminates cables between your computers
- Communicates and controls Bluetooth™ enabled devices
- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity
- Bluetooth™ specification 1.1 compliant
- USB specification 1.1 compliant
- Up to 100 meter (330 feet) wireless working distance
- Backward compatible with Bluetooth™ Class 2 and 3 devices
- Up to 723 Kbps data rate
- Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place
- Easy, fast, and intuitive installation and setup
- Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication – pairing, encryption, authentication
- PC and Mac compatible
Features
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System Requirement:
• Notebook or desktop computers, with Pentium - Class PC, 200 Mhz CPU or higher, 128MB RAM or
higher, and with at least one USB port
• Mac OS 10.1.4 or later
* Windows 2000, XP
Note: Windows 98SE & ME cannot be used as a server, and many Bluetooth™ devices are not compatible
with 98SE & ME
- IOGEAR has a full line of KVM, FireWire, USB, USB 2.0, and Bluetooth™ products. Please visit our website at
www.iogear.com for further information.
Requirements
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Introduction
IOGEAR’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter is a Class 1 Wireless Bluetooth to USB adapter 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 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and
provides users with a 723 Kbps 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.
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