IOGear GBU301 User manual
®
Bluetooth™Wireless USB Adapter
User Manual (GBU301/GBU302/GBU201)
®
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 in your home or office.These adapters allow computers with USB connections
to become Bluetooth™ enabled computers.They comply with Bluetooth 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and
provide users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet (GBU301) or 66 feet (GBU201).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............................................................
InitialBluetooth™Configuration...........................
Un-installation......................................................
Re-installation......................................................
Operation.............................................................
-ConnecttoNetworkAccess..............................
-Connecttoa Printer..........................................
-Connecttoa PDA..............................................
- Connect to a Cellular Phone ..............................
-Connectto a Mac ...............................................
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-Pairing....................................................................
- Use with Microsoft Bluetooth™ Stack
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Specifications...........................................................
TechnicalSupport....................................................
Radio&TVInterferenceStatement .........................
LimitedWarranty......................................................
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Package Contents
This package contains:
GBU201
1 Bluetooth to USB adapter
1 Driver CD
1 Quick Start Guide
1Warranty/Registrationcard
-or-
GBU301
1 Bluetooth to USB adapter
1 5' USB extension cable
1 Driver CD
1 User manual
1Warranty registration card
-or-
GBU302
2 Bluetooth to USB adapters
2 5' USB extension cables
1 Driver CD
1 User manual
1Warranty registration card 2
The Bluetooth™ Installation CD contains the following:
• Setup programs and drivers for MicrosoftWindows 98
Second Edition (SE),Windows Millennium Edition
(Windows Me), Windows 2000, andWindows 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.
Overview
Bluetooth™ 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 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.
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Bluetooth™ technology is supported under the following operating systems.
• Windows 98SE (Client only)
• Windows ME (Client only)
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP
• Mac OS X 10.2.X (Apple only supports selected Bluetooth profiles.)
Overview
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Overview Continued
- Eliminates cables between your computers
- Controls and communicates with Bluetooth™ enabled devices
- Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity
- Bluetooth™ specification 1.1 compliant
- USB specification 1.1 compliant
- Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU201, up to 100 meter (330 feet) for GBU301
and GBU302
- Up to 723 Kbps 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
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 10.2 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
Requirements
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Introduction
IOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth™ to USB Adapter 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. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to
Bluetooth™ enabled devices such as PDA’s, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc.
TheWireless 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.
GBU201 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters).GBU301 and GBU302
are class 1 devices with a wireless working distance of 330 feet (100 meters).
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