IOGear GBU421 User manual

Installation

Installation Guide

Bluetooth®2.1 USB Micro Adapter

GBU421

PART NO. M1224

Welcome

Thank 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®2.1 and USB 1.1

specications, and provide users with a 2.1Mbps 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® 2.1 USB Micro Adapter, another connectivity

solution from IOGEAR.

Table of Contents

Package Contents 5

Overview 6

Features 8

Requirements 9

Introduction 10

Installation-Windows XP 11

Software Installation – Windows Vista / 7 14

Initial Bluetooth Conguration Wizard – Win-

dows XP / Vista

Software Un-installation 22

Installation - Mac OS X 23

Connect to Bluetooth Enabled Cellular Phone

/ PDA

Connect to a Bluetooth Enabled Printer 37

Connect to Network Access 48

Pairing 58

Installation-Windows XP Service Pack 2 /

Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Specications 64

Technical Support 65

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Statement

CE Statement 68

Limited Warranty 69

Contact 70

Package Contents

This package contains:

1 Bluetooth®2.1 USB Micro Adapter

1 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®2.1 USB Micro Adapter

* 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 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.•

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.

Features

Eliminates cables between your computers•

Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices•

Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity•

Bluetooth specication 2.1 compliant•

USB specication 1.1 compliant•

Up to 10 meter (30 feet) wireless working distance for Bluetooth• ®2.1 USB Micro Adapter.

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 compatible•

Requirements

System Requirements

Hardware Requirements:

• Available USB port

Operation System:

For PCs: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

For Macs: OS X v10.3.9 or later

Introduction

IOGEAR®’s Bluetooth® 2.1 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 2.1 and USB 1.1 specications, and provides

users with a 2.1 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® 2.1 USB Micro Adapter is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 30 feet (10

meters).

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