Atheros AR5BBU12 User manual

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AR5BBU12
Bluetooth v2.1+EDR USB module
March 2009

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Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 6
Installation and Operation................................................................................... 6
Getting Started ............................................................................................... 6
Installing the Bluetooth Suite............................................................................... 6
ownloading the Bluetooth Suite................................................................. 6
Copying Bluetooth Suite from the C ......................................................... 7
Launching the Bluetooth Suite .......................................................................... 10
Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite................................................................... 12
Menu Bar ...................................................................................................... 13
Search For evice.................................................................................. 13
Bluetooth Configuration....................................................................... 13
Bluetooth Help Topics .......................................................................... 13
Bluetooth Exchange Folder................................................................... 14
Bluetooth Places Panel................................................................................. 14
Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite ....................................................................... 15
Connecting to an HI evice............................................................................ 17
Setup Requirements ........................................................................................... 17
Launching the Bluetooth Suite .......................................................................... 17
Connecting to a Sync evice ............................................................................. 20
Setup Requirements ........................................................................................... 20
Launching the Synchronization Process........................................................... 21
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Introduction
The Atheros Bluetooth Adapter Bluetooth E R2.0 operation. The card uses the Atheros
Client Utility (ACU) which is a user-mode utility designed to edit and add profiles for
selected Atheros network interface adapters.
Installation and Operation
Getting Started
This chapter describes how to install, uninstall, launch, and use the Bluetooth Suite. The
following major topics are covered in this chapter:
”Installing the Bluetooth Suite”
”Launching the Bluetooth Suite”
”Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite”
“Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite”
Installing the Bluetooth Suite
You either received a password from Atheros to download the Bluetooth Suite software from the
Atheros web site or received the Bluetooth Suite on a C .
NOTE: If you are installing Bluetooth Suite on a machine that already has an existing Bluetooth
Suite, you need not uninstall it because Bluetooth Suite supports the upgrade feature. If you
need to uninstall Bluetooth Suite, refer to “Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite” on page 2-10 on how
to uninstall Bluetooth Suite.
Software installation is a three-step process and it is important to perform these steps before you
can use the Bluetooth Suite:
1. Installing the Bluetooth Suite
2. Installing the radio (profile) drivers
3. Updating the drivers
All these steps are explained in the installation process.
Downloading the Bluetooth Suite
1. Go to the Atheros Support web site: https://support.atheros.com/
2. Login to the web site using your user name and password provided
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3. Go to the AR3011 Software Package & Documentation tab of the Atheros web
site.
4. Download the appropriate Bluetooth Suite release, extract the
files, and save them on your system.
2. Install the Bluetooth Suite by double-clicking on the Bluetooth
Suite setup.exe file.
3.
Follow the rest of the installation procedure described in “Copying Bluetooth Suite from the
C ” on page 2-2.
Copying Bluetooth Suite from the CD
1. Insert the CD containing the Bluetooth Suite into the CD drive.
2. Double Click on the Bluetooth Suite setup.exe file.
The InstallShield Wizard starts to prepare the package for installation. The Welcome to
InstallShield Wizard for Bluetooth Suite screen (see Figure 2-1) is displayed.
Figure 2-1. Bluetooth Suite - Welcome Screen
3. Click Next.
You will see the Customer Information screen. See Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2. Bluetooth Suite Customer Information Screen
4. Enter the user name and company name and choose the intended user of this application
- “Anyone who uses this computer (all users)” or “Only for me” and click Next.
You will see Choose estination Location screen. See Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Bluetooth Suite Choose Destination Location

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5. The default destination location is already selected. Click
Change to browse to a different destination.
6. Click Next.
You will see Start Copying Files screen that displays the current settings including user
information, setup type, and destination directory. This allows you to review and
modify the setup information. See Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4. Bluetooth Suite - Start Copying Screen
7. Click Next. The Bluetooth Suite begins to configure and copy the new software. It
also removes any backup files. When the Bluetooth Suite installation is complete, you will
see the Finish screen. See Figure 2-5.
Figure 2-5. Bluetooth Suite - Installation Setup Status
4. When prompted to restart your computer, select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now option and click Finish.

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Figure 2-6. Bluetooth Suite - Finishing the Installation
The installation is complete. This process creates a ‘Launch Bluetooth Suite’ shortcut on your
desktop. Now you are ready to run Bluetooth Suite.
Launching the Bluetooth Suite
1. Insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device into the USB port of your
system.
NOTE: You can insert the Bluetooth Suite USB device in any USB port. You might see Found
New Hardware message.
2. Double click on the Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or choose
start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite.
It displays the blank Atheros Bluetooth Suite screen.
NOTE: If no Bluetooth devices are found within range, it is normal for new
installation. Bluetooth Suite screen does not display such devices when launched for
the first time. You need to click on the Discovery button the top left panel of the
window to see all the Bluetooth devices in range. See Figure 2-7.

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Figure 2-7. Bluetooth Suite Startup Screen During Discovery
When the Bluetooth Suite finds devices in range, it displays them. See Figure 2-8.

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Figure 2-8. Discovered Bluetooth Devices
NOTE: Trusted remote devices will show Paired status in Device list, and Connected remote
devices will show Connected status in Device list. Other devices will display Inrange status.
Introduction to the Bluetooth Suite
Now that you have successfully launched the Bluetooth Suite, spend few minutes in getting to
know your Bluetooth Suite. The following few pages explain various features and components
associated with the Bluetooth Suite GUI.
The My Bluetooth Suite is the main screen that consists of three major parts:
Menu bar
Bluetooth Tasks area
Bluetooth devices along with their IP addresses and types are
displayed on the right panel.
In addition, there is a Bluetooth Suite Tray which allows you to launch
the Bluetooth Suite.

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Menu Bar
Bluetooth menu is the primary menu on the Bluetooth Suite screen. The options associated with
this menu are:
Search for Device
Bluetooth Configuration
Bluetooth Help Topics
Bluetooth Exchange Folder
About Bluetooth
NOTE: Some of these functions are available from the Bluetooth Suite Tray.
These options are described below in detail.
Search For Device
Clicking this button begins to search for remote Bluetooth devices in range. Found devices will
display in right panel.
Bluetooth Configuration
Clicking on the Configuration menu option displays the Bluetooth Suite Configuration screen
which allows you to specify Bluetooth Suite tasks and settings associated with Bluetooth device
recovery and device filters. This function is also available through the toolbar. Nine
configuration screens are associated with Bluetooth Suite. Those screens are:
Bluetooth Suite Settings
Local Device
Bluetooth Security
Profile Manager
Shared Folders
Object Push
Audio
Basic Imaging
Personal Area Networking
Fax Server Configuration
Sync
These options are described in detail in Chapter 3.
Bluetooth Help Topics
Click this button to display any help topics.

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Bluetooth Exchange Folder
Clicking this button to display the content of Bluetooth exchange folder. From Bluetooth
Suite window, choose Bluetooth->Bluetooth Exchange Folder to access Exchange
share folder for Object Push feature.
Bluetooth Places Panel
When you launch the Bluetooth Suite, various Bluetooth devices in the Bluetooth
neighborhood are listed on the right panel. These typically consist of
audio devices, computers (both laptop and desktop), phones, peripheral
devices such as Fax, printer, mouse, headset, and imaging devices. If
any of these devices are discovered, they are listed on the right
window panel. For example, if a Bluetooth mouse is discovered in the
Bluetooth neighborhood, it is shown as peripheral pointing device, its
brand name, address, and service status (in range, paired, connected or
disconnected). You can select a device and right mouse click button to
select the following:
Name discovery
Delete
Pair
Service Discovery
Properties
See Figure 2-9 for details.
Figure 2-9. Bluetooth Places Device Options

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Uninstalling the Bluetooth Suite
Anytime you install a new version of Bluetooth Suite, you need to
uninstall any existing version of the Bluetooth Suite. Follow this
procedure to uninstall the Bluetooth Suite.
1. Make sure the Bluetooth dongle is removed from any system USB
port.
2. Choose start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Uninstall Bluetooth Suite.
The system prepares for uninstallation. A screen is briefly displayed that shows that it is ready
to uninstall the program. You will see another screen that prompts you to completely remove
the application and all of its features. See Figure 2-10.
Figure 2-10. Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation Prompt
3. Click Yes.
You will see a Setup Status screen showing that application is being removed followed by
another screen showing Uninstall Complete. See Figure 2-11.
Figure 2-11. Finishing Bluetooth Suite Uninstallation
4. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
5. Click Finish.

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The uninstall is complete. You are ready to reinstall the Bluetooth Suite.

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Connecting to an HID Device
This chapter describes how to connect the Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth HI (Human
Interface evice) such as a mouse.
Setup Requirements
You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:
A PC system running Windows with Bluetooth Suite
Atheros Bluetooth USB Adapter (dongle)
Bluetooth mouse with batteries or keyboard
Launching the Bluetooth Suite
1. Double click on the Launch Bluetooth Suite icon on your desktop or
launch it from start > All Programs > Bluetooth Suite > Launch Bluetooth Suite.
It displays theBluetooth Suite start-up screen. See Figure 4-1.
2. Put your mouse in searchable (pairing mode) by doing the
following:
a. Turn On the mouse by pressing down its power On/Off button.
Refer to the mouse documentation on how to do it.
b. Press the connect button on the mouse to put it in pairing
(discoverable) mode. Refer to the mouse documentation for
additional information.
3. Right mouse click on the Bluetooth Suite Tray, and choose My Bluetooth
Place option.
It displays all the peripheral devices in the right panel of the screen indicating that these devices
are in range and available to be connected. It also shows the device name, address, type and
status (in range, paired, or connected).

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Figure 4-1. Bluetooth Places Screen
4. Make sure the device that you wish to pair or connect is
powered up and in discoverable mode. If it is in range and has
previously been paired, turning on the device will
automatically pair it.
5. Right click on the mouse and choose Pair. It displays the
Bluetooth Pairing Passcode screen. See Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. Entering Bluetooth Pairing Passcode
6. Enter a passcode to pair with the remote device and click OK.
NOTE: The default code shown is 0000. Refer to the documentation of your mouse
to find out the passcode of your device and how to change it.
7. Highlight the mouse device under Peripheral Devices in the
left panel and choose Service Discovery. Highlight the device.
Using your laptop pointing device, right click on the Human
Interface Device service and choose the Connect option to
connect to the mouse.
Figure 4-3. Connecting the Mouse

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8. Right click the Connect button.

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9. You will be prompted to make sure the device is in
discoverable mode. Make sure the device in ON and in
connectable mode. See Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4. Putting Device in Connectable Mode
10. Click OK.
You will notice that the Wizard begins to install software for the HI device. As soon as the
installation is complete, the screen disappears.
Its service status of the HI changes from isconnected to Connected. Your mouse is now
connected and ready to use. You can perform normal mouse functions using this mouse.
Connecting to a Sync Device
This chapter describes how to connect a Bluetooth laptop to a Bluetooth
device that supports Synchronization profile. The following topics are
covered in this chapter:
“Setup Requirements”
“Launching the Synchronization Process”
Setup Requirements
You need the following devices and equipment in order to accomplish this task:
A laptop system running Windows XP with Bluetooth Suite
Bluetooth USB Adapter
A Bluetooth device such as an e-mail tool and calendar that
supports sync profile