Belkin Network Adapror User manual

Table of Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
Product Features.................................................................................................. 5
System Requirements........................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ................................................................................................ 7
US B Adapter S pecifications .................................................................................. 8
Software Setup .................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Setup ................................................................................................. 16
Initial C onfiguration Wizard................................................................................. 19
Uninstalling the S oftware.................................................................................... 22
How to use the B elkin B luetooth® Technology software ...................................... 26
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Bluetooth® Technology USB Adapter (the USB
Adapter) from Belkin. The USB Adapter features breakthrough Bluetooth® wireless
technology that lets you create efficient communications between your USB desktop
PC or notebook and devices using Bluetooth® wireless technology—without physical
connectors or cables.
Before you install and start using your new Bluetooth® Technology USB Adapter,
please take a few minutes to review some of the terms that you will be seeing
throughout the document.
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Product Features
• Bluetooth®Technology allows you to create an adhoc network
• Higher speed access up to 3Mbps (effective throughput of 2.2 Mbps)
• Adds Bluetooth® 2.0 + EDR wireless technology to
your USB desktop computer, or notebook
• Fast paring time between 3.5 to 5 sec.
• Lower power consumption
• Bit Error Rate (BER) improved performance
• Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty
• Offers backwards compatibility with any Bluetooth®
Technology v1.1 and v1.2-compliant device
• Installs easily with Plug-and-Play convenience
• Allows you to work at distances of up to 100 metres (Class 1) and 10 metres (Class 2)**
• Supports Microsoft®Windows®98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, and Mac OS®X v10.3 and higher*
** Range is dependent upon environment, number of users and other wireless devices within immediate proximity.
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PC System Requirements
• PC-compatible computer, CPU speed of 200MHz or above
• Memory: 64MB or above, 128MB recommended
• One available USB port, USB 1.1 or 2.0
• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Mac®System Requirements
• One available USB port, USB 1.1 or 2.0
• Mac OS X v10.3 and higher*
*Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple.
System Requirements
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Package Contents
• Bluetooth® Technology USB Adapter
• CD-ROM for installation software and documentation
• User + CAMagic Mobile™ Manual on CD
• Quick Installation Guide
• CAMagic Mobile™ Software
• Registration Card
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USB Adapter Specifications
Bluetooth® Technology Compliance:Version 2.0
Physical Interface: USB UHCI/OHCI 2.0-compliant
Operating Frequency: 2.4 to 2.4835GHz
Output Power: (F8T012) 4~20 dBm, Class I
(F8T013) -6~4 dBm, Class II
Sensitivity: <0.1% BER @ -80 dBm
Data Rate: 3Mbps (effective throughput of 2.2 Mbps)
Typical Power
Consumption: (F8T012) Tx: 150mA, Rx 80mA
(F8T013) Tx: 65mA, Rx 45mA
Operating Range: (F8T012) 100-meter radius indoors
(F8T013) 10-meter radius indoors
Network Topology: Point-to-Multipoint
Packet Support: 1/3/5 Slots Packet
Operation: Master/Slave
Frequency Stability: +/- 10PPM
LED Indicator: Power On/Data Traffic
Antenna Type: Integrated, 0 +/- 1 dBi
Dimensions: 58mm (L) x 18mm (W) x 8mm (H)
Weight: 0.2oz. (7g)
Operating Temp: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
Storage Temp: -30 to 80 degrees Celsius
Humidity: 5-90% (non-condensing)
Supply Voltage: 5.0V DC
Nominal Current: 100mA
Spread Spectrum: FHSS (Frequency Hopping
Spread Spectrum)
Modulation: GFSK (Gussian Frequency
Shift Keying)
Certifications: FCC, CE, ICES, C-Tick,
BQB, WHQL for XP
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Software Setup
1. Insert the CD and wait for the software to run automatically.
2. Press on “Install Bluetooth® Technology Software”.
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Software Setup
Software Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
To install the software for the USB Adapter, follow the instructions below:
Note: The installation process for Windows XP may look slightly different from
Windows 98 SE, Me, and 2000.
Note: Do not insert the USB Adapter into the USB port prior to software installation.
1. Insert the software installation CD-ROM into the PC’s CD-ROM drive.
2. The “Software InstallShield Wizard” window appears. Click on “Next” to begin the
installation process.
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3. Choose “I accept the terms in the
license agreement” to accept the
license agreement. Click on “Next” to
continue.
4. Specify the location where the software
files will be installed on your hard drive.
It is recommended that you install
the software in the default directory
“C:\Program Files\Belkin\Bluetooth
Software\”. Click on “Next” to continue.
Software Setup
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Software Setup
5. Confirm that the device software is
ready to be installed and click on
“Install”.
6. The InstallShield Wizard will begin
to install the Belkin Bluetooth®
Technology Software. This may take
several minutes.
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Software Setup
7. The Driver Signature Notice window will appear. Press OK for the next step.
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Software Setup
8. During the installation process you may be prompted to insert your USB Adapter.
If your USB Adapter is not plugged into your computer at this time, you may
insert it into an available USB port on your desktop or notebook computer, then
click “OK” to continue. Click on “Cancel” to continue installation without the
Bluetooth® Technology device inserted. Refer to the “Hardware Installation”
section of this User Manual for instructions for installing the hardware.
Note: If at any time during the installation process you receive a “Driver Signature
Notice”, click “OK” to continue the installation process.
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Software Setup
9. Confirm the completion of the software installation; click “Finish” and restart the
system if prompted to do so.
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Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
Follow these instructions to install your USB Adapter on your PC.
Note: Your USB Adapter is sensitive to static electricity, which can damage its
delicate electrical components. To protect your device, always touch the metal chassis
of your computer before handling the USB Adapter. This will ground any potential
electrostatic discharge. Avoid touching the metal connector when handling the USB
Adapter. Dry weather conditions or walking across carpeted floors may cause you to
acquire an electrostatic charge.
1. Connect the USB Adapter directly to
an available USB A-type connector on
your desktop or notebook computer.
Your system should register a new USB
device found.
2. Choose “Install from a list or specific
location”; then click “Next”.
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Hardware Setup
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3. Browse for the location of the device
driver “:\Program Files\Belkin\
Bluetooth\Software\bin\” then click
“Next”.
4. If you receive the following “Hardware
installation notice”, click on
“Continue Anyway” to continue with
the installation process.

Hardware Setup
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5. A window will appear that confirms the completion of the hardware installation;
click on “Finish” to complete the installation process.

Initial Configuration Wizard
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Configuring your computer for Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
1. Once the installation process is complete you will be prompted by the “Initial
Bluetooth® Technology Configuration Wizard”. This Wizard will guide you through
the initial setup of your Bluetooth® Technology device. Please follow the Wizard
as prompted.
2. Name your computer with a friendly name. This is the name, which will be made
available when your computer is discovered by other Bluetooth® Technology devices.

Initial Configuration Wizard
3. Choose the type of computer on which
you have installed the Belkin USB
Adapter from the drop-down menu in
the window.
4. Continue the Wizard to configure the
Bluetooth® Technology services that
this computer will make available for
use to other Bluetooth® Technology
devices. Click “Next”.
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