IOGear GBU221 User manual

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Installation
Installation Guide
Bluetooth® Wireless USB Adapter
GBU221/321
PART NO. M0345

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Welcome
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® 2.0 and USB 1.1
specifications, 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® to USB adapter, another connectivity solution from
IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents
Package Contents 5
Overview 6
Features 8
Requirements 9
Introduction 10
Installation-Windows XP 11
Initial Bluetooth Configuration Wizard 14
Installation-Windows Vista 17
Uninstall Drivers 22
Installation-Mac OS X 23
Connect to a Cellular Phone 26
Connect to Network Access 32
Connect to a Printer 41
Connect to a PDA 44
Pairing 49
Installation - Windows XP Service Pack2 51
Specification 55
Technical Support 56
Radio & TV Interference Statement 57
Limited Warranty 58
Contact 59

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Package Contents
This package contains:
GBU221/321
1 Bluetooth® to USB adapter
1 Driver CD
1 User Manual
1 Warranty/Registration card
The Bluetooth Installation CD contains the following:
Bluetooth drivers for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
User Manual for IOGEAR Bluetooth® Adapter
* 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 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.
Transfer data between your cell phone and PC.
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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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Features
Eliminates cables between your computers
Controls and communicates with Bluetooth enabled devices
Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity
Bluetooth specification 2.0 compliant
USB specification 1.1 compliant
Up to 20 meter (66 feet) wireless working distance for GBU221, up to 100 meter
(330 feet) for GBU321
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
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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

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Introduction
IOGEAR®’s Wireless Bluetooth® to USB Adapter is a Class 1 (for GBU321) device with a wireless working
distance of up 330 feet (100 meters), and Class 2 (for GBU221) device with a wireless working distance of
up to 66 feet (20 meters). This device allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth
enabled computer. It complies with Bluetooth 2.0 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with
a 2.1 Mbps 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.
GBU221 is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of 60 feet (20 meters).