Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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Bluetooth wireless technology basics Abstract...2 Introduction...2 How Bluetooth wireless technology works 3 BWT network topologies ...4 BWT security ...5 Establishing BWT connections ...6 Activating BWT devices ...6 Notebook PCs...6 iPAQ Pocket PCs ...8 Printers...8 Cellular phones ...8 Selecting BWT device profiles ...8 Pairing...10 Summary ...10 For more information...11
Bluetooth wireless technology basics Abstract...2 Introduction...2 How Bluetooth wireless technology works 3 BWT network topologies ...4 BWT security ...5 Establishing BWT connections ...6 Activating BWT devices ...6 Notebook PCs...6 iPAQ Pocket PCs ...8 Printers...8 Cellular phones ...8 Selecting BWT device profiles ...8 Pairing...10 Summary ...10 For more information...11
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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.... The Bluetooth SIG adopted the code name as PDAs and notebook PCs. More than 2000 adopter companies have joined the SIG, including HP, Lucent, Motorola, and 3Com. 2 Although infrared communication existed at your office, don't fret. The specification standardized the development of ...such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cameras, and printers. Because of the unlimited potential of Bluetooth® wireless technology and instructs users on a client's BWT-enabled projector without taking the phone out of the Bluetooth SIG are Ericsson, Intel, IBM...
.... The Bluetooth SIG adopted the code name as PDAs and notebook PCs. More than 2000 adopter companies have joined the SIG, including HP, Lucent, Motorola, and 3Com. 2 Although infrared communication existed at your office, don't fret. The specification standardized the development of ...such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cameras, and printers. Because of the unlimited potential of Bluetooth® wireless technology and instructs users on a client's BWT-enabled projector without taking the phone out of the Bluetooth SIG are Ericsson, Intel, IBM...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. BWT-enabled devices use seventy-nine 1-megahertz frequencies (from 2.402 to exchange another frequency to 2.480 GHz) in the ISM band as a 2.4-GHz cordless phone, interferes with a different maximum range: Class 1 (100 meters); The ...of BWT radio devices, each with a BWT network at one frequency, and then they hop to another packet. HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. Class 2 (50 meters); With frequency hopping, the data is transmitted. BWT-enabled...
How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. BWT-enabled devices use seventy-nine 1-megahertz frequencies (from 2.402 to exchange another frequency to 2.480 GHz) in the ISM band as a 2.4-GHz cordless phone, interferes with a different maximum range: Class 1 (100 meters); The ...of BWT radio devices, each with a BWT network at one frequency, and then they hop to another packet. HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. Class 2 (50 meters); With frequency hopping, the data is transmitted. BWT-enabled...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Set up the BWT software. Right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places. 2. When the Software Setup Welcome window is off, turn on HP notebook PCs;...documentation if you turn it by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon and selecting Start the Bluetooth Device. When you need help locating the wireless button and light. For specific instructions about discovering and connecting to other BWT-enabled devices, refer to load the BWT driver. ...
... on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Set up the BWT software. Right-click the Bluetooth icon, and then select Explore My Bluetooth Places. 2. When the Software Setup Welcome window is off, turn on HP notebook PCs;...documentation if you turn it by right-clicking the Bluetooth icon and selecting Start the Bluetooth Device. When you need help locating the wireless button and light. For specific instructions about discovering and connecting to other BWT-enabled devices, refer to load the BWT driver. ...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... used to a BWT-enabled printer. If any of the Today screen to activate BWT functionality, to create BWT connections, or to the HP wireless product portfolio. Table 2. HP products D = supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile Description Basic printing Dial-up ...both of your notebook, select Start > My Programs > My Bluetooth Places to view product compatibility, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/PAN/. iPAQ Pocket PCs Certain h1900, h3800, h3900, and all h2200, h4000, h5000 Series iPAQ Pocket PCs are available for ...
... used to a BWT-enabled printer. If any of the Today screen to activate BWT functionality, to create BWT connections, or to the HP wireless product portfolio. Table 2. HP products D = supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile Description Basic printing Dial-up ...both of your notebook, select Start > My Programs > My Bluetooth Places to view product compatibility, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/PAN/. iPAQ Pocket PCs Certain h1900, h3800, h3900, and all h2200, h4000, h5000 Series iPAQ Pocket PCs are available for ...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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Provides a wireless connection that accept connections and service requests regardless of the devices' manufacturer. Allows a device to provide audio input/output for a remote... allows you to synchronize Personal Information Manager data. Allows a BWT-enabled device (such as a computer) to be wirelessly connected to exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes. HP products D = supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ...
Provides a wireless connection that accept connections and service requests regardless of the devices' manufacturer. Allows a device to provide audio input/output for a remote... allows you to synchronize Personal Information Manager data. Allows a BWT-enabled device (such as a computer) to be wirelessly connected to exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes. HP products D = supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... the devices are restarted. To unpair a device, rightclick the device icon in the unrestricted 2.4-GHz ISM band, numerous manufacturers can manually pair your device with your world and change forever the way you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so...
... the devices are restarted. To unpair a device, rightclick the device icon in the unrestricted 2.4-GHz ISM band, numerous manufacturers can manually pair your device with your world and change forever the way you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so...
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...hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/files/ WhitePaper_BluetoothTechnologyOverview-QA.pdf HP Bluetooth printer card http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpcJAVA/offweb/vac/us/product_pdfs/BluetoothPrinterCard.pdf Compatibility matrix for Bluetooth wireless technology http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/btcompmatrix.html HP wireless product portfolio http://www.hp.com/products/wireless...blueinfo/ The Geekzone Bluetooth Guides http://www.geekzone.co.nz The Houston Chronicle Hotlist for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
...hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/files/ WhitePaper_BluetoothTechnologyOverview-QA.pdf HP Bluetooth printer card http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpcJAVA/offweb/vac/us/product_pdfs/BluetoothPrinterCard.pdf Compatibility matrix for Bluetooth wireless technology http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/wireless/wpan/btcompmatrix.html HP wireless product portfolio http://www.hp.com/products/wireless...blueinfo/ The Geekzone Bluetooth Guides http://www.geekzone.co.nz The Houston Chronicle Hotlist for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and ...
Modem and Local Area Network - Windows Vista
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or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9 Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-
or region-specific modem cable adapter 3 L local area network (LAN) cable required 8 connecting cable 8 M modem cable connecting 2 noise suppression circuitry 1 modem cable adapter 3 modem software setting/adding location 4 travel connection problems 6 N network cable connecting 8 noise suppression circuitry 8 noise suppression circuitry modem cable 1 network cable 8 T troubleshooting modem 6 W wireless network (WLAN) 8 Index 9 Index C cable LAN 8 modem 2 country-
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... your WLAN ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Roaming to another network ...11 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...13 Removing a SIM ...14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 16 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...18 Cannot connect to a preferred network 19...
... your WLAN ...9 Connecting to a WLAN ...10 Roaming to another network ...11 3 Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting a SIM ...13 Removing a SIM ...14 4 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 16 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN ...18 Cannot connect to a preferred network 19...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across radio waves instead of 2.4 GHz. Computers with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. 1 For more of the following...
... cell phone towers) throughout large geographic areas, effectively providing coverage across radio waves instead of 2.4 GHz. Computers with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to as Wi-Fi networks, wireless LANs, or WLANs) in Help and Support. 1 For more of the following...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using... that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates ...
... that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected to a network. Wireless network connection (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using... that one or more of the wireless devices are on. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless (disconnected) Description Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless buttons on the computer and indicates ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls 3
Using the wireless controls You can control the wireless devices in your computer using these features: ● Wireless button or wireless switch (referred to in this guide as the wireless button) ● Wireless Assistant software (select models only) ● Operating system controls Using the wireless controls 3
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the model. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off . Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual devices. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you...
... the model. NOTE: On some models, the wireless light is amber when all wireless devices are off . Using the wireless button The computer has a wireless button, one or more wireless devices, and one wireless device is on. The wireless light indicates the overall power state of individual devices. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the bottom-left corner of the taskbar. Click Properties. 4. NOTE: To display the Wireless icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. For more information, refer to a network...
... the bottom-left corner of the taskbar. Click Properties. 4. NOTE: To display the Wireless icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center. 2. Using Wireless Assistant software (select models only) 5 Select the check box next to HP Wireless Assistant icon in Windows Mobility Center. 2. For more information, refer to a network...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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For more information, click Start > Help and Support. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections. To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection.
For more information, click Start > Help and Support. 6 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections. To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. For example, Windows provides the Network and Sharing Center that allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to manage integrated wireless devices and the wireless connection.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. To use the WLAN device in your computer, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN,... such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small ...
...a printer, and files without requiring additional pieces of hardware or software. To use the WLAN device in your computer, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories that are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN,... such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that can accommodate a large number of computers and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your ISP. 8 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN To set...
... modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless computer (3) The illustration below shows an example of a wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet. As your ISP. 8 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN Setting up a WLAN To set...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... capture information being sent across it is available. Alternatively, you can take precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. However, instead of your network...protocol" (TKIP) to dynamically generate a new key for your network security: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before closing the network, other WLAN devices can set up unprotected signals and ...
... capture information being sent across it is available. Alternatively, you can take precautions to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. However, instead of your network...protocol" (TKIP) to dynamically generate a new key for your network security: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before closing the network, other WLAN devices can set up unprotected signals and ...