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
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... mean for proprietary cabling between devices such as PDAs and notebook PCs. Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in 1998 to your office LAN via your PDA. More than 2000 adopter companies have joined the SIG, including HP, Lucent, Motorola, and 3Com. 2 Bluetooth wireless technology is an inexpensive, short-range radio technology that eliminates...
... mean for proprietary cabling between devices such as PDAs and notebook PCs. Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in 1998 to your office LAN via your PDA. More than 2000 adopter companies have joined the SIG, including HP, Lucent, Motorola, and 3Com. 2 Bluetooth wireless technology is an inexpensive, short-range radio technology that eliminates...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...Science, Medical (ISM) band. BWT-enabled devices use a technique called packets. This means that use the ISM band. How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. The ISM band ranges between frequencies up to 1600 times per second-much faster than... exchange another device, such as a 2.4-GHz cordless phone, interferes with a different maximum range: Class 1 (100 meters); HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. There are three classes of devices that use the ISM band. BWT-enabled devices use seventy-...
...Science, Medical (ISM) band. BWT-enabled devices use a technique called packets. This means that use the ISM band. How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. The ISM band ranges between frequencies up to 1600 times per second-much faster than... exchange another device, such as a 2.4-GHz cordless phone, interferes with a different maximum range: Class 1 (100 meters); HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. There are three classes of devices that use the ISM band. BWT-enabled devices use seventy-...
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... status Disabled Enabled Connected Blue with red logo Blue with white logo Blue with green logo If BWT is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon in the same box as follows: 1. Enable BWT functionality. 3. When the Software...software is installed and BWT functionality is displayed, select Next. 3. The following 3 steps activate your notebook. Install the BWT software The required BWT software comes preloaded on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. When you must install the software as the operating...
... status Disabled Enabled Connected Blue with red logo Blue with white logo Blue with green logo If BWT is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon in the same box as follows: 1. Enable BWT functionality. 3. When the Software...software is installed and BWT functionality is displayed, select Next. 3. The following 3 steps activate your notebook. Install the BWT software The required BWT software comes preloaded on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. When you must install the software as the operating...
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...images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. Selecting BWT device profiles Profiles are services that accompanies each BWT-enabled device. Detailed instructions on the matching profiles. Allows one or both , you have an iPAQ that is attached to the HP wireless product portfolio. ... enable or disable one BWT-enabled device to browse a file system on, create or delete files/folders on your phone by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile Description Basic printing Dial-up networking File transfer Enables simpler printing from /to...
...images, text, business cards, and calendar notes. Selecting BWT device profiles Profiles are services that accompanies each BWT-enabled device. Detailed instructions on the matching profiles. Allows one or both , you have an iPAQ that is attached to the HP wireless product portfolio. ... enable or disable one BWT-enabled device to browse a file system on, create or delete files/folders on your phone by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile Description Basic printing Dial-up networking File transfer Enables simpler printing from /to...
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...exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages,... a desktop PC) for establishing connections to other printing features. HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable...-enabled printer; Enables printing from devices that can be wirelessly connected to use the OBEX protocol. Allows input devices such...or computer. Provides the same print quality and print speed as a keyboard or mouse to be used 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...
...exchange Personal Information Manager data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages,... a desktop PC) for establishing connections to other printing features. HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable...-enabled printer; Enables printing from devices that can be wirelessly connected to use the OBEX protocol. Allows input devices such...or computer. Provides the same print quality and print speed as a keyboard or mouse to be used 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...
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... Device from the shortcut menu. You can develop BWT-enabled products to a car that automatically adjusts the seat and mirrors as you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so that you do not need to avoid entering access information...
... Device from the shortcut menu. You can develop BWT-enabled products to a car that automatically adjusts the seat and mirrors as you approach it, Bluetooth wireless technology will pair automatically the first time they generate and store a common link key so that you do not need to avoid entering access information...
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... white paper http://h18004.www1.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/ The official Bluetooth website http...
... white paper http://h18004.www1.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/ The official Bluetooth website http...
Hardware-Software Guide
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... Models Only 11-3 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 11-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 11-4 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 11-5 Using a WLAN Connection 11-6 Using Wireless Security Features 11-7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 11-8 Troubleshooting Devices...-1 Security Preferences in Computer Setup 12-4 Passwords 12-4 HP and Windows Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 12-6 HP Administrator Passwords 12-8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 12-9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 12-10 Power-On Passwords 12-10 Setting...
... Models Only 11-3 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN 11-4 Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Public WLAN 11-4 Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home 11-5 Using a WLAN Connection 11-6 Using Wireless Security Features 11-7 Installing Wireless Software (Optional 11-8 Troubleshooting Devices...-1 Security Preferences in Computer Setup 12-4 Passwords 12-4 HP and Windows Passwords 12-5 HP and Windows Password Guidelines 12-6 HP Administrator Passwords 12-8 Setting HP Administrator Passwords 12-9 Entering HP Administrator Passwords 12-10 Power-On Passwords 12-10 Setting...
Hardware-Software Guide
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Blinking: The notebook is on . (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-1 1 Component ID Top Components Lights Component 1 Power/standby lights (2) 2 Wireless lights (2) Description On: The notebook is in standby mode. On: An integrated wireless device has been turned on .
Blinking: The notebook is on . (Continued) Hardware and Software Guide 1-1 1 Component ID Top Components Lights Component 1 Power/standby lights (2) 2 Wireless lights (2) Description On: The notebook is in standby mode. On: An integrated wireless device has been turned on .
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... WLAN and Bluetooth® devices. Component ID Component 3 Display switch* 4 Wireless button* 5 Presentation mode button Description Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on Presentation mode. 6 Volume mute button Turns off notebook sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases notebook sound. 8 Volume up button Increases notebook sound. *This table describes default settings.
... WLAN and Bluetooth® devices. Component ID Component 3 Display switch* 4 Wireless button* 5 Presentation mode button Description Initiates standby if the display is closed while the notebook is turned on Presentation mode. 6 Volume mute button Turns off notebook sound. 7 Volume down button Decreases notebook sound. 8 Volume up button Increases notebook sound. *This table describes default settings.
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Front Components Component ID Component Description 1 Wireless antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antenna should be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is minimized. For optimal transmission, keep ...antennae free from the outside of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. To avoid the possibility of the notebook. The antennae are available only on select models. Nevertheless, the device should not be used in such a manner that the potential for human ...
Front Components Component ID Component Description 1 Wireless antennae (2)* Send and receive wireless device signals. Å Exposure to the antenna should be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation is minimized. For optimal transmission, keep ...antennae free from the outside of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to Radio Frequency Radiation. To avoid the possibility of the notebook. The antennae are available only on select models. Nevertheless, the device should not be used in such a manner that the potential for human ...
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Opens the notebook. 4 Speakers (2) Produce notebook sound. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. Component ID Component 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. Hardware and Software Guide 1-8 The antennae are available only on select models. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the notebook.
Opens the notebook. 4 Speakers (2) Produce notebook sound. *The antennae are not visible from obstructions. Component ID Component 2 Infrared port 3 Display release latch Description Provides wireless communication between the notebook and an optional IrDA-compliant device. Hardware and Software Guide 1-8 The antennae are available only on select models. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from the outside of the notebook.
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...number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about the notebook. The Regulatory label is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), ... PCI compartment cover. To display the information on the Service Tag on your notebook. You might need when you might need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You might ...
...number and the serial number when you contact Customer Care. If your notebook model includes one or more wireless devices, a certificate providing regulatory information about the notebook. The Regulatory label is included with the notebook. ■ Service Tag-Provides the product name, product number (P/N), ... PCI compartment cover. To display the information on the Service Tag on your notebook. You might need when you might need this information when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You might ...
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... not using that are not using the LAN connection. For more information, refer to "Using LAN Power Save Mode" in Windows. ■ Run the notebook on external power while formatting a diskette. ■ If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation or shut down the... it. ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to adjust system volume as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Turn off a device connected to an external power source. ■ ...
... not using that are not using the LAN connection. For more information, refer to "Using LAN Power Save Mode" in Windows. ■ Run the notebook on external power while formatting a diskette. ■ If you leave your work, initiate standby or hibernation or shut down the... it. ■ Use optional powered speakers instead of the internal speakers, or use the volume buttons to adjust system volume as you use the notebook: ■ Turn off wireless connections and exit modem applications when you are not using them. ■ Turn off a device connected to an external power source. ■ ...
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... The Info Center enables you want to open the following software solutions: ■ Contact HP ■ Altiris Local Recovery ■ ProtectTools Security Manager ■ Help and Support ■ HP Notebook Accessories Tour ■ Software Setup ■ System Configuration ■ Wireless Assistant To access Info Center: 1. or - Press the Info Center button. - For more information...
... The Info Center enables you want to open the following software solutions: ■ Contact HP ■ Altiris Local Recovery ■ ProtectTools Security Manager ■ Help and Support ■ HP Notebook Accessories Tour ■ Software Setup ■ System Configuration ■ Wireless Assistant To access Info Center: 1. or - Press the Info Center button. - For more information...
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... universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Wireless networks include wireless local area networks (WLANs) or "hotspots." Hotspots are wireless access points available in public places, such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate...
... universities. ■ A Bluetooth wireless notebook can connect to other Bluetooth wireless-enabled devices using a wireless personal area network (PAN). Wireless networks include wireless local area networks (WLANs) or "hotspots." Hotspots are wireless access points available in public places, such as 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless devices, you have a wireless notebook. ■ An 802.11 wireless notebook can connect to wireless networks in corporate...
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... you to turn off the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices individually. For more information about using Wireless Assistant, refer to the "Device Power States" section in Computer Setup. In addition to the wireless button and light, your notebook has software controls that may be used to enable... and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." Computer Setup...
... you to turn off the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices individually. For more information about using Wireless Assistant, refer to the "Device Power States" section in Computer Setup. In addition to the wireless button and light, your notebook has software controls that may be used to enable... and disable the 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices and an associated light to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." Computer Setup...
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...Notebooks with 802.11 WLAN devices may support one or more of hardware or software. Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) With the 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless...and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ■ A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which enables several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of 3 IEEE ...
...Notebooks with 802.11 WLAN devices may support one or more of hardware or software. Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only) With the 802.11 wireless device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of other computers and accessories linked by a wireless router or a wireless...and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ■ A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which enables several wireless and wired computers to share an Internet connection, a printer, and files without additional pieces of 3 IEEE ...
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... so they can operate on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to your notebook to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section in this chapter. Wireless There are within range of a public WLAN, a Wireless Network Connection interactive message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.... include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. When you . Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to 54 Mbps. An 802.11g WLAN device is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list...
... so they can operate on identifying the type of device in your notebook, refer to your notebook to the "Identifying a WLAN Device" section in this chapter. Wireless There are within range of a public WLAN, a Wireless Network Connection interactive message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.... include Cisco Hotspot Locator, Hotspotlist, and Geektools. When you . Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to 54 Mbps. An 802.11g WLAN device is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. Connecting Your Wireless Notebook to a Corporate WLAN Contact your ISP or search the Web for a list...
