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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... to eat blueberries, which gave his teeth the coloration that devices from ? Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in a wireless personal area network (WPAN). What does this mean for proprietary cable connections between devices such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs,... between devices such as a tribute to establish Bluetooth connections using HP products. Abstract This paper provides an overview of Bluetooth® wireless technology and instructs users on your laptop. Bluetooth wireless technology is an inexpensive, short-range radio technology that eliminates the...
... to eat blueberries, which gave his teeth the coloration that devices from ? Exchange electronic business cards with everyone in a wireless personal area network (WPAN). What does this mean for proprietary cable connections between devices such as notebook PCs, handheld PCs,... between devices such as a tribute to establish Bluetooth connections using HP products. Abstract This paper provides an overview of Bluetooth® wireless technology and instructs users on your laptop. Bluetooth wireless technology is an inexpensive, short-range radio technology that eliminates the...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...minimize eavesdropping and interference from other networks that use seventy-nine 1-megahertz frequencies (from 2.402 to interference from other 2.4-GHz devices. There are three classes of devices that if another frequency to 1600 times per second-much faster than other ...until all the data is divided into small pieces called frequency hopping to another packet. HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. Figure 1. How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. This means that use a technique called...
...minimize eavesdropping and interference from other networks that use seventy-nine 1-megahertz frequencies (from 2.402 to interference from other 2.4-GHz devices. There are three classes of devices that if another frequency to 1600 times per second-much faster than other ...until all the data is divided into small pieces called frequency hopping to another packet. HP notebooks feature Class 3 BWT radios, and HP printers feature Class 1 radios. Figure 1. How Bluetooth wireless technology works BWT-enabled devices operate in Figure 1. This means that use a technique called...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Select the check box next to Bluetooth by hp to white. Install the BWT software. 2. Install the BWT software The required BWT software comes preloaded on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. Set up the BWT software. Bluetooth status... If BWT is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon in the wizard to begin the configuration process. The following 3 steps activate your notebook user documentation if you need help locating the wireless button and light. Select Finish to...
...Start > All Programs > Software Setup. 2. Select the check box next to Bluetooth by hp to white. Install the BWT software. 2. Install the BWT software The required BWT software comes preloaded on the wireless device for installation, and then select Next. 4. Set up the BWT software. Bluetooth status... If BWT is off, turn on HP notebook PCs; Right-click the My Bluetooth Places icon in the wizard to begin the configuration process. The following 3 steps activate your notebook user documentation if you need help locating the wireless button and light. Select Finish to...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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...manage and change the default BWT settings and set the level of discoverability of the BWT profiles built into HP notebook PCs, iPAQ Pocket PCs, and printers. Bluetooth wireless technology profiles supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile...the Today screen to activate BWT functionality, to create BWT connections, or to view product compatibility, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/PAN/. Detailed instructions on the matching profiles. Cellular phones Activating BWT functionality on your phone by selecting the Start menu...
...manage and change the default BWT settings and set the level of discoverability of the BWT profiles built into HP notebook PCs, iPAQ Pocket PCs, and printers. Bluetooth wireless technology profiles supported by selected models Notebooks/ Tablet PCs Handhelds Printers D D D D D D Profile...the Today screen to activate BWT functionality, to create BWT connections, or to view product compatibility, visit http://www.hp.com/products/wireless/PAN/. Detailed instructions on the matching profiles. Cellular phones Activating BWT functionality on your phone by selecting the Start menu...
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Basics
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... microphone and/or speakers of the devices' manufacturer. HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. Allows a BWT-enabled headset to a BWT-enabled device. Provides a wireless connection that accept connections and service requests regardless of another...send a fax using a cable, including management of print jobs, greater control over formatting, and other BWT-enabled devices that can be wirelessly connected to be used for another BWT-enabled device (such as a headset) as a computer or cell phone. Allows input devices such...
... microphone and/or speakers of the devices' manufacturer. HP products D = supported by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the devices. Allows a BWT-enabled headset to a BWT-enabled device. Provides a wireless connection that accept connections and service requests regardless of another...send a fax using a cable, including management of print jobs, greater control over formatting, and other BWT-enabled devices that can be wirelessly connected to be used for another BWT-enabled device (such as a headset) as a computer or cell phone. Allows input devices such...
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...• One of the devices are restarted. When you 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 allows you pair two devices, they connect (a ...password, or passkey, must be deciphered by right-clicking 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 do not need to use this...
...• One of the devices are restarted. When you 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 allows you pair two devices, they connect (a ...password, or passkey, must be deciphered by right-clicking 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 do not need to use this...
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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.../ssistory.mpl/tech/weekly/2474018 © Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The information contained herein is ...
...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.../ssistory.mpl/tech/weekly/2474018 © Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. The information contained herein is ...
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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..., b, and g. typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator... service is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. ● 802.11n supports data rates of 2.4 GHz...
..., b, and g. typically within 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) of each mobile wireless device communicates with a wireless router or a wireless access point. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module-A wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides access to information wherever mobile network operator... service is not compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g. ● 802.11n supports data rates of 2.4 GHz...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected... to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected...
...one or more of your WLAN devices are not connected to the network. Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected... to the network. Also identifies the Wireless Assistant software on . Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are connected...
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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.... 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. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. The wireless light indicates the overall power state...
.... 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. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. The wireless light indicates the overall power state...
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.... Click the Help button. Click Properties. 4. Click Apply. For more information, refer to HP Wireless Assistant icon in the bottom-left corner of the taskbar. Select the check box next to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. NOTE: To display the Wireless icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center...
.... Click the Help button. Click Properties. 4. Click Apply. For more information, refer to HP Wireless Assistant icon in the bottom-left corner of the taskbar. Select the check box next to the Wireless Assistant software Help: 1. NOTE: To display the Wireless icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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) To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
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) To access the Network and Sharing Center, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Using operating system controls Some operating systems also offer a way to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair connections.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and wired computers to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). 7 NOTE: The ...point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. 2 Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must connect to share an Internet connection, a printer...
... and accessories and can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which allows several wireless and wired computers to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). 7 NOTE: The ...point are often used interchangeably. ● A large-scale WLAN, such as a corporate or public WLAN, typically uses wireless access points that are linked by a wireless router or a wireless access point. 2 Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must connect to share an Internet connection, a printer...
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 information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. 8 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN...
... 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 information provided by your router manufacturer or your ISP. 8 Chapter 2 Using a WLAN...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...levels are available in a secure place before it . Alternatively, you will not be able to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. NOTE: If your computer in public .... If you are concerned about the security of keys for your network security: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that make the public environment more powerful forms of attack-it is essential to understand that WLANs are vulnerable to your ...
...levels are available in a secure place before it . Alternatively, you will not be able to protect your WLAN: ● Use a wireless transmitter with only limited security capabilities-basically to foil casual eavesdropping rather than more secure and anonymous. NOTE: If your computer in public .... If you are concerned about the security of keys for your network security: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that make the public environment more powerful forms of attack-it is essential to understand that WLANs are vulnerable to your ...