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Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s GuideiiiREGULATORY INFORMATIONThe Bluetooth USB Dongle must be installed and used in strict accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency andsafety standards.FCC (Federal Communications Commission)FCC Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: --Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. --Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. --Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiveris connected. --Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this devicemust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolledenvironment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antennaor transmitter.EUROPEAN COMMUNITY CE NOTICEMarking by the symbol CE indicates compliance of this equipment to the R&TTE Directive1999/5/CE. Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the followingtechnical standards:• EN 300 328• EN 301 489 -1, EN 301 489 –17• EN 60950

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guideiv Table of ContentsSee Errata for information about Windows XP1 Introduction ............................................................................................................11.1 INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTH........................................................................................... 11.2 INTRODUCTION TO BTW..................................................................................................... 21.3 BLUETOOTH DEVICE IDENTITY ............................................................................................ 31.4 ICONS USED FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICES ....................................................... 41.5 WHAT'S NEW..................................................................................................................... 52 Basic Operations....................................................................................................62.1 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES ................................................................................................ 62.2 FIND A SERVICE ................................................................................................................ 72.3 DETERMINE A CONNECTION’S STATUS ................................................................................ 82.4 USING THE CONNECTION WIZARD ....................................................................................... 92.4.1 Setup a new connection......................................................................................... 92.5 BLUETOOTH TRAY ........................................................................................................... 103 Client Applications ...............................................................................................113.1 NETWORK ACCESS .......................................................................................................... 113.1.1 Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 2000 ....................................... 113.1.2 Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me ............. 123.1.2.1 Configure the server:............................................................................ 123.1.2.2 Configure the routing software: ............................................................123.2 BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT ............................................................................................... 133.3 DIAL-UP NETWORKING ..................................................................................................... 143.4 FAX ................................................................................................................................. 143.5 FILE TRANSFER ............................................................................................................... 153.5.1 Types of File Transfer operations ........................................................................ 153.6 INFORMATION EXCHANGE................................................................................................. 163.7 INFORMATION SYNCHRONIZATION ..................................................................................... 174 Local Services ......................................................................................................184.1 LOCAL SERVICES............................................................................................................. 185 Configuration Panel .............................................................................................195.1 ACCESSIBILITY TAB ......................................................................................................... 195.1.1 Adding and Deleting Devices............................................................................... 195.2 DISCOVERY TAB .............................................................................................................. 205.3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS............................................................................... 215.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION............................................................................................ 225.4.1 Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box............................................................ 235.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ....................................................... 245.5.1 File Transfer ......................................................................................................... 245.5.2 Send Business Card ............................................................................................ 245.5.3 Receive Business Card........................................................................................ 245.6 LOCAL SERVICES TAB...................................................................................................... 255.6.1 Property settings which are common to all of the local services ......................... 255.6.2 To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial Port....................................................... 265.6.3 To remove a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port.................................................. 265.7 NOTIFICATIONS TAB ......................................................................................................... 275.8 VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION........................................................................................ 27(Continued on the next page)

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guidev(Continued from the previous page)6 Security .................................................................................................................286.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 286.2 AUTHENTICATION............................................................................................................. 286.3 AUTHORIZATION............................................................................................................... 286.4 ENCRYPTION.................................................................................................................... 296.5 LEVELS OF SECURITY....................................................................................................... 296.6 LINK KEY......................................................................................................................... 296.7 PAIRING DEVICES ............................................................................................................ 306.8 PASSKEY ......................................................................................................................... 306.9 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX .................................................................................... 316.10 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX, ADVANCED BUTTON .................................................... 317 Technical Support ................................................................................................328 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................339 Glossary................................................................................................................35

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide11 Introduction1.1 INTRODUCTION TO BLUETOOTHThe term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the wirelessexchange of data between two devices.In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must establish aconnection.Before a connection is established, one device must request a connectionwith another.The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection.The originator of the request is known as the client.The device that accepts (or rejects) the request is known as the server.Many Bluetooth devices can act as both client and server.A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests aconnection to another device as part of its normal operation. For example,the program may request a connection to a remote computer, a printer, or amodem.Becoming a Bluetooth client normally requires an action by the deviceoperator, such as an attempt to browse a remote computer, print a file, ordial out on a modem.Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respondto a connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in thebackground on the server, ready to respond to connection requests.1.2 BLUETOOTH USB DONGLEThe Bluetooth USB Dongle allows a computer with a USB port tocommunicate with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. When used with theBluetooth application software it can perform wireless network applicationssuch as information exchange, file transfer, network access, dial-upnetworking and so on.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide21.3 BLUETOOTH USB DONGLEIntroduction to BTWBTW is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personalcomputers.For an overview of the features added in this release, see What's New.Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as:• A Bluetooth server—these devices provide one or more services, such as access tothe Internet, to other Bluetooth devices.• A Bluetooth client—these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetoothservers.Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client can often do both at the same time.BTW provides:• Clients with the means: To locate other Bluetooth devices in the immediate vicinity (inquiry) Discover the services that those devices offer (discovery) Connect to, use, and disconnect from those services.• Servers with the means to include/exclude individual services in the list of servicesthey provide to clients.• Extensive security, including: Authorization Authentication Encryption.BTW supports• Windows 2000.• Windows 98SE (Second Edition).• Windows Me (Millennium Edition)• Windows XP Professional• Windows XP Home Edition.BTW functions the same way, regardless of the supported version of Windows on which itis running.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide3The services supported by BTW are:• Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between twodevices. The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serialcable connected the devices.• Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physicallyattached to the Bluetooth server.• Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that isphysically attached to the Bluetooth server.• File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows yourcomputer to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enableddevice—browse, drag/drop, open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, etc.• Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection betweentwo devices so that they can exchange personal information manager data such asbusiness cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.• Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connectionbetween two devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal InformationManager data between the two devices.• Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between the clientand a server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network. If the clienthas permission (user name and password for the LAN), the wireless connectioncan be used as if the client were hardwired to the LAN.All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example,network gateways such as those in WIDCOMM’s BlueGate series only provide access tothe Local Area Network (the Network Access service).To determine the services provided by a Bluetooth device:1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire BluetoothNeighborhood.2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere excepton a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a device and select DiscoverAvailable Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. Theavailable services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.1.4 BLUETOOTH DEVICE IDENTITYEvery Bluetooth device has a unique 48-bit binary Bluetooth Device Address (BDA)burned into its Read-Only Memory (ROM). This address cannot be changed by the end-user.A device’s BDA is usually displayed in hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is a validBDA.Each Bluetooth device also has an operator-configurable, user-friendly name to helpdistinguish it from other Bluetooth devices. The user-friendly name may be up to 99alphanumeric characters in length and may contain spaces. My Personal Computer is avalid user-friendly name.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide41.5 ICONS USED FOR BLUETOOTH DEVICES AND SERVICESBluetooth icons provide at-a-glance feedback about a device or service's status bychanging color.Device icons are blue in color with yellow accents in their "normal" state and green withyellow accents in their "connected" state. Devices that are paired with this computerdisplay a "check mark" in the upper-left portion of their icon. (See Errata for Windows XPdevice icons)Device Icon TypesDevice Type Normal Connected PairedCellular TelephoneDesktop ComputerLaptop ComputerModemNetworkPersonal DigitalAssistant (PDA)PrinterUnknown devices.Service icons are gray or yellow in color (or gray with yellow accents) in their "normal"state. In the "connected" state the primary color of the icon (gray or yellow) changes togreen. (See Errata for Windows XP service icons)Service Icon TypesService Name Normal ConnectedBluetooth Serial PortDial-up NetworkingFaxFile TransferInformation ExchangeInformation SynchronizationNetwork AccessIcons for services that are not available have a red "X" in their lower-right corner.Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware(such as a modem for Dial-up Networking) is not installed.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide51.6 WHAT'S NEW• A Connection Wizard now helps you set up new connections and places a shortcutto the new connection in My Bluetooth Places. Extensive right-click context sensitive menu support throughout, including theability to: Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Create connection shortcuts. Discover services. Display connection status. Display properties for connections, shortcuts to connections, local devices andservices, remote devices and services. Open and close connections. Pair and un-pair devices. Refresh lists of devices, services, and folder contents.• Context sensitive What’s This Help in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.• A Relative Signal Strength Indicator/Properties dialog box has been added forevery connection. right-click the connection and select Status to display the dialogbox.• Enhanced Windows system tray functions that provide quick access to: My Bluetooth Places; double-click the Bluetooth icon Speedy connection establishment; Right-click the Bluetooth icon, selectServices, and then the service you want. BTW shows you only the devices thatoffer that service. The Connection Wizard.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide62 Basic Operations2.1 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES“Search for Devices” looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices itfinds in My Bluetooth Places.To start the Search for Devices:• In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Devices, select (highlight) a device name• Open the Bluetooth menu and select Search for Devices.The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active.BTW can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis (BluetoothConfiguration Panel >Discovery tab).One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility the wireless connections allow.However, mobility means that devices may move in or out of connection range during thetime between the automatic updates performed by BTW. To be certain that the displayedlist of devices in the neighborhood is current, or if automatic periodic inquiry is not enabled,force an update of the device list using the technique above.Some devices within connection range may not show up in the list of devices foundbecause• Your device is configured to report only specific types or classes of devices(Bluetooth Configuration Panel >Discovery tab, on your device).• The unlisted device is configured to be non-discoverable (Bluetooth ConfigurationPanel > Accessibility tab, on the unlisted device).

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide72.2 FIND A SERVICEThe process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery.To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click thedevice and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu.The services supported by BTW are:• Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between twodevices. The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serialcable connected the devices.• Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physicallyattached to the Bluetooth server.• Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that isphysically attached to the Bluetooth server.• File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows yourcomputer to perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enableddevice—browse, drag/drop, open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, etc.• Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection betweentwo devices so that they can exchange personal information manager data such asbusiness cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.• Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connectionbetween two devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal InformationManager data between the two devices.• Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between the clientand a server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network. If the clienthas permission (user name and password for the LAN), the wireless connectioncan be used as if the client were hardwired to the LAN.All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example,network gateways only provide access to the Local Area Network (the Network Accessservice).

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide82.3 DETERMINE A CONNECTION’S STATUSThe Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the state of aconnection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection.To display the Connection Status dialog box• In My Bluetooth Places, from the Folders pane, select (highlight) a device.• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a service name and selectStatus from the pop-up menu.The information provided is• Status: Connected or Disconnected• Device Name: the name of the device to which this computer is connected.• Duration: the length of time this connection has been established, displayed inhours, minutes and seconds. Depending on the service, the connection may timeout (automatically disconnect) after a specific period of inactivity.• Activity: the number of bytes sent and received over the connection• Signal Strength: a variable scale that ranges from Too Weak through Good to TooStrong.To change the power transmission level of this computer: from the BluetoothConfiguration Panel, Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then change the settingin the Maximum Power Transmission drop-down list.The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are• Properties button: displays the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for thisconnection• Disconnect button: closes this connection wherever applicable.• Stop button: disables this service wherever applicable.• Close button: closes the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide92.4 USING THE CONNECTION WIZARDThe Connection Wizard walks you through the process of setting up a new Bluetoothconnection with another device. The connection is not actually established; instead, ashortcut is placed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. To use the connection,double-click the shortcut.2.4.1 Setup a new connection1. Open the Connection Wizard: in the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetoothicon, select Services from the pop-up menu, and then select Connection Wizard fromthe submenu.2. On the first Connection Wizard screen:a) In the Select a Service drop-down menu, select the type of connection that willbe established. (The specific service will be selected later, if necessary.)b) In the “Select a device that provides the service” drop-down menu, select thedevice that will provide the service. (To update the list of devices displayed,click the Search Devices… button.)c) Optional: select the “Require secure encrypted connection” option to enableAuthentication and Encryption for this connection.3. Click the Next button:• If more than one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-downmenu (above) exists on the selected device, for example, multiple Bluetooth SerialPorts, then the Select Bluetooth Service dialog box appears. Select the specificservice to be used, and then click the OK button to close the Select BluetoothService dialog box.• If only one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down menu(above) exists on the selected device, the next Connection Wizard screen appears.4. If “Require secure encrypted connection” was selected above, a security screen mayappear:• To establish a paired relationship with the remote device while using this wizard,enter your Personal Identification Number in the PIN Code field of the securityscreen, and then click the Next button.• To establish the paired relationship with the remote device the first time thisconnection is used, leave the PIN Code field blank in the security screen, and clickthe Next button.The Security screen WILL NOT appear if the devices have been paired.5. On the last Connection Wizard screen:• The top of the screen provides basic information about the new connection—thename of the device that will provide the service and the name of the service thatwill be provided. If this information is NOT correct, click the Back button to returnto the previous screen, and from that screen select the correct service and device.• In the “Connection Name:” field, enter a descriptive name for the connection, forexample, “BT Serial Connection to Joe’s Desktop.”

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide102.5 BLUETOOTH TRAYThe Bluetooth Tray resides in the Windows System Tray, which is normally located in thelower-right corner of the screen. Bluetooth Tray provides fast access to many routineBluetooth operations.From the Bluetooth Tray you can:• Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the Bluetooth icon.• Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon,select Setup, and then select Configuration from the submenu.• Access the Bluetooth Security dialog box—right-click the Bluetooth icon, selectSetup, and then select Security from the submenu.• Access the Bluetooth Connection Wizard—right-click the Bluetooth icon, selectServices, and then select Connection Wizard from the submenu.• Exchange Business Cards with another Bluetooth Computer—right-click theBluetooth icon, select Services, and then select Business Card Exchange from thesubmenu.• Search for, and connect to, a specific service—right-click the Bluetooth icon,select Services, and then select the desired service from the submenu. Anadditional submenu will appear that contains one or more options, including: Find Devices…or Other Devices… and one or more device names. The device name(s) will bepresent if this computer has used this service, and connected via this technique,at least once before. If a device name is present in the submenu, selecting thatdevice will re-initialize the connection.The services that can be searched for and connected to from the Bluetooth Tray are:• Bluetooth Serial Port(s)• Dial-up Networking• Fax• File Transfer• Information Synchronization• Network Access.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide113 Client ApplicationsSee the Errata for setup information for Windows XP.3.1 NETWORK ACCESSThe Network Access service permits a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area Networkconnection that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device (the server).Possible Network Access servers include:• Bluetooth-enabled computers that have a hardwired Ethernet connection.• Stand-alone Bluetooth Network Access Points such as those in WIDCOMM’sBlueGate series.The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide the Network Accessservice.After a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server it cannot act as aNetwork Access client without being re-configured.3.1.1 Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 2000• From the Windows Control Panel select Network and Dial-up Connections.• Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.• In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box on the Sharing tab, selectEnable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and click OK.• Click the YES button in the confirmation dialog box to enable Internet connectionsharing.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide123.1.2 Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows MeInternet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers;a downloadable trial version of WinRoute Lite is available on the Tiny Software, Inc.website—http://www.tinysoftware.com/.3.1.2.1 Configure the server:1. From the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.2. On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver(scroll down if necessary).3. Click Properties and select the IP Address tab.4. Select Specify an IP address5. Enter an IP Address (suggested value—192.168.1.1) and a Subnet Mask(suggested value—255.255.255.0).6. Click OK twice to close the dialog boxes.7. Click YES to restart the computer.3.1.2.2 Configure the routing software:• In the Windows system tray, right-click the WinRoute icon and selectAdministration.…• On the Settings tab, select “2nd network adapter”.• From the Network adapter drop-down list choose any adapter other than theWIDCOMM adapter and click the Settings button.• On the DHCP tab, in the Adapter drop-down list, select the WIDCOMM BluetoothWindows 9x Adapter.• Select Enable DHCP Server.• Fill in the client IP address range fields:• From—210• To—240• Click OK and then minimize (do not close) the WinRoute Administrationconfiguration panel.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide133.2 BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORTThe Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two Bluetooth devices to establish a wirelessconnection through virtual communications ports and then use that connection as if it werea hardwired serial cable between the devices.To establish a Bluetooth serial port connection:Connections are initiated from the client:1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire BluetoothNeighborhood.2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere excepton a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want toestablish a connection with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will bedisplayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Bluetooth Serial Port. Adialog box appears that contains the communications port number assigned to thisconnection by the client. The application that will use this connection must beconfigured to send data to this port.Depending on the security configuration, the dialog box that provides communicationsport information may not appear until after Authentication and Authorization have beenaccomplished.The application on the server must be configured to use the correct communications port.To determine the communications port being used by the service:• On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click My Deviceand select Properties from the pop-up menu• In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab.• Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Propertiesdialog box. The Service Properties dialog box shows the communications port theconnection is using.To close a Bluetooth serial port connectionConnections are normally closed from the client:• On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) thedevice that is providing the Bluetooth Serial Port service.• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and thenselect Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port from the pop-up menu.Though not recommended, connections can also be closed from the server:• On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) MyDevice• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and thenselect Stop to close the service. The service must be re-started before it will beavailable to remote devices (right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and select Start fromthe pop-up menu).

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide143.3 DIAL-UP NETWORKINGThe Dial-up Networking service permits a Bluetooth client to use a modem that isphysically connected to a different Bluetooth device (the server).After the Bluetooth wireless connection is established the client can use the server’smodem as if it were a local device on the client.To establish a Dial-up Networking sessionConnections are initiated from the client:1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire BluetoothNeighborhood.2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere excepton a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that will providethe Dial-up Networking Service and select Discover Available Services from thepop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will bedisplayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Dial-up Networking.5. In the Connect To dialog box, fill in your user name, password, and the phonenumber to be dialed, and then click the Dial button. Select the Save passwordcheck box and the dialog box will not appear for subsequent connections to thesame phone number.You can now open a web browser and connect to the Internet.To close a Dial-up Networking connection• On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) thedevice that is providing the Dial-up Networking service.• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Dial-up Networking and thenselect Disconnect Dial-up Networking from the pop-up menu.3.4 FAXThe Fax service allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that isphysically attached to a Bluetooth server.To send a FaxConnections are initiated from the client:1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire BluetoothNeighborhood.2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere excepton a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that will providethe Fax service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu toupdate the available services list. The available services will be displayed in theright pane of My Bluetooth Places.4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Fax.After the Fax connection is established, open or create the document to be faxed and usethe “Print” or “Send to Fax Recipient” option available in most applications.The Fax connection closes automatically when the transmission is complete.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide153.5 FILE TRANSFERThe File Transfer service allows one Bluetooth device to perform file operations on thedefault File Transfer directory (and the folders and files it contains) of another Bluetoothdevice.To perform an operation on a folder or fileOn the machine from which the File Transfer service will be used:1. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire BluetoothNeighborhood.2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere excepton a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device you want totransfer files with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu toupdate the available services list. The available services will be displayed in theright pane of My Bluetooth Places.4. Still in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, click the plus ( + ) sign in front ofPublic Folder to expand that folder. If there are additional folders inside theexpanded folder then those additional folders may have to be expanded. Folder contents are displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.3.5.1 Types of File Transfer operationsIn the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a folder item and select an option fromthe pop-up menu. A dialog box (the title varies, depending on the operation being carriedout) appears and the status line (bottom of the dialog box) indicates the operational stepthat is being carried out.The types of operations that can be accomplished are:• Open: Files—are opened in the application associated with them. Folders—are expanded to show their contents.• Print—sends the selected server file to the client’s default printer.• Send to: 3.5” Floppy Drive—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the client’s3.5” floppy drive. My Shared Folder—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the defaultFile Transfer folder on the client.• Cut—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder, tothe Windows clipboard. When the clipboard contents are pasted to a new location,the originally selected file(s) on the server are deleted.• Copy—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder, tothe Windows clipboard.• Delete—deletes selected file(s) and/or folder(s) on the server.• Rename—allows you to change an empty folder’s name.• Properties—displays the file or folder’s properties dialog box.Other options may appear (depending on the context the menu appears in):• Update—updates the contents of a folder• New Folder—creates a new folder on the server• Abort FTP Operation—aborts an in-process File Transfer operation.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide163.6 INFORMATION EXCHANGEThe Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlookitems to and from another Bluetooth device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant ornotebook computer.The supported Outlook items are• Business cards (*.vcf and *.vcd)• Calendar entries (*.vcs)• Notes (*.vnt)• Messages (*.vmg)There are three types of operations:• Send—sends an object to another device.• Receive—requests an object from another device.• Exchange—sends a client object and receives a server object.The default location of your business card and the location where received items are placedcan be configured in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.To send, receive or exchange an object: on the client, in the Folders pane of My BluetoothPlaces, right-click the Inbox icon of the remote device and select an option from the pop-up menu.Business cards are sent, received or exchanged without further intervention.To send Calendar Items, Notes, and Messages, navigate to the folder that contains the itemyou want to send, select the item, and then click Open.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide173.7 INFORMATION SYNCHRONIZATIONThe Information Synchronization service is used to synchronize information (e.g., aPersonal Information Manager database) between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetoothserver.BTW supports synchronization with devices that support IrMC v1.1 and exchange the v2.1vCard format.The first time Information Synchronization is used with a new application it may take afew minutes to synchronize the database; the data from both devices must be merged,duplicate entries deleted, and then the updated database copied back to both devices.Subsequent uses of Information Synchronization, for the same application, are muchfaster—only the changes that have been made since the databases were last synchronizedmust be exchanged.Microsoft Outlook is the only Personal Information Manager supported in this release ofBTW. Outlook permits duplicate entries, so all duplicates may not be exchanged in thesynchronization process.Only Outlook’s default contacts folder is synchronized. Items in sub-folders are notsynchronized. Items that are moved from the default folder to a sub-folder will appear tohave been deleted the next synchronization takes place.To use Information Synchronization1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire BluetoothNeighborhood.2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere excepton a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want tosynchronize with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu toupdate the available services list. The available services will be displayed in theright pane of My Bluetooth Places.4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click InformationSynchronization.A dialog box displays synchronization progress and, when the process is complete,indicates that synchronization has successfully completed.The connection closes automatically when synchronization is complete.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide184 Local Services4.1 LOCAL SERVICESLocal Services are those services that a Bluetooth server is capable of providing.The services provided by BTW are:• Bluetooth Serial Port• Dial-Up Networking• Fax• File Transfer• Information Exchange• Information Synchronization• Network Access.The names of all the services are displayed even though the server may not be capable ofsupporting all services. For example, when a server provides a service that is hardware-dependant, that server must be capable of local action, i.e., a Dial-up Networking servermust have a working modem, a Fax server must have a functional fax modem, and aNetwork Access server must be physically connected to the Local Area Network.All services start automatically by default when BTW is initialized.Automatic start-up can be turned off for individual services (Bluetooth ConfigurationPanel, Local Services tab, double-click the service name). If a service is not configured tostart automatically it can still be started manually (right-click the service and select Startfrom the pop-up menu).To stop a local service: right-click the service and select Stop from the pop-up menu.Stopped services are not available for use by clients.With Local Device selected, the Details view of Explorer provides basic information abouteach local service:• Service—the name of the service• Startup—Automatic or Manual• Status: Started(COM#)—the service is running and ready to use COM# Not Started—the service is not running (not available to clients) Connected(COM#)—the service is in use, the local port is COM#• Device name if connected: Empty field—the service is not connected A device name and/or Bluetooth Device Address—identifies the device that isusing the service.To interrupt a connection from the server side:• Right-click the local service and select Stop from the pop-up menu.• Right-click the local service and select Start from the pop-up menu to re-start theservice.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide195 Configuration PanelThe Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth services,hardware and security and for event notification.To access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel• From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configurationor• In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup and thenConfiguration from the submenu.5.1 ACCESSIBILITY TABThe Accessibility tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify which remotedevices may access this computer.Security settings configured in the General, Local Services, and Client Applications tabsmay also affect which devices have access to this computer.To allow other devices to discover this computer: select "Let other Bluetooth devicesdiscover this computer" to permit remote Bluetooth devices to find and report thiscomputer. If "Allow No devices to connect" (below) is selected, this option is not available.To control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to this computerFrom the Allow drop-down-menu, select:• All devices to connect—all remote devices are permitted to connect to thiscomputer.• No devices to connect—no remote devices are permitted to initiate a connectionwith this computer. However, this computer can still initiate connections (as aclient) with remote Bluetooth devices.• Only paired devices to connect—only devices that have been paired with thiscomputer are allowed to connect to it.• Only devices listed below to connect—only the listed devices are allowed toconnect to this computer (see Accessibility, adding and deleting devices).5.1.1 Adding and Deleting DevicesTo limit access to your computer to specific remote devices: from the BluetoothConfiguration Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow drop-down list box, select "Onlydevices listed below".To add a device to the list of devices allowed to connect:• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, click the Add Devicebutton.• In the Devices with access... dialog box select the device(s) and click OK. Multipledevices can be selected at the same time using SHIFT + click and/or CTRL + click.To delete a device from the list of devices allowed to connect• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab• In the list of devices allowed to connect, click the name of the device to beremoved and then click the Delete button.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide205.2 DISCOVERY TABThe settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whetheryour computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks andwhat type of devices it looks for.To perform a periodic Search for Devices: when "Look for other Bluetooth devices" isselected, BTW automatically searches for devices every “X” minutes. X is an integer from1 to 60. To change the time between auto inquiries, highlight the existing time and enter thenew time.When My Bluetooth Places is first opened it performs an initial automatic search fordevices even if "Look for other Bluetooth devices" is not enabled.To determine the devices that will be reportedBTW can screen out devices that you do not need to access.The options are:• Report all Bluetooth devices• Report only selected Bluetooth devices (see Discovery, Adding Specific Devicesand Discovery, Deleting Specific Devices).Select the desired option from the drop-down list.To limit the type of remote devices reported:BTW can report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) ofdevice(s) within a class. Discovered devices can be mixed-and-matched; you can discoverone or more specific devices, classes of devices and types of devices within a class at thesame time.When BTW is configured to report only specific devices, it reports ONLY those devices.To report only specific devices• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select "Report onlyselected Bluetooth devices" from the drop-down list and then click the Add Devicebutton.• In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, highlight the device to be discovered andclick the OK button. Multiple devices can be selected at the same time usingSHIFT + click and/or CTRL + Click.To add a device to the list of devices to be discovered, that device must be within range ofthe Bluetooth radio; devices that are not within radio range will not appear in the list ofdevices in the Discoverable devices... dialog box.To report only a specific class of device1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select "Report onlyselected Bluetooth devices" from the drop-down list and then click the Add Devicebutton.2. In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, select "Allow this computer to discoverspecific devices or types of devices within a class."3. From the Class drop-down list, select a class of devices to be discovered.4. Click the OK button.(Continued on the next page)

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide21(Continued from the previous page)To report only a specific a type of device within a class1. Configure BTW to report the class of device that the type of device belongs to(follow the steps in "Report only a specific class of device," above, but do NOTclick the OK button ).2. In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, from the Type drop-down menu selectthe specific type of device to be reported.3. Click the OK button.To remove a device from the list of devices to be discovered: in the BluetoothConfiguration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select the device to be removed and click theDelete button.If "Report only selected Bluetooth devices" is not selected the Delete button will not beavailable.To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices: in the Bluetooth ConfigurationPanel, from the Discovery tab, select "Report all Bluetooth devices." The specificallyselected devices will be discovered along with all other devices.To re-enable specific device discovery re-select "Report only selected Bluetooth devices."When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if “Report all Bluetoothdevices” is not selected.5.3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGSThe settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine deviceproperties and basic system security settings.Identity section:• Computer Name-enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetoothdevices in the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank.• Computer type-select either Desktop or Laptop from the drop-down menu to helpidentify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity.Bluetooth Security Section:• High-requires Bluetooth devices to authenticate (enter a Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN)) before allowing a connection to be established. Your computer andthe connected Bluetooth device will exchange data using encrypted links.• Medium-the default setting—security is configured at the service-level. Servicelevel security means that each individual service must have its security settings(Authentication, Authorization and Encryption) set independently.If the security mode is “Medium” and service-level security is not configured, anyBluetooth device will be able to discover your computer and use it’s services.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide225.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONThe Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information aboutthe Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settingsdialog box, if required:• Devices: Name: the name of the device, e.g., WIDCOMM Bluetooth Device Type: the type of device, e.g., USB.• Device Properties: Manufacturer: the name of the company that manufactured the deviceselected in the Devices section of this dialog box. Firmware Revision: the manufacturer's firmware version number. Device status: indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is aproblem/conflict. Device Address: the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA or BD_Addr)programmed into this device when it was manufactured. HCI Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the HostController Interface complies with. HCI Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that theHost Controller Interface complies with. LMP Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that theLink Manager Protocol complies with. LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specificationthat the Link Manager Protocol complies with.• The Advanced button: displays the Advanced Settings dialog box, which allowsyou to select the country code and transmission power settings. This option is notavailable on all systems.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide235.4.1 Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog BoxWhen available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the BluetoothConfiguration Panel.Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be used, theAdvanced button may not be present.From this dialog box you can set the:• Country Code: North America, Europe (except France), and Japan France and China• Maximum Transmission Power: High Medium Low.Click the Apply button to implement the changes. A dialog box appears with notificationthat the Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before the change(s) willtake effect.Click the Yes button to reset the Bluetooth device now—all open Bluetooth connectionswill be closed.Click the No button to save the changes—the changes will be applied the next time theBluetooth device is reset or restarted.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide245.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION SETTINGSThe settings on the Information Exchange tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panelconfigure:• The highest-level directory on this computer that a remote device has permissionto access (My Shared Directory)• The path to your electronic business card (My Business Card)• The path to the directory that will be used to save incoming (My Inbox Directory): Business cards Notes Messages Calendar items.5.5.1 File TransferMy Shared Directory: the directory configured in this section is the highest-leveldirectory to which a remote Bluetooth computer has access. This directory and its subdirectories are displayed in the remote device's My Bluetooth Places.Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that will be used as My SharedDirectory.5.5.2 Send Business CardMy Business Card: the path to the directory on this computer that contains your electronicbusiness card.Select the "Send Business Card on Request" option to allow remote devices to obtain yourbusiness card.Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that contains your business card.5.5.3 Receive Business CardMy Inbox Directory: the path to the directory on this computer where inbound PersonalInformation Manager items such as Business cards, Notes, Calendar entries and Messageswill be saved.Select the types of items you wish to accept by placing a checkmark in the appropriateboxes, and then click the Browse button to navigate to the directory where they should besaved.Select the "Save Object in Personal Information Manager" option to save incoming objectsdirectly in the PIM. When this option is selected, the path specified in “My InboxDirectory” is not used.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide255.6 LOCAL SERVICES TABThe settings on the Local Services tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine theconfiguration of the services provided by your computer to remote devices. Each servicecan be configured individually for security, name, and other settings.The Local Services tab also includes options to add and delete user-defined serial services.BTW Local Service names are:• Bluetooth Serial Port• Dial-Up Networking• Fax• File Transfer• Information Exchange• Information Synchronization• Network Access5.6.1 Property settings which are common to all of the local servicesAlthough each of these settings can be set individually for each service, all local serviceshave settings for:• Authentication• Authorization• Encryption• Startup• Service Name.Some services have an additional setting that is specific to that service:• Network Access—has an additional setting for the maximum number ofconnections allowed at any time.• Dial-Up Networking—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that willbe used by the service.• Fax—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that will be used by theservice.• Bluetooth Serial Port—has an additional setting for selecting the communicationsthat will be used by the service.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide265.6.2 To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial PortMost applications that use a serial connection can also use the wireless Bluetooth SerialPort service to transfer data; the Bluetooth Serial Port is a replacement for the physicalcable and is transparent to the application.BTW has one pre-configured Bluetooth Serial Port, but additional Bluetooth Serial Portscan be added when needed.To add an additional Bluetooth Serial Port1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, click the Add SerialService button.2. In the Service Properties dialog box, modify the properties:a) Enter a unique name (less than 99 alphanumeric characters).b) Select the appropriate security settings.c) If you want the service to start automatically when BTW initializes, selectStartup.d) From the COM Port drop-down menu select a communications port that is notassigned to any other service.3. Click OK.5.6.3 To remove a user-defined Bluetooth Serial PortFrom the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select (highlight) the port tobe removed, and then click the Delete button.The Delete button is only available when the Bluetooth Serial Port service or a user-defined serial port service is selected.To change a local service’s properties: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, LocalServices tab, double-click the service name.Make the changes by selecting or clearing the appropriate boxes and click the OK button.The service properties that may be changed are:• Startup—when enabled, starts the service when BTW initializes. The defaultsetting is enabled. If Startup is not enabled the service can still be started manually.• Authorization—when enabled, requires confirmation by the server operatorbefore a remote device is allowed to connect to this service. The default setting isdisabled. Authentication (see below)—is automatically enabled whenAuthorization is enabled.• Encryption—when enabled, encrypts data exchanged by the Bluetooth server andthe Bluetooth client. The default setting is disabled. Encryption applies to theBluetooth connection ONLY. Data transmitted to/from a modem, Local AreaNetwork, etc., is NOT affected by this setting. Authentication is automaticallyenabled when Encryption is enabled.• Authentication—when enabled, requires that the client and server exchange apasskey or Link Key before a connection is established. The default setting isdisabled. Devices are paired automatically when authentication is complete.• Service Name—Enter a service name (one to 99 alphanumeric characters) in thisfield. In most cases the default service name will serve. However, in environmentswhere there is more than one device of the same type or one device provides morethan one service of the same type (this is only possible for the Bluetooth Serial Portservice), the service name can be customized.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide275.7 NOTIFICATIONS TABThe Notifications tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you associate a sound(Windows *.wav file) with specific Bluetooth events.Sounds can be associated on an individual basis with several events, including:• When a PIN code is required• When a remote device attempts to access: Files on this computer A Bluetooth port The Dial-up network service The LAN Access service The Fax service.• When a remote device attempts to send:• Information items• Synchronization information.To associate a sound with a Bluetooth event:1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Notifications tab:2. In the Notify column of the Events list, select the check box associated with theevent.3. In the Sound area of the Notifications tab, click the Browse button and navigate tothe sound file (*.wav) to be used for notification. To preview the sound file, clickthe play ( ) button.4. Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.The sound will not play, even though it has been assigned, unless the Notify check box isselected.5.8 VERSION INFO CONFIGURATIONThe Version Info tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel displays the name and versionnumber of the software components of BTW.There are no options to configure on this tab,

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide286 Security6.1 INTRODUCTIONEach service that the server provides can be configured to require:• Authorization—the server operator must acknowledge all connection attemptsbefore a connection is established.• Authentication—the server requires a Personal Identification Number (PIN, alsoreferred to as a “passkey”) code or a Link Key before a connection is established.• Encryption—all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server isencrypted. The encryption key is based on the Authentication Link Key;Encryption requires that Authentication be enabled.The default security setting for Authorization, Authentication and Encryption is disabled.Devices can also be paired, a process that eliminates the need to enter a PIN code everytime access is attempted.6.2 AUTHENTICATIONAuthentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or Link Key from the remotedevice. When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies thelocal operator.The local operator can open a dialog box that provides:• The user-friendly name of the device attempting access• A place for the local operator to enter a Bluetooth passkey.The operator of the remote system must enter the identical passkey or access is denied.If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout.When devices are “paired,” those devices automatically exchange a Link Key andAuthentication is carried out without operator intervention.6.3 AUTHORIZATIONAuthorization is yes-or-no security.A visual and/or audio warning alerts the server operator that a remote device is attemptingto connect.The server operator responds by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray toopen a dialog box that displays:• The user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect• The local service to which the remote device is attempting to connect.The server operator may grant or deny access to the service by clicking an on-screenbutton.If the server operator ignores the Authorization notification access will be denied after apreset timeout.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide296.4 ENCRYPTIONEncrypting translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password.Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it.Encryption in BTW is based on the same passkey or Link Key that is used forAuthentication. If Authentication is not enabled the key is not available and encryption willnot take place.To use Encryption, Authentication must be enabled.To enable Encryption for a service:1. Right-click a service name and select Properties from the pop-up menu to displaythe Bluetooth Properties dialog box.2. Select the Encryption option. If Authentication is not enabled it will beautomatically turned on when Encryption is selected.3. Click the OK button to close the dialog box and apply the change.6.5 LEVELS OF SECURITYSecurity for local services may be configured on an individual basis.The configuration options are:• Startup-Automatic or Manual• Authorization• Authentication• EncryptionTo access the security settings for a local service, in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel,from the Local Services tab, double-click the service name.Bluetooth-enabled devices from different vendors may handle security in a slightlydifferent manner. Refer to the user's guide for your Bluetooth device for additionalinformation.6.6 LINK KEYA Link Key is a unique, internally generated, access code. Link Keys are generatedautomatically when devices are Paired or when Authentication is enabled.Link Keys are created by combining• The Passkey• The Bluetooth Device Address• An internally generated random number.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide306.7 PAIRING DEVICESPairing allows you to avoid entering access information each time a connection isattempted. Paired devices share a unique Link Key, which they exchange when connecting.The mate of a pair will always appear in My Bluetooth Places, even if the mate is notturned on or is out of connection range.Paired devices remain paired even when:• One of the devices is not powered up• A service connection is interrupted or the service stopped• One or both devices are rebooted.When Authentication is enabled, devices are paired the first time they attempt to connect,after a successful passkey exchange.To pair devices before attempting a connection:1. In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and selectSecurity from the submenu.2. The Bluetooth Security dialog box appears and BTW performs a device inquiry toupdate the list of devices in the area. After the inquiry is complete:3. In the Found Devices pane of the dialog box, click the name of the device to bepaired4. Click the Execute Pairing button.5. In the Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box:6. Enter the Bluetooth passkey7. Click the OK button.The check box on the main screen, when selected, permits all services to connect withoutAuthorization.When devices are paired, the configuration information is saved on both devices. Devicesremain paired until the relationship is broken on both devices.To break a paired device relationship• In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and selectSecurity from the submenu.• From the Bluetooth Security dialog box, in the Paired Devices list, select a device,click the Delete button and then click the Done button.Pairing must be broken on both devices.6.8 PASSKEYA Passkey is an alphanumeric string up to 16 characters in length. Passkeys are also calledPIN codes, or Personal Identification Numbers.In BTW, passkeys are used in the Authentication and Encryption process.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide316.9 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOXA Bluetooth Authorization or Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box may appear(depending on security settings) when a connection is attempted if either Authorization orAuthentication is enabled. The method of notification depends on the version of Windows:• Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP—a bubble message is displayedover the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray• Windows 98SE—The BTW icon in the Windows System Tray blinks.Regardless of the version of Windows, click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows SystemTray and then follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions vary, depending on thesecurity configuration of the system.If the security notification is ignored the connection request will fail after a preset timeout.The dialog box provides• Device Name: the user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect.• Request to access: the service the remote device is attempting to access.• Buttons for responding. OK-allow the connection Cancel-deny the connection Advanced button (see below)• A check box that, when enabled, grants (authorizes) the connecting device accessto all of the services on this computer (click the See Also button, below, for moreinformation).6.10 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX, ADVANCED BUTTONThe check box on the main page of the Bluetooth Authorization and Bluetooth PasskeyRequest dialog boxes ("Check this box to ALWAYS allow this device to access ALL theservices of your computer"), when enabled, grants permission (authorizes) the deviceattempting to connect to access all services on this computer when attempting to connect inthe future.To limit the services the connecting device may use:• Click the Advanced button• In the expanded dialog box, select the services that the connecting device isauthorized to use. When a service is selected, that service will NOT requireauthorization in the future (no prompt will appear when a connection is attempted).Regardless of whether the main dialog box is for Authorization or Authentication,these options pertain to Authorization; they do not affect Authentication.• Click the Authorize or Authenticate button.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide327 Technical SupportWIDCOMM customers are issued a user name and password so that they may use on-linetechnical support. If you do not have a customer support user name and password contactmailto:customerservice@widcomm.com.To contact WIDCOMM technical support1. Go to the WIDCOMM home page on the World Wide Web and click Support.2. On the Support page click the BTW entry that is appropriate for your version ofBTW.3. On the Technical Support page under BTW, click "Enter Password ProtectedArea."4. Enter your technical support user name and password and click the Submit button.5. Select from the options on the support page.If you are filling out a bug report or requesting technical assistance, please provide asmuch information as possible on the form.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide338 Troubleshooting8.1 CANNOT CONNECT TO A PAIRED DEVICE:Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote device isout of range or not powered up.Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up and thenattempt the connection again.8.2 CANNOT DISCOVER SERVICES ON AN UN-PAIRED REMOTE DEVICE:The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range.• Verify that the remote device is powered up.• Verify that the remote device is in Connectable mode (Bluetooth ConfigurationPanel > Accessibility tab).• Perform a Search for Devices to verify that the device is within range.8.3 DIAL-UP NETWORKING SERVICE DOES NOT START:The Dial-up Networking service will not start unless a properly configured modem isattached to the server.• Verify that the modem is usable as a local device from the server.• In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the Dial-upNetworking service: Click the down arrow in the Modem field and select the modem that will beused to dial out Click the OK button Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.8.4 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE BLUETOOTH DEVICE ADDRESS (BDA) OF MYHARDWARE DEVICE?In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section, selectthe device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section of thedialog box, the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth device.8.5 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VERSION NUMBER OF THE BLUETOOTH SPECIFICATIONTHAT THE HOST CONTROLLER INTERFACE (HCI) COMPLIES WITH?In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Propertiessection, the fifth entry provides Bluetooth Specification compliance information for theHost Controller Interface.The sixth entry contains the Specification Revision information for the Host ControllerInterface, if appropriate.8.6 HOW DO I DETERMINE THE VERSION NUMBER OF THE LINK MANAGER PROTOCOL(LMP)?In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Propertiessection, the seventh entry provides Link Manager Protocol version number information.The eighth entry contains the Link Manager Protocol sub-version number information, ifappropriate.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide348.7 HOW dO I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THE BLUETOOTH HARDWARE ATTACHED TOMY COMPUTER?In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab.8.8 HOW DO I TEST A NETWORK ACCESS CONNECTION?If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure that thetest checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection.If the server has access to the Internet, open a browser on the client and connect to theWorld Wide Web.You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt.8.9 WHY DO I GET AN UNKNOWN PORT MESSAGE WHEN I ATTEMPT TO USE ABLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT?The “Unknown Port” error message usually means an attempt was made to connect a portthat was in use.Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added if they are required.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s Guide359 GlossaryBD Addr................ Bluetooth Device AddressBDA....................... Bluetooth Device AddressDevice Inquiry...... The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices.DHCP .................... Dynamic Host Control Protocol-when enabled, connecting devicesare assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the server.FTP........................ File Transfer ProtocolHCI........................ Host Controller InterfaceIrDA ...................... Infrared Data AssociationIrMC ..................... Infrared Mobile CommunicationsLink Key ............... An internally-generated unique security key that is exchanged bypaired devices as proof of identity before a connection is established.LMP ...................... Link Manager Protocol--used by Bluetooth for internalcommunications.Me.......................... Millennium EditionPAD ....................... Personal Digital AssistantPage Scan Mode ... A Bluetooth mode in which a server is actively listening (scanning)for a client to "page" it. The server then answers the page and attemptsto set up a connection with the paging device (the client).PIM........................ Personal Information Manager--an application, such as MicrosoftOutlook, that is used to manage contacts, keep track of phone numbers,etc.PIN ........................ Personal Identification Number, also referred to as a "passkey" or"password."SE .......................... Second EditionService Discovery . The process of determining the services that a Bluetooth serverprovides.SysTray ................. The Windows system tray-usually located in the lower-right corner ofthe screen.

Bluetooth USB Adapter BTW Configuration & User’s GuideThis section updated 3/19/02 WIDCOMM Inc. Confidential and Proprietary 36Errata, Windows XPNetwork Access, Server-side Setup for Windows XPHave your Windows XP compact disc handy; you may need it during the setup process:1. Click Start > Control Panel2. Double-click Network Connections3. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties from the popup menu4. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, click the Advanced tab5. In the Internet Connection Sharing section of the dialog box, select “Allow other networkusers to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” and then click OK.Windows XP Device IconsDevice Type Normal Connected PairedDesktopLaptopModemNetwork Access PointPersonal Digital AssistantPrinterTelephoneUnknown DeviceWindows XP Service IconsService Type Normal Connected Not Available*Dial-up NetworkingFaxFile TransferInformation ExchangeNetwork AccessSerial PortSynchronization*Services may be unavailable because they are in use or because the necessary hardware is not installed.

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