IOGear GBU221/321 user manual Overview

Overview

Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow elec- tronic devices to communicate with each other without using cables.

The following applications are supported by Bluetooth™ technology:

•Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PDA with your computer.

•Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth™ device.

•Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled device.

•Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled computer.

•Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable.

•Send an e-mail without being wired to the network.

•Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.

•Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth™ cellular phone.

•Transfer data between your cell phone and PC.

Most Bluetooth-enabled devices have the capability to act as:

•A Bluetooth server - these devices provide one or more services, such as access to the Internet, or to other Bluetooth devices.

•A Bluetooth client - these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers.

Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.

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