The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide Network Access service. However, after a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server, it cannot act as a Network Access client without being
In the next sections to follow, we will discuss about how to set up Network Access in different Windows platforms.
Windows 2000, Server-side Setup
1.From the Windows Control Panel, select Network and
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3.Click the Sharing tab. Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing.
4.Click OK.
5.Click Yes to enable Internet connection sharing.
Windows XP, Server-side Setup
1.Have your Windows XP compact disc handy. You may need it during the setup process.
2.From the Windows Control Panel, select Network Connections.
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4.Click the Advanced tab. Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing to allow network users to connect, control, or disable this Internet connection.
5.Select Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.
6.Click OK.
Windows 98SE & Windows ME,
Internet 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/
To configure the server:
1.From the Windows Control Panel,
2.Click the Configuration tab. Select TCP/IP
3.Click Properties and select the IP Address tab.
4.Select Specify an IP address.
5.Enter an IP address (suggested value – 192.168.1.1) and a Subnet Mask (suggested value – 255.255.255.0).
6.Click OK in both dialog boxes.
7.Click Yes to restart the computer.
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