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3.1.9 Network Access
Overview
The Bluetooth Network Access application makes it possible for this computer:
• To connect to a Local Area Network via a physical connection on a remote
Bluetooth device.
or
• To connect to an ad hoc network provided by a remote Bluetooth device.
The type of network connection that is available is determined by the configuration of the
remote Bluetooth device.
Create a Network Access connection
Establish a connection using one of these techniques
• Windows system tray, Bluetooth icon
• From My Bluetooth Places
• Using the Bluetooth Setup Wizard
Close a Network Access connection
• If the connection was established via the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system
tray; click the Bluetooth icon, select Quick Connect, Network Access and then
select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a
checkmark in front of them).
or
• No matter how the connection was created, In My Bluetooth Places, right-click the
service name and select Disconnect.
Configure
The Bluetooth Configuration Panel > Client Applications > Network Access > General tab
provides options to configure:
• The application name—to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new
name.
• Enable or disable secure connection. To enable secure connection, place a
checkmark in the box.