Spec Sheet

3COM
®
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH
™
PC CARD, USB ADAPTER, AND PRINTER ADAPTER DATA SHEET
3
The Issues
Can Bluetooth and 802.11b co-exist?
Yes. However both technologies
operate in the 2.4 GHz spectrum, so
interference can occur. Although the
potential for interference is very low,
there is a possibility that the two
technologies may interfere with one
another when they’re simultaneously
transmitting in close proximity.
Interference typically appears as an
interruption of the 802.11b signal
with performance degredation, but no
physical damage to either system.
Moving devices further apart usually
solves the problem.
Resolving the Issues
As a member of the Bluetooth SIG,
WECA, and the IEEE, 3Com is
working with other industry leaders
to develop technology that will
reduce and eventually even eliminate
interference between Bluetooth and
Wireless LAN.
There’s no reason to hesitate
deploying either technology. 3Com is
committed to the future of both the
Bluetooth and 802.11b standards and
is actively researching additional
techniques to ensure coexistence.
Bluetooth/Wireless
LAN Co-Existence
Product Features
Simplicity
Bluetooth Connection Manager Provides automatic discovery and point-and-click
management of devices, resources, and services.
Drag-and-drop file sharing Makes information sharing simple—enhancing collabora-
tion and productivity.
Wireless device synchronization Updates contact databases and calendars on Bluetooth
devices quickly and conveniently.
Simple printer setup Equips printers with Bluetooth connectivity in just minutes.
(printing kit only)
Reliability
XJACK antenna (PC Card only) Delivers clear, interference-free reception—under optimal
conditions—in a durable, retractable design.
Unique form factor Provides Bluetooth connectivity to notebooks and desktops
(USB adapter and printing kit) with a USB port.
Security
128-bit encryption support Lets users exchange information in privacy.
Physical authentication Identifies individual Bluetooth devices by their unique
addresses and PINs.
User-level authentication Keeps information secure by enabling users to create user-
names and passwords.
Compatibility
Wireless dial-up Internet Connects to the Internet or LAN through Bluetooth
and LAN connectivity cellular phones or through Bluetooth LAN public access
devices.
Software and firmware Updates your 3Com Wireless Bluetooth client products
upgradeable with downloadable flash applications.
Bluetooth 1.1-compliant Supports interoperation with all current and pending
data stack Bluetooth 1.1-compliant devices and applications.
Windows OS support Supports Windows 98 SE, 2000, XP, and Me operating
systems.
Wireless printing Enables walk-up printing from any printer with a parallel
(printing kit only) port. (Printing kit comes with printer adapter and with USB
adapter for desktop or notebook PC.)