BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 2 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 BlueFRITZ! USB This manual and the software it describes are protected by copyright. AVM grants the non-exclusive right to use the software, which is supplied exclusively in what is known as object code format. The licensee may create only one copy of the software, which may be used exclusively for backup use. AVM reserves all rights that are not expressly granted to the licensee.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 3 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Welcome to BlueFRITZ! USB 6 This Is BlueFRITZ! USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Requirements for BlueFRITZ! USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The BlueFRITZ! USB LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 4 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6 6.1 6.2 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 4 How BlueFRITZ! USB Works 44 BlueFRITZ! USB: General Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Bluetooth: The Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Bluetooth Technology of BlueFRITZ! USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Optimum Connections with Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 5 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Symbols and Highlighting This manual uses the following symbols for warnings and tips: The hand indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions and bodily harm. FRITZ! marks useful hints to assist you in working with the product. The table below explains the highlighting used in this manual.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 6 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Welcome to BlueFRITZ! USB 1 Welcome to BlueFRITZ! USB Welcome to BlueFRITZ! USB. This manual is your passport to wireless ISDN and ADSL communication. It contains information about the scope of functions, operation and installation of BlueFRITZ! USB and the accompanying software. It also explains how to connect to the Internet and how to take advantage of all of BlueFRITZ! USB’s useful features. 1.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 7 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Requirements for BlueFRITZ! USB 1.2 Requirements for BlueFRITZ! USB In order to operate BlueFRITZ! USB, you must have the following: z A USB port on your computer. z A computer with one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows 98. If you already have an ISDN-Controller installed in your computer, BlueFRITZ! USB will be installed without ISDN support.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 8 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing BlueFRITZ! USB 2 Installing BlueFRITZ! USB BlueFRITZ! USB can be installed in the operating systems Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows 98 SE. In some operating systems the display of menus and folders can be changed. The following instructions are based on the standard installation of each operating system. 2.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 9 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing the Driver Software in Windows XP 2.3 Installing the Driver Software in Windows XP Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows XP. Once the BlueFRITZ! USB is connected to your computer, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” of Windows XP is started automatically. 1. Insert the installation CD and follow the instructions on the screen. 2.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 10 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing the Driver Software in Windows Me 2.4 Installing the Driver Software in Windows Me In Windows Me, BlueFRITZ! USB has only the CIP. PAN, DUN, SPP and HCRP profiles available for connections to Bluetooth remote sites. For more detailed information on the Bluetooth profiles mentioned here, see “Optimum Connections with Bluetooth Profiles” on page 45.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 11 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing the Driver Software in Windows 2000 2.5 Installing the Driver Software in Windows 2000 Administrator rights are required to install the driver software in Windows 2000. Once the BlueFRITZ! USB has been connected to your computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard of Windows 2000 is started automatically. 1. Insert the installation CD and follow the instructions on the screen. 2.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 12 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing the Driver Software in Windows 98 SE 2.6 Installing the Driver Software in Windows 98 SE In Windows 98 SE, BlueFRITZ! USB has only the CIP. PAN, DUN, SPP and HCRP profiles available for connections to Bluetooth remote sites. For more detailed information on the Bluetooth profiles mentioned here, see “Optimum Connections with Bluetooth Profiles” on page 45.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 13 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 The Control Software BlueFRITZ! 2.7 The Control Software BlueFRITZ! The BlueFRITZ! control software is installed along with the BlueFRITZ! USB driver software. After the driver software has been installed, BlueFRITZ! starts automatically and looks for suitable Bluetooth remote sites in your vicinity.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 14 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing the FRITZ! Communications Software 2.8 Installing the FRITZ! Communications Software Once the BlueFRITZ! control software has been installed you can install the FRITZ! communications software. Proceed as follows for installation: 1. Insert the installation CD. The installation of the FRITZ! software starts automatically. 2. Enter the folder on your computer in which FRITZ! is to be installed. Confirm with “Next”. 3.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 15 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Installing the AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver 2.9 Installing the AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver After installing FRITZ!, a window with four settings pages opens for the installation of the AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver. z Modems Select here the CAPI Port modems you would like to install, such as “AVM ISDN Internet (PPP over ISDN)” for a connection to an Internet Service Provider using Windows’ Dial-Up Networking.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 16 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Errors During Installation: What to Do 2.10Errors During Installation: What to Do If no connection can be made to a Bluetooth device during the BlueFRITZ! USB installation, please note the following: No Bluetooth devices were found. z Check whether the Bluetooth device is located within transmission range of BlueFRITZ! USB. Try to establish a connection over a shorter distance.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 17 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Where to Find What After Installation 2.11Where to Find What After Installation After installation with default settings you will find the software components of BlueFRITZ! USB at the following locations: The BlueFRITZ! program icon is located in the notification area of the task bar. You can control all basic functions of BlueFRITZ! using the context menu of the program icon.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 18 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Using the Bluetooth Stick BlueFRITZ! USB 3 Using the Bluetooth Stick BlueFRITZ! USB With the Bluetooth Stick BlueFRITZ! USB you can set up Bluetooth connections to various Bluetooth devices. The BlueFRITZ! control software assists you in setting up such a network. The BlueFRITZ! control software helps you establish and clear Bluetooth connections and view the connection stats of all of your Bluetooth connections.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 19 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 The BlueFRITZ! Window z the BlueFRITZ! window All Bluetooth devices and connections are displayed in the BlueFRITZ! window. Connections can be established and cleared using the context menus (right mouse button) of these icons. All features of the Bluetooth devices and connections can also be viewed here. Double-click the program icon BlueFRITZ! in the notification area of the Windows taskbar to open the BlueFRITZ! window. 3.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 20 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 The BlueFRITZ! Window Every device and every connection has special properties. Click on the icons of the devices and connections to open a menu that displays information about the properties of the devices and connections as well as additional options for operating the devices and connections. The following capabilities are provided: Properties To view the properties of a device or a connection, doubleclick its icon and select “Properties”.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 21 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 The BlueFRITZ! Window Managing Locations If you use BlueFRITZ! USB on a notebook at different locations, there are different Bluetooth devices available as remote sites at each location. To simplify and organize your connections to different Bluetooth remote sites, you can sort the Bluetooth devices into separate locations. z To create a location, click the BlueFRITZ! USB device icon and select the command “Locations / Manage Locations”.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 22 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Scenarios 3.3 Scenarios With the features of BlueFRITZ! USB, the AVM Access Points and all other Bluetooth devices, a variety of Bluetooth scenarios are possible at your workplace. A number of example Bluetooth locations for single workplaces and small networks are introduced in this section. For more information, see the BlueFRITZ! Online Help.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 23 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Scenario 2: Bluetooth Network Environment Scenario 2: Bluetooth Network Environment A Bluetooth network in your office could look like the following: z You have three computers which are to be connected in a wireless network. All of the computers have BlueFRITZ! USB and the corresponding software installed. z An ISDN-Controller is installed in one of your computers, to provide access to the Internet.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 24 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Application Examples drive connections are possible only when sharing of the printer/scanner has been enabled on the computer to which it is connected. All network computers can establish a direct Bluetooth connection to all other devices like mobile phones and PDAs. 3.4 Application Examples This section describes examples of how BlueFRITZ! USB can be used with other Bluetooth devices.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 25 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 BlueFRITZ! Installing an ISDN Set with a Preconfigured Connection BlueFRITZ! Installing an ISDN Set with a Preconfigured Connection If you install a BlueFRITZ! ISDN Set with a preconfigured connection, the connection between BlueFRITZ! USB and BlueFRITZ! AP-ISDN will be established automatically. Proceed as follows for installation: 1. BlueFRITZ! AP-ISDN receives electrical power via the ISDN NT.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 26 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Internet Access with BlueFRITZ! USB and a Bluetooth Access Point Set up Internet Connections FRITZ!web requires the access information supplied by your Internet Service Provider in order to connect to the Internet. Obtain these access data from an Internet provider of your choice and then enter them in FRITZ!web. To configure an Internet connection, proceed as follows: 1.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 27 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Internet Access with BlueFRITZ! USB and a Bluetooth Access Point A FRITZ!web connection is active; data transfer is taking place You can keep the FRITZ!web status window in the foreground of the screen so that your connections can be monitored at all times. Operating FRITZ!web FRITZ!web can be operated using the buttons in the status window and the context menu of the right mouse button.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 28 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Configuring a Wireless Network with BlueFRITZ! USB Two connections icons which take on different colors to display information about the negotiation of the connection protocol, data transmission and whether an Internet connection is configured. As soon as FRITZ!web has been started, an icon appears in the notification area of the task bar. Click this symbol with either mouse button to access additional options for operating FRITZ!web.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 29 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Connecting Two Computers with BlueFRITZ! USB 2. Open the BlueFRITZ! program on both computers. Search for Bluetooth devices at your location and set up a Bluetooth connection between the computers. 3. To establish a Bluetooth connection, both computers must make themselves known to the other by exchanging an identical Bluetooth passkey.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 30 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Sending Files to Bluetooth Mobile Phones Sending Files to Bluetooth Mobile Phones Transmission of a file with the OPP profile is started from the BlueFRITZ! control software. 30 1. Click the program icon and select “Display connections”. 2. The BlueFRITZ! window opens. Click the BlueFRITZ! USB device icon in the “Local Bluetooth Device” section and then select the command “Search for New Bluetooth Devices”. 3.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 31 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Transmitting Files with the FTP Profile Transmitting Files with the FTP Profile The FTP Profile is used to exchange files with other computers or Bluetooth devices. Proceed as follows to transmit data to a known Bluetooth device using FTP: 1. Click the program icon and select “Display connections”. 2. The BlueFRITZ! opens and shows all known Bluetooth devices.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 32 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Wireless Printing with BlueFRITZ! USB Wireless Printing with BlueFRITZ! USB Printers equipped with an internal Bluetooth receiver or a Bluetooth attachment can be used with BlueFRITZ! USB for wireless printing. The printer must support the Bluetooth profile SPP or HCRP. Proceed as follows to establish a Bluetooth connection for wireless printing: 32 1. Make sure that the printer is on Bluetooth stand-by. 2.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 33 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Listening to Stereo Music with Bluetooth Headphones Listening to Stereo Music with Bluetooth Headphones If you have Bluetooth stereo headphones, you can hear music wirelessly from the computer in stereo quality using the A2DP Bluetooth profile. Proceed as follows to configure the Bluetooth headphones: 1. Make sure that the headphones are on Bluetooth stand-by. 2.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 34 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Working at Different Locations Working at Different Locations If you use BlueFRITZ! USB on a notebook at different locations, there are different Bluetooth devices available as remote sites at each location. To simplify and organize your connections to different Bluetooth remote sites, you can sort the Bluetooth devices into separate locations. Proceed as follows to create locations: 1.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 35 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 FRITZ!: Internet and ISDN Software 4 FRITZ!: Internet and ISDN Software FRITZ! is the gateway to the world of ISDN communication: surfing the Internet, sending faxes, transmitting data and much more. This software grants you freedom of connectivity, allowing communication not only with remote partners equipped with an ISDN line, but also connections to analog lines.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 36 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 The Many Facets of FRITZ! 4.1 The Many Facets of FRITZ! FRITZ! consists of the following modules: The module FRITZ!web allows the user to dial into the Internet simply and directly. Thanks to channel bundling and data compression, Internet connections with extremely high data transmission speeds can be established. The option of automatically clearing down idle connections saves connection costs if you are charged by connection up-time.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 37 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Blocking Numbers with ISDNWatch 4.2 Blocking Numbers with ISDNWatch ISDNWatch is a program that supports you by monitoring your ISDN connections. Besides displaying the B-channel activities and the option of logging all ISDN connections, ISDNWatch also offers a number filter. With the ISDNWatch number filter you can block individual numbers or whole groups of numbers for all incoming and outgoing connections on your computer.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 38 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Channel Bundling Custom settings for individual Internet connections can be made with the “Edit Connection / Advanced Settings” command. Channel Bundling Channel bundling allows data to be transmitted from the Internet using both channels. With this feature data can be downloaded more quickly, but transmission costs are accrued for both channels.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 39 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Faxing with FRITZ!fax 4.4 Faxing with FRITZ!fax With FRITZ!fax you can send, receive and poll faxes. You can send fax documents directly from your text processing program. Existing files can be sent quickly and easily using the FRITZ!fax Wizard. Sending a Fax The “FRITZ!fax” printer is configured during the BlueFRITZ! USB installation. Fax documents can be created in text processing programs: 1.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 40 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Testing FRITZ!fax Testing FRITZ!fax z Dial the fax number (MSN) assigned for FRITZ!fax on a telephone. If you hear a fax tone in your telephone headset, FRITZ!fax has answered the call and is ready to receive incoming faxes. z Compose a short test fax and send it to your telephone number. Pick up the handset. If you hear a fax tone in your telephone handset, then FRITZ!fax is ready to transmit your outgoing faxes.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 41 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSNs) for the FRITZ! Modules 4.5 Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSNs) for the FRITZ! Modules To receive fax and data calls with FRITZ!, it is not necessary to assign distinct Multiple Subscriber Numbers (MSNs) to FRITZ!data and FRITZ!fax , since FRITZ!fax answers calls with the service indicator for “voice” telephony, while FRITZ!data responds only to calls with the “data” service indicator.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 42 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Internet Connections Using the AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver Internet Connections Using the AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver The AVM NDIS WAN CAPI Driver is automatically installed along with the operating system in Windows XP and 2000. The Dial-Up Networking connection for the NDIS WAN CAPI Driver is located in the “Network Connections” area of the Windows Control Panel.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 43 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 BlueFRITZ! USB as a Virtual Modem BlueFRITZ! USB as a Virtual Modem The AVM ISDN CAPI Port Driver allows you to use an ISDNController as if it were a modem. The ISDN CAPI Port Driver generates a number of virtual modems in your system. The virtual modems are pre-configured so that they can be used immediately in most conventional implementations without any further configuration required.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 44 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 How BlueFRITZ! USB Works 5 How BlueFRITZ! USB Works This chapter presents basic knowledge on BlueFRITZ! USB and Bluetooth technology. 5.1 BlueFRITZ! USB: General Remarks BlueFRITZ! USB is a controller for the USB port for use in Windows operating systems. BlueFRITZ! USB supports all common Bluetooth profiles, allowing connections to all kinds of Bluetooth devices.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 45 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 The Bluetooth Technology of BlueFRITZ! USB 5.3 The Bluetooth Technology of BlueFRITZ! USB BlueFRITZ! USB is a Bluetooth device for the USB port, suited especially for working with notebooks at changing locations. BlueFRITZ! USB works at the highest Bluetooth performance class for all connections. This means BlueFRITZ! USB attains a range of up to 100 m for line-of-sight connections with 100 mW transmission power.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 46 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Optimum Connections with Bluetooth Profiles cleared whenever called for by an application. A detailed description of the connection options is included in the BlueFRITZ! Online Help. The following summary presents an overview of the Bluetooth profiles supported: A2DP The A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Bluetooth Profile is a profile that enables the transmission of stereo audio data between two devices – e.g.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 47 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Optimum Connections with Bluetooth Profiles You can view the configuration of the interface simulated by HCRP in the properties of BlueFRITZ! USB. Open the properties by double-clicking the BlueFRITZ! USB icon in the BlueFRITZ! window. Headset The Headset profile (HS) serves to connect speech equipment wirelessly. This profile is used with mobile phones or on the computer for audio output and voice input.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 48 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Removing the Software 6 Removing the Software The steps required to remove the software vary depending on your computer's operating system. See the section below that describes uninstallation in your operating system. 6.1 Removing Software Components in Windows XP and 2000 Proceed as follows to remove the BlueFRITZ! USB driver software in Windows XP and 2000: 1.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 49 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Removing Software Components in Windows Me and 98 SE If the FRITZ! communications software and the AVM ISDN CAPI Port driver are installed on your system, then they both appear in the list of “Currently installed programs:” – FRITZ! – AVM ISDN CAPI Port – BlueFRITZ! 3. Select the software component you want to remove. 4. Click the “Change/Remove” button. All of the selected component's files and settings are deleted from your computer.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 50 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Removing Software Components in Windows Me and 98 SE To remove the FRITZ! communications software, the BlueFRITZ! application and the AVM system driver, proceed as follows: 1. Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel”, then doubleclick the “Add/Remove Programs” icon. The components of BlueFRITZ! USB are found in the list of installed software. They appear in the list as follows: – AVM FRITZ! – AVM ISDN CAPI Port – BlueFRITZ! 2.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 51 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Customer Service Guide 7 Customer Service Guide AVM provides numerous sources of information to assist you should any questions or problems arise. Here you will find the important information you need, in the form of manuals, updates and support. In many cases problems which arise during operation can be resolved by installing the current Microsoft Service Pack for your operating system.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 52 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 information in the Internet z The FRITZ! manual: The manual is saved in PDF format in the DOCUMENTATION folder on the CD. If you need to install the Acrobat Reader to read the PDF file, you can do so using the installation program included in the SOFTWARE\INFO folder on the CD. 7.
BlueFRITZ!USB-e.book Seite 53 Montag, 18. September 2006 3:36 15 Assistance From AVM Support 7.4 Assistance From AVM Support Please take advantage of the information sources described above before contacting AVM support. AVM’s Support team is at your service with direct help when problems arise, during installation, the initial configuration and your first steps in operating the BlueFRITZ! USB. The support desk can be reached by e-mail or by fax.
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