User's Manual

EpoX BlueTooth Dongle User’s Guide
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Chapter One
Introduction to
Bluetooth
The term Bluetooth refers to a worldwide
standard for the wireless exchange of data
between two devices.
In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth
devices must establish a connection.
Before a connection is established, one
device must request a connection with
another. The second device accepts (or
rejects) the connection.
The originator of the request is known as
the client.
The device that accepts (or rejects) the
request is known as the server.
Many Bluetooth devices can act as both
client and server.
A client Bluetooth device runs a software
program that requests a connection to
another device as part of its normal
operation. For example, the program may
request a connection to a remote
computer, a printer, or a modem.
Becoming a Bluetooth client normally
requires an action by the device operator,
such as an attempt to browse a remote
computer, print a file, or dial out on a
modem.
Every Bluetooth device that provides a
service must be prepared to respond to a
connection request. Bluetooth software is
always running in the background on the
server, ready to respond to connection
requests.
Introduction to
Bluetooth for Windows
Bluetooth for Windows is the solution for
the seamless integration of Bluetooth
technology into personal computers.
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, to other Bluetooth
devices.
 A Bluetooth client: these devices use the
service(s) provided by Bluetooth
servers.
Bluetooth devices that can act as both
server and client can often do both at the
same time.