User's Manual Part 3

CHAPTER
6
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Getting Connected 6
In this chapter:
Q General wireless connection
information
Q Options for connecting wirelessly
to other devices and networks
Q Bluetooth wireless connections
explained
Q Connecting to other devices using
the serial clip
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld includes
an integrated wireless LAN radio and an
integrated Bluetooth radio, and provides a
number of options for connecting to networks
and other devices.
This chapter describes how to enable the radios,
and the main connectivity options available.
Use the table on page 81 to identify the wireless
connection type you want to make and then
follow the steps provided to connect to that
device.
You can use the handheld’s integrated wireless
LAN radio to connect to the Internet or a
corporate network using a wireless LAN (Local
Area Network) connection.
Alternatively, you can use Bluetooth wireless
technology to connect to the Internet using a
cellular phone and then receive real-time
corrections from a VRS network or download
background map data. You can also connect
directly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such
as a GeoBeacon receiver, a laser rangefinder, or a
barcode scanner.
You can also use the optional serial clip to
connect to external devices using a cabled serial
connection.