User's Manual

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Introduction To Bluetooth Software
The Bluetooth Donlge bundles with the Widcomm Bluetooth Access Point Software as
the management software. The Bluetooth Software is the solution for the seamless
integration of Bluetooth technology into personal computers. The software provides the
user an easy interface to manage the Bluetooth Dongle.
Introduction to Bluetooth Software
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.
The Bluetooth software provides:
•Clients with the means:
•To locate other Bluetooth devices in the immediate vicinity (inquiry)
▪Discover the services that those devices offer (discovery)
▪Connect to, use, and disconnect from those services.
•Servers with the means to include/exclude individual services in the list of services
they provide to clients.
•Extensive security, including:
▪Authorization
▪Authentication
▪Encryption.
The services supported by Bluetooth Software are:
•Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices.
The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected
the devices.
•Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically attached
to the Bluetooth server.
•Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically
attached to the Bluetooth server.
•File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows your computer to
perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enabled device—browse, drag/drop,