Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter
Information of Bluetooth USB dongles made by Belkin
If
you're looking for a low-priced Bluetooth dongle for your PC, we're currently
recommending the Belkin Bluetooth USB Adapter (model F8T003).
Using a USB dongle allows you to connect your PC to your Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone or PDA, with a GPS unit (if you're on the move), and just
about any other Bluetooth device you need to connect to.
This little dongle can plug into a USB port on your PC or laptop
(also via a USB hub), and comes with all the software you need to get
connected. Windows Service Pack 2 users should note that this version
of Windows includes the required drivers and software, so it's even easier
to get up and running using Windows plug-and-play.
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Belkin Bluetooth USB availability:
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Features of the Belkin Bluetooth USB:
Offers
built-in security using 128-bit encryption and authentication, allowing
you to securely access any Bluetooth device without wires- Installs easily with Plug-and-Play convenience
- Allows you to work at distances of up to 10 metres
- 10 m range is dependent upon environment, number of users, and other wireless devices within immediate proximity
- Adds Bluetooth connection capability to your USB desktop computer
- Works with any device enabled with Bluetooth v1.1 technology
- Supports Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP
- Compatible with Mac OS X v10.2 and higher (Mac OS X driver and software provided by Apple).
To pair with a device from your PC:
- Click the Bluetooth icon in the system tray
- Tick the box that says the device is ready to be found
- The software will scan for devices
- Click on the device you're after
- You'll be prompted to enter a passkey on the PC (any number will do)
- You'll be prompted to enter the same passkey on the device
- Pairing should now be completed
- A list of your paired Bluetooth devices should be displayed, looking something like the following screenshot:
Belkin Bluetooth FAQ
- Need the Driver for a Belkin USB Bluetooth device? The Belkin USB dongle is supplied
with a CD containing all the drivers you'll need. If you want to look
for later versions, go to web.belkin.com/support.
Note that Windows XP Service Pack 2 contains Bluetooth drivers that can be used with this dongle, so if you're having trouble with Belkin's drivers, try the Windows Bluetooth drivers instead - these should be picked up when you do an "add new hardware" from Windows Control panel.
Useful links
- Bluetooth information - General Bluetooth info
- Help with using Bluetooth on a Series 60 handset
- Help with using Bluetooth on a Pocket PC
- Latest drivers and support information from web.belkin.com/support
- Discussion forum - If you need more help or advice
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