Bluetooth 56K Wireless Modem

User's Manual

Index

1. Introduction

2. Specifications

3. Product Shape

4. Bluetooth Modem Mode

4.1. Getting Started

4.2. How to dial-up under Windows

For Windows 98

For Windows ME

For Windows 2000

For Windows XP

5. Generic Modem Mode

5.1. Getting Started

5.2. Driver Installation under Windows

For Windows 98

For Windows ME

For Windows 2000

For Windows XP

5.3. How to dial-up under Windows

 

 

1. Introduction

The Bluetooth 56k wireless modem is a 56 K modem equipped with Bluetooth function. It provides a standard V.90 Modem for WAN communication and access to Internet. With a Bluetooth adapter, you can dial up to access the network via this device wirelessly. Bluetooth technology brings you more freedom and mobility; it allows you to mobilize your PC within the effective range of this Bluetooth modem.

Package Contents

Note:

If any of these items are missing from the retail package, contact your supplier immediately.

 

2. Specifications

2.1. Features

V90 Modem

Bluetooth Function

2.2. Specifications

2.3. Certification

2.4. Mechanical

2.5. Environment Operating Ranges  

2.6. Power Consumption

2.7. LED Indication

2.8. Driver Support

 

3. Product Shape

       

 

 

1. Power LED indicator: Lights when the Bluetooth Modem powers on.

2. Link LED indicator: Lights when Bluetooth Modem is linked by a remote device.

3. ACT LED indicator: Blinks when data is transferring via bluetooth connection.

4. OH LED indicator: Lights when Bluetooth Modem is dialing or gets connected.

5. TX LED indicator: Blinks when Bluetooth Modem is transmitting data.

6. RX LED indicator: Blinks when Bluetooth Modem is receiving data.

7. Reset Button: To reset Bluetooth Modem.

8. Antenna: Bluetooth 2.4GHz antenna. 

9. RJ-11 Socket:PSTN (Telephone ) Line in for Modem. 

10. Switch: To select generic or Bluetooth Modem mode.

11. RS-232 connector: Connects to PC's COM port when it is in generic mode.

12. Power Jack: Power source connector.

4. Bluetooth Modem Mode

4.1. Getting Started

1. Turn the switch to "BT" side.

2. Connect the telephone line to the RJ-11 socket

3. Plug in the AC adapter to the power outlet.

 

4.2. How to dial-up under Windows

The Following procedures are using the Widcomm bluetooth software as reference on how to use the Bluetooth Modem to access the Internet. The user should follow accrodingly based on the bluetooth software in hand.

For Windows 98

1. Double click the "My Bluetooth Places" icon on the desktop. The following  window will pop-up. Double click the "Find Bluetooth Devices" icon. 

2. Bluetooth software will start searching the surrounding remote devices. Find the "Bluetooth Modem" icon and then double click on it. 

3. The service discovery starts.

4. Then windows will ask you a 4-digit PIN Code to pair with the Bluetooth Modem. You can find the PIN Code on the bottom of your bluetooth modem.

5. Key in the PIN Code and click the "OK" button.

6. When Bluetooth Modem has been paired, it will show 3 services. Double click on "Dial-up Networking on Bluetooth Modem" service icon.

7. When the connection is established, the service icon will change the color to green.

8. If you are using the dial-up connection first time, the following window will pop out. Type in the area code of your location, then click the "Close" button.

9. The "Connect To" window will auto pop-up. Please key in  the user name, the password, and the phone number. You can get the information form your ISP (Internet Service Provider)  and then click the "Connect" button.

10. The Bluetooth Modem starts dialing.

11. Once the connection is established you can run a web browser.

For Windows ME

1. Double click the "My Bluetooth Places" icon on the desktop. The following  window will pop-up. Double click the "Find Bluetooth Devices" icon. 

2. Bluetooth software will start searching the surrounding remote devices. Find the "Bluetooth Modem" icon and then double click on it.

3. The service discovery starts.

4. Then windows will ask you a 4-digit PIN Code to pair with the Bluetooth Modem. You can find the PIN Code on the bottom of your bluetooth modem.

5. Key in the PIN Code and click the "OK" button.

6. When Bluetooth Modem has been paired, it will show 3 services. Double click on "Dial-up Networking on Bluetooth Modem" service icon.

7. When the connection is established, the service icon will change the color to green.

8. If you are using the dial-up connection first time, the following window will pop out. Type in the area code of your location, then click the "Close" button.

9. The "Connect To" window will auto pop-up. Please key in  the user name, the password, and the phone number. You can get the information form your ISP (Internet Service Provider)  and then click the "Connect" button.

10. The Bluetooth Modem starts dialing.

11. Once the connection is established you can run a web browser.

For Windows 2000

1. Double click the "My Bluetooth Places" icon on the desktop. The following  window will pop-up. Double click the "Find Bluetooth Devices" icon. 

2. Bluetooth software will start searching the surrounding remote devices. Find the "Bluetooth Modem" icon and then double click on it.

3. The service discovery starts.

4. Then windows will ask you a 4-digit PIN Code to pair with the Bluetooth Modem. You can find the PIN Code on the bottom of your bluetooth modem.

5. Key in the PIN Code and click the "OK" button.

6. When Bluetooth Modem has been paired, it will show 3 services. Double click on "Dial-up Networking on Bluetooth Modem" service icon.

7. When the connection is established, the service icon will change the color to green.

8. The "Connect To" window will auto pop-up. Please key in  the user name, the password, and the phone number. You can get the information form your ISP (Internet Service Provider)  and then click the "Connect" button.

9. The Bluetooth Modem starts dialing.

10. Once the connection is established you can run a web brower.

For Windows XP

1. Double click the "My Bluetooth Places" icon on the desktop. The following  window will pop-up. Click the "View devices in range"  item in "Bluetooth Tasks". 

2. Bluetooth software will start searching the surrounding remote devices. Find the "Bluetooth Modem" icon and then double click on it.

3. The service discovery starts.

4. Then windows will ask you a 4-digit PIN Code to pair with the Bluetooth Modem. You can find the PIN Code on the bottom of your bluetooth modem.

5. Key in the PIN Code and click the "OK" button.

6. When Bluetooth Modem has been paired, it will show 3 services. Double click on "Dial-up Networking on Bluetooth Modem" service icon.

7. When the connection is established, the service icon will change the color to green.

8. The "Connect BluetoothConnection" window will auto pop-up. Please key in  the user name, the password, and the phone number. You can get the information form your ISP (Internet Service Provider)  and then click the "Dial" button.

9. The Bluetooth Modem starts dialing.

10. Once the connection is established you can run a web browser.

 

5. Generic Modem Mode

5.1 Getting Started

1. Turn the switch to "RS-232" side.

2. Connect the telephone line to the RJ-11 socket

3. Plug in the RS-232 cable male connector to RS-232 connector of Bluetooth Modem and plug in the female connector to your PC.

4. Plug in the AC adapter to the power outlet.

 

5.2 Driver Installation under Windows

For Windows 98

1. Make sure your PC is powered on and you are running the Windows operating system. Then system will recognize the device and display the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Please insert the driver CD and then click the "Next" button.

2. Select "Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)", then click the "Next" button.

3. Select "Specify a location" and type "G:\Modem" (where G:\ is the path of your CD-ROM drive) in the location or you can click the "Browse" button to select, then click the "Next" button.

4. Click the "Next" button, the driver then installs itself.

5. Click the "Finish" button to complete the installation process.

For Windows ME

1. Make sure your PC is powered on and that you are running the Windows operating system. Then system will recognize the device and display the "Add New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Please insert the driver CD and then click the "Next" button.

2. Select "Search for the best driver for your device." then choose "Specify a location" and type "G:\Modem" (where G:\ is the path of your CD-ROM drive) in the location or you can click the "Browse" button to select, then click the "Next" button.

3. Click the "Next" button, the driver then installs itself.

4. Click the "Finish" button to complete the installation process.

For Windows 2000

1. Make sure your PC is powered on and that you are running the Windows operating system. Then system will recognize the device and display the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Please insert the driver CD then click the "Next" button.

2. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)", then click the "Next" button.

3. Select "Specify a location" then click the "Next" button.

4. Type "G:\Modem" (where G:\ is the path of your CD-ROM drive) in the location or you can click the "Browse" button to select, then click the "Next" button.

5. Click the "Next" button, the driver then installs itself.

6. Windows will search for and recognize the driver of the device, then display one message. Please click the "Yes" button. Windows will then automatically copy the driver files and related files into the system.

7. After copying the driver files, click the "Finish" button to complete the installation process.

For Windows XP

1. Make sure your PC is powered on and that you are running the Windows operating system. Then system will recognize the device and display the "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)", insert the driver CD then click the "Next" button.

2. Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and choose "Include this location in the search:" then type "F:\Modem" (where F:\ is the path of your CD-ROM drive) in the location or you can click the "Browse" button to select,. Click the "Next" button. 

3. Windows will search for and recognize the driver of the device, then display one message. Please click the "Continue Anyway" button. Windows will then automatically copy the driver files and related files into the system.

4. After copying the driver files, click the "Finish" button to complete the installation process.

 

5.3 How to dial-up under Windows

Please refer to the Windows Operating System user guide to setup a dial-up connection.