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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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
