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GeoExplorer 2008 Series User Guide
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Getting Connected
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Options for connecting wirelessly to other devices and
networks
networks
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio and an
integrated Bluetooth radio that you can use to connect to other devices and networks.
integrated Bluetooth radio that you can use to connect to other devices and networks.
When you are within range of an available wireless LAN access point, you can use a
wireless LAN connection to connect to the Internet (at broadband speeds) or a
corporate network to:
wireless LAN connection to connect to the Internet (at broadband speeds) or a
corporate network to:
•
browse the Internet or an Intranet
•
send and receive e-mail and instant messages
•
access files on the network
Access points are also known as “hotspots”. Wireless LAN is often referred to as Wi-Fi.
You can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled
devices that are within range (typically within 5 m to 10 m of the handheld). You can
connect to:
devices that are within range (typically within 5 m to 10 m of the handheld). You can
connect to:
•
Bluetooth-enabled devices such as cellular phones to access the Internet and
receive data ( for example, to obtain real-time corrections from a VRS network)
receive data ( for example, to obtain real-time corrections from a VRS network)
•
computers and other handheld devices to exchange files
•
other devices such as a GeoBeacon receiver, laser rangefinder or barcode
scanner
scanner
The following table lists devices you can connect to using the handheld, and where to
find detailed information on how to achieve these connections.
find detailed information on how to achieve these connections.
Note –
For information on connecting to external devices using the optional serial clip, see
.
Connection method
To...
See...
Wireless LAN
Connect to a wireless LAN access point
Bluetooth wireless
technology
technology
Connect to another Bluetooth-enabled device (paired and non-paired
connections)
connections)
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time
corrections (including VRS networks)
corrections (including VRS networks)
Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device
Connect to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology
Output GPS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology
Enable other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless
technology
technology
Beam files to or from another device
Wireless LAN or
Bluetooth wireless
technology
Bluetooth wireless
technology
Access a corporate network through your Internet connection