iogear GBU311 User Manual

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Overview
Bluetooth™ is a low-power wireless networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow electronic
devices to communicate with each other without using cables.
The following applications are supported by Bluetooth™ technology:
•  Synchronize your Bluetooth™ PDA with your computer.
•  Send your business card to anyone who has a Bluetooth™ device.
•  Send or receive files to or from anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled device.
•  Chat with anyone who has a Bluetooth™ enabled computer.
•  Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable.
•  Send an e-mail without being wired to the network.
•  Dial up to the Internet on your computer over your Bluetooth cellular phone.
•  Send a fax from your computer over your Bluetooth™ cellular phone.
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, or to
    other Bluetooth devices.
•  A Bluetooth client - these devices use the service(s) provided by Bluetooth servers.
Most Bluetooth devices that can act as both server and client, and can often do both at the same time.
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