3com Bluetooth Printing Adapter ENet USBWless 3CRBB0196-EU Data Sheet

Product codes
3CRBB0196-EU
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DATA SHEET
Key Benefits
Quick, cable-free
Bluetooth
connections among
multiple devices
Simplicity
Bluetooth
Connection Manager
provides automatic discovery and
point-and-click management of
devices, resources, and services.
Reliability
The PC Card’s XJACK
®
antenna
delivers clear, interference-free
reception,* while the USB adapter’s
compact form factor gives Bluetooth
connectivity to notebook and desktop
PCs with a USB port. The high power,
integrated antenna in the printer
adapter gives you connectivity to a
printer at distances up to 100 meters.
Security
128-bit encryption support and
link manager layer authentication
means Bluetooth devices are
identified by their unique address
and PIN, so users can exchange
information securely.
Flexibility
Our printer adapter allows users to
enable wireless printing at any
printer equipped with a parallel port.
Bluetooth is an open, global standard
for radio links that provides affordable
wireless connections between PCs,
handhelds, mobile phones, printers,
and many other devices, along with
access to network resources. The
Bluetooth specification defines a low-
power radio link optimized for secure
short-range connections, and lays out
standard steps for connecting various
types of devices. Bluetooth radios—
which can be incorporated into most
any electronic device—offer a univer-
sal wireless communication link that
enables reliable interoperation between
devices from different manufacturers. 
Bluetooth radios operate in the
2.4 GHz spectrum. Each unit includes
a radio, a baseband link controller,
and software for link and data-flow
management. The Bluetooth specifica-
tion defines two radio choices:
a low-power level with up to a
10-meter range primarily intended for
client devices, and a high-power level
with a 100-meter range for public
access devices. Bluetooth devices can
connect simultaneously with up to
seven devices. Maximum data trans-
fer rate is up to 1 Mbps. These radios
also use a signaling technology called
frequency hopping spread spectrum
(FHSS) to minimize interference and
enhance security.
As part of the Bluetooth solution
from 3Com
®
, we offer the 3Com
Wireless Bluetooth PC Card,
USB adapter, and printer adapter.
They make it easy to connect your
notebook or desktop to other
Bluetooth-enabled devices. Our
Bluetooth solutions provide a
liberating combination of pervasive
connectivity and personal mobility.
3Com
®
Wireless Bluetooth
PC Card,
USB Adapter, and Printer Adapter
*If interference occurs, its severity depends on number of users, physical conditions, and other electronic devices in the area.