IOGear GBU301 - Manual (Page 6)

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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