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ΒΤ 100 USB Bluetooth Dongle Manual
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DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol that automatically assigns dynamic IP
addresses to devices on a network.
Dongle A dongle is a small hardware device that connects to a computer to authenticate some piece
of software. It can also refer to something that plugs into a computer, especially something
with wires that “hang” (dangle) from a laptop computer.
HCRP Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile
HID A Human Interface Device is a type of computer device that enables people to input data or
interact directly with the computer, such as computer keyboard, computer mouse, etc.
LAN Local Area Network, a computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are
confined to a single building or group of buildings.
NAT Network Address Translation. Mechanism for reducing the need for globally unique IP
addresses. NAT allows an organization with addresses that are not globally unique to connect
to the Internet by translating those addresses into globally routable address space.
PAN Personal Area Network is a computer network used for communication among computer
devices (including telephones and PDAs) close to one person. The devices may or may not
belong to the person in question. The reach of a PAN is typically a few meters. PANs can be
used for communication among the personal devices themselves or for connecting to a
higher level network and the Internet.
PDA Personal Digital Assistant, a lightweight, hand-held, usually pen-based computer used as a
personal organizer.