Wrap-Up
This chapter has been about installing and configuring Bluetooth devices and Bluetooth networks. Bluetooth devices provide an excellent alternative to many commonly wired devices. Also, they usually are fast and easy to set up and can provide a great way for users to communicate between computers without having to rely on more complex networking. Here’s a recap of the technologies covered in this chapter:
- Bluetooth is currently at version 4.0 and allows you to connect smart phones, mice, keyboards, exercise equipment, and other Bluetooth devices.
- To turn a computer into a Bluetooth device, simply connect a Bluetooth USB adapter to a USB port on the computer.
- To connect a Bluetooth device to a computer, activate discovery on the device, bring it within range of the computer, click the Bluetooth Devices icon in the Notification area, and choose Add A Device.
- To create a personal area network between two or more computers, add a Bluetooth USB adapter to each computer, or use the built-in Bluetooth if applicable. Then, click the Bluetooth Devices Notification area icon and choose Join A Personal Area Network.
- Regardless of what type of device you intend to connect to your computer, always read the instructions that came with the device first.
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