EXPLORER 100/110 - Connecting to PC via Bluetooth �

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INTRODUCTION ..................................................................3CONNECTING UP ............................................................... 4SETTING UP BLUETOOTH .................................................5

Enabling Bluetooth using BGAN LaunchPad ........5Enabling Bluetooth with AT commandsusing HyperTerminal .....................................................5Enabling Bluetooth using ISDN Handset ...............5Indication on the Terminal ..........................................5Verifying the Bluetooth connection ....................... 9

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................10

EXPLORER 100 / 110Connecting to PC via Bluetooth

Rev. Date: July 2007

EXPLORER 100/110 - Connecting to PC via Bluetooth �

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ISDN Handset

INTRODUCTION

EXPLORER 100/110 supports Packet Switched data, voice and SMS. Packet switched data can be set up using the LaunchPad PC program or setting up a DUN.The Packet Switched service complies with the com-munication protocol defined by the Inmarsat BGAN system.Packet Switched data rates:• Standard IP bit rates up to 384/240 kbps on

shared channels (384 downstream/240 upstream, VBR - Variable Bit Rate)

• Symmetric IP (forward/return: 32/64 kbps, CBR - Constant Bit Rate)As default, a variable IP address is allocated in the network for your Terminal.

Typical IP services supported include:• E-mail and messaging

(including GPRS/UMTS based SMS)• Data file transfer• Video Conferencing• Internet access (including web browsing)• Intranet access (VPN)• IP telephony (including conferencing and messaging)• IP Facsimile• IP Multi-casting/broadcasting;• Internet streaming (audio/video)• Paging• IP-Crypto• VoIP

System Overview:

EXPLORER 100/110 - Connecting to PC via Bluetooth�

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Enabling Bluetooth on EXPLORER 100:Use the ISDN Handset, or BGAN LaunchPad.(BGAN LaunchPad requires that a USB connection is established with the Terminal, see the Application Guide "EXPLORER_100-110_Conn_to_PC_USB")

EXPLORER 100 EXPLORER 110

ISDN Handset ISDN Handset

Max Bluetooth distance 10 m

Max Bluetoothdistance 30 m

Enabling Bluetooth on EXPLORER 110:Enabling Bluetooth can be done using the ISDN Handset, or using BGAN LaunchPad.(BGAN LaunchPad requires that an Ethernet connec-tion is established with the Terminal, see the Applica-tion Guide "EXPLORER_110_Ethernet_user_guide")

EXPLORER 100/110 - Connecting to PC via Bluetooth �

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Enabling Bluetooth using BGAN LaunchPad: Enabling Bluetooth using the ISDN Handset:

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AT command: AT+WNERADEVINT=”BT”,nn=1 Bluetooth ONn=0 Bluetooth OFF

Enabling Bluetooth with AT commands using HyperTerminal:

Indication on the Terminal:

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APPLICATIONSETTING UP BLUETOOTH cont’d

Adding a Bluetooth Device on PC1 Plug the Bluetooth USB Dongle* into the USB port on the PC. The Found new hardware wizard appears and installs the standard Microsoft Native Bluetooth driver automatically. *A Bluetooth adapter approved by Nera SatCom AS is recommended, e.g. CNet Bluetooth USB Dongle.Do not install the software enclosed with the dongle.Check that the Bluetooth icon appears on the PC taskbar. Rightclick the icon and select Add a Bluetooth device.

2 Windows opens the Add Bluetooth Device wizard.Check My device is set up and ready to be found.Click Next.

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4 Check Use the passkey found in the documenta-tion, and key in the password 0 0 0 0 (four zeroes).Click Next.The PC then establishes a Bluetooth connection with Nera WorldPro. See next page.

3 EXPLORER 100/110 , represented by device name "E�00xxxxx" for EXPLORER �00 "E��0xxxxx" for EXPLORER ��0 The last 5 digits represents the Terminal IMEI number. The device name appears in the Select the Bluetooth device that you want to add window , see below.If not appearing, click Search Again. Click Next, see next page.

SETTING UP BLUETOOTH cont’d

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The Windows is exchanging passkeys window opens, initiating the connection of your Bluetooth device.

SETTING UP BLUETOOTH cont’d

Finally, click Finish to complete adding the Bluetooth device.

EXPLORER 100/110 - Connecting to PC via Bluetooth �

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Verifying the Bluetooth connection1 Check that Bluetooth has been enabled, see Control Panel > Bluetooth Devices. The Bluetooth indicator on the terminal should light yellow.Clicking COM Ports shows that two COM ports have been established. Outgoing means that the PC initiates the communication, e.g. at a dial-up call towards internet.

SETTING UP BLUETOOTH cont’d

2 Check that a modem connection has been estab-lished via Bluetooth, see Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager.

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EXPLORER 100/110 terminalTerminal

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