The benefits of a wireless network are obvious and need no proof. A blue tooth connection is inferior in functionality to a Wi-Fi connection, but allows you to use almost all the capabilities of a local network. It is especially convenient to create a Bluetooth LAN between a computer and a cell phone or laptop.
It is necessary
Bluetooth adapter (in the version with a laptop - two adapters), CD with drivers and Bluetooth software
Instructions
Step 1
Disable the Bluetooth adapter on your computer. The correct programs for working with wireless networks are included in the Windows Service Pack starting with the second version of Windows XP, so it is better to use the software that came with the adapter.
Step 2
Connect adapter to computer / computers and install drivers and software.
Step 3
Restart your computer / computers.
Step 4
Examine the monitor screen - a Bluetooth icon should appear on the bottom toolbar. The color of the icon depends on the connection status. Find also the My Bluetooth Places icon on the desktop and in the My Computer folder and enter the menu.
Step 5
Select Bluetooth Setup Wizard.
Step 6
Go to the "LAN Access" tab in the "Service Properties". Uncheck the box next to Automatically enable this service every time Bluetooth starts.
Step 7
Select the Accessibility tab in the Device Properties window from the My Bluetooth menu. Raise the checkboxes on the "Available for connection" button in the "Communication mode" block, on the "Discoverable" line in the "Search mode" section and on the "Accepts connections" item in the "Pairing mode" subsection.
Step 8
Make sure the PIM Item Transfer / PIM Synchronization, File Transfer, Dial-Up Networking, Bluetooth Serial Port, Fax, and Audio Gateway / Headset services are enabled (checked) (when using a mobile phone or PDA). Be sure to enable the Allow other devices to access thr Internet / LAN via this computer function.
Step 9
Restart the Bluetooth application on the computer / computers.
Step 10
Search for connected devices and open the service menu by double-clicking on the paired computer icon.
Step 11
Enter any value in the "Access code" field. Repeat the same value when prompted by the connected computer.
Step 12
Click the LAN connection icon.
Step 13
Leave blank the User and Password fields in the Connection: Bluetooth LAP Connection window.
Step 14
Press the "Call" button and wait for the connection icon to appear in the tray below.
The network has been created.
