Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter (HBU00100-01)

by Actiontec

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000CA2JY
• Item model number: HBU00100-01
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,208 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 26, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Now you can truly enjoy the freedom of wireless connectivity with Actiontec's USB Bluetooth Adapter. Simply plug this tiny adapter into any USB port on your computer, and you can exchange information between it and any other Bluetooth enabled device. Imagine having your computer, PDA, cell phone and printer all communicating wirelessly!

This compact device is portable, efficient, easy to use, and compatible with any PC or notebook computer with a USB port. It can communicate with any Bluetooth device within a 10 meter range, including Bluetooth-ready cell phones, Bluetooth-ready PDAs, or Bluetooth-enabled printers. So, whether you're at the office or on the move, the Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter allows you to stay connected at all times.

• Sharing Local Services
• Connect to the Internet on the Go!
• Communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled Device Wirelessly
• Highly Secure

Features

Sharing Local Services
The Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter allows other Bluetooth devices and users to access resources on your computer as well. It can share devices attached to it, and can be used for serial port access, dial-up networking, sending and receiving faxes, and much more.

Connect to the Internet on the Go!
Convert your Bluetooth-ready Cell Phone* into a high-speed modem by pairing it with your desktop or notebook computer via the USB Bluetooth Adapter. You’ll be able to access your data anytime, anywhere.

Communicate with any Bluetooth-enabled Device Wirelessly
The Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter uses state-of-the- art technology to communicate with other Bluetooth-ready devices such as printers, storage devices, and more.

With a transmission range of up to 33 feet (10 meters), you can link and exchange information with other Bluetooth devices.

The Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter can also be configured as a Bluetooth server supporting up to 7 Bluetooth client devices with automatic IP address assignment when connected.

Highly Secure
The strong security built in to the Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter protects your data from intruders by using native 40- and 128-bit WEP encryption. When used in conjunction with Windows Network Properties, security can be set to 64- and 128- WEP encryption. Added security is provided by allowing the user to set trust levels for remote and local users, as well as password protection to really make your Personal Area Network secure!

Easy to Install and Use
The Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter can be easily installed and configured for Wireless Personal Area networking. This Plug-and-Play device, along with its easy-to-use intuitive interface, turns wireless connectivity into a simple point-and-click process.

Share Files, Printers and Internet Connections
The Actiontec USB Bluetooth Adapter connects to your home network. You will be able to share files, printers and more. Plus, you can share MP3 music files, or your high-speed Internet connection so that you can surf the Internet and access devices within your home at the same time.

Other Features

• Small... Similar in size to a small highlighter
• Convenient... Its compact size and design means that you can clip it to your pocket
• Supports the Bluetooth specification, version 1.1

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars UPDATE, January 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter (HBU00100-01) (Personal Computers)

After talking to tech support for two hours, I got it working. The problem is with Windows XP Service Pack 1a. If you keep Windows updated (and you should), the driver won't install on a system upgraded to 1a. The tech did not have any idea whether they plan to upgrade their driver.

In essence, here is how to get it working:
1. Install the software that comes with the device.
2. Go to C:\Windows\Inf
3. Look for the highest numbered file named oemXX.inf (where XX is the number)
4. Subtract ten from the XX number above.
5. Double click on the oemXX-10.inf file (where "XX-10" is the highest number you see, minus 10)
In other words, if the highest numbered oem file is oem43.inf, you would open up oem33.inf.
6. Make sure the file has the text "WIDCOMM Bluetooth USB Device Installation Script" at the top of it. If it doesn't, find the oemXX.inf file that does.
7. Instead of letting Windows find the driver automatically, you need to go into device manager and find the device yourself. If it is plugged in, it probably appears with an exclamation mark to show that there is something wrong.
8. Select the device, choose "update driver", and point it to the inf file that you found in step 6.

Hopefully it is now installed without the dreaded "Required information from the INF file is missing" message.

I upped my rating to 3 stars, since it does in fact work now... though installation was far too messy. Before calling tech support, I tried using the "updated driver" found on their website, but it has the same problem.

SP1a has been out for a while now. Actiontec should release an updated driver. I will think very hard before buying another one of their products.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waiting for a solution, December 21, 2003

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"chaka89" (Geilenkirchen, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter (HBU00100-01) (Personal Computers)

I had originally purchased this relying on user reviews. Unfortunately, so far after several installation attempts and a call to Actiontec support (very courteous support), I am still unable to use it. It might be based upon my ASUS motherboard (2000) USB bridge system (VIA), but unknown right now and Actiontec did not understand why it was not working. I will try it on another computer and update this review. Until then, not working equals one star.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love it~!!, October 18, 2003

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"wutdusay" (nj United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Actiontec USB Wireless Bluetooth Adapter (HBU00100-01) (Personal Computers)

I had doubts about this little bluetooth adaptor when I first purchase it due to the lack of reviews. However, I decided to give it a try. It's easy to set up, just run the CD-rom through. It's a snap~!! I had no problem setting it up within 2 mins. The connectivity is great. I have not run into any problem of computer not recognizing the Bluetooth adaptor (some people have this problem with other brands). Mainly, I use it for file transfering with my Sony Ericsson T616 phone. The transfer is very smooth. Overall, it performs very well with easy set-up. Highly recommanded.