- Sync Data between Your Bluetooth PDA, Mobile Phone, and PC
- Secure Encyption for Enhanced Network Protection
- Experience The Convenience of Bluetooth Headphones, Cameras, Mice, and Keyboards
- Works with PC & Mac
- Plug and play
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D-Link, the industry pioneer in wireless networking, introduces another performance breakthrough in wireless connectivity - the D-Link PersonalAir series of Bluetooth enabled networking products capable of data transfer among devices such as PDAs, printers, cellular phones, computers, and other emerging electronic devices.
The D-Link PersonalAir DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter is a very compact, low-profile solution based on the Bluetooth 1.1 specification, making it compatible with other Bluetooth enabled devices. The DBT-120 was designed and engineered from the ground up to be compact and portable, making it the perfect solution for notebook computers, but also just as easy to use with a desktop computer. The DBT-120 features standard 128-bit encryption that provides you with a higher level of security for your data and communication.
The D-Link PersonalAir DBT-120 includes Bluetooth management and connectivity software by WidComm, which enables you to configure and access Bluetooth enabled devices quickly and easily. The Bluetooth software enables your computer to discover and access available Bluetooth services ranging from Internet access to wireless synchronization with your PDA or cellular phone.
Compatible with USB 1.1, the DBT-120 supports Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, and Macintosh OS X 10.4.3 and installs quickly and easily to a desktop or notebook computer with an available USB port.
Product Description
D-Link Wireless Bluetooth Adapter DBT-120 USB
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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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I would have given this item a 5 out of 5, except for the issue with generic windows driver installation with Win XP SP2 overwriting the D-Link driver during the initial setup process. Gives the user all sorts of weird error messages. You'll probably see one red and one blue Bluetooth "B's" in your system tray after the software installation.
The Solution (AFTER FINISHING THE INTIAL SETUP):
-Right-Click "My Computer"
-Select "Properties"
-Click "Hardware" tab
-Click "Device Manager"
-Drop down Bluetooth devices
-Right Click "Generic" one on the list
-Select "Properties"
-Click "Drivers" tab
-Click "Update Drivers"
-Select "Install from specified location"
-Select "Don't Search. I'll select..."
-Select "D-Link DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter"
-Click "Next"
-And your Done!
You'll still need to setup the individual bluetooth devices by running the "My Bluetooth Places" wizard.
The Solution (AFTER FINISHING THE INTIAL SETUP):
-Right-Click "My Computer"
-Select "Properties"
-Click "Hardware" tab
-Click "Device Manager"
-Drop down Bluetooth devices
-Right Click "Generic" one on the list
-Select "Properties"
-Click "Drivers" tab
-Click "Update Drivers"
-Select "Install from specified location"
-Select "Don't Search. I'll select..."
-Select "D-Link DBT-120 USB Bluetooth Adapter"
-Click "Next"
-And your Done!
You'll still need to setup the individual bluetooth devices by running the "My Bluetooth Places" wizard.
104 of 114 people found the following review helpful
This product has been with me for years. I have the revision 3 and I believe they are up to revision 5 already. It has worked flawlessly with my old Sony Ericsson T610 phone. And it works even better with my current Nokia 6600 mobile.
I installed the product in my Apple PowerBook G4 and iBook Dual USB and it instantly recognized the product without any drivers. I also believe this is the same product found inside every Bluetooth-equipped Mac because Apple did release a firmware update to their internal Bluetooth and it included these external D-Link DBT-120 units, if a user had one. (The only problem is that if you updated the firmware that Apple provided, you will not be able to use the D-Link on a PC. I haven't updated mine and never ran into sync problems).
I sync my address book and calendar in Jaguar and Panther OS to my mobile phone and iPod without any hitches.
Pros:
1. Small, compact, light
2. No drivers needed for Mac OS Jaguar and Panther and Windows XP OS.
3. Price. This product used to cost a lot. Now it has dropped down to USD40. Which is great, because this very same product that is installed internally in Macs still cost USD45 for the option. Shouldn't an OEM product installed during production be cheaper? Furthermore, if it's installed internally then you cannot transfer it between computers. The external is cheaper and transferrable.
Cons:
1. The only difficulty I can think of is the implementation of the Bluetooth standard across products.
I love gadgets and find myself tinkering with anything technological so I usually don't have problems making one product operate with another.
The problem with Bluetooth is that there is no standard way to activate and access operation between products. Each product has its own graphic user interface to contend with. Bluetooth is being billed to consumers as an easy plug and play product. I'm sure it is - just not right now as manufacturers are still fiddling with how to integrate it with their products. Hence, other consumers will have to read the manual on how to access and use Bluetooth across products. In products that come with no manual, they will have to be used to fiddling the interface. Until then, I can't wait for the time where Bluetooth actually performs the way it is billed.
If it doesn't work the first time, try to understand the logic behind each product's interface. The problem is that if they can't get it to work, they blame D-Link. If you're computer recognizes the product upon install, then there is no problem. If it doesn't and the activity lights don't work, then send it back. Unlike Wireless/Wired Ethernet products, the user interface is not embedded in the Bluetooth unit. This Bluetooth product is only a vessel. The actual operation is dependent on the computer and interface it has been programmed to interact with Bluetooth.
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
I bought this product for use with my Nokia 3650 (AT&T Wireless). Although the installation was somewhat difficult, the device works great.
Download the PC Suite software from Nokia's website and install it. PC Suite will not work until you connect the cell phone to the computer for the first time, so don't bother opening it yet. Install the D-Link software. Ignore the boxes stating that the software is not supported by Windows XP, it does work. Turn on your cell phone and turn on Bluetooth, leaving it within a reasonable distance of your computer. Make sure the Nokia software is told to search ALL BLUETOOTH COM PORTS to connect. This can be accomplished by opening the system tray program "mRouter" and selecting all the boxes. Pair the cell phone and computer using the D-Link software. If you are running a firewall, either turn it off or click yes when programs start asking for internet access. Then, connect the cell phone to the computer using "My Bluetooth Places" (D-Link Software). A box will come up stating that the cell phone is connected on COM Port 0. Click OK. Almost immediately, a box will come up saying "The Bluetooth Serial Port connection failed: The remote device closed the connection." Click OK and completely disregard the error message. Open up the Nokia software and it will work.
I give this product 4 stars only because of the error box that comes up whenever a connection is made. Otherwise, everything works fine. Believe me, I spent quite a while shopping for a Bluetooth adapter, this is the best choice. If you have a Nokia 3650, it is an absolute must-have.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
DBT-120-GRAY-Version 1.2
The model received was the correct but the dongle that is displayed by the vendor is not the same that I received (gray dongle-BlueCore2-Ext), and this is a Bluetooth Version 1. Read more
Published 11 months ago by aramos
D-Link DBT-120 Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 USB Adapter
The product performed just as it was supposed to and was easy to install. In fact, it performed WAY above it's expectations due to being flattened,wet, and all the holes in it! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Masta Pauly
Works Great
I purchased this so I could use the apple Trackpad with my Mac Pro, since I got the model that hadn't had the bluetooth included.
Works wonderful! Read more
Works wonderful! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Karen Barton
Not with my phone
It does not work for transferring pictures from my wireless phone to my computer.
I no longer own this item. I sold it for $5.00 USD.
I no longer own this item. I sold it for $5.00 USD.
Published 16 months ago by DCLXVI
Works a Charm
I've had no trouble with this gizmo and it allows me to use the latest wireless mouse with my old Super Mac
Published 17 months ago by L. Weinheimer
Read before you buy this!
This D-Link blue tooth adapter just arrived and after I tried to install it, an error dialog came up informing me there isn't a compatible driver for Windows 7 64-bit operating... Read more
Published 17 months ago by James
Bluetooth is Not Great
Works only if the computer is on and a window is open. My computer goes to sleep on a timed bases and D-Link Wireless Bluetooth2. Read more
Published 17 months ago by BUSTER
Works PERFECTLY for Mac
All I had to do was plug it in, and literally within a second it was working and ready to go!
Published 18 months ago by Tricia Adams
Handles the bluetooth basics on a Mac: keyboard and mouse
When I first bought my Mac Pro I got it without the bluetooth option failing to see that a wireless keyboard and mouse were very likely in my future. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Aaron R. Deutsch
30 Day Evaluation Period
I purchased this device for my new pc with windows 7 running on it. The device worked great and i was able to connect my phone to my pc and transfer files back and forth. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Michael Halbert
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