Iogear Bluetooth to USB Adapter

by Iogear

Product Details

Product Manual [989kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006L4R6
• Item model number: GBU301
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

IOGEAR's Bluetooth to USB Adapter allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer, and communicate with other Bluetooth enabled computers and devices without cable connections. It complies with Bluetooth 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDA's, printers, cellular phones, and computers.

The GBU301 is compatible with both PC and Mac. It is easy to install and use, and very portable. It suits for both home and mobile networking needs. The product allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer and eliminates cables between your computers. It also enables your computer to connect to your Bluetooth printer and Bluetooth enabled mobile devices (such as PDAs and mobile phones) wirelessly and enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity.

The GBU301 is Bluetooth specification 1.1 compliant and USB specification 1.1 compliant, and is a Class 1 Bluetooth device that enables you to connect your hardware up to 100 meter (330 feet) away It also is backwards-compatible with Bluetooth Class 2 and 3 devices

The device supports a data transfer rate of up to 723 Kbps and its small form factor makes it easy to carry and place. It is easy to set up and has built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication--paring, encryption, authentication.

Product Description

Easy Bluetooth Upgrade IOGEARs Bluetooth to USB Adapter allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer, and communicate with other Bluetooth enabled computers and devices without cable connections. It complies with Bluetooth 1.1 and USB 1.1 specifications, and provides users with a 723 Kbps data rate at ranges up to 330 feet. It also enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity to Bluetooth enabled devices such as PDAs, printers, cellular phones, computers, etc. GBU301 is compatible with both PC and Mac. It is easy to install and use, and very portable. It suits for both home and mobile networking needs. Model GBU 301 Allows any computer with USB connections to become a Bluetooth enabled computer Eliminates cables between your computers Enables your computer to connect to your Bluetooth printer and Bluetooth enabled mobile devices (such as PDAs and mobile phones) wirelessly Enables wireless Personal Area Network (PAN) connectivity Bluetooth specification 1.1 compliant USB specification 1.1 compliant Class 1 Bluetooth device enables you to connect your hardware up to 100 meter (330 feet) away Backward compatible with Bluetooth Class 2 and 3 devices Up to 723 Kbps data rate Small form factor makes it easy to carry and place Easy, fast, and intuitive installation and setup Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication paring, encryption, authentication PC and Mac compatible Requires: available USB port and CDROM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with new drivers, May 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Iogear Bluetooth to USB Adapter (Personal Computers)

I find this a very usefull device. I am able to reach my PC with my Tungsten T in most of my house. Initially there were some things to work through. The drivers on the CD did not work. After talking to service, I downloaded the new drivers and installed them. Palm just came out with the patch required to connect to the internet through a PC via Bluetooth. Now I am sharing the connection throughout the house with BT, which is really nice.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but a pitfall exists on installation., January 15, 2005

By 

Shige - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iogear Bluetooth to USB Adapter (Personal Computers)

I bought this product just to work with Plantoronics Bluetooth Headset and Sony T610 cell phone. Both worked fine, no problem. But there is a pitfall during the installation on my Windows XP (SP1). After the installation of softwares, the bluetooth icon in the system tray did not turn white though I plugged the adaptor into a USB port. I wrote how I could fix it below.
1. In the device manager, "update" the driver named "Cambridge Silion Radio Ltd. Bluetooth adaptor" in the category of "Bluetooth Products."
2. In this wizard, select "do not search" then choose "driver from the list."
3. From the list, select "IOGEAR Bluetooth USB device."
The expression on the screen may be different since my Windows is not English version. I hope this will help someone with the installation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great and Smooth (a...lmost) Installation, January 17, 2004

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Scarface70a (New Albany OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iogear Bluetooth to USB Adapter (Personal Computers)

Laptop: Toshiba P25-S408
OS: XP PRO with Service Pack 1

Installed smoothly. Small 'quarks' exists. some times
Windows throws "New Hardware Found" multiple times though you have installed the drivers.

Reboot and I was all set.

As my Bluetooth Devices (cellphones and PDAs) are still being shipped the only bluetooth device I had is my car with Integrated Bluetooth based "Hands Free Link"(HFL) system.
Went into the garage and initiate "pairing sequence" and my laptop readily recognises the HFL device.

Not yet tested the range though. My car was about (30-40)feet behind 3 walls.

Most of the frustration that other reviewers seem to have appear to due to installation of drivers and other related problems.Not necessarily related to the integrity of the device itself.

Additional Pros:
1. The "glowing florescent carrying band" so that one can easily find their device.

2. USB Extension cable (though the device is thin enough)is helpful when u have a lot of usb devices connected at the same time.

Cons:
1. This one is minor though. I wish there were "power on" and "data transmitting" LEDs on the device. However the taskbar icon mitigates the absence of "Power On" LED.

Hope this review is helpful in making a decision.