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Chapter 5 Configuring for Other Services / Applications
5.6.8 Network Access
The Bluetooth Network Access service makes it possible for a remote Bluetooth
device to use the Local Area Network connection that is physically attached to the
Bluetooth-enabled computer. After the Bluetooth-enabled computer been
configured to provide the Network Access service to other Bluetooth devices, it
will not be able to use the Bluetooth Network Access service provided by
another Bluetooth device without being re-configured. The Bluetooth-enabled
computer cannot be both a Bluetooth Network Access server and a Bluetooth
Network Access client at the same time.
• Setup for Windows 98, SE & Windows Me
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Note
Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows
98, SE and Windows Me servers.
Install and configure the routing software as instructed by the
software's manufacturer.
• Configure the server
• From the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
• On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access
Server Driver (scroll down if necessary).
• Click Properties and select the IP Address tab.
• Select Specify an IP address
• Enter an IP Address (suggested value—192.168.1.1)
• Enter a Subnet Mask (suggested value—255.255.255.0)
• Click OK twice to close the dialog boxes and then click YES to
restart the computer.
• Setup for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
• From the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon and
select Advanced Configuration from the shortcut menu.
• In the Bluetooth configuration panel, select the Local Services tab,
Network Access and then click Properties....
• From the Network Access, General properties page, in the Type of
service shortcut menu, select “Allow other devices to access the
Internet/LAN via this computer,” and then click Configure
Connection Sharing.
• Right-click Local Area Connection, select Properties and then select
the Sharing tab.
• Select Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection,
click OK, and then click YES in the confirmation dialog box.
