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Wireless - Bluetooth
Do not operate the ReVolution in areas sensitive to radio
interference, such as airplanes and hospitals.
There is no
means to shut off the Bluetooth and WLAN radios installed in the system.
For PAN environments, Bluetooth provides freedom from wired connections. By using this radio-based link,
computers, mobile phones, PDA and other portable handheld devices are able to transmit data to each other or
connect to Internet without a single cable.
While the possibilities are nearly endless for the applications of the technology, some of the current capabilities
include:
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Eliminating the need for wired connections between electronic products and accessories such as a keyboard,
mouse, headsets, printers, other computers;
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Exchanging files, business cards, calendar appointments, etc. with groups of Bluetooth users;
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Transferring and synchronizing files between devices;
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Connecting to localized content services in public areas;
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Functioning as remote controls, keys, tickets and e-cash wallets.
The Bluetooth wireless technology and Wireless LAN (802.11b /g ) are complementary technologies. The Bluetooth
wireless technology is designed to replace cables between cell phones, laptops, and other computing and
communication devices within a 10-meter range. Wireless LAN is wireless Ethernet; it provides an extension or
replacement of wired networks for dozens of computing devices.
Issues do arise with the coexistence of both Bluetooth and Wireless LAN. Any time devices are operated in the same
frequency band, there is the potential for interference which results in a lower bandwidth
This device has a maximum range of about 10 meters, depending on the environment. The maximum data transfer
rate is 1.0Mbps. This is a Class 2 device with a typical Tx power of
2+/-0.5 dBm. The operating frequency range is 2.402
GHz to 2.480 GHz with a channel spacing of 1 MHz.