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acts as the GN, and others function as PANU devices. These com-
puters can visit each other or use an application based on TCP/IP.
• Access a LAN via a Network Access Point (or a Computer Acting
as a NAP). After the computers connect to the NAP, they become
members of the LAN and can directly communicate with other
computers in the LAN.
7.3.10.1
Connecting the PAN User (PANU)
Step 1: Connect to the server’s Personal Area Network service, fol-
lowing the instructions in
7.2.3
.
Step 2: Wait a few seconds for BlueSoleil to obtain and display your
computer’s IP address.
7.3.10.2
Configuring the NAP/GN
Click Bluetooth Service | Properties and click on the Personal Area Net-
work tab.
Scenario 1
— Group Ad-hoc Network
Select Set up Bluetooth Personal Area Network and Enable DHCP Serv-
er (Figure 3.9).
A DHCP server will be started on the GN. The PANU can obtain an IP
address automatically from this DHCP server if the PANU does not set
static IP address for the BT Network Adapter.
Scenario 2
— Access LAN via PAN-NAP
Select Access LAN Network and select a physical network adapter,
through which the NAP connects to a LAN, as the LAN Adapter (Fig-
ure 3.10).
Scenario 3
— Access the Internet via NAP
Select Access Internet and select a physical network adapter, through
which the NAP connects to Internet, as the WAN Adapter (Figure 3.11).
It will automatically enables NAT (Network Address Translation, please
refer to Windows Help Topic) function and a DHCP server.
Note:
The BT Network Adapter on the PANU side must be set to
obtain an IP address automatically. The IP address is in the
form of 192.168.2.xxx, such as 192.168.2.1.
7.3.11 Printer
The Bluetooth Printer Profile (HCRP) enables your computer to connect
to a Bluetooth enabled printer.
Typical Usage
Print documents on a Bluetooth enabled Printer.
Step 1: Connect to the printer’s printer service.
(a) If your computer does not have the correct printer driv-
ers installed, BlueSoleil will prompt you to do so. Install the