Make a Network Connection to Another Bluetooth Enabled
Computer or to a Personal Area Network (PAN)
You can make a network connection from your computer other Bluetooth enabled devices. A network
connection can be used to share files, synchronize calendar and contact items, or gain access to a
network available on the other device.
There are three methods to make a network connection:
• Directly connect to another Bluetooth device for file sharing or gaming.
•
Connect to a personal area network (PAN). When connected to a PAN, your computer can access files
and services on any other Bluetooth enabled device connected to the PAN.
•
Connect to another Bluetooth device using the Network Access feature. This connection type enables
your computer to access the Internet using the connection available on the other device.
To connect to another Bluetooth enabled device:
1.
If you have not already done so, pair with the Bluetooth enabled device you want to make a network
connection to (see
-+'
).
2.Double-click the Bluetooth icon
, and then click
Show Bluetooth Devices
.
3.
Right-click the device you want to make a network connection to, click
Connect using
, and then
select one of the following options:
•
Direct connection
: Creates a direct connection with another device.
•
Ad hoc network
: Connects your computer to a PAN.
•
Network access
: Enables your computer to use the Internet connection from the other device.
NOTE:
The network connection types that display depend on the services offered on the other
device.