Asus USB-BT211 User Manual - Page 27

5 Joining a Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) Bluetooth PAN overview A Bluetooth Personal Area Network (PAN) is a wireless computer network that typically consists of Bluetooth enabled mobile computers, mobile phones, and handheld devices. Connecting to a Bluetooth PAN automatically creates a TCP/IP connection between your computer and Bluetooth enabled mobile phones, handheld devices, or other computers. You can transfer files between your computer and other devices in a Bluetooth PAN. You can connect to the following types of Bluetooth enabled devices that work with PAN: • Personal Area Network User (PANU) devices Connecting to a Bluetooth enabled PANU device creates an ad hoc network that includes your computer and the PANU device. An ad hoc network is a temporary network used for sharing files or an Internet connection. In an ad hoc network, computers and devices are connected directly to each other instead of to a hub or router. It is also known as a computer-to-computer network. • Group ad hoc Network (GN) devices Connecting to a Bluetooth enabled GN device creates an ad hoc network that includes your computer, the GN device, and any other PANU devices that are connecting to the same GN device. • Network Access Point (NAP) devices Connecting to a Bluetooth enabled NAP device enables you to connect your computer to a larger network such as a home network, a corporate network, or the Internet. Some mobile phones and handheld devices only work with dial-up networking, some only work with PAN, and some work with both services. To find out which services are supported by your Bluetooth enabled device, refer to the documentation that came with your device. 22 Joining a Bluetooth Personal Area Network