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#3118 7-Jan-2005 18:15

I finally got connected to the internet with my tungsten T. The problem I'm having now is that I lose communication beyond five or 6 feet from the PC where the bluetooth dongle is plugged in. I read an article that stated that wireless routers are a major source of bluetooth communication interference so I disconnected it from the system. This did not solve the problem. Any ideas anyone?

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#11629 7-Jan-2005 20:18
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Microwave ovens, cordless phones in the 2.4GHz frequency are another example of things that can impact in performance. Also, walls, closed doors, etc.




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  #11649 8-Jan-2005 13:23

What benefit does bluetooth serve then if it is affected by these conditions? I was shocked when you said, "closed doors" and "walls". I mainly wanted to access the internet from my handheld so I can do so in other areas of my home. Why have it then?

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#11666 8-Jan-2005 18:36
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Bluetooth is a personal network technology, instead of a local area network. Its range is limited by definition because devices are around a person. Also the low power transmission is aiming to reduce battery usage. If you really want anything more powerful with a longer range, than you have to look at wireless LAN technologies.




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  #11724 11-Jan-2005 04:27

Thanks for the reply. I had to learn the hard way after investing in Webpro and PPP software. I guess the bluetooth 100 meter range specification applies only to direct line of site.

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#11726 11-Jan-2005 07:49
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No problem. Mind you the most widely used Bluetooth radio is Class II which has a 10m range only. The Class I devices (100m) are not common, except for some adapters and printers. Mobile phones, Pocket PC, Palm are in general Class II (10m).




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