Operational considerations
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Connecting at close range
To be truly wireless is a matter of connecting not only to the other side of the globe,
but also to the other side of the room. Bluetooth technology enables you to
wirelessly connect devices at a distance of up to 10 meters (30 feet), providing data
access between a Palm handheld and another nearby device equipped with
Bluetooth technology.
What’s more, one Palm handheld equipped with Bluetooth technology can connect
with up to seven other similarly equipped Palm handhelds, forming a small
network known as a piconet and enabling group collaboration and data exchange.
NOTE
The number of devices with which you can connect may be limited by the
application you are using to make the connection; for example, with the collaborative
application BlueBoard included on the CD-ROM you can connect with up to three
other handhelds.
Operational considerations
Key considerations when using the Bluetooth Card include the following:
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Power management
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Connection security
for information on power management with the Bluetooth Card. See
for information on connection security with the Bluetooth Card.
Direct access
networking
Direct access to a network via Bluetooth technology is
possible using wireless LAN access points equipped with
Bluetooth technology. A wireless LAN access point allows
devices to connect to it wirelessly; the access point in turn
connects to the Internet or an intranet. These access points
may be installed in meeting rooms, classrooms, and public
spaces, enabling multiple wireless access opportunities.
You can also directly access a GPRS network via Bluetooth
technology using the high-speed data transfer option on
your mobile phone.
