overview

    the bluetooth dial-up networking application allows this computer to use a modem that is physically connected to a remote device to access the internet, log on to a remote network.

    open a connection to the dial-up networking service that is provided by another bluetooth device using one of these techniques:

    1.windows system tray, bluetooth icon

    2.from my bluetooth places

    3.using the bluetooth setup wizard

    after the bluetooth dial-up networking connection is established it can be used the same way as any other networking connection. for example, you can open a browser and explore the world wide web, if the remote computer has internet access.

    close a dial-up networking connection

    1.if the connection was established via the bluetooth icon in the windows system tray; click the bluetooth icon, select quick connect, dial-up networking and then select the device that is providing the service (active connections have a checkmark in front of them). or

    2.no matter how the connection was created, in my bluetooth places, right-click the service name and select disconnect.

    configure

    the bluetooth configuration panel ] client applications ] dial-up networking ] general tab provides options to configure:

    1.the application name—to change it, highlight the existing name and enter the new name.

    2.enable or disable secure connection. to enable secure connection, place a checkmark in the box.

    3.the bluetooth virtual device to be used.

    unless you have a specific reason to do so, do not change the default bluetooth device or alter the device's configuration.