Iogear Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
The Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology from IOGEAR allows you to wirelessly connect an RS-232 serial device to any computer with a Bluetooth interface. The adapter has a range of up to 330' (100 m), allowing your computer to interface with remote serial devices. The adapter operates without any special software, interfacing with your computer's Bluetooth interface. This is an excellent solution for anyone who requires wireless connection to an RS-232 serial device.
- Wireless Serial Connectivity
- The Bluetooth adapter allows you to wirelessly interface with Bluetooth-enabled computers up to 330' feet away. This gives you flexibility in how you physically arrange your workspace.
- Selectable Baud Rate
- The adapter features dip switches to set baud rate. This lets you configure the baud rate of the adapter to match the device you are using.
- Plug and Play
- The adapter is completely plug and play, operating without any special software. The adapter is fully compatible with DCE and DTE serial devices.
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| Adapter | |
|---|---|
| Interface | RS-232/UART Serial Adapter |
| Standards | Bluetooth 1.1 |
| Data Rate | Up to 723 Kbps |
| Frequency Range | 2.402-2.4835 GHz |
| Operation Distance | 330' (100 m) |
| Security | Pairing, Encryption, Authentication |
| Antenna | Internal |
| Sensitivity | 76 dBm Minimum |
| Transmission Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| General Attributes | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements | RS-232 Serial Device with DB-9 Connection and Bluetooth-enabled computer |
| Power Requirements | 110 VAC Power Adapter Included |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1.25 x 0.675 x 3" (3.2 x 1.7 x 7.6 cm) |
| Weight | 0.1 lb (0.05 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Reviewer Profile:
- High bandwidth user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (4)
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Pros
- AC adapter included
- Car adapter included
- Easy To Setup
- Reliable connection
Cons
- Flimsy AC jack
- No internal battery
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about Iogear Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology:
This adapter is very easy to set up and pair with a computer. I used it to connect an legacy serial device to a new computer without serial port and it worked immediately. A serial to USB adapter did not work at all for that device.
Even if you have to buy a Bluetooth USB dongle it is a good deal.
Could have a rechargeable battery.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Fast Connection Speed
Cons
- Unreliable connection
Best Uses
Comments about Iogear Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology:
I loose com service after a few hours of use. This is not acceptable because I need it to be connected 24/7.
-I have tried different usb dongles with the same issue reoccuring.
-Power cycling the units restores comm service most of the time.
-In fairness I am using with software that is still undergoing testing so it could be a software issue.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Wireless
Cons
- Not cordless
Best Uses
- Home network
- Remote Control
- Small Networks
Comments about Iogear Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology:
This is a great product for connecting serial devices via Bluetooth. There aren't that many things that need serial ports these days, but there are still SOME things.
In my case, I need to connect to a ham radio for control and programming. There's a huge problem with my radio because it feeds RF back in to the computer, freaking out my USB to RS-232 adapter. By using the BT adapter, there's no physical connection to the computer, making things a lot simpler.
The device is *almost* perfect for this, but I do have a minor problem: I have to power-cycle the adapter before using it; it doesn't like being disconnected and reconnected. I would also love to be able to run this on battery power. Some of the devices the manual suggests this would be useful for are kind of useless when you're still tethered to a power cord.
Overall, though, this does what I need: provide a wireless link to my device.
Setup is pretty simple: set the DIP switches for your baud rate and plug it in. I also like the configuration menu: plug it in to your computer via the null modem cable, and you can modify the settings.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- External Power Needed
- Somewhat bulky
Best Uses
- Laptop
Comments about Iogear Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology:
I allowed the CTS - RTS to do its job, and hence no buffer overflow. Use it with a bluetooth GPS and other data dump devices. Once paired, it remembers the pairing and its golden.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
- Incompatible
- Inconsistent Signal
Best Uses
Comments about Iogear Serial Adapter with Bluetooth Wireless Technology:
I'm an on-the-road engineer who needs to connect to consoles on routers, firewalls, switches, etc. Most of the time the equipment isn't within a 10 foot cable length of decent work surface, so I sit on the floor or stand uncomfortably holding my laptop while typing.
I thought this was going to be the coolest thing ever. Well, it's not.
It expects full hardware handshaking, which is not supported by most of the big guys (Cisco,Juniper,Enterasys,Aruba,Riverbed,Brocade).
I had to make an adapter to jumper CTS/RTS together (pins 7 and 8 on a DB9). It still is spotty and large amounts of data (like a 'show tech-support') will overrun it's buffering capabilities.
I still have to carry a USB-to-Serial Adapter and all of my cables.
If you use these in pairs, I have heard that people have better success. If I hadn't been so excited and ripped the box open, I probably would have returned this and spent the money on something else.
- Primary use:
- Business
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