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| - | The tablets have a built-in Bluetooth radio that allows you to do things like tether to a cellphone for a data connection, transfer files between devices, and connect input devices. | + | The tablets have a built-in '''Bluetooth''' radio that allows you to do things like tether to a cellphone for a data connection, transfer files between devices, and connect input devices. |
== Networking == | == Networking == | ||
| - | There are two Bluetooth networking protocols. The first, DUN, is well-supported in Maemo and is the recommended method for tethering to a cellular device | + | |
| + | There are two Bluetooth networking protocols. The first, DUN, is well-supported in Maemo and is the recommended method for tethering to a cellular device. The second, PAN, does not have official support, but is well-supported by the community. PAN is faster and more versatile, but supported by fewer devices than DUN. | ||
=== Dial-Up Networking === | === Dial-Up Networking === | ||
{{main|Bluetooth networking}} | {{main|Bluetooth networking}} | ||
| - | DUN is the primary method for tethering to cellular devices | + | DUN is the primary method for tethering to cellular devices. It is easy to set up and easy to use, but slower than PAN in many cases. |
=== Personal Area Network === | === Personal Area Network === | ||
{{main|Bluetooth PAN}} | {{main|Bluetooth PAN}} | ||
| - | PAN is faster and more versatile than DUN, though supported by | + | PAN is faster and more versatile than DUN, though supported by fewer devices, and not officially supported in Maemo, but support is provided by the community package [http://garage.maemo.org/projects/maemo-pan maemo-pan]. PAN is particularly useful for setting up Bluetooth networks between your computer and your tablet. |
== Input devices == | == Input devices == | ||
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Input devices are probably the most common use of Bluetooth. Keyboards are what most people will use, but Bluetooth mice are also an option, as well as interesting accessories like Wiimotes. | Input devices are probably the most common use of Bluetooth. Keyboards are what most people will use, but Bluetooth mice are also an option, as well as interesting accessories like Wiimotes. | ||
Revision as of 11:13, 23 April 2009
The tablets have a built-in Bluetooth radio that allows you to do things like tether to a cellphone for a data connection, transfer files between devices, and connect input devices.
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Networking
There are two Bluetooth networking protocols. The first, DUN, is well-supported in Maemo and is the recommended method for tethering to a cellular device. The second, PAN, does not have official support, but is well-supported by the community. PAN is faster and more versatile, but supported by fewer devices than DUN.
Dial-Up Networking
Main article: Bluetooth networking
DUN is the primary method for tethering to cellular devices. It is easy to set up and easy to use, but slower than PAN in many cases.
Personal Area Network
Main article: Bluetooth PAN
PAN is faster and more versatile than DUN, though supported by fewer devices, and not officially supported in Maemo, but support is provided by the community package maemo-pan. PAN is particularly useful for setting up Bluetooth networks between your computer and your tablet.
Input devices
Input devices are probably the most common use of Bluetooth. Keyboards are what most people will use, but Bluetooth mice are also an option, as well as interesting accessories like Wiimotes.
Keyboards
Main article: Bluetooth keyboards
Bluetooth keyboards will work out-of-the-box without only a little setup.
Mice
Main article: Bluetooth mice
Bluetooth mice are more problematic, as, by default, the mouse pointer is invisible in Maemo, but they can be used with just a little configuration.