Setting up Windows' Networking |
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We first open the network control panel Use either
We then see this window, with the bluetooth adaptor listed. |
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TCP/IP Settings
Use the right mouse button on the bluetooth adaptor, and select properties. In the "This connection uses the following items:" box, ensure that only Internet Protocol is selected; if necessary, uncheck the boxess for "Client for Microsoft Windows", "File and Printer Sharing" and "QoS Packet Scheduler" It's also useful but not essential for the "Show icon in notification area when connected" box to be checked, this shows a network icon in the system tray. |
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Advanced TCP/IP Settings
Click advanced button, and we tweak a few more settings We don't touch the IP settings |
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Advanced TCP/IP DNS Settings
We turn off "Register this connection's address in DNS" feature. This is rarely needed and unless you know why you need it should generally be turned off! |
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Advanced TCP/IP WINS Settings
We don't touch the WINS settings, shown here for completeness only. |
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Advanced TCP/IP WINS Options
We don't touch the Options settings, shown here for completeness only. |
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Close the network control panels
Click OK to close the Advanced Settings window, OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, and OK to close the Bluetooth Properties window. You can also close the Network Connections (or control panel) windows. |