Zoom Bluetooth 56K Modem

[Jason Dunn]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://estore.shopplex.com/app/storefront.aspx?cat_id=30&inv_id=C14501%20%20%20%20%20%20&modid=30214092059015&aid=5' target='_blank'>http://estore.shopplex.com/app/stor...092059015&aid=5</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://estore.shopplex.com/Shopplex/30214092059015/inventoryimages/img7340219105217899.jpg" /><br /><br />"The Model 4300 faxmodem delivers mobile access to the Internet, email and fax communications for any Bluetooth enabled PDA or Windows computer. The Model 4300 is a Class 1 Bluetooth device, which can provide a wireless connection to client computers within a range of up to 100 meters (328 feet}. The Model 4300 modem connects to the Internet at uncompressed speeds of up to 56,000 bps and with compression can support data rates of up to 200,000 bps. These modem data rates are fully supported by the Bluetooth wireless connection, which is capable of throughput up to 723,000 bps. Wireless security is ensured with the implementation of a Bluetooth security key. Each model 4300 contains a unique link key that prevents unauthorized access to the device. The key is transmitted in a secure environment to prevent interception." [Affiliate]

[cftarnas]

Now if they could add a 100BT Ethernet jack to it (so it would also be a bluetooth base station) I could really use that. Perfect for any hotel with broadband and my iPaq 4355.



Looking at it again, man that is a long range bluetooth.



-chris

[ctmagnus]

Looking at it again, man that is a long range bluetooth.

That's typical Class 1 Bluetooth range.

[Ty]

Can the security key be disabled? Lots of us want to keep our networks completely open. Share with the world my friends!

[arnage2]

i can never get bt to work more than 8 feet.

[ctmagnus]

i can never get bt to work more than 8 feet.

I'm using it 20 ft from the computer the dongle is attached to. But the dongle is a class 1 device.

[cftarnas]

Looking at it again, man that is a long range bluetooth.

That's typical Class 1 Bluetooth range.

Do both ends of the connection need to be Class 1 to get that sort of range? I believe my PPC is not Class 1...

-chris

[ctmagnus]

Yes, both ends have to be class 1 devices in order to get the full range. Pocket PCs are class 3 devices, which means that they have a 10m (~30 ft) range. If you have a class 3 device within 30 ft of a class 1 device, they should be able to communicate. However, if you move that class 3 device to 70 ft away, the devices won't be able to communicate because only one of the devices can reach as far as the other one. Or that should be the case; I haven't done any distance calculations with my setup.

[freitasm]

Can the security key be disabled? Lots of us want to keep our networks completely open. Share with the world my friends!

This device is a modem, therefore connect to your phone line. If you don't have to pay for a local call, that'd be fine, but if anyone can connect to a modem, how can you prevent them placing long distance or international calls?

Anyway, I've posted a review of this modem before (and linked from PPCT, just search the articles here), and the modem does not require pairing. The transmission is encrypted, but anyone in range can use it.

[Ty]

So you are saying that anyone in range can access the web no matter what? They just can't access the internal info for the modem, correct?

[freitasm]

So you are saying that anyone in range can access the web no matter what? They just can't access the internal info for the modem, correct?

Anyone in range can access the modem services. It only offers DUN (dial up), so the person needs to have an ISP account.

Of course you can keep the modem off and turn it on only when using it.

[xiadix]

Can it handle simultaneous users?

KevG

[x999x]

I thought BT was going the way of the dinosaur? Just as I finally put it down and was shopping around for wifi solutions, more BT accessories just keep coming out.

I use BT as a poorman's wifi. 33 feet is actually quite a bit of operational space if you work in a relatively small area like myself.

[boysss]

So you are saying that anyone in range can access the web no matter what? They just can't access the internal info for the modem, correct?

Anyone in range can access the modem services. It only offers DUN (dial up), so the person needs to have an ISP account.

Of course you can keep the modem off and turn it on only when using it.


How good would you guys rate this product? Can I get up to the normal speed when using plugged phone jack? Would it work with my Toshiba Portege M100 which has built-in bluetooth. Can someone in range access the internet even when I am online? In orther word, does it support simultaneous users?

Hey freitasm, I am in NZ as well. Do you know where I can get one of these modem?

Cheers

[boysss]

So you are saying that anyone in range can access the web no matter what? They just can't access the internal info for the modem, correct?

Anyone in range can access the modem services. It only offers DUN (dial up), so the person needs to have an ISP account.

Of course you can keep the modem off and turn it on only when using it.


How good would you guys rate this product? Can I get up to the normal speed when using plugged phone jack? Would it work with my Toshiba Portege M100 which has built-in bluetooth. Can someone in range access the internet even when I am online? In orther word, does it support simultaneous users?

Hey freitasm, I am in NZ as well. Do you know where I can get one of these modem?

Cheers

[freitasm]

You can get from expansys.co.nz