Internet via bluetooth: possible? - Motorola Q Forum

Rick Eloy · 08-05-2007, 05:39 PM

Hi, folks!
I'm new to the Q, and was kind of upset by the lack of wi-fi. I've read that the Q is not exactly compatible with miniSD WI-FI adapters (power supply?), so I was wondering if I couldn't maybe connect my Q to the internet using bluetooth. It may sound stupid, but I was able to get 2 desktop machines connect via bluetooth just like in a regular network, so maybe I could do the same with my Q. Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Rick

DrQ · 08-05-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Eloy

Hi, folks!
I'm new to the Q, and was kind of upset by the lack of wi-fi. I've read that the Q is not exactly compatible with miniSD WI-FI adapters (power supply?), so I was wondering if I couldn't maybe connect my Q to the internet using bluetooth. It may sound stupid, but I was able to get 2 desktop machines connect via bluetooth just like in a regular network, so maybe I could do the same with my Q. Any thoughts?
Cheers!
Rick

Should work in theory. When I connect via USB with active sync and connect to the web on my Q it uses my laptop's WiFi connection rather than EVDO. So if you Active sync via Bluetooth the Q should still surf via the PC's connection.

Although I can't imagine my wanting to surf or stream on the Q with my PC right there. Maybe if someone else is on the PC you could use the Q at the same time. I would definately rather surf or stream on my laptop though. And you couldn't do it on a remote WiFi hotspot without an ActiveSync partnership.

Rick Eloy · 08-05-2007, 07:16 PM

Well, of course it doesn't replace a good WIFI connection, but it would be sort of a workaround at home, for example. And, since USB bluetooth adapters are cheap... Nevertheless, I believe there is no choice for us Q'ers, right? No WiFi...

Eugene · 08-06-2007, 09:46 PM

What range has anyone gotten with bluetooth If I plug a USB bluetooth adapter in my little server sitting in the other end of the room will I be able to connect?

DrQ · 08-06-2007, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eugene

What range has anyone gotten with bluetooth If I plug a USB bluetooth adapter in my little server sitting in the other end of the room will I be able to connect?

10 meters/33 feet is what the spec says but that's really line of site. I get that with most of my bluetooth so across the room should be OK

Eugene · 08-07-2007, 09:48 AM

have you been able to get that far real world? The only reason I was looking for wifi support was to be able to run things like a voip client at home so BT would do it if I can get across the room with no problem.

DrQ · 08-07-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Eugene

have you been able to get that far real world? The only reason I was looking for wifi support was to be able to run things like a voip client at home so BT would do it if I can get across the room with no problem.

No problem with my headphones 3 rooms away about 30 feet.

Rick Eloy · 08-07-2007, 10:59 AM

Here's another reason why one would use BT at home... Using VoIP at home would be at least great (not to mention that one could sync the Q and the PC without having to plug). Anyway, no news on a usable WiFi adapter?

Eugene · 08-07-2007, 01:00 PM

Someone mentioned that on HoFo and I thought it a good idea. I was thinking once we move I would not get a land line turned on anyway.

lolipopkid-josh · 08-07-2007, 10:28 PM

I Sync using a usb bluetooth adapter. I can also use my phone as a modem through my BT adapter. It works great for me and best of all its wireless