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BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor</h1> <p><strong>Installation:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/05.jpg"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/05th.jpg" width="250" height="74" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p> Installing the BlueWiFly is a simple matter of inserting the driver CD and plugging the adapter into an available USB port. Currently, Suncore only mentions support for the Windows OS. If the adapter is installed on Windows XP SP2, then the supplemental software is not needed.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/bluetoothinstall.gif"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/bluetoothinstallth.gif" width="300" height="205" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>There are two programs that come with the BlueWiFly: Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus and IVT Corporation BlueSoleil. Wireless LAN Configuration Tool Plus is a wireless network utility with a simple layout that displays a bit more information about the available networks than MS Zero Configuration. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/BlueSoleil.gif"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/BlueSoleilth.gif" width="300" height="214" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>BlueSoleil is a beefed up Bluetooth utility. For the average user, Windows own Bluetooth management (SP2) and Zero Configuration is more than enough. For those who would like to know more about their networks then the two extra utilities are worth checking out. These programs simply provide more info about the networks.</p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/WLCTP.gif"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/WLCTPth.gif" width="300" height="237" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p><strong>Performance:</strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/08.jpg"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/08th.jpg" width="250" height="192" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p> Suncore's BlueWiFly performed wonderfully. On the WiFi side, it easily detected and connected with my test router, the <a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/../XMicro_WLAN/index.php">X-Micro Turbo Router</a>. As for security, the adapter supports 64, 128, and 256 bit WEP as well as WPA-PAK in both AES and TKIP encryptions. At a distance of six feet with no security enabled, the average transfer rate was 1.9M bytes per second, or 14.9M bits per second. I did not perform any additional speed measurements because these measurements would be a reflection of both the adapter and router. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/11.jpg"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/11th.jpg" width="112" height="250" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font> </p> <p>BlueWiFly's antenna can actually work down, there is no noticeable difference in performance with the antenna up or down. The only incentive to raise the antenna is to expose the LEDs. </p> <p align="center"><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/09.jpg"><img src="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/09th.jpg" width="250" height="72" border="0"alt="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor" title="Suncore BlueWiFly Bluetooth WiFi Adaptor"></a><br> <font size="-1">Click on image for larger picture</font></p> <p>Suncore's BlueWiFly performed equally well on the Bluetooth side. I had no problems connecting to two of my previously reviewed products, the <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/bluetake/index.php">Bluetake BT500 mouse</a> and <a href="http://www.atruereview.com/bluetooth/index.php">BT210 printer adapter</a>.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> </p> <p> Suncore's BlueWiFly does a great job functioning as both a WiFi and a Bluetooth adapter. Being able to connect to a wireless network and various Bluetooth devices using only one adapter is a real convenience. However, there are minor downsides to the BlueWiFly. Even though it only needs one USB port to function, its less than slim size has a high chance of blocking adjacent USB ports.</p> <p> Overall, the Suncore BlueWiFly combo USB adapter is a great option for anyone looking to add both WiFi and Bluetooth to their computer, especially mobile users.</p> <p><strong>Pros:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Bluetooth and WiFi in one unit</li> <li> Simple installation</li> <li> Informational software included</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cons:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Blocks adjacent USB ports</li> </ul> <p><strong>Ratings:</strong></p> <table width="181" border="0"> <tr> <td width="87">Esthetics:</td> <td width="84">Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Performance:</td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Compatibility: </td> <td>Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Price: </td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Packaging:</td> <td>Excellent</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Overall: </td> <td>Very Good</td> </tr> </table> <p> <strong>Note:</strong></p> <p> If the BlueWiFly is installed on a computer that previously had a USB bluetooth adapter, it is very important to uninstall all the drivers that are associated with the previous adapter because they may conflict with the BlueWiFly.</p> <p><a href="atruereview/bluetooth_wifi/index.php"></a> <a href="bluetooth_wifi/index.php">Previous (Introduction & Description)</a></p> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <div id="footer" class="clr"> <div class="rk-1"> <div class="rk-2"> <div id="the-footer">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>