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beachmark · Aug 9, 2003, 05:16 AM

Okay I got a Powerbook 17inch and a Centrino PC with bluetooth (Acer Travelmate 800) as well.

1. Is it possible to let these two computers 'communicate' (read: transfer files) between each other using Bluetooth?;
2. What are the options other than Airport Extreme base station in regard to wireless routers working with both these portables?

In advance thanks for your input.

geekwagon · Aug 9, 2003, 03:21 PM

Yes, it is possible. It is really slow though (less than 700Kb/sec) so if you have another way of doing it I would recommend it.

jsnyder · Aug 10, 2003, 10:24 PM

You can create a network with your Airport Extreme card. The PC may join it and you should be able to share files that way. You can also have the mac share a hard-wired internet connection with the PC.

I haven't tried this with my 12" but it worked with a 12.1" iBook and a low-end Compaq laptop that a friend was using.

The ability to create a network can be found under the AirPort menu (in the menu bar). You can share an internet connection under the Internet tab in the Sharing preference panel.