Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
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IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter, GBU521
Brand | IOGEAR |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Color | Navy |
Compatible Devices | Printers |
Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth |
Data Transfer Rate | 3 Megabits Per Second |
Item Weight | 0.01 Pounds |
About this item
- Supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3Mbps
- Ultra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptop
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Bluetooth connectivity | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
Sound quality | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 2.5 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 | — | 2.3 |
Easy to install | 4.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | — |
Easy to use | 3.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | — | UGREEN GROUP LIMITED | Amazon.com | EDUP LOVE | Amazon.com |
data transfer rate | 3 megabits per second | 150 kilobytes per second | — | 100 megabits per second | 3 megabits per second |
data link protocol | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
hardware interface | usb2.0 | bluetooth | bluetooth | usb | usb |
operating system | Windows 7 and 8.1 | Win11/10/8.1 | Windows 11/10/8.1/7 | Windows 10/8.1/8/7 | Windows |
weight | 0.01 pounds | 48.51 grams | 2 grams | — | 5.67 grams |
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About Us
IOGEAR leverages our legacy of helping users connect to complex and sophisticated technology for home or business.
We manufacture innovative, high-performance and reliable connectivity solutions that help consumer and business users realize the full potential that their technology devices can bring them.
IOGEAR also offers best-in-class service and support to our customers and partners.
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IOGEAR USA
Our Headquarters is located in Irvine, CA
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Technical Details
Brand | IOGEAR |
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Series | All Weather Outdoor Blanket XL |
Item model number | GBU521 |
Operating System | Windows 7 and 8.1 |
Item Weight | 0.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 0.75 x 0.69 x 0.38 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 0.75 x 0.69 x 0.38 inches |
Color | Navy |
Computer Memory Type | DRAM |
Department | Unisex |
Manufacturer | IOGEAR |
Language | English |
ASIN | B007GFX0PY |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 22, 2012 |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #287 in Bluetooth Network Adapters |
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Product Description
The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter offers Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the size of normal Bluetooth USB adapters. About the size of an adult fingernail, the IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter allows users to connect to all the latest Bluetooth devices like cell phones, PDAs, mice, keyboards and more. Because the IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter is so small you can easily plug it into your computer without blocking any surrounding USB ports. The IOGEAR Bluetooth 4.0 Micro Adapter allows users to connect up to three Bluetooth devices together and transfer even the largest files quickly and easily. With the Micro Adapter's lower power consumption, you can enjoy longer battery life on your notebook computer and other devices. This Bluetooth Class 2 adapter is compatible with PC computers, and offers a wireless range of 30 feet (10 meter). It is great for a wide range of applications and smaller form factor devices in the healthcare, fitness, security and home entertainment industries. Features: Wirelessly communicates with Bluetooth-enabled computers, printers, PDAs, cell phones, headsets, and more; Allows any computer with a USB port to become a Bluetooth enabled computer; Ultra-low power consumption; Supports dual-mode and Bluetooth Low Energy; Supports maximum asynchronous transfer rate of 3Mbps; Wideband audio support: provides clear perception of voice when using a Bluetooth headset, and enhances the functionality of echo cancellation and noise reduction; 2.4GHz ~ 2.4835GHz ISM Band; Ultra portable - tiny enough to stay with your laptop; Supports A2DP stereo audio wireless streaming; p to 30ft (10m) maximum wireless range; Built-in security to assure the privacy of your communication-pairing, encryption, and authentication
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Customers like the performance, ease of installation, value, and size of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it works well, is easy to use, and is great value for money. Some appreciate the size, saying that it perfectly fits in their laptop. That said, opinions are mixed on bluetooth connectivity, connectivity, compatibility, and range.
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Customers like the performance of the network interface controller adapter. They say it works well, serves its purpose, and has no issues. Customers also mention that the device is great as a whole and serves its purposes well. They appreciate the nice software that connects everything automatically, and the small and unobtrusive design.
"...It's working very well on the Mac, and because I think it uses the same chipset as some of Apple's own Bluetooth controllers, I didn't even need..." Read more
"...working is pretty simple, and after making the edit it works very, very well...." Read more
"...This dongle it comes with a very very nice software that connects everything automatically and recognizes everything instantly and will make a..." Read more
"...have Bluetooth antennas on the bottom of the case resulting in very poor performance - especially with the Magic Mouse...." Read more
Customers find the installation and activation of the network interface controller adapter very simple, kludgy, and smooth. They say the software is simple and straightforward, and comes with basic instructions. Some mention that the laptop has no trouble pairing with other computers and various devices.
"...However the way to get it working is pretty simple, and after making the edit it works very, very well...." Read more
"...And if you don't know then it comes with basic instructions and you could also find a how-to-guide on the internet somewhere...." Read more
"...INSTALLATION. Installation and activation was very simple. Plugged tiny dongle into a free USB port and then just turned Bluetooth off and on once...." Read more
"...The USB adapter driver apparently installed successfully but could not pair with my JBL Charge wireless speaker...." Read more
Customers like the value of the adapter. They mention it's great for the price, an inexpensive Bluetooth solution, and cheap enough to replace. Some say that the driver is not stable with Windows 10, and that the product is an entry-level product.
"...But for now, this was a great purchase for the price. Now I can use my laptop for A/V when my wife and/or children are asleep...." Read more
"...this product for my HP Windows 7 Home computer based on the very inexpensive $11 price, compact form factor, and favorable Amazon consumer ratings...." Read more
"...small enough that it is not in danger of being snapped off, and affordable enough to put one on each computer and just leave it there...." Read more
"...Either way, good product for the price." Read more
Customers like the size of the network interface controller adapter. They mention that it's small enough that it is not in danger of protruding out of their laptop. They also appreciate that it fits perfectly in their laptop and doesn't protrude out. Customers also like that the USB transceiver is very small and round. They say that the Bluetooth was very snug.
"...I extremely like that it is very compact and sometimes you can't even know it's there...." Read more
"...a heartbeat, but this product's biggest strength is that I perfectly fits in your laptop and doesn't protrude out like Microsoft's mouse micro..." Read more
"First impressions.... The piece fits incredibly snug into the the usb port on my mid 2012 macbook pro with mac OS Sierra 10.12.2, I had to grip it..." Read more
"...7 Home computer based on the very inexpensive $11 price, compact form factor, and favorable Amazon consumer ratings...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the bluetooth connectivity of the adapter. Some mention that the functionality is fine, it works fine with a bluetooth headset, and is a reliable way to add Bluetooth audio to their laptop. However, others say that bluetooth has its problems, they were unable to connect their BT headphones, and that they were not able to pair devices.
"...Very clean, pretty high quality sound playing a flac. Moreover, I can tell the difference between my flac and my mp3 over this connection...." Read more
"The IOGEAR GBU521 is probably the best choice of Bluetooth adapter for your Hackintosh right now...." Read more
"...The controller is recognized, but I was unable to pair devices in a short test. I only use this for some old games requiring Rosetta." Read more
"Works great, easy install, combine several Bluetooth devices to the adapter...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it connects to anything, while others say that it drops connection and no longer recognizes the device. The connection clarity is great, and the adaptor is able to connect an Android tablet, Windows phone, Plantronics headset, and Bose. However, some say that their mouse loses connectivity and they have to turn it off/on to reconnect it. The trackpad occasionally encounters problems reconnecting after waking from sleep, but these seem to be the device's issues.
"...not the physical device from my computer, then it will not reconnect properly the first time, instead it will play through my computer's internal..." Read more
"...This dongle it comes with a very very nice software that connects everything automatically and recognizes everything instantly and will make a..." Read more
"...on my Mac Pro. The sole purpose was that there was a loss in connection between some of my bluetooth devices (mouse, keyboard, etc) that made..." Read more
"...Oh, BTW: the Moto pairs easily with the Bose via bluetooth.UPDATE..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that it works on both macOS and Windows perfectly, while others say that it's not compatible with Macs. Some customers also say that the adapter is not compatible as there are no compatible drivers.
"...The device is not recognized during the EFI boot phase...." Read more
"Pros:Works on both macOS and Windows perfectly (so yes those hackintosh users, this is a good product to use)...." Read more
"...At first I thought it was great even though my keyboard wasn't recognized by my computer until it had loaded up completely keeping me from being..." Read more
"...With these caveats noted, the device works well with multiple xbox controllers or with my Bluetooth headphones connected." Read more
Customers are mixed about the range of the network interface controller adapter. Some mention that the range is good, while others say that it doesn't offer much range.
"...The range is at least 15 feet, that's the distance to my sofa. Product works as advertised and seems like a great value...." Read more
"...The range of this device is absolute rubbish. I get about 3 feet range max on this thing...." Read more
"...mentioned distance of 10m/30ft but I have to say that this covers more than that distance including going through walls...." Read more
"...My only issue is that the range is abysmal when the adaptor is plugged in vertically, but when it is horizontally plugged in..." Read more
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The chip set is Broadcom, which is used by Apple. I think, starting with Mountain Lion the shipping kernel extension recognizes the chip and device, there is no extra driver software required. Previous versions required some editing of Info.plists.
I simply plugged mine into one of the USB inputs on the back of the Cinema display. Based on reports I read, in some cases the system will automatically select this devices over the built-in ones. In my case, I had to use the BlueTooth Explorer available as a developer tool to activate this device as the system BlueTooth Controller. I also needed to pair all my devices again. But now, there is no more lag.
Alas, it is not (yet?) recognized in Yosemite as a device suitable to allow hand off...
Comment after some use:
The device is not recognized during the EFI boot phase. This means that you have to use a USB connected keyboard for parameter reset, option boot device select, and entering the pass phrase for FileVault2. I always have a second USB keyboard connected, since this was also unreliable with the built-in controller. Otherwise, BlueTooth is now working great with Yosemite and Mavericks. I have not been able to get it to work properly with Snow Leopard even with an edited KEXT, but that configuration is not officially supported anyway. The controller is recognized, but I was unable to pair devices in a short test. I only use this for some old games requiring Rosetta.
I consider up to 20 dollars for a Bluetooth dongle is a good price. This dongle it comes with a very very nice software that connects everything automatically and recognizes everything instantly and will make a profile, if it has, of the product you have. For example I have my keyboard connected via Bluetooth, I also normally connect my JLab GO Bluetooth Wireless Headphones and the software of the Iogear Bluetooth creates an specific profile for my Bluetooth headphones and it creates another one for my cell phone, a Note 2, so the profiles works for you to control specific stuff of the devices you connect which is excellent and only expensive devices comes with such a software. I tried with the 2 dollars bluetooths and those burnt out or stop working in around 4 months. I bought this Bluetooth dongle about 4 months ago after my cheap ones, (2), bunt out, so I strongly recommend this dongle to anyone. Just pay a little bit more extra and don't get a pain in your butt suffering for cheap products, this is the real deal. There are some customers claiming that they need to upgrade or reinstall or uninstall and re install the software that comes with the Cd. Well normally even when the dongle claims to be plug and play, PLEASE INSTALL THE SOFTWARE FIRST BEFORE PLUG IT IN, generally every single product now days you have to do that install the software first and then restart your computer and then plug the device in. if that doesn't work then you can download the software from the webpage, but for me that won't be necessary. I am very happy with this dongle. Hope this review helps. Oh and PLEASE DO YOURSELFS A FAVOR.. READ THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS... This device SUPPORTS UP TO 3 SIMULTANEOUSLY CONNECTED BLUETOOTH DEVICES AT THE SAME TIME BUT NO MORE THAN 3 otherwise the dongle will run it crazy. Thanks
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Internal bluetooth was not working or weak signal. Instead of buying a new bluetooth card from another pulled iMac I got this Bluetooth USB dongle from search some mac forums.
Works great no software needed just plug and play. Note it has no issues when plugged into the back of the Mac Pro in the original USB ports.
When I plugged it into my expansion USB 3 port or even the front USB ports it didn't work. So make sure to simply plug it into one of the original three USB ports at the back and your good to go!
Cuando llegó el producto, revise el empaque y por supuesto no dice que sea "Mac compatible", dude en abrirlo y revisando las cosas que uno debía hacer para que funcionara este pequeño y poderoso dispositivo pensé en regresar el producto. Me animé a abrirlo, lo conecte a un adaptador que tengo para usb con 3 puertos. Y FUNCIONÓ EN PLUG AND PLAY DE MANERA EXCELENTE!!! Cabe recalcar que compré este producto por que al actualizar mi OS a HighSierra dejó de funcionar el WIFI y Bluetooth. Ampliamente recomendable!!
Riconosciuta senza problemi e perfettamente funzionante
En todo lo demas funciona perfecto, conectar un ratón, auriculares, etc... Todo perfecto y sin problemas en dos hackintosh.
Die Dateien gibts auf Bitbucket - einfach danach googeln.