Connecting your mobile devices to an infrared adapter
Being able to use the latest technology to wirelessly connect and share information and data between devices is a wonderful step forward, but also seemingly complex. If you are having trouble connecting your handheld mobile device such as your cell phone or Blackberry to your computer through a USB infrared adapter, there can be several reasons for this problem. Some of them are simple to diagnose while others are more complex, but here are a few easy ways to troubleshoot your problem.
First, make sure that your adapter has been successfully installed on your computer. Check your “Device Manager” on your computer – that should give you a list of the different peripherals on your computer such as a USB serial adapter or your infrared adapter. If it does not show up, you’ll need to reinstall it.
After this, make sure that any built-in infrared devices on your computer are turned off and that the computer can recognize your cell phone. If not, you will want to see if the driver is installed correctly. Finally, try to connect your device directly into the computer – the issue might be with your docking station and not the infrared adapter.