4 Common mistakes to avoid with Bluetooth in Office

SFGate has an article on their website on how to best use Bluetooth technology in small businesses. The article covers topics such as the basics of Bluetooth technology and how Bluetooth can make your business more efficient. It also talks about 4 networking mistakes that most network administrators commit when implementing Bluetooth in the offices.

The common mistakes that must be avoided when implementing Bluetooth in your office are as follows:

• Not covering the entire office - Admins often forget that the wireless connectivity should be available in every corner of the office and not just few important locations.
• Leaving the default passwords - Wireless devices always ship with either an empty or a default password. Most admins leave these unchanged, this is a big security threat for the organization.
• Lack of troubleshooting knowledge - This is not a very common technology to be able to easily troubleshoot. Make sure that everything is in order before the vendor leaves the office post the installation.
• Network security - Unless the security requirements are met, computers should not be connected to the Bluetooth network.

If you are a small business or SOHO, make sure that you read the SFGate article (link below) on using the Bluetooth technology in your office.

[SFGate]