{"id":1030,"date":"2020-11-13T21:39:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T21:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gorillaoutput.com\/?p=1030"},"modified":"2020-12-18T23:42:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T23:42:05","slug":"how-does-a-wireless-barcode-scanner-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gorillaoutput.com\/how-does-a-wireless-barcode-scanner-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does A Wireless Barcode Scanner Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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This comprehensive article will show you how a wireless barcode scanner works. There are many handheld scanners with wireless compatibility and people have asked us about how they work. Our team has searched wide for answers and we\u2019ll give you all the details as you read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does a wireless barcode scanner work? A standard wireless barcode scanner communicate with a signal base (receiver) wirelessly. Instead of connecting the scanner to your computer via a cable, you would <\/strong>plug the receiver into the computer\u2019s USB port. Some newer models of wireless scanners feature Bluetooth compatibility.<\/strong> So they transmit information to the computer or any other Bluetooth-enabled device via Bluetooth technology.<\/strong><\/strong> This means you can use these scanners far from the computer and still scan barcodes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the idea of having no wires between your scanner and computer sounds interesting to you, then let\u2019s explore the world of wireless scanning together. There are two major forms of wireless scanners available – conventional 2.4 GHz wireless scanners<\/a> and Bluetooth barcode scanners.. Read on to learn how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Does A 2.4GHz Wireless Barcode Scanner Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A 2.4 GHz wireless barcode scanner communicates with a computer via a USB receiver. The USB receiver functions as the signal base that receives information from the scanner and transmits it to the computer. These wireless scanners are called 2.4 GHz scanners because the scanner to receiver connection works over a frequency range on the 2.4GHz spectrum.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.4 GHz scanners require you to plug the USB receiver into a USB port on your computer. Once you do this, you\u2019re good to go. The scanner will transmit information to your computer just like a keyboard or mouse would. However, the receiver may sometimes be big and might take up considerable physical space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some experts have opined that the term \u201c2.4 GHz scanner\u201d may be quite misleading because the Bluetooth technology also transmits over a 2.4 GHz spectrum range. However, there is a meaningful difference between how conventional wireless barcode scanners<\/a> work and how Bluetooth scanners work. The basic one being that a 2.4 GHz scanner requires a USB base to transmit data to computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does A Bluetooth Wireless Barcode Scanner Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Bluetooth barcode scanner works with in-built Bluetooth transmitters on a receiving device. These scanners work with many modern gadgets and mobile devices that don\u2019t have a USB port and are thus not compatible with 2.4 GHz scanners. Since Bluetooth-enabled devices host the receiver for Bluetooth scanners in them, you wouldn\u2019t need any external signal base or receiver. But you must pair the Bluetooth scanner with your device before you can use them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluetooth wireless scanners offer you the freedom of wireless scanning without having to cope with the extra space that USB adapters take. But the process of connecting Bluetooth scanners to computers is a little bit more complicated than pairing 2.4 GHz scanners. However, it’s as simple as connecting a Bluetooth thermal printer<\/a> or mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Setup Your Bluetooth Barcode Scanner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step to setting up your Bluetooth scanner is to activate your computer’s Bluetooth connectivity. If you are using any other Bluetooth-enabled device, like a smartphone or tablet, you should also activate its Bluetooth connectivity. After you’ve done this, switch on your Bluetooth scanner and set it to pairing mode. Then, pair the scanner with your receiving device. Once the two devices are paired, your setup is complete and and you can start scanning your barcodes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you read on, we\u2019ll show you the three basic steps that Bluetooth scanners require to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activate Your Computer\u2019s Bluetooth Connectivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This means that you must ensure that your computer is Bluetooth-enabled. You need not worry about this if you have a modern device because most modern devices are enabled with Bluetooth connectivity. The first step for a Bluetooth scanner to work is to activate the computer\u2019s Bluetooth connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different ways to access and activate the Bluetooth connectivity on different devices. Even for Operation Systems like Windows, the steps to activate the Bluetooth connectivity for different versions will depend on the Windows version you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Video – Fix Missing Bluetooth Icon in Windows 10\/8.1\/7 (Activate Bluetooth)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

This video tutorial shows how to find the Bluetooth settings and connectivity on your Windows 7, 8.1, or 10 computers. If you don\u2019t know how to find the Bluetooth icon on your computer, this video will show you how to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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