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1.1.3.1 Comparison of Bluetooth with Shared Wireless Access Protocol
(SWAP) Currently, SWAP has a larger installed base compared to
Bluetooth, but it is believed that Bluetooth is eventually going to pre-
vail. Bluetooth is a technology to connect devices without cables. e
intended use is to provide short-range connections between mobile
devices and to the Internet via bridging devices to different networks
(wired and wireless) that provide Internet capability. HomeRF SWAP
is a wireless technology optimized for the home environment. Its pri-
mary use is to provide data networking and dial tones between devices ...