CLI Reference Guide

Using Bluetooth
Reference Guide 4–3
Understand Terms
There are several terms used throughout this booklet.
The Term... Means...
Authentication The user must verify a numeric passkey
before a connection or activity can be
completed.
Authorization The user must approve a connection or
activity before it can be completed.
Bluetooth neighborhood
or device group
A collection of Bluetooth devices.
Bonding (Paired devices) To create a trusted connection between
your device and another. Once a bond is
created, the two devices become paired.
A trusted device does not require
authentication or authorization.
Device address The unique electronic address of a
Bluetooth device.
Device discovery The location and recognition of another
Bluetooth device.
Device name The name a Bluetooth device provides
when discovered by another device.
Encryption A method of protecting data.
Link key A key used to securely pair devices.
Passkey A code you enter to authenticate
connections or activities requested by
other devices.
Personal Information
Manager (PIM)
A collection of applications used to
manage daily business tasks
(e.g., Contacts, Calendar, and Tasks).
Profiles A collection of Bluetooth settings.
Service discovery Determining which applications you have
in common with other devices.
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