User's Manual

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3-2.1.2 Bluetooth Security
In the Security section of the General tab, the Security mode sets how the Bluetooth
device attached to your computer handles security.
x High—requires Bluetooth devices to authenticate (enter a Personal Identification
Number (PIN)) with your computer before services can be discovered. Your
computer and the connected Bluetooth device will send data using
encrypted
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links.
x Medium—the default setting—security is configured at the service-level.
The local services (for example, Network Access) supported by your computer
may be configured individually to require:
 No security.
 Authentication only.
 Authentication and Authorization.
 Authentication and Encryption.
 Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption.
To change the Security mode:
1. Open the Configuration window. The General tab is displayed.
2. Click the down arrow at the right end of the Security mode field and choose
Medium or High from the drop-down list.
3. Click the Configuration window Apply or OK button.
NOTE: If the security mode is “Medium” and service-level security is not configured,
any Bluetooth device will be able to discover your computer and use it’s services
without requiring your permission or acknowledgement.
Refer to Section 3 starting on page 25 for additional information on Bluetooth security.
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When connecting to a Bluetooth device that does not support the encryption feature, change the
security mode to Medium and ensure that the local services and client applications supported by
BTW are not configured to require encryption.