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open a dialog box that displays:
• The user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect
• The local service to which the remote device is attempting to connect.
The server operator may grant or deny access to the service by clicking an on-screen
button.
If the server operator ignores the Authorization notification access will be denied after a
preset timeout.
Encryption
Encrypting translates data into an unreadable format using a secret key or password.
Decrypting the data requires the same key or password that was used to encrypt it.
Encryption in Bluetooth for Windows is based on the same passkey or Link Key that is used
for Authentication. If Authentication is not enabled the key is not available and encryption
will not take place.
Note: To use Encryption, Authentication must be enabled.
Enable Encryption for a service
• Right-click a service name and select Properties from the pop-up menu to display the
Bluetooth Properties dialog box.
• Select the Encryption option. If Authentication is not enabled it will be automatically
turned on when Encryption is selected.
• Click the OK button to close the dialog box and apply the change.
Levels of Security
Security for local services may be configured on an individual basis.
The configuration options are
 Startup-Automatic or Manual
 Authorization
 Authentication
 Encryption
To access the security settings for a local service, in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel,
from the Local Services tab, double-click the service name.