Giant Electronics OLUSB Bluetooth USB Dongle User Manual 2 Basic Operations
Giant Electronics Ltd Bluetooth USB Dongle 2 Basic Operations
Contents
- 1. User Guide
- 2. Quick Installation Guide
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Installation ......................................................................................................1
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................1
1.2 UNINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSION OF BTW..........................................1
1.3 INSTALL BTW .........................................................................................1
1.3.2 InstallShield Wizard...........................................................................1
1.4 Install OLUSB Device Driver....................................................................7
2 Basic Operations ............................................................................................8
2.1 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES.................................................................8
2.2 FIND A SERVICE ....................................................................................9
2.3 DETERMINE A CONNECTION’S STATUS ...........................................11
2.4 USING THE CONNECTION WIZARD ...................................................12
2.5 BLUETOOTH TRAY ..............................................................................13
3 Client Applications........................................................................................15
3.1 NETWORK ACCESS.............................................................................15
3.2 DIAL-UP NETWORKING .......................................................................17
3.3 FAX........................................................................................................18
3.4 FILE TRANSFER...................................................................................18
3.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE.................................................................20
3.6 INFORMATION SYNCHRONIZATION ..................................................20
4 Local Services ..............................................................................................22
4.1 LOCAL SERVICES................................................................................22
5 Configuration Panel......................................................................................24
5.1 ACCESSIBILITY TAB ............................................................................24
5.2 DISCOVERY TAB..................................................................................25
5.3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS............................................27
5.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION...........................................................27
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5.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS...............29
5.6 LOCAL SERVICES TAB ........................................................................29
5.7 NOTIFICATIONS TAB ...........................................................................32
5.8 VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION ......................................................32
6 Security ........................................................................................................33
6.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................33
6.2 AUTHENTICATION ...............................................................................33
6.3 AUTHORIZATION .................................................................................33
6.4 ENCRYPTION .......................................................................................34
6.5 LEVELS OF SECURITY ........................................................................34
6.6 LINK KEY...............................................................................................34
6.7 PAIRING DEVICES ...............................................................................35
6.8 PASSKEY ..............................................................................................36
6.9 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX ...................................................36
6.10 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX, ADVANCED BUTTON............37
Glossary ..........................................................................................................38
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1 Installation
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
OLUSB can install in any computer with a USB port. Its software Bluetooth for Windows (BTW)
runs under Microsoft® Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and
Windows Millennium Edition (“Me”).
1.2 UNINSTALL PREVIOUS VERSION OF BTW
Any previous version of the BTW software must be uninstalled before installing an upgraded
version.
There are two ways to remove BTW:
1)The InstallShield® Wizard automatically uninstalls the previous version when a new version is
installed.
2)Manually uninstall BTW by completing these steps:
a)Close any open applications.
b)From the Windows taskbar, click Start followed by Settings followed by Control Panel.
c)Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
d)On the Add/Remove Programs window, select the Widcomm Bluetooth Software entry.
Scroll down if necessary.
e)Click the Change/Remove button (Windows 2000). The InstallShield Wizard is started.
f)Click OK on the Confirm File Deletion window to remove the Widcomm Bluetooth Software
and all of its components.
g)When prompted, click Restart and then click the Finish button.
1.3 INSTALL BTW
1.3.1 Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
BTW requires that a number of Microsoft® Windows® networking components be installed before
BTW can be successfully configured.
If Windows 98SE or Windows Me was installed without the networking components, have the MS
Windows CD available during the BTW installation process.
Under normal Windows XP and Windows 2000 installations you should not be prompted for the
Windows CD, however you may want to have it on hand.
1.3.2 InstallShield Wizard
Installing BTW is an automated process made easy by the use of the InstallShield Wizard. You
will need to:
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• Read and acknowledge the License Agreement.
• Fill in some customer information and device information
• Make a few choices
InstallShield will uninstall the previous version of BTW, copy the required files, install drivers and
virtual COM ports, set up the system registry, and register services.
Complete these steps to install BTW:
1)Exit all applications.
2)Insert the OLUSB Installation CD. The auto-run option will start and the InstallShield Wizard
setup dialog box is displayed. If auto-run does not occur, manually start the setup process—
from the Windows taskbar, click Start followed by Run and select setup.exe on the CD.
3)Follow the instructions on the screen:
a)On the Welcome screen (Figure 1.1), click the Next button.
b)(Skip this step if you have already uninstalled any previous version of BTW; see also
Section 1.2) Should InstallShield Wizard find a previous version of BTW on the personal
computer, it will attempt to uninstall it. On the Remove the Program screen (Figure 1.2),
click the Remove button. The Uninstalling Widcomm Bluetooth Software screen (Figure
1.3) displays the uninstallation process progress. When complete, the system will reboot.
Start the install process again, beginning at step 1.
Figure 1.1
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Figure 1.2
Figure 1.3
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c)When the License Agreement screen is displayed, read the License Agreement, then click
the radio button (Figure 1.4) to the left of “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and
click the Next button.
d) On the Customer Information screen (Figure 1.5), enter the required information:
Figure 1.4
Figure 1.5
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i)A User Name, for example, John Smith.
ii)Device Name—other Bluetooth-enabled devices, when inquiring about devices
within radio range, will see this user-configured device name. The name can be
changed after the installation process through the BTW Configuration Panel.
e)Click the Next button.
f)On the Destination Folder screen (Figure 1.6), click the Change button to browse to a new
destination folder for the BTW software (Figure 1.7). Otherwise, click the Next button to
accept the default folder.
Figure 1.6
Figure 1.7
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g)The InstallShield Wizard is ready to install the BTW software. If you need to review or
change any settings, click the Back button. Click the Cancel button to exit the Wizard.
Otherwise, click the Install button (Figure 1.8). The Installing Widcomm Bluetooth
Software screen (Figure 1.9) displays the installation progress. If prompted to insert the
Windows CD, do so and follow the on-screen instructions.
Figure 1.9
Figure 1.8
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h)When the installation has complete, click the Finish button (Figure 1.10) on the InstallShield
Wizard Completed screen.
1.4 Install OLUSB Device Driver
After complete the BTW installation, Windows can find the OLUSB device driver
automatically by plug the USB Dongle into the PC USB port. Windows will prompt a Find
New Hardware dialog box (Figure 1.11), and then install the device driver.
Figure 1.10
Figure 1.11
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2 Basic Operations
After complete the installation, A bluetooth icon will appear in the Windows system tray.
And My Bluetooth Places icon can be found in the Desktop. Double click the My Bluetooth
Places to expore the bluetooth device (Figure 2.1).
2.1 FIND BLUETOOTH DEVICES
“Search for Devices” looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the devices it finds in
My Bluetooth Places. The devices icon are showed in figure 2.2.
To start the Search for Devices:
• In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Devices, select (highlight) a device name
• Open the Bluetooth menu and select Search for Devices.
The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active.
BTW can be configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis (Bluetooth
Configuration Panel >Discovery tab).
One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility the wireless connections allow. However,
mobility means that devices may move in or out of connection range during the time between the
automatic updates performed by BTW. To be certain that the displayed list of devices in the
Figure 2.1
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neighborhood is current, or if automatic periodic inquiry is not enabled, force an update of the
device list using the technique above.
Some devices within connection range may not show up in the list of devices found because
• Your device is configured to report only specific types or classes of devices (Bluetooth
Configuration Panel >Discovery tab, on your device).
• The unlisted device is configured to be non-discoverable (Bluetooth Configuration Panel >
Accessibility tab, on the unlisted device).
2.2 FIND A SERVICE
The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service Discovery.
To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device
and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu.
The services supported by BTW are:
• Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices.
The connection may be used by applications as though a physical serial cable connected the
devices.
Figure 2.2
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• Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically attached to
the Bluetooth server.
• Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically
attached to the Bluetooth server.
• File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows your computer to
perform file system operations on another Bluetooth-enabled device—browse, drag/drop,
open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete, rename, etc.
• Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices
so that they can exchange personal information manager data such as business cards,
calendar items, email messages, and notes.
• Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two
devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal Information Manager data between
the two devices.
• Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between the client and a
server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network. If the client has permission
(user name and password for the LAN), the wireless connection can be used as if the client
were hardwired to the LAN.
All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example, network
gateways only provide access to the Local Area Network (the Network Access service).
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2.3 DETERMINE A CONNECTION’S STATUS
The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box (Figure 2.3) displays information about the state of a
connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection.
To display the Connection Status dialog box
• In My Bluetooth Places, from the Folders pane, select (highlight) a device.
• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a service name and select Status from the
pop-up menu.
The information provided is
• Status: Connected or Disconnected
• Device Name: the name of the device to which this computer is connected.
• Duration: the length of time this connection has been established, displayed in hours, minutes
and seconds. Depending on the service, the connection may time out (automatically
disconnect) after a specific period of inactivity.
• Activity: the number of bytes sent and received over the connection
• Signal Strength: a variable scale that ranges from Too Weak through Good to Too Strong.
To change the power transmission level of this computer: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel,
Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then change the setting in the Maximum Power
Transmission drop-down list.
The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are
• Properties button: displays the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for this connection
• Disconnect button: closes this connection.
• Close button: closes the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box.
Figure 2.3
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2.4 USING THE CONNECTION WIZARD
The Connection Wizard walks you through the process of setting up a new Bluetooth connection
with another device. The connection is not actually established; instead, a shortcut is placed in the
right pane of My Bluetooth Places. To use the connection, double-click the shortcut.
2.4.1 Setup a new connection
1. Open the Connection Wizard: in the Windows system tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select
Services from the pop-up menu, and then select Connection Wizard from the submenu.
2. On the first Connection Wizard screen:
a)In the Select a Service drop-down menu, select the type of connection that will be
established. (The specific service will be selected later, if necessary.)
b)In the “Select a device that provides the service” drop-down menu, select the device that will
provide the service. (To update the list of devices displayed, click the Search Devices…
button.)
c)Optional: select the “Require secure encrypted connection” option to enable Authentication
and Encryption for this connection.
3. Click the Next button:
• If more than one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down menu (above)
exists on the selected device, for example, multiple Bluetooth Serial Ports, then the Select
Figure 2.4
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Bluetooth Service dialog box appears. Select the specific service to be used, and then click
the OK button to close the Select Bluetooth Service dialog box.
• If only one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down menu (above) exists
on the selected device, the next Connection Wizard screen appears.
• 4. If “Require secure encrypted connection” was selected above, a security screen may
appear:
• To establish a paired relationship with the remote device while using this wizard, enter your
Personal Identification Number in the PIN Code field of the security screen, and then click the
Next button.
• To establish the paired relationship with the remote device the first time this connection is
used, leave the PIN Code field blank in the security screen, and click the Next button.
The Security screen WILL NOT appear if the devices have been paired.
5. On the last Connection Wizard screen:
• The top of the screen provides basic information about the new connection—the name of the
device that will provide the service and the name of the service that will be provided. If this
information is NOT correct, click the Back button to return to the previous screen, and from
that screen select the correct service and device.
• In the “Connection Name:” field, enter a descriptive name for the connection, for example, “BT
Serial Connection to Joe’s Desktop.”
2.5 BLUETOOTH TRAY
The Bluetooth Tray resides in the Windows System Tray, which is normally located in the lower-
right corner of the screen. Bluetooth Tray provides fast access to many routine Bluetooth
operations.
From the Bluetooth Tray you can:
• Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click the Bluetooth icon.
• Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup,
and then select Configuration from the submenu.
• Access the Bluetooth Security dialog box—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup, and
then select Security from the submenu.
• Access the Bluetooth Connection Wizard—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Services,
and then select Connection Wizard from the submenu.
• Exchange Business Cards with another Bluetooth Computer—right-click the Bluetooth
icon, select Services, and then select Business Card Exchange from the submenu.
• Search for, and connect to, a specific service—right-click the Bluetooth icon, select
Services, and then select the desired service from the submenu. An additional submenu will
appear that contains one or more options, including:
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• Find Devices…
or
• Other Devices… and one or more device names. The device name(s) will be present if this
computer has used this service, and connected via this technique, at least once before. If a
device name is present in the submenu, selecting that device will re-initialize the connection.
The services that can be searched for and connected to from the Bluetooth Tray are:
• Bluetooth Serial Port(s)
• Dial-up Networking
• Fax
• File Transfer
• Information Synchronization
• Network Access.
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3 Client Applications
3.1 NETWORK ACCESS
The Network Access service permits a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area Network connection
that is physically attached to another Bluetooth device (the server).
Possible Network Access servers include:
• Bluetooth-enabled computers that have a hardwired Ethernet connection.
• Stand-alone Bluetooth Network Access Points such as those in WIDCOMM’s BlueGate series.
The Bluetooth server must be specifically configured to provide the Network Access service.
After a Bluetooth device is configured as a Network Access server it cannot act as a
Network Access client without being re-configured.
3.1.1 Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows XP & Windows 2000
• From the Windows Control Panel select Network and Dial-up Connections.
• Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.
• In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box on the Sharing tab, select Enable Internet
Connection Sharing for this connection and click OK.
• Click the YES button in the confirmation dialog box to enable Internet connection sharing.
3.1.2 Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 98SE & Windows Me
Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows Me servers; a
downloadable trial version of WinRoute Lite is available on the Tiny Software, Inc. website
http://www.tinysoftware.com/.
3.1.2.1 Configure the server:
1.From the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
2.On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access Server Driver (scroll down if
necessary).
3.Click Properties and select the IP Address tab.
4.Select Specify an IP address
5.Enter an IP Address (suggested value—192.168.1.1) and a Subnet Mask (suggested value—
255.255.255.0).
6.Click OK twice to close the dialog boxes.
7.Click YES to restart the computer.
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3.1.2.2 Configure the routing software:
• In the Windows system tray, right-click the WinRoute icon and select Administration.…
• On the Settings tab, select “2nd network adapter”.
• From the Network adapter drop-down list choose any adapter other than the WIDCOMM
adapter and click the Settings button.
• On the DHCP tab, in the Adapter drop-down list, select the WIDCOMM Bluetooth Windows 9x
Adapter.
• Select Enable DHCP Server.
• Fill in the client IP address range fields:
• From—210
• To—240
• Click OK and then minimize (do not close) the WinRoute Administration configuration panel.
3.2 BLUETOOTH SERIAL PORT
The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows two Bluetooth devices to establish a wireless connection
through virtual communications ports and then use that connection as if it were a hardwired serial
cable between the devices.
To establish a Bluetooth serial port connection:
Connections are initiated from the client:
1.On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood.
2.In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device
name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want to establish a
connection with and select Discover Available Services from the popup menu to update the
available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My
Bluetooth Places.
4.In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Bluetooth Serial Port. A dialog box
appears that contains the communications port number assigned to this connection by the
client. The application that will use this connection must be configured to send data to this
port.
Depending on the security configuration, the dialog box that provides communications port
information may not appear until after Authentication and Authorization have been accomplished.
The application on the server must be configured to use the correct communications port.
To determine the communications port being used by the service:
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• On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click My Device and select
Properties from the pop-up menu
• In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab.
• Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties dialog box. The
Service Properties dialog box shows the communications port the connection is using.
To close a Bluetooth serial port connection
Connections are normally closed from the client:
• On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) the device that is
providing the Bluetooth Serial Port service.
• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and then select
Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port from the pop-up menu.
• Though not recommended, connections can also be closed from the server:
• On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) My Device
• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and then select Stop
to close the service. The service must be re-started before it will be available to remote
devices (right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and select Start from the pop-up menu).
3.2 DIAL-UP NETWORKING
The Dial-up Networking service permits a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is physically
connected to a different Bluetooth device (the server).
After the Bluetooth wireless connection is established the client can use the server’s modem as if
it were a local device on the client.
To establish a Dial-up Networking session
Connections are initiated from the client:
1.On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood.
2.In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device
name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that will provide the Dial-up
Networking Service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update
the available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My
Bluetooth Places.
4.In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Dial-up Networking.
5.In the Connect To dialog box, fill in your user name, password, and the phone number to be
dialed, and then click the Dial button. Select the Save password check box and the dialog box
will not appear for subsequent connections to the same phone number.
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You can now open a web browser and connect to the Internet.
To close a Dial-up Networking connection
• On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) the device that is
providing the Dial-up Networking service.
• In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Dial-up Networking and then select
Disconnect Dial-up Networking from the pop-up menu.
3.3 FAX
The Fax service allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that is physically
attached to a Bluetooth server.
To send a Fax
Connections are initiated from the client:
1.On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood.
2.In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device
name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server that will provide the Fax
service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available
services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
4.In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Fax.
After the Fax connection is established, open or create the document to be faxed and use the
“Print” or “Send to Fax Recipient” option available in most applications.
The Fax connection closes automatically when the transmission is complete.
3.4 FILE TRANSFER
The File Transfer service allows one Bluetooth device to perform file operations on the default File
Transfer directory (and the folders and files it contains) of another Bluetooth device.
To perform an operation on a folder or file
On the machine from which the File Transfer service will be used:
1.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood.
2.In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device
name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device you want to transfer files with
and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services
list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
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4.Still in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, click the plus ( + ) sign in front of Public Folder
to expand that folder. If there are additional folders inside the expanded folder then those
additional folders may have to be expanded.
Folder contents are displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
3.4.1 Types of File Transfer operations
In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a folder item and select an option from the
pop-up menu. A dialog box (the title varies, depending on the operation being carried out)
appears and the status line (bottom of the dialog box) indicates the operational step that is being
carried out.
The types of operations that can be accomplished are:
• Open:
♦Files—are opened in the application associated with them.
♦Folders—are expanded to show their contents.
• Print—sends the selected server file to the client’s default printer.
• Send to:
♦3.5” Floppy Drive—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the client’s 3.5” floppy
drive.
♦My Shared Folder—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the default File Transfer
folder on the client.
• Cut—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder, to the Windows
clipboard. When the clipboard contents are pasted to a new location, the originally selected
file(s) on the server are deleted.
• Copy—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder, to the
Windows clipboard.
• Delete—deletes selected file(s) and/or folder(s) on the server.
• Rename—allows you to change an empty folder’s name.
• Properties—displays the file or folder’s properties dialog box.
• Other options may appear (depending on the context the menu appears in):
• Update—updates the contents of a folder
• New Folder—creates a new folder on the server
• Abort FTP Operation—aborts an in-process File Transfer operation.
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3.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE
The Information Exchange service provides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to
and from another Bluetooth device, such as a Personal Digital Assistant or notebook computer.
The supported Outlook items are
• Business cards (*.vcf and *.vcd)
• Calendar entries (*.vcs)
• Notes (*.vnt)
• Messages (*.vmg)
There are three types of operations:
• Send—sends an object to another device.
• Receive—requests an object from another device.
• Exchange—sends a client object and receives a server object.
The default location of your business card and the location where received items are placed can
be configured in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.
To send, receive or exchange an object: on the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places,
right-click the Inbox icon of the remote device and select an option from the pop-up menu.
Business cards are sent, received or exchanged without further intervention.
To send Calendar Items, Notes, and Messages, navigate to the folder that contains the item you
want to send, select the item, and then click Open.
3.6 INFORMATION SYNCHRONIZATION
The Information Synchronization service is used to synchronize information (e.g., a Personal
Information Manager database) between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server.
BTW supports synchronization with devices that support IrMC v1.1 and exchange the v2.1 vCard
format.
The first time Information Synchronization is used with a new application it may take a few
minutes to synchronize the database; the data from both devices must be merged, duplicate
entries deleted, and then the updated database copied back to both devices.
Subsequent uses of Information Synchronization, for the same application, are much faster—only
the changes that have been made since the databases were last synchronized must be
exchanged.
Microsoft Outlook is the only Personal Information Manager supported in this release of BTW.
Outlook permits duplicate entries, so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the synchronization
process.
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Only Outlook’s default contacts folder is synchronized. Items in sub-folders are not synchronized.
Items that are moved from the default folder to a sub-folder will appear to have been deleted the
next synchronization takes place.
To use Information Synchronization
1.On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood.
2.In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere except on a device
name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3.In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want to synchronize with
and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services
list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
4.In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Information Synchronization.
A dialog box displays synchronization progress and, when the process is complete, indicates that
synchronization has successfully completed.
The connection closes automatically when synchronization is complete.
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4 Local Services
4.1 LOCAL SERVICES
Local Services are those services that a Bluetooth server is capable of providing.
The services provided by BTW are:
• Bluetooth Serial Port
• Dial-Up Networking
• Fax
• File Transfer
• Information Exchange
• Information Synchronization
• Network Access.
The names of all the services are displayed even though the server may not be capable of
supporting all services. For example, when a server provides a service that is hardware-
dependant, that server must be capable of local action, i.e., a Dial-up Networking server must
have a working modem, a Fax server must have a functional fax modem, and a Network Access
server must be physically connected to the Local Area Network.
All services start automatically by default when BTW is initialized.
Automatic start-up can be turned off for individual services (Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local
Services tab, double-click the service name). If a service is not configured to start automatically it
can still be started manually (right-click the service and select Start from the pop-up menu).
To stop a local service: right-click the service and select Stop from the pop-up menu.
Stopped services are not available for use by clients.
With Local Device selected, the Details view of Explorer provides basic information about each
local service:
• Service—the name of the service
• Startup—Automatic or Manual
• Status:
•Started(COM#)—the service is running and ready to use COM#
•Not Started—the service is not running (not available to clients)
•Connected(COM#)—the service is in use, the local port is COM#
• Device name if connected:
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•Empty field—the service is not connected
•A device name and/or Bluetooth Device Address—identifies the device that is using the
service.
To interrupt a connection from the server side:
• Right-click the local service and select Stop from the pop-up menu.
• Right-click the local service and select Start from the pop-up menu to re-start the service.
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5 Configuration Panel
The Bluetooth Configuration Panel (Figure 5.1) provides access to settings for Bluetooth services,
hardware and security and for event notification.
To access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel
• From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration
or
• In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup and then
Configuration from the submenu.
5.1 ACCESSIBILITY TAB
The Accessibility tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify which remote devices
may access this computer.
Security settings configured in the General, Local Services, and Client Applications tabs may also
affect which devices have access to this computer.
To allow other devices to discover this computer: select "Let other Bluetooth devices discover this
computer" to permit remote Bluetooth devices to find and report this computer. If "Allow No
devices to connect" (below) is selected, this option is not available.
Figure 5.1
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To control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to this computer
From the Allow drop-down-menu, select:
• All devices to connect—all remote devices are permitted to connect to this computer.
• No devices to connect—no remote devices are permitted to initiate a connection with this
computer. However, this computer can still initiate connections (as a client) with remote
Bluetooth devices.
• Only paired devices to connect—only devices that have been paired with this computer are
allowed to connect to it.
• Only devices listed below to connect—only the listed devices are allowed to connect to this
computer (see Accessibility, adding and deleting devices).
5.1.1 Adding and Deleting Devices
To limit access to your computer to specific remote devices: from the Bluetooth Configuration
Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow drop-down list box, select "Only devices listed below".
To add a device to the list of devices allowed to connect:
• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, click the Add Device button.
• In the Devices with access... dialog box select the device(s) and click OK. Multiple devices
can be selected at the same time using SHIFT + click and/or CTRL + click.
• To delete a device from the list of devices allowed to connect
• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab
• In the list of devices allowed to connect, click the name of the device to be removed and then
click the Delete button.
5.2 DISCOVERY TAB
The settings on the Discovery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether your
computer looks for other Bluetooth devices automatically, how often it looks and what type of
devices it looks for.
To perform a periodic Search for Devices: when "Look for other Bluetooth devices" is selected,
BTW automatically searches for devices every “X” minutes. X is an integer from 1 to 60. To
change the time between auto inquiries, highlight the existing time and enter the new time.
When My Bluetooth Places is first opened it performs an initial automatic search for devices even
if "Look for other Bluetooth devices" is not enabled.
To determine the devices that will be reported
BTW can screen out devices that you do not need to access.
The options are:
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• Report all Bluetooth devices
• Report only selected Bluetooth devices (see Discovery, Adding Specific Devices and
Discovery, Deleting Specific Devices).
Select the desired option from the drop-down list.
To limit the type of remote devices reported:
BTW can report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or specific type(s) of
device(s) within a class. Discovered devices can be mixed-and-matched; you can discover one or
more specific devices, classes of devices and types of devices within a class at the same time.
When BTW is configured to report only specific devices, it reports ONLY those devices.
To report only specific devices
• From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select "Report only selected
Bluetooth devices" from the drop-down list and then click the Add Device button.
• In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, highlight the device to be discovered and click the
OK button. Multiple devices can be selected at the same time using SHIFT + click and/or
CTRL + Click.
To add a device to the list of devices to be discovered, that device must be within range of the
Bluetooth radio; devices that are not within radio range will not appear in the list of devices in the
Discoverable devices... dialog box.
To report only a specific class of device
1.From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select "Report only selected
Bluetooth devices" from the drop-down list and then click the Add Device button.
2.In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, select "Allow this computer to discover specific
devices or types of devices within a class."
3.From the Class drop-down list, select a class of devices to be discovered.
4.Click the OK button.
To report only a specific a type of device within a class
1.Configure BTW to report the class of device that the type of device belongs to (follow the steps
in "Report only a specific class of device," above, but do NOT click the OK button).
2.In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, from the Type drop-down menu select the specific
type of device to be reported.
3.Click the OK button.
To remove a device from the list of devices to be discovered: in the Bluetooth Configuration
Panel, from the Discovery tab, select the device to be removed and click the Delete button.
If "Report only selected Bluetooth devices" is not selected the Delete button will not be available.
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To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices: in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel,
from the Discovery tab, select "Report all Bluetooth devices." The specifically selected devices will
be discovered along with all other devices.
To re-enable specific device discovery re-select "Report only selected Bluetooth devices."
When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if “Report all Bluetooth devices” is not
selected.
5.3 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine device properties
and basic system security settings.
Identity section:
• Computer Name-enter a unique name to identify this computer to other Bluetooth devices in
the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank.
• Computer type-select either Desktop or Laptop from the drop-down menu to help identify this
computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity.
• Bluetooth Security Section:
• High-requires Bluetooth devices to authenticate (enter a Personal Identification Number
(PIN)) before allowing a connection to be established. Your computer and the connected
Bluetooth device will exchange data using encrypted links.
• Medium-the default setting—security is configured at the service-level. Service level security
means that each individual service must have its security settings (Authentication,
Authorization and Encryption) set independently.
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.
5.4 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic information about the
Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if
required:
• Devices:
♦Name: Bluetooth Giant USB Device
♦Type: USB.
• Device Properties:
♦Manufacturer: the name of the company that manufactured the device selected in the
Devices section of this dialog box.
♦Firmware Revision: the manufacturer's firmware version number.
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♦Device status: indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is a
problem/conflict.
♦Device Address: the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA or BD_Addr) programmed into this
device when it was manufactured.
♦HCI Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller
Interface complies with.
♦HCI Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Host Controller
Interface complies with.
♦LMP Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link Manager
Protocol complies with.
♦LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the Link
Manager Protocol complies with.
• The Advanced button: displays the Advanced Settings dialog box, which allows you to select
the country code and transmission power settings. This option is not available on all systems.
5.4.1 Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box
When available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration
Panel.
Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be used, the
Advanced button may not be present.
From this dialog box you can set the:
• Country Code:
♦North America, Europe (except France), and Japan
♦France and China
• Maximum Transmission Power:
♦High
♦Medium
♦Low.
Click the Apply button to implement the changes. A dialog box appears with notification that the
Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before the change(s) will take effect.
Click the Yes button to reset the Bluetooth device now—all open Bluetooth connections will be
closed.
Click the No button to save the changes—the changes will be applied the next time the Bluetooth
device is reset or restarted.
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5.5 INFORMATION EXCHANGE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
The settings on the Information Exchange tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel configure:
• The highest-level directory on this computer that a remote device has permission to access
(My Shared Directory)
• The path to your electronic business card (My Business Card)
• The path to the directory that will be used to save incoming (My Inbox Directory):
♦Business cards
♦Notes
♦Messages
♦Calendar items.
5.5.1 File Transfer
My Shared Directory: the directory configured in this section is the highest-level directory to
which a remote Bluetooth computer has access. This directory and its sub directories are
displayed in the remote device's My Bluetooth Places.
Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that will be used as My Shared Directory.
5.5.2 Send Business Card
My Business Card: the path to the directory on this computer that contains your electronic
business card.
Select the "Send Business Card on Request" option to allow remote devices to obtain your
business card.
Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that contains your business card.
5.5.3 Receive Business Card
My Inbox Directory: the path to the directory on this computer where inbound Personal
Information Manager items such as Business cards, Notes, Calendar entries and Messages will
be saved.
Select the types of items you wish to accept by placing a checkmark in the appropriate boxes, and
then click the Browse button to navigate to the directory where they should be saved.
Select the "Save Object in Personal Information Manager" option to save incoming objects directly
in the PIM. When this option is selected, the path specified in “My Inbox Directory” is not used.
5.6 LOCAL SERVICES TAB
The settings on the Local Services tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine the
configuration of the services provided by your computer to remote devices. Each service can be
configured individually for security, name, and other settings.
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The Local Services tab also includes options to add and delete user-defined serial services.
BTW Local Service names are:
• Bluetooth Serial Port
• Dial-Up Networking
• Fax
• File Transfer
• Information Exchange
• Information Synchronization
• Network Access
5.6.1 Property settings which are common to all of the local services
Although each of these settings can be set individually for each service, all local services have
settings for:
• Authentication
• Authorization
• Encryption
• Startup
• Service Name.
Some services have an additional setting that is specific to that service:
• Network Access—has an additional setting for the maximum number of connections allowed
at any time.
• Dial-Up Networking—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that will be used by
the service.
• Fax—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that will be used by the service.
• Bluetooth Serial Port—has an additional setting for selecting the communications that will be
used by the service.
5.6.2 To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial Port
Most applications that use a serial connection can also use the wireless Bluetooth Serial Port
service to transfer data; the Bluetooth Serial Port is a replacement for the physical cable and is
transparent to the application.
BTW has one pre-configured Bluetooth Serial Port, but additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be
added when needed.
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To add an additional Bluetooth Serial Port
1.From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, click the Add Serial Service button.
2.In the Service Properties dialog box, modify the properties:
1.Enter a unique name (less than 99 alphanumeric characters).
2.Select the appropriate security settings.
3.If you want the service to start automatically when BTW initializes, select Startup.
4.From the COM Port drop-down menu select a communications port that is not assigned to
any other service.
3.Click OK.
5.6.3 To remove a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port
From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select (highlight) the port to be
removed, and then click the Delete button.
The Delete button is only available when the Bluetooth Serial Port service or a userdefined serial
port service is selected.
To change a local service’s properties: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services
tab, double-click the service name.
Make the changes by selecting or clearing the appropriate boxes and click the OK button.
The service properties that may be changed are:
• Startup—when enabled, starts the service when BTW initializes. The default setting is
enabled. If Startup is not enabled the service can still be started manually.
• Authorization—when enabled, requires confirmation by the server operator before a remote
device is allowed to connect to this service. The default setting is disabled. Authentication
(see below)—is automatically enabled when Authorization is enabled.
• Encryption—when enabled, encrypts data exchanged by the Bluetooth server and the
Bluetooth client. The default setting is disabled. Encryption applies to the Bluetooth
connection ONLY. Data transmitted to/from a modem, Local Area Network, etc., is NOT
affected by this setting. Authentication is automatically enabled when Encryption is enabled.
• Authentication—when enabled, requires that the client and server exchange a passkey or
Link Key before a connection is established. The default setting is disabled. Devices are
paired automatically when authentication is complete.
• Service Name—Enter a service name (one to 99 alphanumeric characters) in this field. In
most cases the default service name will serve. However, in environments where there is
more than one device of the same type or one device provides more than one service of the
same type (this is only possible for the Bluetooth Serial Port service), the service name can be
customized.
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5.7 NOTIFICATIONS TAB
The Notifications tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you associate a sound (Windows
*.wav file) with specific Bluetooth events.
Sounds can be associated on an individual basis with several events, including:
When a PIN code is required
• When a remote device attempts to access:
• Files on this computer
• A Bluetooth port
• The Dial-up network service
The LAN Access service
• The Fax service.
• When a remote device attempts to send:
• Information items
• Synchronization information.
To associate a sound with a Bluetooth event:
1.From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Notifications tab:
2.In the Notify column of the Events list, select the check box associated with the event.
3.In the Sound area of the Notifications tab, click the Browse button and navigate to the sound file
(*.wav) to be used for notification. To preview the sound file, click the play ( ) button.
4.Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.
The sound will not play, even though it has been assigned, unless the Notify check box is
selected.
5.8 VERSION INFO CONFIGURATION
The Version Info tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel displays the name and version number
of the software components of BTW.
There are no options to configure on this tab,
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6 Security
6.1 INTRODUCTION
Each service that the server provides can be configured to require:
• Authorization—the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts before a
connection is established.
• Authentication—the server requires a Personal Identification Number (PIN, also referred to as
a “passkey”) code or a Link Key before a connection is established.
• Encryption—all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server is encrypted. The
encryption key is based on the Authentication Link Key; Encryption requires that
Authentication be enabled.
The default security setting for Authorization, Authentication and Encryption is disabled. Devices
can also be paired, a process that eliminates the need to enter a PIN code every time access is
attempted.
6.2 AUTHENTICATION
Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or Link Key from the remote device.
When a remote device attempts access, a visual and/or audio warning notifies the local operator.
The local operator can open a dialog box that provides:
• The user-friendly name of the device attempting access
• A place for the local operator to enter a Bluetooth passkey.
The operator of the remote system must enter the identical passkey or access is denied.
If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout.
When devices are “paired,” those devices automatically exchange a Link Key and Authentication
is carried out without operator intervention.
6.3 AUTHORIZATION
Authorization is yes-or-no security.
A visual and/or audio warning alerts the server operator that a remote device is attempting to
connect.
The server operator responds by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows system tray to 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.
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If the server operator ignores the Authorization notification access will be denied after a preset
timeout.
6.4 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 BTW 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.
To use Encryption, Authentication must be enabled.
To enable Encryption for a service:
1.Right-click a service name and select Properties from the pop-up menu to display the Bluetooth
Properties dialog box.
2.Select the Encryption option. If Authentication is not enabled it will be automatically turned on
when Encryption is selected.
3.Click the OK button to close the dialog box and apply the change.
6.5 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.
Bluetooth-enabled devices from different vendors may handle security in a slightly different
manner. Refer to the user's guide for your Bluetooth device for additional information.
6.6 LINK KEY
A Link Key is a unique, internally generated, access code. Link Keys are generated automatically
when devices are Paired or when Authentication is enabled.
Link Keys are created by combining
• The Passkey
• The Bluetooth Device Address
• An internally generated random number.
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6.7 PAIRING DEVICES
Pairing allows you to avoid entering access information each time a connection is attempted.
Paired devices share a unique Link Key, which they exchange when connecting.
The mate of a pair will always appear in My Bluetooth Places, even if the mate is not turned on or
is out of connection range.
Paired devices remain paired even when:
• One of the devices is not powered up
• A service connection is interrupted or the service stopped
• One or both devices are rebooted.
When Authentication is enabled, devices are paired the first time they attempt to connect, after a
successful passkey exchange.
To pair devices before attempting a connection:
1.In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and select Security from
the submenu.
2.The Bluetooth Security dialog box appears and BTW performs a device inquiry to update the list
of devices in the area. After the inquiry is complete:
3.In the Found Devices pane of the dialog box, click the name of the device to be paired
4.Click the Execute Pairing button.
5.In the Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box:
6.Enter the Bluetooth passkey
7.Click the OK button.
The check box on the main screen, when selected, permits all services to connect without
Authorization.
When devices are paired, the configuration information is saved on both devices. Devices remain
paired until the relationship is broken on both devices.
To break a paired device relationship
• In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and select Security
from the submenu.
• From the Bluetooth Security dialog box, in the Paired Devices list, select a device, click the
Delete button and then click the Done button.
Pairing must be broken on both devices.
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6.8 PASSKEY
A Passkey is an alphanumeric string up to 16 characters in length. Passkeys are also called PIN
codes, or Personal Identification Numbers.
In BTW, passkeys are used in the Authentication and Encryption process.
6.9 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX
A Bluetooth Authorization or Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box may appear (depending on
security settings) when a connection is attempted if either Authorization or Authentication is
enabled. The method of notification depends on the version of Windows:
• Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP—a bubble message is displayed over the
Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray
• Windows 98SE—The BTW icon in the Windows System Tray blinks.
Regardless of the version of Windows, click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray and
then follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions vary, depending on the security
configuration of the system.
If the security notification is ignored the connection request will fail after a preset timeout.
The dialog box provides
Device Name: the user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect.
Request to access: the service the remote device is attempting to access.
Buttons for responding.
¾OK-allow the connection
¾Cancel-deny the connection
Figure 6.1
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¾Advanced button (see below)
A check box that, when enabled, grants (authorizes) the connecting device access to all of the
services on this computer (click the See Also button, below, for more information).
6.10 SECURITY REQUEST DIALOG BOX, ADVANCED BUTTON
The check box on the main page of the Bluetooth Authorization and Bluetooth Passkey Request
dialog boxes ("Check this box to ALWAYS allow this device to access ALL the services of your
computer"), when enabled, grants permission (authorizes) the device attempting to connect to
access all services on this computer when attempting to connect in the future.
To limit the services the connecting device may use:
• Click the Advanced button
• In the expanded dialog box, select the services that the connecting device is authorized to
use. When a service is selected, that service will NOT require authorization in the future (no
prompt will appear when a connection is attempted). Regardless of whether the main dialog
box is for Authorization or Authentication, these options pertain to Authorization; they do not
affect Authentication.
• Click the Authorize or Authenticate button.
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Glossary
BD Addr ................Bluetooth Device Address
BDA.......................Bluetooth Device Address
Device Inquiry ......The process of searching for other Bluetooth devices.
DHCP ....................Dynamic Host Control Protocol-when enabled, connecting devices are
assigned an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the server.
FTP........................File Transfer Protocol
HCI........................Host Controller Interface
IrDA....................... Infrared Data Association
IrMC......................Infrared Mobile Communications
Link Key................An internally-generated unique security key that is exchanged by
paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is established.
LMP.......................Link Manager Protocol--used by Bluetooth for internal
communications.
Me..........................Millennium Edition
PAD .......................Personal Digital Assistant
Page Scan Mode ...A Bluetooth mode in which a server is actively listening (scanning) for
a client to "page" it. The server then answers the page and attempts to set up a
connection with the paging device (the client).
PIM........................Personal Information Manager--an application, such as Microsoft
Outlook, that is used to manage contacts, keep track of phone numbers, etc.
PIN.........................Personal Identification Number, also referred to as a "passkey" or
"password."
SE...........................Second Edition
Service Discovery .The process of determining the services that a Bluetooth server
provides.
SysTray .................The Windows system tray-usually located in the lower-right corner of
the screen.