IOGear GBU321 - Manual (Page 33)

What is “Pairing ?”
Pairing is a Bluetooth™ function that enables Bluetooth™ devices to remain permanently linked to
another.
What “Pairing” means in terms of security?
As mentioned, Pairing allows devices to permanently link with each other. The pass key authentication
will also be perpetuated in Pairing, meaning that devices will not ask for a pass key once they are
paired. Paired devices will remain linked, even if other paired devices are turned off. Once a paired
device turns back on, it is ready to be used and service requests will not ask for the pass key again.
The built-in 128 bit security encryption of Bluetooth™ assures the privacy of your paired devices.
Note: If devices are unpaired, it is necessary to enter a pass key each time a service request is made
from or to another Bluetooth™ device.
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