IOGear GBU221/321 - Manual (Page 50)

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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?
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 authentica-
tion 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.
Pairing