D-Link DBT-120 - Manual (Page 52)

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a dialog box that displays:
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The user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect
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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 Encryption Encryption Encryption 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 Enable Encryption for a service Enable Encryption for a service Enable Encryption for a service Enable Encryption for a service
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Right-click a service name and select Properties from the pop-up menu to
display the Bluetooth Properties dialog box.
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Select the Encryption option. If Authentication is not enabled it will be
automatically turned on when Encryption is selected.
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Click the OK button to close the dialog box and apply the change.
Levels of Security Levels of Security Levels of Security Levels of Security Levels of Security
Security for local services may be configured on an individual basis.
The configuration options are
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Startup-Automatic or Manual
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Authorization
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Authentication
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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.
Note: Bluetooth-enabled devices from different vendors may handle security in a
slightly different manner.