Chapter 5 configuration, General, Configuration – PLANET BT-200U User Manual

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Chapter 5

Configuration

General

You may determine the device properties and basic system security settings on
the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.

Identity

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.

Security

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 En-
cryption) set independently.

Note: 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 its services.

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