Radio Configuration And Activation; Bluetooth ® Configuration; Enable Bluetooth On The Propak6 Receiver - Novatel ProPak6 User Manual

Chapter 5
This chapter discusses the methods for configuring the ProPak6 radios and activating network services
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for Bluetooth , Wi-Fi and Cellular radios (model dependent, refer to Table 1, ProPak6 Model Features on
page 15).
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The FRESET command can be used to reset any of the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or Cellular
ProPak6 radios.
5.1 Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a wireless radio communication standard designed for use over short ranges (within 10 m).
Before a Bluetooth enabled device can communicate with the ProPak6, it must be configured to
recognize and communicate with the ProPak6 (paired). Only one incoming Bluetooth connection is
supported at a time by the ProPak6. A maximum of 16 devices can be paired with the ProPak6.
Refer to Section 3.1.5, Bluetooth LED on page 36 for status LED information.
5.1.1

Enable Bluetooth on the ProPak6 Receiver

By default, the Bluetooth radio is turned off.
1. Connect the ProPak6 to a computer using one of the communication ports and turn power on.
2. To turn on the Bluetooth radio, issue
BLUETOOTHCONFIG POWER ON command
The Bluetooth LED on the front of the ProPak6 lights blue
3. Enter LOG BLUETOOTHSTATUS ONCHANGED to display the Bluetooth radio status.
4. Issue the SAVECONFIG command to save the configuration to Non-Volatile Memory (NVM).
5.1.1.1 Pairing Bluetooth Devices
5. To allow Bluetooth devices to locate and pair with other Bluetooth devices, found within 10 m of the
ProPak6, issue:
BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILITY ON
6. If prompted, enter the PIN confirmation (ProPak6 default pin number 0000).
7. Accept or LOG BLUETOOTHSTATUS to verify pass code.
8. To turn off Bluetooth discovery once pairing is complete, issue:
BLUETOOTHDISCOVERABILITY OFF
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