Serial Port Services Data
Table 6-10
Item
Service Name
Service Security
Local COM Port
Local Baud Rate
Local Port Options
Security
Security settings allows the user to set global security policies for Bluetooth. Note that these settings are only
active on local Services that are set to Authenticate or Authenticate/Encryption. The user can set
authentication on local Services under Services.
To adjust the security settings for an individual service, select Services first, then select the individual service,
then Properties.
BTExplorer Settings - Security Tab
Figure 6-35
NOTE To use PIN Code, select
list on each local service.
Security Data
Table 6-11
Item
Use PIN Code (Incoming
Connecting)
PIN Code
Encrypt Link On All Outgoing
Connections
Discovery Tab
Use the Discovery tab to set and modify discovered devices.
Displays the name of the service.
Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate,
or Authenticate/Encrypt.
Select the COM port.
Select the communication baud rate.
Select the port option.
or
Authenticate
Select for automatic use of the PIN code entered in the PIN Code text
box. It is recommended not to use this automatic PIN code feature. See
Security on page 6-2
Enter the PIN code.
Select to enable or disable encryption on all outgoing connections to
other Bluetooth devices.
Description
from the Service Security drop-down
Authenticate/Encrypt
Description
for more information.
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