PC2PC Bluetooth
MICRO-STAR INT’L
USER’S GUIDE
Version 1.1
June 2002
G52-MA00642
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Manual Rev: 1.1
Release Date: June 2002
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLA TION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6967/6968
T ested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use
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INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document,
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are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes
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Revision History
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Important Safety Precautions
Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when
handling any piece of electronic component.
1. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
2. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
3. Lay this equipment on a stable, flat surface before setting it up.
4. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection, hence they
protect the equipment from overheating.
5. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly
1 10/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
6. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on
it. Do not place anything on the power cord.
7. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card
or module.
8. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
9. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the
equipment or cause an electrical shock.
10. If any of the following situations arise, get the equipment checked
by a service personnel:
The power cord or plug is damaged
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment
The equipment has been exposed to moisture
The equipment has not functioned properly or in accordance
with the User’s Guide
The equipment was dropped and damaged
The equipment has obvious signs of breakage
11. DO NOT LEAVE THE EQUIPMENT IN AN UNCONDITIONED
ENVIRONMENT WITH A STORAGE TEMPERA TURE OF 600 C
(1400F) OR ABOVE. IT MA Y DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1
1.1 Bluetooth Technology......................................................................1
1.2 MSI™ PC2PC Bluetooth ...................................................................1
2. INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 3
2.1 Package Checkup.............................................................................. 3
2.2 Software Installation .........................................................................3
2.3 Hardware Installation........................................................................ 4
3. SOFTW ARE OPERATIONS .................................................................... 7
3.1 Basic Operations...............................................................................7
3.1.1 Find Bluetooth Devices...........................................................7
3.1.2 Find A Service ......................................................................... 8
3.1.3 Determine a Connection’s Status ............................................9
3.1.4 Using the Connection Wizard ............................................... 10
3.1.5 Bluetooth Tray ...................................................................... 12
3.2 Client Applications ......................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Network Access .................................................................... 13
3.2.2 Bluetooth Serial Port ............................................................. 15
3.2.3 Dial-up Networking ............................................................... 16
3.2.4 Fax ......................................................................................... 17
3.2.5 File Transfer .......................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Information Exchange............................................................ 20
3.2.7 Information Synchronization ................................................. 21
3.3 Local Services ................................................................................. 22
3.4 Configuration Panel ......................................................................... 23
3.4.1 Accessibility T ab................................................................... 24
3.4.2 Discovery Tab ....................................................................... 25
3.4.3 Gen eral C onfig urati on Set ting s ............................................. 27
3.4.4 Hardware Configuration ........................................................ 28
3.4.5 Information Exchange Configuration Settings ...................... 30
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3.4.6 Local Services T ab ................................................................ 32
3.4.7 Notifications T ab................................................................... 35
3.4.8 Version Info Configuration.................................................... 36
3.5 Security............................................................................................ 36
3.5.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 36
3.5.2 Authentication ...................................................................... 37
3.5.3 Authorization ........................................................................ 37
3.5.4 Encryption............................................................................. 38
3.5.5 Levels of Security.................................................................. 38
3.5.6 Link Key ................................................................................ 39
3.5.7 Pairing Devices...................................................................... 39
3.5.8 Passkey ................................................................................. 40
3.5.9 Security Request Dialog Box ................................................. 40
3.5.10 Security Request Dialog Box, Advanced Button ................ 41
4. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................... 43
5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................ 47
6. GLOSSARY ........................................................................................... 49
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Bluetooth Technology
The term “Bluetooth” refers to a worldwide standard for the wireless exchange
of data between two devices. In order to exchange data, two Bluetooth devices must
establish a connection. Before a connection is established, one device must request a
connection with another. The second device accepts (or rejects) the connection.
The originator of the request is known as the client. The device that accepts (or
rejects) the request is known as the server. Many Bluetooth devices can act as both
client and server.
A client Bluetooth device runs a software program that requests a connection to
another device as part of its normal operation. For example, the program may request
a connection to a remote computer, a printer, or a modem. Becoming a Bluetooth client
normally requires an action by the device operator, such as an attempt to browse a
remote computer, print a file, or dial out on a modem.
Every Bluetooth device that provides a service must be prepared to respond to
a connection request. Bluetooth software is always running in the background on the
server, ready to respond to connection requests.
1.2 MSI™ PC2PC Bluetooth
MSI™ PC2PC Bluetooth provides wireless technology that revolutionizes personal connectivity. It is the solution for the seamless integration of Bluetooth technology into personal computers, enabling short-range wireless connections between desktop/laptop computers, Bluetooth-enabled peripherals (printers, faxes,...), portable
handheld devices, and connectivity to the Internet.
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Hardware Specifications
Bluetooth Transceiving Key
General
H/W Interface USB
Bluetooth Spec. Ver. 1.1
Compliance
Throughput About 723Kbps (data channels)
Operating Volt. 5V from USB interface
Operating Range Up to 200M for open space
Regulatory Approval FCC, CE, BQB (Bluetooth Qualified)
Temperature Storage temp: -20
Radio
Spread Spectrum Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)
Frequency Range 2.4~2.4835GHz (2.4GHz ISM Band)
RF Channels 79-channel system for USA, Japan, and Europe
Modulation GFSK, BT=0.5
Output Power Class Bluetooth Power Class 1
Output Power +13.5dBm (Max.)
Receiver Sensitivity Better than -90dBm with BER < 0.1%
Max Input Level -20dBm
Power Control Yes
Base Band
Physical Links Support ACL link
Network Capabilities Support piconet point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
Link Manager
3-slot Packets Yes
5-slot Packets Yes
Slot Offset Yes
Timing Accuracy Yes
Switch Yes
Hold Mode Yes
Sniff Mode Y es
Test Mode Yes
Park Mode Yes
RSSI Yes
Power Control Yes
Authentication Yes
Encryption Yes
Software
System Support Windows
Profile Support Generic Access Profile/Service Discovery Profile/Serial
Bluetooth Transceiving Module
Operating temp: -20
Compliant with FCC part 15
(except France, 23-channel system for France)
connections (Scatternet to be supported soon)
Port Profile/Dial-Up Networking Profile/Fax Profile/
LAN Access Profile/Generic Object Exchange Profile/
File Transfer Profile/Object Push Profile/Synchronization Profile
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C~+100oC
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2000/ME/98/XP
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2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Package Checkup
Unpack the package and inspect all the items carefully. If any of the items is
damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer as soon as possible. Also, keep the
box and packing materials at hand, in case you need to ship the unit in the future. Y our
package content may vary depending on the items purchased. It can be package 1,
package 2, or the combination of both as listed below:
Package 1
Transceiving
Key
Package 2
Transceiving
Module
USB
Cable
Dipole
Antenna
Software
CD
Cable
(Optional)
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2.2 Software Installation
1. Insert the supplied CD disk into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The CD will auto-run and the setup screen will appear.
3. Click on Bluetooth Software and follow the on-screen instructions to com-
plete the installation.
4. After completion of the installation, please restart your computer.
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2.3 Hardware Installation
To integrate the PC2PC Bluetooth into your system, please follow the instructions below:
1.
Remove the computer case.
2.
Install the transceiving module onto your
mainboard. Procedures may differ depending
on the location of the bluetooth pinheader on
the mainboard. Please refer to the following:
For mainboards with Bluetooth pinheaders located near the PCI slots, ex: MS-6398E, secure the connector on the lower part of the
transceiving module directly onto the Bluetooth
pinheader. Then, fasten the transceiving module to the mainboard with a bracket screw.
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For mainboards with Bluetooth pinheaders located elsewhere (not near the PCI slots), ex:
MS-6380E, use the linking cable to secure the
identical connector on the transceiving module
to the Bluetooth pinheader on the mainboard.
Then, fasten the transceiving module to the
mainboard with a bracket screw.
3. 4.
Install and screw up the computer case.
Locate the antenna connector on the
transceiving module bracket at the back panel
5.
Uncap the transceiving key.
of the computer case. Secure the dipole antenna to this connector and fix the antenna to
a location free from signal obstruction. Concrete walls, metal substances, paints with metal
composites,... etc. will cause signal obstruction and disable the Bluetooth function.
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Connect the transceiving key to the USB cable and link the USB cable to an available
USB port of the target device with which you wish to establish a wireless Bluetooth
connection. The target device can be a desktop PC, a laptop PC, or any other types of
PCs with Windows
the transceiving key into the same PC. In order to exchange services, at least two
Bluetooth devices must establish a connection. Bluetooth function will not work if the
transceiving module & the transceiving key are installed into the same device.
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Note 1: The transceiving key and the transceiving module bracket
both integrate one Green (Blue) LED & one Red LED. The Green (Blue)
LED indicates the connection status. The Red LED indicates the power
state.
Note 2: As the Bluetooth pinheader shares the USB interface with
blue-colored USB2.0 connector on the mainboard, utilization of PC2PC
Bluetooth will disable the bottommost USB2.0 port.
Note 3: To make sure that the hardware & software have been
successfully installed, go to Control Panel after restarting your system.
Double-click System and click the Device Manager tab. If the hardware
& software installation is complete, the MSI USB Bluetooth Device
should appear.
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3. SOFTWARE OPERATIONS
After the software has been installed as previously instructed in last
chapter, My Bluetooth Places icon will be shown on the Desktop.
Double-click the icon and the following main menu appears:
For details on the services provided, please refer to the following passages.
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3.1 Basic Operations
3.1.1 Find Bluetooth Devices
“Search for Devices” looks for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity and displays the
devices it finds in My Bluetooth Places.
T o start the Search for Devices:
*In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Devices, select (highlight) a device name
*Open the Bluetooth menu and select Search for Devices.
The Bluetooth menu is only visible when My Bluetooth Places is active. It can be
configured to automatically search for devices on a regular basis (Bluetooth Configuration
Panel >Discovery tab).
One of the advantages of Bluetooth is the mobility the wireless connections
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allow. However, mobility means that devices may move in or out of connection range
during the time between the automatic updates. To be certain that the displayed list of
devices in the neighborhood is current, or if automatic periodic inquiry is not enabled,
force an update of the device list using the technique above.
Some devices within connection range may not show up in the list of devices
found because
*Your device is configured to report only specific types or classes of devices
(Bluetooth Configuration Panel >Discovery tab, on your device).
*The unlisted device is configured to be non-discoverable (Bluetooth
Configuration Panel > Accessibility tab, on the unlisted device).
3.1.2 Find A Service
The process of determining the services that a device provides is called Service
Discovery.
To initiate a Service Discovery, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places,
right-click the device and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu.
The services supported are:
*Bluetooth Serial Port—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices. The connection may be used by applications as though a
physical serial cable connected the devices.
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*Dial-up Networking—allows a Bluetooth client to use a modem that is
physically attached to the Bluetooth server.
*Fax—allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device that
is physically attached to the Bluetooth server.
*File Transfer—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection that allows
your computer to perform file system operations on another Bluetoothenabled device—browse, drag/drop, open, print, cut/copy, paste, delete,
rename, etc.
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*Information Exchange—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices so that they can exchange personal information manager
data such as business cards, calendar items, email messages, and notes.
*Information Synchronization—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between two devices and uses the connection to synchronize Personal Information Manager data between the two devices.
*Network Access—establishes a Bluetooth wireless connection between
the client and a server that is physically connected to the Local Area Network.
If the client has permission (user name and password for the LAN), the
wireless connection can be used as if the client were hardwired to the LAN.
All Bluetooth servers do not necessarily provide all of these services. For example,
network gateways only provide access to the Local Area Network (the Network Access
service).
3.1.3 Determine a Connection’s Status
The Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box displays information about the
state of a connection and provides a means to disconnect an active connection.
T o display the Connection Status dialog box
*In My Bluetooth Places, from the Folders pane, select (highlight) a device.
*In the right pane of My Bluetooth
Places, right-click a service name and select Status from the pop-up menu.
The information provided is
*Status: Connected or Disconnected
*Device Name: the name of the device
to which this computer is connected.
*Duration: the length of time this con-
nection has been established, displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. Depending on the service, the connection may time out (automatically disconnect)
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after a specific period of inactivity.
*Activity: the number of bytes sent and received over the connection
*Signal Strength: a variable scale that ranges from Too Weak through Good
to Too Strong.
To change the power transmission level of this computer: from the Bluetooth
Configuration Panel, Hardware tab, click the Advanced button, and then change the
setting in the Maximum Power Transmission drop-down list.
The controls in the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box are
*Properties button: displays the Bluetooth Properties dialog box for this
connection
*Disconnect button: closes this connection wherever applicable.
*Stop button: disables this service wherever applicable.
*Close button: closes the Bluetooth Connection Status dialog box.
3.1.4 Using the Connection Wizard
The Connection Wizard walks you through the process of setting up a new
Bluetooth connection with another device. The connection is not actually established;
instead, a shortcut is placed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places. To use the
connection, double-click the shortcut.
Setup a new connection
1. Open the Connection Wizard: in the Windows system tray, right-click the
Bluetooth icon, select Services from
the pop-up menu,
and then select Connection Wizard from
the submenu.
2. On the first Connection Wizard screen:
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a) In the Select a Service drop-down menu, select the type of connection that will
be established. (The specific service will be selected later, if necessary.)
b) In the “Select a device that provides the service” drop-down menu, select the
device that will provide the service. (To update the list of devices displayed,
click the Search Devices… button.)
c) Optional: select the “Require secure encrypted connection” option to enable
Authentication and Encryption for this connection.
3. Click the Next button:
* If more than one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down
menu (above) exists on the selected device, for example, multiple Bluetooth
Serial Ports, then the Select Bluetooth Service dialog box appears. Select the
specific service to be used, and then click the OK button to close the Select
Bluetooth Service dialog box.
* If only one service of the type selected in the Select a Service drop-down menu
(above) exists on the selected device, the next Connection Wizard screen appears.
4. If “Require secure encrypted connection” was selected above, a security
screen may appear:
*T o establish a paired relationship with the remote device while using this wizard,
enter your Personal Identification Number in the PIN Code field of the security screen, and then click the Next button.
*To establish the paired relationship with the remote device the first time this
connection is used, leave the PIN Code field blank in the security screen, and
click the Next button. The Security screen WILL NOT appear if the devices
have been paired.
5. On the last Connection Wizard screen:
* The top of the screen provides basic information about the new connection—
the name of the device that will provide the service and the name of the service
that will be provided. If this information is NOT correct, click the Back button
to return to the previous screen, and from that screen select the correct service
and device.
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* In the “Connection Name:” field, enter a descriptive name for the connection,
for example, “BT Serial Connection to MSI Desktop.”
3.1.5 Bluetooth Tray
The Bluetooth Tray resides in the Windows System Tray, which is normally
located in the lower-right corner of the screen. Bluetooth
Tray provides fast access to many routine Bluetooth
operations.
From the Bluetooth Tray you can:
* Access My Bluetooth Places—double-click
the Bluetooth icon.
* Access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel—
right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup, and then select Configuration from
the submenu.
* Access the Bluetooth Security dialog box—right-click the Bluetooth icon,
select Setup, and then select Security from the submenu.
* Access the Bluetooth Connection Wizard—right-click the Bluetooth icon,
select Services, and then select Connection Wizard from the submenu.
* Exchange Business Cards with another Bluetooth Computer—right-click
the Bluetooth icon, select Services, and then select Business Card Exchange
from the submenu.
* Search for, and connect to, a specific service—right-click the Bluetooth
icon, select Services, and then select the desired service from the submenu. An
additional submenu will appear that contains one or more options, including:
Find Devices…
or
Other Devices… and one or more device names. The device name(s) will be
present if this computer has used this service, and connected via this technique,
at least once before. If a device name is present in the submenu, selecting that
device will re-initialize the connection.
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The services that can be searched for and connected to from the Bluetooth Tray are:
* Bluetooth Serial Port(s)
* Dial-up Networking
* Fax
* File Transfer
* Information Synchronization
* Network Access.
3.2 Client Applications
3.2.1 Network Access
The Network Access service permits a Bluetooth client to use a Local Area
Network connection that is physically attached
to another Bluetooth device (the server).
Possible Network Access servers include:
* Bluetooth-enabled computers that have
a hardwired Ethernet connection.
* Stand-alone Bluetooth Network Access
Points.
The Bluetooth server must be specifically
configured to provide the Network Access
service.
After a Bluetooth device is configured as a
Network Access server it cannot act as a Network Access client without being reconfigured.
Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 2000
* From the Windows Control Panel select Network and Dial-up Connections.
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* Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.
* In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box on the Sharing tab, select
Enable Internet Connection Sharing for this connection and click OK.
* Click the YES button in the confirmation dialog box to enable Internet connec-
tion sharing.
Network Access Server-side Setup for Windows 98SE & Win-
dows Me
Internet Protocol routing software is required on Windows 98SE and Windows
Me servers; a downloadable trial version of WinRoute Lite is available on the Tiny
Software, Inc. website—http://www.tinysoftware.com/.
Configure the server:
1. From the Windows Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
2.On the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> Bluetooth LAN Access Server
Driver (scroll down if necessary).
3. Click Properties and select the IP Address tab.
4. Select Specify an IP address
5.Enter an IP Address (suggested value—192.168.1.1) and a Subnet Mask
(suggested value—255.255.255.0).
6. Click OK twice to close the dialog boxes.
7. Click YES to restart the computer.
Configure the routing software:
* In the Windows system tray, right-click the WinRoute icon and select
Administration.…
* On the Settings tab, select “2nd network adapter”.
* From the Network adapter drop-down list choose any adapter and click the
Settings button.
* On the DHCP tab, in the Adapter drop-down list, select the Bluetooth Windows
9x Adapter.
* Select Enable DHCP Server.
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* Fill in the client IP address range fields:
* From—210
* To—240
* Click OK and then minimize (do not close) the WinRoute Administration
configuration panel.
3.2.2 Bluetooth Serial Port
The Bluetooth Serial Port service allows
two Bluetooth devices to establish a wireless
connection through virtual communications
ports and then use that connection as if it
were a hardwired serial cable between the
devices.
To establish a Bluetooth serial port
connection:
Connections are initiated from the client:
1. On the client, in the Folders pane of
My Bluetooth Places, select Entire
Bluetooth Neighborhood.
2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere
except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want to
establish a connection with and select Discover Available Services from the
pop-up menu to update the available services list. The available services will
be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Bluetooth Serial Port.
A dialog box appears that contains the communications port number assigned
to this connection by the client. The application that will use this connection
must be configured to send data to this port.
Depending on the security configuration, the dialog box that provides communi-
cations port information may not appear until after Authentication and Authorization
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have been accomplished.
The application on the server must be configured to use the correct communica-
tions port.
To determine the communications port being used by the service:
* On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click My
Device and select Properties from the pop-up menu
* In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Local Services tab.
* Double-click the Bluetooth Serial Port service to display its Service Properties
dialog box. The Service Properties dialog box shows the communications port
the connection is using.
To close a Bluetooth serial port connection
Connections are normally closed from the client:
* On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) the
device that is providing the Bluetooth Serial Port service.
* In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and
then select Disconnect Bluetooth Serial Port from the pop-up menu.
Though not recommended, connections can also be closed from the server:
* On the server, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight)
My Device
* In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and
then select Stop to close the service. The service must be re-started before it
will be available to remote devices (right-click Bluetooth Serial Port and select
Start from the pop-up menu).
3.2.3 Dial-up Networking
The Dial-up Networking service permits a Bluetooth client to use a modem that
is physically connected to a different Bluetooth device (the server).
After the Bluetooth wireless connection is established the client can use the
server’s modem as if it were a local device on the client.
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Connections are initiated from the client:
1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My
Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood.
2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood, right-click anywhere ex-
cept on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth
Places, right-click the server that will
provide the Dial-up Networking Service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the
available services list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane
of My Bluetooth Places.
4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Dial-up Networking.
5. In the Connect To dialog box, fill in your user name, password, and the phone
number to be dialed, and then click the Dial button. Select the Save password
check box and the dialog box will not appear for subsequent connections to the
same phone number.
You can now open a web browser and connect to the Internet.
T o close a Dial-up Networking connection
* On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select (highlight) the
device that is providing the Dial-up Networking service.
* In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click Dial-up Networking and
then select Disconnect Dial-up Networking from the pop-up menu.
3.2.4 Fax
The Fax service allows a Bluetooth client to wirelessly send a fax using a device
that is physically attached to a Bluetooth server.
T o send a Fax
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Connections are initiated from the client:
1. On the client, in the Folders pane of
My Bluetooth Places, select Entire
Bluetooth Neighborhood.
2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood, right-click anywhere ex-
cept on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth
Places, right-click the server that will
provide the Fax service and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up menu to update the available services
list. The available services will be displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth
Places.
4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Fax.
After the Fax connection is established, open or create the document to be faxed
and use the “Print” or “Send to Fax Recipient” option available in most applications.
The Fax connection closes automatically when the transmission is complete.
3.2.5 File Transfer
The File Transfer service allows one
Bluetooth device to perform file operations on
the default File Transfer directory (and the folders and files it contains) of another Bluetooth
device.
To perform an operation on a folder or
file
On the machine from which the File
Transfer service will be used:
1. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire Bluetooth
Neighborhood.
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2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere
except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the device you want
to transfer files with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up
menu to update the available services list. The available services will be dis-
played in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
4. Still in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, click the plus ( + ) sign in
front of Public Folder to expand that folder. If there are additional folders
inside the expanded folder then those additional folders may have to be expanded.
Folder contents are displayed in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
Types of File Transfer operations
In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click a folder item and select an
option from the pop-up menu. A dialog box (the title varies, depending on the operation
being carried out) appears and the status line (bottom of the dialog box) indicates the
operational step that is being carried out.
The types of operations that can be accomplished are:
* Open:
Files—are opened in the application associated with them.
Folders—are expanded to show their contents.
* Print—sends the selected server file to the client’s default printer.
* Send to:
3.5” Floppy Drive—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the
client’s 3.5” floppy drive.
My Shared Folder—copies the selected item(s) from the server to the
default File Transfer folder on the client.
* Cut—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a folder,
to the Windows clipboard. When the clipboard contents are pasted to a new
location, the originally selected file(s) on the server are deleted.
* Copy—copies a folder and its contents, or individually selected files in a
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folder, to the Windows clipboard.
* Delete—deletes selected file(s) and/or folder(s) on the server.
* Rename—allows you to change an empty folder’s name.
* Properties—displays the file or folder’s properties dialog box.
Other options may appear (depending on the context the menu appears in):
* Update—updates the contents of a folder
* New Folder—creates a new folder on the server
* Abort FTP Operation—aborts an in-process File Transfer operation.
3.2.6 Information Exchange
The Information Exchange service pro-
vides a way to send and receive Microsoft Outlook items to and from another Bluetooth device,
such as a Personal Digital Assistant or notebook computer.
The supported Outlook items are
* Business cards (*.vcf and *.vcd)
* Calendar entries (*.vcs)
* Notes (*.vnt)
* Messages (*.vmg)
There are three types of operations:
* Send—sends an object to another device.
* Receive—requests an object from another device.
* Exchange—sends a client object and receives a server object.
The default location of your business card and the location where received items
are placed can be configured in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.
T o send, receive or exchange an object: on the client, in the Folders pane of My
Bluetooth Places, right-click the Inbox icon of the remote device and select an option
from the pop-up menu.
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Business cards are sent, received or exchanged without further intervention.
To send Calendar Items, Notes, and Messages, navigate to the folder that con-
tains the item you want to send, select the item, and then click Open.
3.2.7 Information Synchronization
The Information Synchronization serv-
ice is used to synchronize information (e.g., a
Personal Information Manager database) between a Bluetooth client and a Bluetooth server.
It supports synchronization with devices
that support IrMC v1.1 and exchange the v2.1
vCard format.
The first time Information Synchroniza-
tion is used with a new application it may take
a few minutes to synchronize the database; the
data from both devices must be merged, duplicate entries deleted, and then the updated database copied back to both devices.
Subsequent uses of Information Synchronization, for the same application, are
much faster—only the changes that have been made since the databases were last
synchronized must be exchanged.
Microsoft Outlook is the only Personal Information Manager supported. Out-
look permits duplicate entries, so all duplicates may not be exchanged in the synchronization process.
Only Outlook’s default contacts folder is synchronized. Items in sub-folders are
not synchronized. Items that are moved from the default folder to a sub-folder will
appear to have been deleted the next synchronization takes place.
To use Information Synchronization
1. On the client, in the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, select Entire
Bluetooth Neighborhood.
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2. In the right pane of Entire Bluetooth Neighborhood, right-click anywhere
except on a device name and select Refresh from the pop-up menu.
3. In the Folders pane of My Bluetooth Places, right-click the server you want to
synchronize with and select Discover Available Services from the pop-up
menu to update the available services list. The available services will be dis-
played in the right pane of My Bluetooth Places.
4. In the right pane of My Bluetooth Places, double-click Information
Synchronization.
A dialog box displays synchronization progress and, when the process is complete,
indicates that synchronization has successfully completed.
The connection closes automatically when synchronization is complete.
3.3 Local Services
Local Services
Local Services are those services that a Bluetooth server is capable of providing.
The services provided are:
* Bluetooth Serial Port
* Dial-Up Networking
* Fax
* File Transfer
* Information Exchange
* Information Synchronization
* Network Access.
The names of all the services are displayed even though the server may not be
capable of supporting all services. For example, when a server provides a service that is
hardware-dependant, that server must be capable of local action, i.e., a Dial-up Networking
server must have a working modem, a Fax server must have a functional fax modem, and
a Network Access server must be physically connected to the Local Area Network.
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All services start automatically by default when the hardware is initialized.
Automatic start-up can be turned off for individual services (Bluetooth Configu-
ration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the service name). If a service is not
configured to start automatically it can still be started manually (right-click the service
and select Start from the pop-up menu).
To stop a local service: right-click the service and select Stop from the pop-up
menu. Stopped services are not available for use by clients.
With Local Device selected, the Details view of Explorer provides basic informa-
tion about each local service:
* Service—the name of the service
* Startup—Automatic or Manual
* Status:
Started(COM#)—the service is running and ready to use COM#
Not Started—the service is not running (not available to clients)
Connected(COM#)—the service is in use, the local port is COM#
* Device name if connected:
Empty field—the service is not connected
A device name and/or Bluetooth Device Address—identifies the device
that is using the service.
To interrupt a connection from the server side:
* Right-click the local service and select Stop from the pop-up menu.
* Right-click the local service and select Start from the pop-up menu to re-start
the service.
3.4 Configuration Panel
The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to settings for Bluetooth
services, hardware and security and for event notification.
T o access the Bluetooth Configuration Panel
* From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration
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or
* In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, select Setup and
then Configuration from the submenu.
3.4.1 Accessibility T ab
The Accessibility tab of the
Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets
you specify which remote devices
may access this computer.
Security settings configured
in the General, Local Services, and
Client Applications tabs may also
affect which devices have access
to this computer.
To allow other devices to
discover this computer: select “Let
other Bluetooth devices discover
this computer” to permit remote Bluetooth devices to find and report this computer. If
“Allow No devices to connect” (below) is selected, this option is not available.
To control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to this computer
From the Allow drop-down-menu, select:
* All devices to connect—all remote devices are permitted to connect to this
computer.
* No devices to connect—no remote devices are permitted to initiate a connec-
tion with this computer. However, this computer can still initiate connections
(as a client) with remote Bluetooth devices.
* Only paired devices to connect—only devices that have been paired with
this computer are allowed to connect to it.
* Only devices listed below to connect—only the listed devices are allowed to
connect to this computer (see Accessibility, adding and deleting devices).
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Adding and Deleting Devices
To limit access to your computer to specific remote devices: from the Bluetooth
Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, in the Allow drop-down list box, select “Only
devices listed below”.
T o add a device to the list of devices allowed to connect:
* From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab, click the Add
Device button.
* In the Devices with access... dialog box select the device(s) and click OK.
Multiple devices can be selected at the same time using SHIFT + click and/or
CTRL + click.
T o delete a device from the list of devices allowed to connect
* From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Accessibility tab
* In the list of devices allowed to connect, click the name of the device to be
removed and then click the Delete button.
3.4.2 Discovery Tab
The settings on the Discov-
ery tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine whether
your computer looks for other
Bluetooth devices automatically,
how often it looks and what type
of devices it looks for.
T o perform a periodic Search
for Devices: when “Look for other
Bluetooth devices” is selected, the
Bluetooth automatically searches
for devices every “X” minutes. X
is an integer from 1 to 60. T o change
the time between auto inquiries, highlight the existing time and enter the new time.
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When My Bluetooth Places is first opened it performs an initial automatic
search for devices even if “Look for other Bluetooth devices” is not enabled.
To determine the devices that will be reported, the Bluetooth can screen out
devices that you do not need to access.
The options are:
* Report all Bluetooth devices
* Report only selected Bluetooth devices (see Discovery, Adding Specific De-
vices and Discovery, Deleting Specific Devices).
Select the desired option from the drop-down list.
To limit the type of remote devices reported:
The Bluetooth can report only specific devices, specific class(es) of device(s), or
specific type(s) of device(s) within a class. Discovered devices can be mixed-andmatched; you can discover one or more specific devices, classes of devices and types of
devices within a class at the same time.
When the Bluetooth is configured to report only specific devices, it reports ONLY
those devices.
To report only specific devices
* From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select “Report
only selected Bluetooth devices” from the drop-down list and then click the
Add Device button.
* In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, highlight the device to be discovered
and click the OK button. Multiple devices can be selected at the same time
using SHIFT + click and/or CTRL + Click.
To add a device to the list of devices to be discovered, that device must be within
range of the Bluetooth radio; devices that are not within radio range will not appear in
the list of devices in the Discoverable devices... dialog box.
To report only a specific class of device
1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Discovery tab, select “Report
only selected Bluetooth devices” from the drop-down list and then click the
Add Device button.
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2. In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, select “Allow this computer to
discover specific devices or types of devices within a class.”
3. From the Class drop-down list, select a class of devices to be discovered.
4. Click the OK button.
To report only a specific a type of device within a class
1. Configure the Bluetooth to report the class of device that the type of device
belongs to (follow the steps in “Report only a specific class of device,”
above, but do NOT click the OK button ).
2. In the Discoverable devices... dialog box, from the Type drop-down menu
select the specific type of device to be reported.
3. Click the OK button.
To remove a device from the list of devices to be discovered: in the Bluetooth
Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select the device to be removed and click
the Delete button.
If “Report only selected Bluetooth devices” is not selected the Delete button
will not be available.
To temporarily override the discovery of specific devices: in the Bluetooth
Configuration Panel, from the Discovery tab, select “Report all Bluetooth devices.”
The specifically selected devices will be discovered along with all other devices.
To re-enable specific device discovery re-select “Report only selected Bluetooth
devices.”
When all devices are deleted, an error message will appear if “Report all Bluetooth
devices” is not selected.
3.4.3 General Configuration Settings
The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine
device properties and basic system security settings.
Identity section:
* Computer Name-enter a unique name to identify this computer to other
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Bluetooth devices in the
vicinity; this field cannot
be left blank.
* Computer type-select ei-
ther Desktop or Laptop
from the drop-down menu
to help identify this computer to other Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity.
Bluetooth Security Section:
* 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. Serv-
ice level security means that each individual service must have its security
settings (Authentication, Authorization and Encryption) set independently.
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 it’s services.
3.4.4 Hardware Configuration
The Hardware tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides basic informa-
tion about the Bluetooth hardware installed on this computer and access to the Advanced Settings dialog box, if required:
* Devices:
Name: the name of the device, e.g., MSI Bluetooth Device
Type: the type of device, e.g., USB.
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* Device Properties:
Manufacturer: the
name of the company
that manufactured the
device selected in the
Devices section of this
dialog box.
Firmware Revision:
the manufacturer’s
firmware version
number.
Device status: indicates that the device is operating properly or that there is a problem/conflict.
Device Address: the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA or BD_Addr) programmed into this device when it was manufactured.
HCI Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the
Host Controller Interface complies with.
HCI Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification that the
Host Controller Interface complies with.
LMP Version: the version number of the Bluetooth Specification that the
Link Manager Protocol complies with.
LMP Sub Version: the sub-version number of the Bluetooth Specification
that the Link Manager Protocol complies with.
* The Advanced button: displays the Advanced Settings dialog box, which
allows you to select the country code and transmission power settings. This
option is not available on all systems.
Hardware Advanced Settings Dialog Box
When available, this dialog box is reached from the Hardware tab of the Bluetooth
Configuration Panel.
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Depending on the country in which the hardware is sold and/or in which it will be
used, the Advanced button may not be present.
From this dialog box you can set the:
* Country Code:
North America, Europe (except France), and Japan
France and China
* Maximum Transmission Power:
High
Medium
Low.
Click the Apply button to implement the changes. A dialog box appears with
notification that the Bluetooth device attached to this computer must be reset before
the change(s) will take effect.
Click the Yes button to reset the Bluetooth device now—all open Bluetooth
connections will be closed.
Click the No button to save the changes—the changes will be applied the next
time the Bluetooth device is reset or restarted.
3.4.5 Information Exchange Configuration Settings
The settings on the Information Exchange tab of the Bluetooth Configuration
Panel configure:
* The highest-level directory on this computer that a remote device has permis-
sion to access (My Shared Directory)
* The path to your electronic business card (My Business Card)
* The path to the directory that will be used to save incoming (My Inbox
Directory):
Business cards
Notes
Messages
Calendar items.
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File Transfer
My Shared Directory: the
directory configured in this section
is the highest-level directory to which
a remote Bluetooth computer has
access. This directory and its sub
directories are displayed in the remote device’s My Bluetooth Places.
Click the Browse button and
navigate to the directory that will be
used as My Shared Directory.
Send Business Card
My Business Card: the path to the directory on this computer that contains
your electronic business card.
Select the “Send Business Card on Request” option to allow remote devices to
obtain your business card.
Click the Browse button and navigate to the directory that contains your busi-
ness card.
Receive Business Card
My Inbox Directory: the path to the directory on this computer where inbound
Personal Information Manager items such as Business cards, Notes, Calendar entries
and Messages will be saved.
Select the types of items you wish to accept by placing a checkmark in the
appropriate boxes, and then click the Browse button to navigate to the directory where
they should be saved.
Select the “Save Object in Personal Information Manager” option to save incom-
ing objects directly in the PIM. When this option is selected, the path specified in “My
Inbox Directory” is not used.
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3.4.6 Local Services Tab
The settings on the Local
Services tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine the configuration of the services provided
by your computer to remote
devices. Each service can be
configured individually for
security, name, and other settings.
The Local Services tab also
includes options to add and delete
user-defined serial services.
The Local Service names are:
* Bluetooth Serial Port
* Dial-Up Networking
* Fax
* File Transfer
* Information Exchange
* Information Synchronization
* Network Access
Property settings which are common to all of the local ser-
vices
Although each of these settings can be set individually for each service, all local
services have settings for:
* Authentication
* Authorization
* Encryption
* Startup
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* Service Name.
Some services have an additional setting that is specific to that service:
* Network Access—has an additional setting for the maximum number of con-
nections allowed at any time.
* Dial-Up Networking—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that
will be used by the service.
* Fax—has an additional setting for selecting the modem that will be used by the
service.
* Bluetooth Serial Port—has an additional setting for selecting the communica-
tions that will be used by the service.
To add a user- defined Bluetooth Serial Port
Most applications that use a serial connection can also use the wireless Bluetooth
Serial Port service to transfer data; the Bluetooth Serial Port is a replacement for the
physical cable and is transparent to the application.
The Bluetooth has one pre-configured Bluetooth Serial Port, but additional
Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added when needed.
T o add an additional Bluetooth Serial Port
1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, click the Add
Serial Service button.
2. In the Service Properties dialog box, modify the properties:
a) Enter a unique name (less than 99 alphanumeric characters).
b) Select the appropriate security settings.
c) If you want the service to start automatically when the Bluetooth initializes,
select Startup.
d) From the COM Port drop-down menu select a communications port that is
not assigned to any other service.
3. Click OK.
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To remove a user-defined Bluetooth Serial Port
From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, select (highlight)
the port to be removed, and then click the Delete button.
The Delete button is only available when the Bluetooth Serial Port service or a
user-defined serial port service is selected.
To change a local service’s properties: from the Bluetooth Configuration Panel,
Local Services tab, double-click the service name.
Make the changes by selecting or clearing the appropriate boxes and click the OK
button.
The service properties that may be changed are:
* Startup—when enabled, starts the service when the Bluetooth initializes. The
default setting is enabled. If Startup is not enabled the service can still be started
manually.
* Authorization—when enabled, requires confirmation by the server operator
before a remote device is allowed to connect to this service. The default setting
is disabled. Authentication (see below)—is automatically enabled when Au-
thorization is enabled.
* Encryption—when enabled, encrypts data exchanged by the Bluetooth server
and the Bluetooth client. The default setting is disabled. Encryption applies to
the Bluetooth connection ONLY. Data transmitted to/from a modem, Local
Area Network, etc., is NOT affected by this setting. Authentication is auto-
matically enabled when Encryption is enabled.
* Authentication—when enabled, requires that the client and server exchange a
passkey or Link Key before a connection is established. The default setting is
disabled. Devices are paired automatically when authentication is complete.
* Service Name—Enter a service name (one to 99 alphanumeric characters) in
this field. In most cases the default service name will serve. However, in envi-
ronments where there is more than one device of the same type or one device
provides more than one service of the same type (this is only possible for the
Bluetooth Serial Port service), the service name can be customized.
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3.4.7 Notifications Tab
The Notifications tab of the
Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets
you associate a sound (Windows
*.wav file) with specific Bluetooth
events.
Sounds can be associated on
an individual basis with several
events, including:
* When a PIN code is re-
quired
* When a remote device at-
tempts to access:
Files on this computer
A Bluetooth port
The Dial-up network service
The LAN Access service
The Fax service.
* When a remote device attempts to send:
* Information items
* Synchronization information.
To associate a sound with a Bluetooth event:
1. From the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Notifications tab:
2. In the Notify column of the Events list, select the check box associated with
the event.
3. In the Sound area of the Notifications tab, click the Browse button and navi-
gate to the sound file (*.wav) to be used for notification. To preview the sound
file, ) button.
4. Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.
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The sound will not play, even though it has been assigned, unless the Notify
check box is selected.
3.4.8 Version Info Configuration
The Version Info tab of the
Bluetooth Configuration Panel
displays the name and version
number of the software components of the Bluetooth.
There are no options to
configure on this tab.
3.5 Security
3.5.1 Introduction
Each service that the server provides can be configured to require:
* Authorization—the server operator must acknowledge all connection attempts
before a connection is established.
* Authentication—the server requires a Personal Identification Number (PIN,
also referred to as a “passkey”) code or a Link Key before a connection is
established.
* Encryption—all data sent between the Bluetooth client and Bluetooth server is
encrypted. The encryption key is based on the Authentication Link Key;
Encryption requires that Authentication be enabled.
The default security setting for Authorization, Authentication and Encryption
is disabled.
Devices can also be paired, a process that eliminates the need to enter a PIN code
every time access is attempted.
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3.5.2 Authentication
Authentication is used to verify identity; it requires a passkey or Link Key from
the remote device. When a remote
device attempts access, a visual
and/or audio warning notifies the
local operator.
The local operator can
open a dialog box that provides:
* The user-friendly name
of the device attempting access
* A place for the local op-
erator to enter a
Bluetooth passkey.
The operator of the remote system must enter the identical passkey or access is
denied.
If the notification is ignored, access is denied after a preset timeout.
When devices are “paired,” those devices automatically exchange a Link Key and
Authentication is carried out without operator intervention.
3.5.3 Authorization
Authorization is yes-or-no security.
A visual and/or audio warning alerts the server operator that a remote device is
attempting to connect.
The server operator responds by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Windows
system tray to open a dialog box that displays:
* The user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect
* 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-
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screen button.
If the server operator ignores the Authorization notification access will be denied
after a preset timeout.
3.5.4 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 the Bluetooth 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.
T o use Encryption, Authentication must be enabled.
To enable Encryption for a service:
1. Right-click a service name and select Properties from the pop-up menu to
display the Bluetooth Properties dialog box.
2. Select the Encryption option. If Authentication is not enabled it will be
automatically turned on when Encryption is selected.
3. Click the OK button to close the dialog box and apply the change.
3.5.5 Levels of Security
Security for local services may be configured on an individual basis.
The configuration options are:
* Startup-Automatic or Manual
* Authorization
* Authentication
* 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.
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different manner. Refer to the user’s guide for your Bluetooth device for additional
information.
3.5.6 Link Key
A Link Key is a unique, internally generated, access code. Link Keys are gener-
ated automatically when devices are Paired or when Authentication is enabled.
Link Keys are created by combining
* The Passkey
* The Bluetooth Device Address
* An internally generated random number.
3.5.7 Pairing Devices
Pairing allows you to avoid entering access information each time a connection is
attempted. Paired devices share a unique Link Key, which they exchange when connecting.
The mate of a pair will always appear in My Bluetooth Places, even if the mate
is not turned on or is out of connection range.
Paired devices remain paired even when:
* One of the devices is not powered up
* A service connection is interrupted or the service stopped
* One or both devices are rebooted.
When Authentication is enabled, devices are paired the first time they attempt to
connect, after a successful passkey exchange.
T o pair devices before attempting a connection:
1. In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and
select Security from the submenu.
2. The Bluetooth Security dialog box appears and the Bluetooth performs a
device inquiry to update the list of devices in the area after the inquiry is
complete.
3. In the Found Devices pane of the dialog box, click the name of the device to be
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paired
4. Click the Execute Pairing button.
5. In the Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box.
6. Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
7. Click the OK button.
The check box on the main screen, when selected, permits all services to connect
without Authorization.
When devices are paired, the configuration information is saved on both devices.
Devices remain paired until the relationship is broken on both devices.
To break a paired device relationship
* In the Windows System Tray, right-click the Bluetooth icon, then Setup and
select Security from the submenu.
* From the Bluetooth Security dialog box, in the Paired Devices list, select a
device, click the Delete button and then click the Done button.
Pairing must be broken on both devices.
3.5.8 Passkey
A Passkey is an alphanumeric string up to 16 characters in length. Passkeys are
also called PIN codes, or Personal Identification Numbers.
3.5.9 Security Request Dialog Box
A Bluetooth Authorization or Bluetooth Passkey Request dialog box may ap-
pear (depending on security settings) when a connection is attempted if either Authorization or Authentication is enabled. The method of notification depends on the version
of Windows:
* Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows XP—a bubble message is dis-
played over the Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray
* Windows 98SE—The Bluetooth icon in the Windows System Tray blinks.
Regardless of the version of Windows, click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows
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System Tray and then follow the on-screen instructions. The instructions vary, depending on the security configuration of the system.
If the security notification is ignored the connection request will fail after a
preset timeout.
The dialog box provides
* Device Name: the user-friendly name of the device attempting to connect.
* Request to access: the service the remote device is attempting to access.
* Buttons for responding.
OK-allow the connection
Cancel-deny the connection
Advanced button (see below)
* A check box that, when enabled, grants (authorizes) the connecting device
access to all of the services on this computer (click the See Also button, below,
for more information).
3.5.10 Security Request Dialog Box, Advanced Button
The check box on the main page of the Bluetooth Authorization and Bluetooth
Passkey Request dialog boxes (“Check this box to ALWAYS allow this device to access
ALL the services of your computer”), when enabled, grants permission (authorizes)
the device attempting to connect to access all services on this computer when attempting to connect in the future.
T o limit the services the connecting device may use:
* Click the Advanced button
* In the expanded dialog box, select the services that the connecting device is
authorized to use. When a service is selected, that service will NOT require authorization in the future (no prompt will appear when a connection is attempted).
Regardless of whether the main dialog box is for Authorization or Authentication, these
options pertain to Authorization; they do not affect Authentication.
* Click the Authorize or Authenticate button.
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4. TROUBLESHOOTING
Cannot connect to a paired device:
Paired devices are always displayed in My Bluetooth Places, even if the remote
device is out of range or not powered up.
Verify that the remote member of the pair is within radio range and powered up
and then attempt the connection again.
Cannot discover services on an un-paired remote device:
The remote device may not be powered up or may be out of range.
Verify that the remote device is powered up.
Verify that the remote device is in Connectable mode (Bluetooth Configuration
Panel > Accessibility tab).
Perform a Search for Devices to verify that the device is within range.
Dial-up Networking service does not start:
The Dial-up Networking service will not start unless a properly configured
modem is attached to the server.
Verify that the modem is usable as a local device from the server.
In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, Local Services tab, double-click the Dial-
up Networking service:
Click the down arrow in the Modem field and select the modem that will be used
to dial out
Click the OK button
Click the OK button to close the Bluetooth Configuration Panel.
How do I determine the Bluetooth Device Address (BDA) of my
hardware device?
In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Devices section,
select the device you want to determine the address of. In the Device Properties section
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of the dialog box, the fourth entry, Device Address, is the BDA of the selected Bluetooth
device.
How do I determine the version number of the Bluetooth Speci-
fication that the Host Controller Interface (HCI) complies with?
In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Prop-
erties section, the fifth entry provides Bluetooth Specification compliance information
for the Host Controller Interface.
The sixth entry contains the Specification Revision information for the Host
Controller Interface, if appropriate.
How do I determine the version number of the Link Manager
Protocol (LMP)?
In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, on the Hardware tab, in the Device Prop-
erties section, the seventh entry provides Link Manager Protocol version number
information.
The eighth entry contains the Link Manager Protocol sub-version number
information, if appropriate.
How do I find information about the Bluetooth hardware at-
tached to my computer?
In the Bluetooth Configuration Panel, select the Hardware tab.
How do I test a Network Access connection?
If the client is hardwired to the LAN, unplug the hardwired connection to ensure
that the test checks the wireless connection rather than the hardwired connection.
If the server has access to the Internet, open a browser on the client and connect
to the W orld Wide Web.
You may also Ping the server from the DOS prompt.
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Why do I get an Unknown Port message when I attempt to use
a Bluetooth Serial Port?
The “Unknown Port” error message usually means an attempt was made to
connect a port that was in use.
Additional Bluetooth Serial Ports can be added if they are required.
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5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
The MSI website (http://www.msi.com.tw/) provides updated information on MSI Bluetooth hardware and software.
For technical support, please email to support@msi.com.tw.
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6. GLOSSARY
BDA..........................Bluetooth Device Address. Every Bluetooth
Device Inquiry........The process of searching for other
DHCP .......................Dynamic Host Control Protocol-when
FTP ...........................File Transfer Protocol
HCI ...........................Host Controller Interface
IrDA .........................Infrared Data Association
IrMC .........................Infrared Mobile Communications
Link Key ..................An internally-generated unique security
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device has a unique 48-bit binary Bluetooth
Device Address (BDA) burned into its
Read-Only Memory (ROM). This address
cannot be changed by the end-user.
A device’s BDA is usually displayed in
hexadecimal format; 00:D0:B7:03:2E:9F is
a valid BDA.
Each Bluetooth device also has an operator-configurable, user-friendly name to
help distinguish it from other Bluetooth
devices. The user-friendly name may be up
to 99 alphanumeric characters in length
and may contain spaces. My Personal
Computer is a valid user-friendly name.
Bluetooth devices.
enabled, connecting devices are assigned
an Internet Protocol (IP) address by the
server.
key that is exchanged by paired devices as
proof of identity before a connection is
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established.
LMP..........................Link Manager Protocol—used by Bluetooth
for internal communications.
Page Scan Mode .....A Bluetooth mode in which a server is ac-
tively listening (scanning) for a client to
“page” it. The server then answers the page
and attempts to set up a connection with
the paging device (the client).
Passkey ....................An alphanumeric string up to 16 charac-
ters in length. Passkeys are also called PIN
codes, or Personal Identification Numbers.
Piconet .....................A network of devices connected in an ad
hoc fashion using Bluetooth technology.
A piconet is formed when at least two
devices, such as a portable PC and a cellular phone, connect. A piconet can support
up to eight devices. When a piconet is
formed, one device acts as the master while
the others act as slaves for the duration of
the piconet connection.
PIM...........................Personal Information Manager—an
application, such as Microsoft Outlook, that
is used to manage contacts, keep track of
phone numbers, etc.
PIN ...........................Personal Identification Number, also re-
ferred to as a “passkey” or “password.”
Scatternet.................A group of independent and non-synchro-
nized piconets that share at least one common Bluetooth device. Bluetooth devices
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must have point-to-multipoint capability
to engage in scatternet communication.
There may be a maximum of 10 fully loaded
piconets in a scatternet.
Service Discovery...The process of determining the services that
a Bluetooth server provides.
SysTray ....................The Windows system tray-usually located
in the lower-right corner of the screen.
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