Broadcom Corporation BRCM1046 Manuel D’Utilisation

 

NOTE: Before you begin, however, please review the Bluetooth 
Module User’s Guide. This document provides important 
information and instructions that will help you do the things you want to do with 
your Bluetooth enabled computer. 

Glossary 

 

Authentication 

A Bluetooth security feature that is used to verify identity; it requires a 

 

Bluetooth PIN Code from the remote device. 

Authorization 

A Yes-or-No Bluetooth security feature that requires operator intervention to 

 

avoid having the connection time out and fail. 

Bluetooth device 

Bluetooth enabled hardware such as a computer, printer, fax, mouse, 
keyboard, cell phone, headset, or PDA. 

Bluetooth PIN 

The alphanumeric string (up to 16 characters) that is typed to respond to a 

Code 

Bluetooth PIN Code Request. Also referred to as a Passkey. 

Bluetooth® 

A short-range (9.14 meters/30 feet) networking protocol that allows enabled 

 

devices to automatically recognize each other. Bluetooth wireless 

 

technology allows quick and easy connectivity of Bluetooth enabled devices. 

Client 

Software applications on this computer that allow this computer to use the 

Applications 

Bluetooth services provided by remote Bluetooth devices. 

Link Key 

An internally generated unique security key (based on a Passkey, the 
Bluetooth Device Address, and an internally generated random number) that is 
exchanged by paired devices as proof of identity before a connection is 
established. 

Local Services 

Services that this computer provides to other Bluetooth devices. 

Paired Devices 

Bluetooth devices must be paired before they can connect. Paired devices 
share a unique Link Key, which they exchange each time they connect. 

Secure 

A setting that requires a Passkey or Link Key each time you attempt to make 

Connection 

a connection. All data exchanged over the Bluetooth connection is encrypted. 
Depending on other configuration options, authorization may also 

 

be required.