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Using Bluetooth
Reference Guide 4–3
Understand the Following Bluetooth Terms
The following Bluetooth terms are used throughout this chapter.
The Term... Means...
Authentication Verification of a numeric passkey before
a connection or activity can be
completed.
Authorization Approval of a connection or activity
before it can be completed.
Bluetooth neighborhood or device
group
A collection of Bluetooth devices.
Bonding (Paired devices) To create a trusted connection between
your device and another. After a bond is
created, the two devices become paired.
A paired device does not require
authentication or authorization.
Device address The unique electronic address of a
Bluetooth device.
Device discovery The location and recognition of another
Bluetooth device.
Device name The name a Bluetooth device provides
when discovered by another device.
Encryption A method of protecting data.
Link key A key used to securely pair devices.
Passkey A code you enter to authenticate
connections or activities requested by
other devices.
Personal Information Manager (PIM) A collection of programs used to
manage daily business tasks (for
example, Contacts, Calendar, and
Tasks).
Profiles A collection of Bluetooth settings.
Service discovery Determination of which programs you
have in common with other devices.