CONFIGURATION PANEL
The Bluetooth Configuration Panel provides access to various settings including Bluetooth services, hardware, security, and events notification. In this chapter, we will thoroughly discuss each of the tabs in the Configuration Panel.
There are two ways to open the Bluetooth Configuration Panel. Use either one of the following:
Click the Start menu, go to Settings and select Control Panel.
From the Windows Control Panel, select Bluetooth Configuration.
Select Advanced Configuration.
General Tab
The settings on the General tab of the Bluetooth Configuration Panel determine information that is displayed to remote devices.
Identity section:
Computer name: enter a unique name to identify your computer to other Bluetooth devices in the vicinity; this field cannot be left blank.
Computer type: select either Desktop or Laptop from the
Accessibility Tab
The Accessibility tab in the Bluetooth Configuration Panel lets you specify which remote devices can have access to your computer, which remote devices have access, and whether an audio warning is played when a Personal Identification Number (PIN code) is required.
Allow other devices to discover this computer:
To allow your computer to be discovered by other devices, simply select Let other Bluetooth devices discover this computer. This will allow remote Bluetooth devices to find and report your computer. However, this option will not be available if you have selected Allow no devices
to connect.
Control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to this computer:
You can also control the types of devices that are allowed to connect to your computer. The Allow
All devices: All remote devices are permitted to connect to your computer. Connections are subject to additional security restrictions, such as authentication and authorization, that may be required by the individual services provided by this computer.
No devices: No remote devices will be permitted to initiate a connection with your computer. However, your computer can still initiate a connection with other remote Bluetooth devices.
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