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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 drop-
down menu to help identify your device type when other Bluetooth
devices search for your computer.
Security section:

High:
requires other Bluetooth devices to enter a Personal
Identification Number (PIN) before they are allowed to connect to
your computer. Your computer and the connected device will then
exchange data using encrypted links.

Medium:
this is selected by default. Anyone can connect to you
without having to type in a password. Security is configured at the
service level, which means that each individual service must have
its security settings (Authentication, Authorization, and Encryption)
set independently.
Hardware Tab
The Hardware tab provides basic information about the Bluetooth hardware installed in this
computer. In some cases, it allows you to have access to the Advanced Settings dialog box. In
this tab, you will see the following sections:
Devices:

Name:
the name of the device, e.g., Bluetooth Device.
 Type: the type of device you have, e.g., USB.
Device Properties:
 Manufacturer: the name of the company that made the device
you selected in the Devices section of this dialog box.
 Firmware Revision: the manufacturer’s firmware version number.
 Device Status: indicates if the device is operating properly or if
there is a problem or conflict.

Device Address:
displays 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 (HCI) complies with.
 HCI Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification
that the Host Controller Interface (HCI) complies with.

LMP Version:
the version number of the Bluetooth Specification
that the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) complies with.
 LMP Revision: the revision number of the Bluetooth Specification
that the Link Manager Protocol (LMP) complies with.