Stowaway Ultra-Slim Owner’s Manual – BlackBerry
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Secure Connection Overview
When a secure connection is established, such as when the Ultra-Slim (HID)
Bluetooth keyboard is connected with a BlackBerry, the paired devices share
a permanent bond. This bond is established when two devices create and
exchange a Link Key, this process is also known as pairing. Link Keys are
based on a unique Bluetooth Device Address, an internally generated
random number and a user defined passkey.
With a Bluetooth connection, transmissions may be intercepted. In order to
limit this exposure, a secure connection should be set up. This encrypts data
sent from the keyboard to the mobile device. This means that there is a 1:1
relationship between the mobile device and the keyboard and it will not
respond to connection requests from other devices. The mobile device on the
other hand, will retain the ability to create new pairings with other devices.
The BlackBerry searches the Bluetooth radio band until it finds the keyboard.
It will prompt for a Passkey. Once paired, each time the mobile device and
keyboard are powered on and within range of each other, the devices will be
reconnected.
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