Security Code for USB Bluetooth Dongle?

CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄ƷDer Millionendorf- Icrontian
edited February 2007 in Hardware
I just got a Bluetooth dongle for my computer, and I want to pair it with my Bluetooth enabled mobile phone. I've hit a snag.

When I try to put both devices into pairing mode, they do find each other, however they both then ask for the security code for the other device. I just hit next on the PC, without entering a code at all, and it seemed to be fine with that. However, the phone will not let me leave the field blank. it says 'Error: no text entered' I tried '0000' and '1234'. No dice.

I searched my manuals and online documentation. also no help for this issue. Anyone more familiar with Bluetooth able to help me out?

Comments

  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    Sometimes it's the last four digits of your phone number.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    The Jerk Store called...

    They want to remind you that you don't get paid for overtime...

    :P
  • ThraxThrax 🐌 Austin, TX Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    uh.. The security code for your phone is sometimes the last four digits of your phone number. It's preprogrammed from your mobile provider.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    Sorry, I thought you were ribbing me... ;) it's not the code for the phone I need, it's the code for the USB dongle... The phone found the blank field to be perfectly acceptable...

    I should have realised that you woulnd't try to give me a joke solution... :buck:


    Here's a more precise sequence of connectivity events, to show you what I mean:

    I start pairing mode for the USB dongle and for the mobile phone.

    While the phone is still searching, the PC asks me for the phone's security code.

    I hit 'pair now' without entering anything into the field.

    The phone then stops searching, and says 'Pairing request from [computername], accept?'

    I press okay.

    Now the phone says 'Enter passkey:'

    This is where I'm stuck. I can't find a passkey for the USB Dongle...


    edit: I have since found that the phone doesn't need to be in pairing mode for this to work, I only have to set it to 'Visible'.
  • CBCB Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Der Millionendorf- Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    Well, with more experimentation, I figured it out...

    I had to enter the same thing on both sides...

    I tried entering '1234' on the PC side, and then '1234' on the phone side, and now they're paired...
  • MissilemanMissileman Orlando, Florida Icrontian
    edited February 2007
    When pairing bluetooth devices it's just like the WPA or WEP on wireless router/wifi card.

    It does the same thing. Encryption key AND password so the devices can connect securely.

    Took me a lot of reading to figure that out my first time and you hit it right away :bigggrin:
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