3.2 Bluetooth

The Bluetooth method enables you to authenticate using any Bluetooth enabled device that is within the range. When you initiate authentication, the Advanced Authentication server searches for the enrolled Bluetooth device. If the enrolled device is within the range, you are authenticated successfully.

For example, Susanne, who is a doctor, attends many in-patients in the hospital. She accesses the computer located in each room to monitor and update the health status of the patient. In this case, Susane can specify her first-factor authentication details and use her Bluetooth enabled mobile phone to log in to the computer automatically when she is within range of a particular room. When she exits the room, she is logged out of that computer automatically.

NOTE:To use this method, you must install the Advanced Authentication Device Service. For more information about Device Service, see Advanced Authentication - Device Service guide.

3.2.1 Enrolling the Bluetooth Authenticator

  1. Click the Add icon in Your Enrolled Single Methods for sign in on the Authentication Methods page.

  2. Click the Bluetooth icon in Available Methods for Enrollment.

  3. (Optional) Specify the Display Name.

  4. Turn on the Bluetooth in your device and ensure that it is discoverable to the other Bluetooth devices.

  5. Click Search for Devices to detect your Bluetooth enabled device.

    NOTE:If your device is not listed, click Search for Devices to reload the Bluetooth enabled devices.

  6. Select the preferred device from the list.

  7. Click Save.

    A message The "Bluetooth" authenticator has been saved is displayed.

3.2.2 Testing the Bluetooth Authenticator

NOTE:During authentication, ensure that your mobile device is discoverable.

  1. Click the Bluetooth icon in Your Enrolled Single Methods for sign in.

  2. Click Test Method.

    A message Waiting for the Bluetooth service is displayed. If the enrolled Bluetooth device is within the range, a message Test successful is displayed. If the enrolled Bluetooth device is not within the range, a message Waiting for an authentication response is displayed.

If the Advanced Authentication Device Service is not installed on the system where you want to authenticate, an error message Bluetooth service is not available is displayed. Install the Device Service and try to authenticate again.