The Bluetooth eSec method allows you to authenticate with wireless technology using any Bluetooth supported mobile device within the short range. When you initiate authentication, the Advanced Authentication Server detects the enrolled Bluetooth device within the define range. If the enrolled device is available, then authentication successfully.
NOTE:Before enrolling this method, you must install the Advanced Authentication Device Service. For more information about Device Service, see Advanced Authentication - Device Service Guide.
NOTE:Enable Bluetooth in your device and ensure that it is discoverable to the other Bluetooth devices.
Click the Bluetooth eSec icon in Add Authenticator.
(Optional) Specify a comment related to the authenticator in Comment.
A message Loading the devices list is displayed.
(Conditional) Select the preferred category from Category.
Select your Bluetooth enabled device from the list in the Add Bluetooth eSec authenticator page.
NOTE:If your device is not listed, click Search for Devices to reload the Bluetooth enabled devices.
NOTE:Ensure to stay on the Bluetooth screen on your mobile device till the enrollment is successful.
Click Save.
A message The "Bluetooth" authenticator has been saved is displayed.
NOTE:During authentication, ensure that your mobile device is discoverable.
Click the Bluetooth eSec icon in Enrolled Authenticators.
Click Test.
A message Waiting for the Bluetooth service is displayed. If the enrolled Bluetooth device is within the range, a message Authenticator "Bluetooth" passed the test is displayed.
If the Advanced Authentication Device Service is not installed on the system where you want to authenticate, an error message Bluetooth device is not available is displayed. Install the Device Service and try to authenticate again.
The following table describes the possible error messages along with the workaround for the Bluetooth eSec authenticator:
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Error |
Possible Cause and Workaround |
|---|---|
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Hardware Timeout |
The Device Service is unable to detect the Bluetooth device in the range. |
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<bluetooth name> device is Enrolled, but not connected |
When the Bluetooth of enrolled device is OFF while testing the authenticator. |