The Bluetooth eSec method allows you to authenticate with wireless technology using any Bluetooth supported mobile device within a short range. When you initiate authentication, the Advanced Authentication Server detects the enrolled device within the define range. If the enrolled device is available, the authentication successful.
NOTE:To use the Bluetooth eSec method for authentication, you must install the Advanced Authentication Device Service. For more information about Device Service, see Advanced Authentication - Device Service Guide.
To authenticate using the Bluetooth eSec method, perform the following steps:
Ensure that Bluetooth is turned on in your device and is discoverable to the paired devices.
A message Present bluetooth device is displayed.
The Device Service detects the enrolled Bluetooth device and authenticates it.
If the enrolled Bluetooth device is within the range, the Bluetooth authentication is successful.
NOTE:If the administrator has set the Required paired device (more secure) option to ON for the Bluetooth eSec method then you must authenticate to the Windows machine with only paired devices.
The following table describes the possible error messages along with the workarounds for the Bluetooth eSec authentication:
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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. |
|
The Bluetooth Device is incorrect |
When the Bluetooth is OFF on the enrolled device. |
|
Logon failed |
When the Bluetooth is OFF on the enrolled device and Windows machine from where you are initiating the authentication is not connected to the network. |