2.3. Bluetooth and Affix security models

Bluetooth has internal security mechanisms: authentication and encryption. And there is documentation that contains recommendation and requirements how security must be achieved. One security mechanism is based on a PIN code which user has to type to be able to connect to a device or allow other devices to connect its device.

Affix has Bluetooth security support conducted through introducing security modes and security levels.

Affix has following security modes:

Affix has following security levels:

Those mechanisms make Affix very secure and flexible. To select desired security level user has to set security mode and security level for that mode. For example, to select SERVICE mode security and require AUTH authentication and AUTHOR authorization to be involved.