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SPP Bluetooth Connection to Windows 11 as Central

SPP Bluetooth Connection to Windows 11 as Central

Central connection to Windows is a secure connection that ensures nearby Bluetooth devices will not detect the scanner when it is in pairing mode.
  1. Scan the Factory Defaults barcode.
  2. Scan the SPP Bluetooth Classic (Non-Discoverable) barcode.
  3. Perform a cold boot.
    See Resetting the RS2100 for information on performing a cold boot.
    The scanner starts to operate and is discoverable as a Bluetooth serial device.
  4. On the Windows device, open
    Settings
    .
  5. Navigate to
    Bluetooth & devices
    View more devices
    More Bluetooth settings
    .
    The
    Bluetooth Settings
     window opens.
  6. Select the
    COM Ports
     tab and click
    Add.
    The Add COM Port window opens.
  7. Select the
    Incoming (device initiates the connection)
     option and select
    OK
    .
    The Add COM Port window closes.
  8. Select the new
    Incoming
     COM. Click
    OK
    .
  9. Click the
    Hardware
     tab and select
    Properties
    .
    The Bluetooth LE Generic Attribute Service Properties window opens.
  10. Select the
    Advanced
     tab, note the address, and click
    OK
    .
  11. Run the PC Tool Application.
  12. Click the
    Show Bluetooth Address barcode
     button.
  13. Enter the Bluetooth Device address into the Barcode Generator window and click
    Generate
    .
  14. Click
    Close
    .
  15. Open the incoming COM port assigned in the application.
    After the COM port is opened, the computer connects to the RS2100, and a beep sounds.
  16. Aim the RS2100 at the computer screen and scan the barcode of the BD address of the Windows device.
    The RS2100 LED flashes green, indicating that the RS2100 is attempting to establish a connection with the computer. The Windows device opens a notification window upon successful connection.