Re: [Bluez-users] Apple BT Keyboard and Ubuntu Linux

[Marcel Holtmann <marcel@holtmann.org>]

Hi Andre,

> Ok, this is probably something this list deals with on a regular basis; 
> I tried searching online, even on Marcel's site but I can't seem to find 
> the solution to my problem.
> 
> First off, some specs:
> 
> Ubuntu Linux
> 2.6.11 Kernel w/mh2 patch
> Latest BlueZ Utiles (that available from the ubuntu sources)
> Generic USB Bluetooth Adapter
> Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
> 
> This setup works just fine to syncronize my T68 through Multisync but 
> when I try to connect to my keyboard here's what happens:
> 
>   lampshade:/home/andre# hidd --conn 00:0A:95:3E:CC:74
>   Can't create HID control channel: Function not implemented
>   lampshade:/home/andre# hidd --conn 00:0A:95:3E:CC:74
>   Can't create HID control channel: Connection timed out
>   lampshade:/home/andre# hidd --conn 00:0A:95:3E:CC:74
>   Can't create HID control channel: Device or resource busy
> 
> and if I try to search for my keyboard:
> 
>   lampshade:/home/andre# hidd --search
>   Searching ...
>         Connecting to device 00:0A:95:3E:CC:74
>   Can't create HID control channel: Function not implemented
> 
> Now, I'm sure there is something that I forgot to do or don't know to do.
> 
> I'd appreciate any help, even one pointing me to a how to (I have a 
> feeling this keyboard may be a little special, so I'd love a specific 
> howto) If you need any more information I'll be glad to provide it.

the Apple keeping is using security mode 3, which it should not, but ...

Run "hcidump -X -V" as root and show us the dump while you are trying to
connect. Try to input "0000" on your numeric pad and then press enter or
call "hciconfig hci0 auth" before you connect for the first time.

Regards

Marcel




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