Intended Use

AirID FIDO is a wireless Security Key that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID reader communicates via a secure Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with your device and makes the inserted smart card internal FIDO Security Key available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication. 

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About This Guide This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID on different platforms and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps. Typographical Conventions Include Page _Typographical Conventions for Guides _Typographical Conventions for Guides Device Layout Overview Device Description Include Page _A2F - General - Device Short Description _A2F - General - Device Short Description AirID FIDO is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device. Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage With the AirID it is possible to protect Apps with FIDO2 based security keys via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS and Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app. Examples of apps with AirID integration: SecurePIM by Virtual Solution your company specific apps* *contact your company administrator! If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at [email protected] and get our AirID SDKs for iOS and Android at the Download Center. USB Connected Mode Usage AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most all PCs with a common operating system supporting the CCID standard (Windows, OS X and Linux etc.). Package Contents Check the product box for the following items: Include Page _A2F - General - Content of Delivery _A2F - General - Content of Delivery Before start-up, ensure that the two safety seals are undamaged. If the safety seals are damaged, it is suspected that your device has been altered inadmissibly. In this case, please contact your distributor and do not use the device. Hardware Features Include Page _A2F - HW Features - Device Features _A2F - HW Features - Device Features Include Page _A2F - HW Features - Control Element _A2F - HW Features - Control Element Include Page _A2F - HW Features - Status Indicator _A2F - HW Features - Status Indicator Include Page _A2F - HW Features - LED Indicator _A2F - HW Features - LED Indicator PDF: Force Page Break Menu Layout In the AirID device menu, you can configure various settings and get status information about your AirID device. You can access the different menu entries by navigating with the control element. AirID The AirID menu is displayed in the main window and shows the smart card status. AirID initialized the smart card. This message appears only very shortly Setting Display Meaning Initialize Image Removed Connection The Connection menu is the second setting when you navigate down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection. InitializingImage Removed initializes activates the . This message appears only very shortly. Setting Display Meaning ON/ waiting Image Added AirID has activated Bluetooth and advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the control element is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Connected Image Added AirID is connected to a device. OFF Image Added Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the control element activates Info In the advertising mode, the AirID sends a Bluetooth signal making it detectable by devices. Requests must be checked and confirmed.	ON/ waiting	Image Removed	AirID has activated Bluetooth and advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the control element is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled.	Bonding	Image Removed	AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message appears only very shortly.	Connected	Image Removed	AirID is connected to a device.	Disconnecting	Image Removed	When the control element is pressed, the connection is terminated.	OFF	Image Removed	Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the control element activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode.

Pairing Code

Pairing Code

This item is only shown during the first connection setup with a device and is used to display the pairing code and pairing status.

Settings

Under the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID. Use the control element to select and confirm the settings.

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Select the signal strength of the AirID.

Possible configurations:

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Info

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Display		Image Added Image Added	Indicates the length of time the display will remain on. Select whether the display is on permanently or turns off after a while.
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Note If during the temporary actived advertising mode no connection to a device is established, the advertising mode switches off automatically to save battery power. Therefore, a manual reconnection is necessary afterwards. Note To save energy, a work schedule can be created via AirID Central App. If the working hours are exceeded, the advertising mode remains deactivated.

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Display			Indicates the length of time the display will remain on. Select whether the display is on permanently or turns off after a while.
LED			Select whether to enable the usage of LEDs (red, blue and green) or disable the blue and green LED. The red LED which indicates the charging process can't be disabled.
Reset Keys

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Activate or deactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID.

Force 256bitSelect if you want to force the AES-256 encryption of the Bluetooth connection between AirID and the work device.

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Remove Pairing			This setting deletes the saved pairing information and the keys. This is recommended when passing AirID to third parties. You have the option to delete all keys or only the keys for a specific device. After the removal, a new pairing is necessary to re-established a connection.
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If the AirID is connected via USB to the working device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card reader (CCID) or not. If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is only supplied with power via USB and thus charged.

Reset Keys

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This setting deletes the saved keys (LTK and SK). You have the option to delete all keys or only the keys for a specific device.

Remove Pairing

This setting deletes the saved pairing information and the keys. This is recommended when passing AirID to third parties. You have the option to delete all keys or only the keys for a specific device. After the removal, a new pairing is necessary to re-established a connection.

Factory Reset

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This setting reset the AirID to factory settings. All saved pairing information and keys are also deleted.

Distance Sensor

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The AirID reader can lock your WINDOWS or mobile (iOS or Android) apps (if configured) automatically, if a preset distance between your computer and your AirID has been exceeded. The "Distance Log-Out" is managed in AirID settings using "Distance Sensor".

This setting is optional and can only be configured if there is an active Bluetooth connection to the a device.

You can use the pre settings or set the distance manually.

Following pre settings are available:

• Near (~ 55 dB)
• Mid (~ 65 dB)
• Far (~ 70 dB)

In comparison to the possible pre settings, the manual setting allows an individual fine adjustment.

If the manual setting is selected, the current RSSI value is shown in the display. Slowly walk around in the area you want your device to remain unlocked. Press the control element at the preferred distance to confirm the coverage area and activate the Distance Sensor function.

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Settings can only be configured during an active Bluetooth connection between your computer and your AirID reader.

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To avoid unintended disconnects, keep in mind that the minimum distance for the automated lock is about three meters between your computer and your AirID reader.

TipThe distance value for the "Distance Sensor" feature represents a relative value. It depends on the signal strength of the AirID, on the environment and on other interferencing signals

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AirID Info

Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AirID.

Preferred Device

Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the already connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.

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Firmware Update

certgate is constantly working to make AirID even more reliable and faster. Therefore we provide firmware updates for our wireless smartcard readers under Download Center from time to time. Please install a firmware update as soon as it is available as it improves the reliability of the reader.

The AirID firmware can be updated via USB on Windows or MacOS PCs. Download the latest firmware from our website and unzip the file. Below, you will find the necessary steps for the update.

Using AirID

AirID supports various operating systems like Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The basic requirement is the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality of the device. When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographic operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

The AirID software consists of two components:

1. AirID drivers, which ensures the communication between the AirID and the operating system, must be installed additionally depending on the platform or is already integrated in the Apps and solutions of third party vendors.
2. AirID Central App - a management software for your AirID forming the basis for usage of the device. The tool provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your reader is connected to your device. 

AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms, but not in parallel operation.

Windows

With Windows, there is a system-wide smart card support using AirID.

AirID system requirements

Installation and Pairing

Silent Installation of the Driver

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Remove the Pairing

The pairing information are stored on both, the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be removed.

On Windows

1. Open the Bluetooth settings on Windows (Settings → Devices → Bluetooth)
2. Select the corresponding AirID using the displayed serial number and click on "Remove Device"
3. Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the device.

On AirID

iOS

With iOS, a system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. In order to use AirID with a specific app, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into this app.

The connection to the iOS device is only active when the app in foreground is open. As soon as the app goes into the background, the Bluetooth connection to the AirID is released again.

AirID system requirements

AirID Integration

Pairing

Remove the Pairing

The pairing information are stored on both, the iOS device and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be removed.

On iOS

On AirID

Android

With Android, a system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. In order to use AirID with a specific app, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into this app.

The connection to the Android device is only active when the app in foreground is open. As soon as the app goes into the background, the Bluetooth connection to the AirID is released again.

AirID system requirements

AirID Integration

Pairing

Remove the Pairing

The pairing information are stored on both, the iOS device and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be removed.

On Android

On AirID

macOS

Linux

AirID Central Application

Additionally to the information mentioned above, there are some application functions especially for the Windows platform.AirID Central with Windows

A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:

Technical Specification

Safety Instructions

• Protect the device from dirt, dust, moisture, chemicals and extreme temperatures and use it only in dry rooms.
• Use only original, approved accessories intended for this purpose for the device.
• Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heating, other heat sources or in direct sunlight.

• The device is approved for an operating temperature range of -10 °C to +60 °C.

• The approved temperature range during charging is between 0 °C and +45 °C.

• Do not expose the device directly to magnetic sources.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to violent shocks, drops, shocks or vibrations of any kind.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself or have it serviced or repaired by an unauthorized service or person.
• Do not make any unauthorized modifications to the software or hardware.
• Do not open or operate the product if damaged.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the card slot. The opening slot is intended exclusively for inserting a smart card.
• Improper use may damage the product or connected devices.
• To charge the battery, use only standardized charging cables and power sources (5V DC; min. 500mA) to avoid overcharging. This could damage the battery.

Environment Temperature Range:

Disposal and Recycling

The device must not be disposed of with household waste. B2B equipment must be returned to the manufacturer.

Maintenance and Care

Clean the device only with a soft, clean and dry cloth. Do not expose the device to harsh chemicals, cleaning solutions or strong cleaning agents. Do not allow liquid to penetrate the product.

Warranty/ License/ Technical Support

Please note our regulations at Terms and Conditions & Legal Documents

Please note that only customer with a valid support and maintenance agreement are authorized to get free support services.