Thank you for purchasing the AirID FIDO Mini. Before using AirID FIDO, please take the time to read this user manual, to learn about all the features and capabilities of your new AirID FIDO Mini. 

About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID FIDO Mini 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

Device Layout

Overview

Device Description

Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage

The AirID FIDO allows 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:

• 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 FIDO can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most FIDO security key on all PCs with a common operating system* supporting the CCID FIDO standard

(* Windows , OS X 10 20H2, MacOS Big Sur and Linux etc.).

Package Contents

Hardware Features

Menu Layout

In the AirID FIDO device menu, you can configure various settings and get status information about your AirID FIDO device. You can access the different menu entries by navigating with the control element.

Connection

Pairing Menu

Settings

AirID Info

Preferred Device

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Firmware Update

certgate is constantly working to make AirID FIDO even more reliable and faster. Therefore we provide firmware updates for our AirID product family 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 FIDO supports various operating systems like Windows, MacOS (planned), 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 FIDO Security Key is available to be used for cryptographic operations such as authentication or data encryption.

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.