AirID

Quick Start Guide

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This guide explains all the basics of the certgate wireless smartcard reader AirID and gives you step-by-steps instructions to get you started using AirID. Please take the time to read the information and follow carefully the instructions and recommendations of the installation process.

Support / Questions

For questions and support please use the email address [email protected]

Content of Delivery

AirID smartcard reader
USB cable
transparent plastic strap for use with ID badges

General Features

AirID is a wireless smart card reader 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 available for cryptographical operations such as data encryption or authentication.

Device Features

1 Low Power LCD Display

2 LED indicator

3 Jog dial control element

4 USB interface

5 Smart card internal slot

Control Element

AirID is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.

up and down scrolling	navigation
press	select

Status Indicator

Following status indicators exists on AirID

Status	Status Indicator	Meaning
Smart card status		card inserted, card not supported
		card insert and card supported
		card access blocked (coverage)
Connection status		Bluetooth and advertising activated
		Bluetooth activated and connected
Battery status		remaining battery capacity
LED	red	battery low, please charge
	red and blue	battery charging
	blue and green	battery completely charged

Setting		Meaning
AirID - show the card status
Initialize		The smart card will be initialized. This message will be displayed for a very short time.
Card OK		The smart card is inserted and readable. If the AirID is connected with a device, the name of this will be displayed.
Card unreadable		The inserted smart card is unreadable. Please make sure that the smart card is correctly inserted and iAirID supports the smart card.
Connection - used to activate and deactivate the Bluetooth connection
Initialize		The Bluetooth connection will be initialized and the advertising mode activated. This message will be displayed for a very short time.
ON/ waiting		The Bluetooth connection and the advertising mode are activated and AirID is waiting to establish the connection.
Bonding		AirID is successfully connected to a device. This message will be dislayed for a very short time.
Connected		AirID is connected to a device.
Disconnecting		Pressing the jog dial will terminate the connection.
OFF		Bluetooth and advertising mode are deactivate. Pressing the jog dial will activated these.
Pairing Code - is used only during the first connection establishment with a device
Pairing Code		A pairing code is displayed and you will have to type it into your device
Pairing success
Pairing fail
Settings
Sig Strenght
Advertising
Display
Backlight
Contrast
Buzzer
Encryption
Reset Keys
Factory Reset
Coverage
Back
AirID Info
Serial Number
IEEE Address
Received
Battery
Time
Board
Bootloader
Firmware
Build
Back




Card Info

Prefer Device

USB Card Reader

Quick Start

Charging

Ensure battery is completely charged. AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po baterry. The baterry is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided.

Power On

Insert the smart card to power on the reader.

Initiate Pairing

Choose "Connection" to activate Bluetooth on AirID.

Pairing

AirID will be listed with its serial number on the BLE devices list. Press "Pair" and enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display.

AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS and Android and through device settings on WIndows.

Pairing complete

After succesfully pairing "Pairing success" will be displayed on AirID

AirID is now connected with your device and the device name is displayed.

Driver Installation on Windows 10

Step 1: Driver Download
Please login or request access at [email protected]	Go to cgLabs → AirID → Drivers & SDKs	Download the latest driver (zipped .msi file) for Windows

Step 2: Driver Installation
Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file	Folow the instructions in the installation wizard	Assure that on the last page "start application" checkbox has been marked before closing the setup

Step 3: Bluetooth Pairing
Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth	Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"	Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display

After succesful pairing "Pairing success" will be displayed on AirID

Note

Note

For workstations without built in Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities, a Bluetooth USB dongle MUST be used to provide connectivity.

Using AirID Central

AirID Central is 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. When there is no connection established the various display and settings panels aren't available. AirID Central is available for Windows, iOS and Android.

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Displayed Information		AirID Configuration		Displayed Information
Image Modified	AirID Serialnumber	Image Added	Sign Strenght Low (~3-5m) Middle (~5-7,5m) High (~7,5-10m)	Image Added
Image Modified	Smart Card Status		Backlight	Image Added
Image Modified	Coverage Feature Used Encryption Refresh (Firmware update)		Buzzer
Image Modified	List of paired AirIDs		Display
Image Modified	Batterie Status