AirID

Quick Start Guide

certgate is pleased to welcome you as a new user of AirID.
AirID is a certgate's 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. for ID-1 cards, AirID.

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 smart card reader
• USB cable
• transparent plastic strap for use with ID badges  

Hardware 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. 

Charging

AirID 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.

Power On

Insert the smart card to power on

AirID.

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.

Choose Your Platform

Windows 10

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Windows10 Windows10

In this section, you will find the steps to download and install the AirID Windows driver, the AirID Central management app and to pair the AirID with your computer.

Prerequisites

• Computer running Windows 10 and with integrated Bluetooth 4.0 support

Driver Installation and Using on Windows 10 

Platform Specific Requirements

• Windows 10 device with Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities

Installation

The AirID Central is a management software for your AirID. The application provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your AirID is connected to your Windows device. The installation of the driver and software will take at most 90 seconds.

Go to certgate Support → AirID Support → AirID-Download Center and

This includes also the AirID Central Application

Accept the appearing "Windows Security" by clicking "Install"

Click "Next" to continue 

The new window shows the two components

 AirID Smart Card Reader Driver and AirID Central Application

 you need to install and the corresponding installing information.

Confirm by clicking "Next". 

Accept the changes to the device.

After a successful installation, click "Finish" to quit the setup. 

Start the Bluetooth settings on your Windows device

Make sure that Bluetooth is activated

Using AirID

When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed there is a PC/SC reader registered in your Windows 10 which can be accessed like any other smart card reader. The inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption.

Examples

• 2-factor authentication: Windows smart card logon
• Distance Auto-Log-Off (→ Set "Converage Feature")
• Signature and encryption for your email communication
• etc.

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 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.

Using AirID as USB Reader

If you intend to use AirID as an USB reader please insert your smart card, connect the AirID to your desktop via USB cable and confirm the option "USB Card Reader" displayed on AirID.  

Driver Installation and Using on iOS 

Platform specific requirements

• iOS device with operating system from version 9.0 upwards
• Internet connection to download the apps

iOS

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iOS iOS

 

AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your iOS device. All these steps will take at most 60 seconds normally.   

Prerequisites

• device running operating system iOS from version 9.0 upwards
• Internet connection to download the apps

Use AirID with iOS Apps

Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

• cgPhone (Link)
• your company specific apps*

*contact your company administrator!

If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at at [email protected] and get our AirID SDK for iOS.

Driver Installation and Using on Android 

Android

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Android Android

AirID need to be paired through an app on Android. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your Android device.

Prerequisites

• device running operating system Android from version 4.4 upwards and with Bluetooth Low Energy functionality

Platform specific requirements

• Android device with Bluetooth Low Energy functionality and an Android version from 4.4 upwards
• Internet connection to download the apps
  
  

Installation

AirID need to be paired through an app on Android. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your Android device. All these steps will take at most 60 seconds normally.

Use AirID with Android Apps

Because of the sandbox architecture of Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

• cgPhone (Link)
• 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 SDK for Android.