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About This GuideThis guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customer using the AirID ID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps. Topics covered in this guide are as follows Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Who Should Read This GuideThe guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or software. Contact Our HotlineIf you do not find the information you need in this document, or if you find errors, contact the certgate support-team at [email protected] Device LayoutOverviewAirID 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. 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. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly jog-dial control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device. Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage With the AirID is it possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security 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:
*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 iOS. USB Connected Mode Usage AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most all PCs with an common operanting system (Windows, OS X and Linux).
Package ContentsCheck the product box for the following items:
Before start-up,ensure that the two safety seals are undameged and comply with the pictures below BILD 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 FeaturesDevice Features
Technical SpecificationThis chapter provides the specification for the AirID 2 model.
Menu LayoutIn the AirID device menu you can make various settings. You can access the different setting menus by navigating with the jog dial. AirIDThe AirID menu is diplayed in the main window and shows the smart card status. Initialize AirID initialized the smart card. This message appears only very shortly ( WANN?) Card OK The smart card is inserted and it is recognized. When AirID is paired with a device, the device name is displayed here. Card unreadable The inserted smart card is not readable. Please ensure that the card is properly inserted and the smart card is supported ConnectionThe Connection menu is the second setting when you scroll down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection. Initialize AirID initializes Bluetooth and activates the advertising mode. This message appears only very shortly. ON/ waiting AirID has activated Bluetooth and the advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the jog dial is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Bonding AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message appears only very shortly. Connected AirID is connected to a device Disconnecting When the jog dial is pressed, the connection is terminated. OFF Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the jog dial activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode.
Pairing CodeThis menu is only shown the first time a connection is established with a device and is used to display the connection key. Pairing success Connection successful Connection failed. The following errors may occur:
SettingsUnder the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID . Use the jog dial to select and confirm the settings. Sig Strenght Following settings are possible:
Advertising Use the jog dial to set the advertising mode (Connection via Bluetooth) to permanent or EcoMode
Display permanent or eco mode so that the display switches off after a certain period of time. Backlight Select whether the backlight is activated or deactivated. Contrast Increase display contrast (adjustable in 4 levels) , . Buzzer Activate or deactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID. Force 256bit Select if you want to encrypt the connection between AirID and the work device with AES-256. USB Card Reader If the AirID is connected via USB to the work device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card reader or not (NEUE BILDER sind notwendig) . If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is supplied with power via USB and thus charged. Reset Keys This setting deletes all pairing keys. This is recommended if you pass on AirID to others. After a reset, a new key exchange is necessary to re-established a connection. Factory Reset This setting reset the AirID to factory settings. All pairing keys are also deleted. Update Firmware The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting. Coverage (not ready) The AirID reader can log you out and locks WINDOWS or mobile (iOS or Android) apps automatically, if a (preset) distance between your computer and your AirID has been exceeded. The "Distance Log-Out" is managed in AirID settings using "Coverage".This setting is optional and can only be configured if there is an active Bluetooth connection to the a device. You can use pressetings or set the distance manually. Following pressetings are available: Near (~65 dB) Mid (~75 dB) Far (~80 dB) Back Select Back to return to the main menu. AirID InfoUnder AirID Info you will find further information about the AIrID. Serial number of the AirID Bluetooth address of the AirID The received signal strength Battery percentage indicator Current time and day Version of the AirID board Version of the AIrID bootloader Version of the AirID firmware version Select Back to return to the main menu Card InfoDisplays information about the inserted smart card. These information is only displayed if the smart card is correctly inserted and recognized/ supported. Prefered DeviceUnder "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the before connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should preferably be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.
Select the option New to connect AirID to a new device if the already connected devices are nearby. All other devices connected to AirID will be ignored.
Using AirIDAirID 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 cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smar card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. The AirID software consists of two components:
AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms is possible, but not in parallel operation. WindowsThe use of AirID under Windows is only possible as of Windows 8.1 due to the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality required. For use under Windows 7, an ONEKEY BRIDGE is additionally required. Installation and Pairing
The AirID can now be used. Deleting the ConnectionThe pairing information are stored on both the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted. On Windows
On AirID Delete All Pairing Information To delete all stored pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" (verlinkung) can be performed in the Settings menu. Delete Specific Pairing Information To delete specific pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" of the Windows workstation can be performed in the Settings menu. The pairing information can also be deleted via AirID Central App. To do this, go to the paired devices view, select the corresponding device from the list and click Delete. AirID Central AppAirID Central provides information and setting options for your AirID once your AirID is connected to your Windows device. If there is no connection, "No device" is displayed in the AirID Central. ( muss erneuert werden) AirID Central as an AirID management software, provides an overview of:
In the AirID Central, the following settings can also be made on the AirID:
The following information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device displayed in the AirID Central App:
A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions: Screenshot
iOSUnder iOS system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. Therefore, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app. These apps usually interact with the available AirID Central App via extension or keychain.
The connection to the 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. Pairing
How to Get SupportIf you have a problem with the AirID (e.g. AirID is not recognized by software) and want to get support under [email protected] you shall include following information: AirID Information
Platform information
Log The log file. By default it is located under: Configure Loggingcooming soon |