Question
What are the benefits of wireless over wired smart card readers?
Answer
Following you will find the pros Pros and cons of wireless and wired smart card readers from the customers point-of-view.
| Comparasion | Wired | Wireless | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
|
certgate AirID | ||
| Use Cases | |||
| For stationary use in the office with Windows (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services etc. |  | | |
| For mobile use with Windows (Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services etc. |
(restricted usability) | | Inconvenient handling with wired readers in mobile use. Generally not accepted. |
| Formobile use with Apple iOS (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services etc. |
| | |
| For mobile use with Android (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services etc. |  | | |
| Contactless Use Cases | |||
| FollowMe printing, time recording, access control, payment etc. | | | |
| Identity Card | |||
| The ID card function is fully retained | | | |
| Usability | |||
| Multi-device use | |
| Only ONE reader required for ALL end user devices (Notebook, Tablet, Smartphne etc.). |
| Multiple users accounts on one device |
|
| For example, several users log on to a computer with their cards. |
Easy handling without any replugging | |
| No need to insert and remove the card all the time, e.g. when logging on to Windows after returning to the workplace. |
| Smart card won't be forgotten | | | The card can always remain in the AirID, which is carried with a clip, yoyo or in the pocket. |
| No premature card failure |
|
| No premature card failure due to increased wear of the chip contacts caused by constant insertion and removal, as it always remains in the AirID. |
| Connectivity | |||
| Wired via USB | | | |
| Wireless via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | | | |
| Security | |||
| Automatic log off when leaving the workstation |
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| The distance can be set individually by the user on the AirID. |
| Secure communication |
(wired) |
(wireless AES256 encrypted) | Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication is seured by additional AES256 encryption. |
| Made in Germany |
(depending on manufacturer) | | |
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