certgate is pleased to welcome you as a new user of certgate's wireless smart card reader for ID-000 cards, AirID Mini.

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

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Hardware Features

AirID Mini is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID Mini 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 Mini is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po battery. The battery is charged by plugging the AirID Mini into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided.

Power On

The device poweres on with a long keypress of the left button.

Choose Your Platform

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Windows10 Windows10

Windows 10

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

Prerequisites

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-Lock (→ Set "Distance Sensor")
• 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 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 set, if neccessary, the option "USB Card Reader" displayed on AirID to "On" or "Yes" .  

iOS

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iOS iOS

 

With iOS, a system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. In order to use AirID with a specific app, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into this app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

• SecurePIM by Virtual Solution
  
• 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 iOS.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have an internet connection to download the apps.

AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your iOS device.

Android

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Android Android

With Android, a system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. In order to use AirID with a specific app, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into this app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

• SecurePIM by Virtual Solution
• 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.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have an internet connection to download the apps.

AirID need to be paired through an app on Android. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your Android device.