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Thank you for purchasing the AirID Mini Smart Card Reader. Before using AirID Mini, please take the time to read this user manual, to learn about all the features and capabilities of your new AirID Mini. 


AirID GmbH 2023, All rights reserved


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READ ME FIRST - Quick Set up Guide for AirID2 Mini

Questions and Support

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AirID GmbH

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About this User Manual

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID Mini on different platforms and contains also information for application developers needed to use AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.

Typographical Conventions

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Intended Use

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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. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.

Package Contents

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Device Features

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  1. Keychain
  2. Low Power Display

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    AirID Mini is designed for easy menu navigation using a 2-button-navigation.

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    Long keypress: switching the device On / Off

    Short keypress: scrolling down

    right

    Short keypress: confirm / select




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    red

    static

    on during battery charging; off when battery charging is done

    blue

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    on during bluetooth communication activities

    blinkingongoing FIDO communication - User Presence, waiting for input

    green

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    on during smart card activities



  5. USB interface

Changing the smart card

To change or insert the smart card, please follow the instructions here:

How can I change the smart card in AirID Mini?

Menu Layout

In the AirID device menu, you can get status information about your AirID Mini and configure various settings. You can access the different menu entries by navigating with the control element.

Status indicators

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Menu: AirID

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Menu: Connection

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Menu: Pairing

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Menu: Settings

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Menu: AirID Info

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Menu: Prefered Device

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Using AirID Mini

Using Bluetooth Mode

AirID offers smart card and FIDO based-security via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Version 5. The Bluetooth connection of AirID is protected by an additional AES256 encryption.

Using USB Mode

AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on almost all PCs with a common operating system supporting the CCID standard (Windows, MacOS and Linux etc.) and as a standard USB FIDO security key on all PCs with a common operating system supporting the FIDO standard (Windows 10 20H2, MacOS Big Sur and Linux).

Setup: AirID Software
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The AirID software consists of two components:

  1. AirID drivers, which ensures the Bluetooth communication between AirID and the operating system. The driver must be installed additionally depending on the platform or is already integrated in the apps and solutions of third party vendors.
  2. AirID Central App - 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. The AirID Central App also always provides the latest firmware for your AirID and enables you to update your AirID via USB and Bluetooth ("Over-The-Air").

AirID can be used with different clients and platforms, but not in parallel operation.

Select your platform for detailed information on the AirID software available:

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Download and install: AirID Installer for AirID Central and Driver

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System requirement: Bluetooth Low Energy support v4.1 or later

For workstations without built in Bluetooth Low Energy v4.1 capabilities, a USB Bluetooth Donlge or the AirID BRIDGE - an USB Bluetooth connector - MUST be used to provide connectivity.

When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available system-wide to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

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After the driver has been succesfully installed and paired, AirID is displayed as follows under Device Manager. AirID is detected as "Microsoft USBCCID Smartcard Reader" if it is connected via USB.

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Silent Installation of the Driver

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Download and install: AirID BLE and CCID-USB Software for MacOS

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System requirement: Bluetooth Low Energy support v4.1 or later

For workstations without built in Bluetooth Low Energy v4.1 capabilities, a USB Bluetooth Donlge MUST be used to provide connectivity.

When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available system-wide to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

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Please check our information page AirID & Smart Card @ MacOS to receive valuable information about MacOS & smart card integration!

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Simply connect AirID in the desired app which is compatible with AirID. For details, please contact the manufacturer of the respective app.

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System requirement: iOS version 10.3.3 upwards


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

If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, visit our https://airid.com/service-portal  to create a ticket and get our AirID SDKs for iOS and Android at the Download Center.



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Simply connect AirID in the desired app which is compatible with AirID. For details, please contact the manufacturer of the respective app.

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

If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, visit our https://airid.com/service-portal  to create a ticket and get our AirID SDKs for iOS and Android at the Download Center.

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Download and install: AirID Driver for Linux

The zip file also contains instructions for setting up the AirID with Linux.

When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available system-wide to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

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Windows 7

Download and install: AirID Installer for AirID Central and Driver, incl. Winusbcompat

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System requirements: Since Windows 7 doesn't support the Bluetooth Low Energy standard, a AirID BRIDGE is required additionally

When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available system-wide to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used.



Setup: AirID Mini and Bluetooth Connection
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Setup: FIDO authentication with AirID Mini

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Setup: AirID Mini Autolock Distance

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AirID Mini Firmware Update

To always benefit from the latest features and maximum security of your AirID, you should run the latest AirID firmware. Using the AirID management software AirID Central with its integrated updater always provides the latest firmware for your device when available. The AirID Central App enables you to update your AirID via USB and Bluetooth ("Over-The-Air").

It is also possible to update the AirID firmware manually via USB on Windows or MacOS PCs. Download the latest firmware from our website and unzip the file. Below, you will find the necessary steps for the update.

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Technical Specifications

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Safety Precautions

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Environment Temperatures

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Maintenance & Care

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Disposal & Recycling

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Warranty/ License/ Technical Support

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