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Thank you for purchasing the AirID Smart Card Reader. Before using AirID, please take the time to read this user manual, to learn about all the features and capabilities of your new AirID. |
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READ ME FIRST - Setup Guide for AirID2 Mini
Intended Use
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.
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About This GuideThis guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID on different platforms and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use |
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AirID's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps. Typographical Conventions
Device LayoutOverviewDevice Description
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 control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device. Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage With the AirID it is 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: |
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cgPhone for iOS
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and Android at the Download Center. USB Connected Mode Usage AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most all PCs with |
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operating system supporting the CCID standard (Windows, OS X and Linux etc.). Package ContentsCheck the product box for the following items:
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Before start-up, ensure that the two safety seals are undamaged.
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Hardware Features
Menu LayoutIn the AirID device menu, you can configure various settings and get status information about your AirID device. You can access the different menu entries by navigating with the control element. AirIDThe AirID menu is displayed in the main window and shows the smart card status.
ConnectionThe Connection menu is the second setting when you navigate down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.
Pairing CodeThis item is only shown during the first connection setup with a device and is used to display the pairing code and pairing status.
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Pairing fail 1: Pairing canceled
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Pairing fail 4: Pairing code wrong
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SettingsUnder the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID. Use the control element to select and confirm the settings.
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AirID InfoUnder AirID Info you will find further information about the AirID.
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Preferred DeviceUnder "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the already connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.
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AirID is constantly working to make AirID even more reliable and faster. Therefore we provide firmware updates for our wireless smartcard readers under |
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Download Center from time to time. Please install a firmware update as soon as it is available as it improves the reliability of the reader. The AirID firmware can be updated 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.
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 |
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cryptographic operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smart card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. The AirID software consists of two components:
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The 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
- Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.
- Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.
- Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
- The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.
- Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the control element. The AirID should display:
- Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"
Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display and also on the Windows 10 PC. If the PIN matches press Connect on the Windows 10 system and choose Yes on the AirID by scrolling down in the menu and pressing the control element
- After succesful pairing, "Your device is ready to go!" and the AirID serial number will be displayed on the Windows system and the device name of the paired device will be displayed on the AirID.
The AirID can now be used.
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If there are any problems with the pairing process, restart the process. If necessary, delete the stored pairing information (see 5.1.2 "Remove the Pairing") |
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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. |
Silent Installation of the Driver
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With Windows, there is a system-wide smart card support using AirID. AirID system requirements
Installation and Pairing
Silent Installation of the Driver
The pairing information are stored on both, the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be removed. On Windows
On AirID
iOSWith 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. The connection to 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. AirID system requirements
AirID Integration
Pairing
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Remove the PairingThe pairing information are stored on both, the |
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- Open the Bluetooth settings on Windows (Settings → Devices → Bluetooth)
- Select the corresponding AirID using the displayed serial number and click on "Remove Device"
- Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the device.
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AirID Central App on Windows
AirID 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.
AirID Central as an AirID management software, provides an overview of:
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Displays the serial number of the connected AirID
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Displays the status of the inserted smart card. This can be readable , unreadable or no card inserted
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Displays if the distance sensor / coverage feature is activated or not
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Displays if the BLE communication is encrypted with AES-128-bit encryption or 256-bit
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Checks and offers the latest firmware update for you reader, if available
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Select the signal strength of the AirID
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Shows the serial number
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If during the active advertising mode no connection to a device is established, the advertising mode switches off automatically to save battery power. Therefore, a manual reconnection is necessary afterwards. |
The following information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device displayed in the AirID Central App:
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Serial number
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A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:
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If the AEM is used, enter the URL of the AEM server in the corresponding field.
Select whether to lock your computer when the smart card is removed from the AirID.
Note: Please note that the computer lock configuration has a higher priority in the Windows Policy and therefore this option cannot be selected via AirID Central.
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Closes the AirID Central App
iOS
Under 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.
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Pairing
- Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central
- Install the AirID Central App on your iOS device
- Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader
- Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the control element. The AirID should display:
- Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your iOS device (Settings > Bluetooth > On)
- Open the AirID Central App
- Select the AirID (serial number) in the shown device list
- Compare the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display and confirm it to connect
- After a successful pairing, the AirID shows:
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If you already paired AirID with another device that are switched on and close to you, please navigate to "Prefer Device" in the AirID menu press the control element and choose "New". Then press the control element again to confirm. |
Remove the Pairing
The pairing information are stored on both the iOS device and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted.
On iOS
- To delete the device information from the AirID Central App, first select the function "Forget AirID" in the AirID Central
- Then open the iOS Bluetooth settings on the iOS device ( Settings → Bluetooth)
- Select the AirID using the displayed serial number and tap the blue Info button
- Tap on "Ignore this device" to delete the pairing information
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Android
Under Android 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.
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The AirID Central App, as well as other AirID Sample Apps, is available in the Play Store. |
The connection to the the Android 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.
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If you already paired AirID with another device that are switched on and close to you, please navigate to "Prefer Device" in the AirID menu press the control element and choose "New". Then press the control element again to confirm. |
Remove the Pairing
The pairing information are stored on both the Android device and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted.
On Android
- To delete the device information from the AirID Central App, first select the function "Forget AirID" in the AirID Central
- Then open the Android Bluetooth settings on the device ( Settings → Bluetooth)
- Select the AirID using the displayed serial number and tap the blue Info button
- Tap on "Cancel pairing" to delete the pairing information
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AndroidWith 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. The connection to the Android 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. AirID system requirements
AirID Integration
Pairing
Remove the PairingThe pairing information are stored on both, the iOS device and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be removed. On Android
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AirID Central ApplicationThe AirID Central application is the management software for AirID. The AirID Central provides information and setting options for your AirID once your AirID is connected to your working device. If there is no connection, "No device" is displayed in the AirID Central. AirID Central provides an overview of:
Additionally, the following AirID information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device picture displayed in the AirID Central App:
AirID Central with WindowsAdditionally to the information mentioned above, there are some application functions especially for the Windows platform. A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:
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Technical Specification
Safety Instructions
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Environment Temperature Range:
Disposal and RecyclingThe device must not be disposed of with household waste. B2B equipment must be returned to the manufacturer. Maintenance and CareClean the device only with a soft, clean and dry cloth. Do not expose the device to harsh chemicals, cleaning solutions or strong cleaning agents. Do not allow liquid to penetrate the product. Warranty/ License/ Technical SupportPlease note our regulations at Terms and Conditions & Legal Documents Please note that only customer with a valid support and |
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maintenance agreement are authorized to get free support services. |