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Welcome to AirID First Steps. Our Quick Start Guide is the perfect place to start and get an overview of the most important features of the AirID. You will learn how to setup, par with your phone/tablet/PC and connect.

If you would like to know more about AirID and its capabilities, continue reading our User Manual, FAQ and HowTos. If further questions arise, please contact us at [email protected]



AirID is pleased to welcome you as a new user of AirID's wireless smart card reader for ID-1 cards,

AirID

Quick Start Guide

Thank you for chossing our product AirID.

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

Support / Questions

For questions and support please use the email address support@certgatesupport@AirID.com

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To set up and use the AirID reader, you will need a smart card and platform (Windows, iOS, Android) driver and other software.

If not available, please try our AirID Evaluation kit, which includes everything you need for testing on Windows, iOS and Android!

The Evaluation Kit may be ordered anytime here. We ship worldwide.


Content of Delivery


  • AirID smartcard smart card reader
  • USB cable
  • transparent plastic strap for use with ID badges  


General

Hardware Features


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. 

 

Device Features

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1 Low Power LCD Display

2 LED indicator

3 Jog dial control element

4 USB interface

5 Smart card internal slot  


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Control  Element

AirID is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.

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Status Indicator

Following status indicators exists on AirID

StatusStatus IndicatorMeaning
Smart card status

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card inserted, card not supported

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card insert and card supported

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card access blocked (coverage)

Connection status

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Bluetooth and advertising activated

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Bluetooth activated and connected
Battery status

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remaining battery capacity
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red and bluebattery charging

blue and green battery completely charged

Menu

SettingMeaningAirID - show the card statusInitialize

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The smart card will be initialized. This message will be displayed for a very short time.Card OK

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The smart card is inserted and readable.

If the AirID is connected with a device, the name of this will be displayed.

Card unreadable

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The inserted smart card is unreadable. Please make sure that the smart card is correctly inserted and iAirID supports the smart card.


Connection - used to activate and deactivate the Bluetooth connectionInitialize

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The Bluetooth connection will be initialized and the advertising mode activated. This message will be displayed for a very short time.ON/ waiting

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The Bluetooth connection and the advertising mode are activated and AirID is waiting to establish the connection.Bonding

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AirID is successfully connected to a device. This message will be dislayed for a very short time.Connected

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AirID is connected to a device.Disconnecting

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Pressing the jog dial will terminate the connection.OFF

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Bluetooth and advertising mode are deactivate. Pressing the jog dial will activated these.Pairing Code - is used only during the first connection establishment with a devicePairing Code

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A pairing code is displayed and you will have to type it into your devicePairing success

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Pairing fail

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SettingsSig Strenght

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Advertising

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Display

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Contrast

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Buzzer

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Encryption

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Reset Keys

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Factory Reset

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Coverage

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Back

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AirID InfoSerial Number

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IEEE Address

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Received

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Battery

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Time

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Board

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Bootloader

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Firmware

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Build

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Back

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Card Info

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Prefer Device

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USB Card Reader

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Quick Start

Charging

Ensure battery is completely charged. AirID is powered by a rechargeable Li-Po baterrybattery. The baterry battery is charged by plugging the AirID into either a computer or external USB wall adapter using the USB cable provided.

Power On

Insert the smart card to power on the reader.

Initiate Pairing

Choose "Connection" to activate Bluetooth on AirID.  

Pairing

AirID will be listed with its serial number on the BLE devices list. Press "Pair" and enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display.

AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS and Android and through device settings on WIndows.

Pairing complete

After succesfully pairing "Pairing success" will be displayed on AirID

AirID is now connected with your device and the device name is displayed.

Driver Installation on Windows 10

Step 1: Driver Download

Please login or request access at [email protected]

Go to cgLabs → AirID → Drivers & SDKsDownload the latest driver

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Windows 10
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In this section, you will find the steps to download and install the AirID Windows driver, the AirID Central management app and to pair the AirID with your computer.

Prerequisites

  • a computer running Windows 10 operating system and with integrated Bluetooth 4.0 support


Note

For workstations without built in Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities, the ONEKEY BRIDGE - an USB Bluetooth connector - MUST be used to provide connectivity.


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Installer Download

Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows

at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.


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Driver and App

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Step 2: Driver

Installation

Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.

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Follow the instructions in the installation wizard

Assure that on the last page "start application" checkbox has been marked before closing the setupStep 3:

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The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.



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Bluetooth Pairing

Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth

at the AirID reader by pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display:Image Added

Open Windows "

Settings→ Devices→

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Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"

Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display

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After succesful pairing "Pairing

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Note

For workstations without built in Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities, a Bluetooth USB dongle MUST be used to provide connectivity



















Tip

OpenSC 0.15.0.0 will be additionally installed on your computer if you select "Install OpenSC" in the AirID-Installer Welcome page.


Tip

If you select "Lock Workstation" in the page "Custom Setup" of the AIrID Installer for Windows, the Windows (local) smart card removal policy will be set to lock your computer upon smart card removal.


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-Log-Off (→ Set "Converage Feature")
  • 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 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.

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Displayed InformationAirID Configuration
Displayed Information

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AirID Serialnumber
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  • Serialnumber
  • MAC Address
  • Hardware Version
  • Bootloader Version
  • Firmware Version
  • Card OS
  • Build

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Sign Strenght
  • Low (~3-5m)
  • Middle (~5-7,5m)
  • High (~7,5-10m)

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Buzzer

Display

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Smart Card Status

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Paired Devices


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Coverage Feature

Used Encryption

Refresh (Firmware update)

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List of paired AirIDs
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Batterie Status

 




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Displayed Information

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  • Serialnumber
  • MAC Address
  • Hardware Version
  • Bootloader Version
  • Firmware Version
  • Card OS
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Paired Devices
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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 confirm the option "USB Card Reader" displayed on AirID.  

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Note

If "USB Card Reader" is set to "yes", the smart card will not appear via Bluetooth.

Safety Advices

Handle the product with care. Keep product away from heat sources such as radiators or stoves and do not expose the AirID to open fire. 

This product contains small parts. Do not leave the product within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it.


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AirID need to be paired through an app on iOS. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your iOS device.

Prerequisites

  • device running operating system iOS from version 10.3.3 upwards
  • Internet connection to download the apps
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AirID Central App Download and Installation

Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central.

Install the AirID Central App on your iOS device.


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Bluetooth Pairing

Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader.

Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display Image Added

Activate Bluetooth on your iOS device "Settings→ Bluetooth→ On".

Open the AirID Central App and select the AirID (serial number) of the shown device list


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Use AirID with iOS Apps



Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

  • cgPhone (Link)
  • 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.


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AirID need to be paired through an app on Android. The initial Bluetooth pairing of the AirID will be realised within the AirID Central App. Here are the steps you need to follow in order to connect the AirID with your Android device.

Prerequisites

  • device running operating system Android from version 4.4 upwards and with Bluetooth Low Energy functionality
  • Internet connection to download the apps

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The functioning of the AirID apps with your Android device cannot be guaranteed due to the heterogeneity of Android. In case of an unstable connection of AirID with your Android device or issues concerning the establishment of the connection, please contact our support [email protected]!


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AirID Central App Download and Installation

Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for AirID Central.

Install the AirID Central App on your device.


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Bluetooth Pairing

Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader.

Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display Image Added

Activate Bluetooth on your Android device "Settings→ Bluetooth→ On".

Open the AirID Central App and select the AirID (serial number) of the shown device list


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After a successful pairing, the AirID shows Image Added


Use AirID with Android Apps



Because of the sandbox architecture of Android, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app.

Examples of apps with AirID integration:

  • cgPhone (Link)
  • 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

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