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Welcome to the Windows 10 Demo Use Case - the smart card logon with EIDAuthenticate |
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Demo Use Case Description
This demo use case will demonstrate a Windows 2-factor Log-On authentication using a Java Card and the wireless Bluetooth smart card reader.
Additionally, the reader will automatically lock the computer if a preset distance between your computer and the reader will be exceeded.
For this smart card demo use case we are using a third-party secure Log-On software, EIDAuthenticate. This software simplifies WINDOWS 10 smart card logon and does not require to be connected to a WINDOWS domain or to set up a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). The smart card, provided by the Evaluation-Kit, has been already initialised and personalized with a demo certificate.
1. Requirements
For this use case of WINDOWS Windows 10 Smart Card Logon you will require:
- A smart card, JCOP 2.4.1 with an applet and demo certificate (provided with the Evaluation-Kit)
- A smart card reader of the AirID family (provided with the Evaluation-Kit)
- A computer running Windows 10 operating system with Bluetooth LE 4.2 enabled (if BLE is not available onboard, a separate USB Bluetooth LE Adapter is required). Please use a complete fresh system (clean Windows 10 installation) for this demo use case.
- Administrative rights for installing new software on the computer
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The computer must be stand alone or a local account must be configured on domain computers |
2. Setup: AirID Software
First, the AirID Software containing the AirID Windows Driver and the AirID Central App needs to be installed. The AirID Central is a management App for your smart card reader. The app provides you with information and settings options for your smart card reader when your reader is connected to your Windows device.
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3. Setup: AirID and Bluetooth Connection
To connect your AirID with your Windows PC via Bluetooth, continue with the following steps:
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>> Your AirID is now connected to your device and ready to use!
4. Setup: EIDAuthenticate
Follow the steps below to install EIDAuthenticate:
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>> Now, EIDAuthenticate has been installed and from now on you will be able to log in using the smart card and the PIN.
5. Setup: AirID Autolock Distance
The smart card reader is able to lock the WINDOWS system automatically, if a preset distance between your computer and your reader has been exceeded.
The distance to the device for the auto-lock can be configured with the „Distance Sensor“ feature on the AirID. The automatic lock depends on the host device and its operating system and must be activated separetely, if required.
For configuration of this feature, an active BLE connection is required:
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For further information on the Autolock feature, please have a look at our user manuals! |
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We are pleased to support you during the installation and test process of our Evaluation-Kits. Please request support at sales@certgate sales@airid.com |