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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 pair 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 support@certgate support@AirID.com

certgate AirID is pleased to welcome you as a new user of certgateAirID's wireless smart card reader for ID-1 cards, AirID 2.

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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AirID 2

transparent plastic strap for use with ID badges

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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6 Double header only with AirID 2

Insert and remove a smart card

Insert the card chip first. The double header of the AirID 2 reader can read the chip regardless of which side the chip is on. The AirID 1 has only one header.

To remove the card, simply slide it with the finger through the cut-out.

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

Status	Status Indicator	Meaning
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

Distance Sensor)

Connection status

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Bluetooth and advertising activated

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Battery status

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LED	red	on while battery charging, off when battery charging is done
	blue	on while smart card activities

LED Indicator

AirID 2

Color	Meaning
red	on while battery charging, off when battery charging is done
blue	on while smart card activities

AirID 1

Color	Meaning
red	battery low, please charge
red and blue	battery charging
blue and green	battery completely charged

Charging

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.

Power On

Insert the smart card to power on AirID.

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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 2 - Software, Driver & SDK. Please make sure that you download the correct Installer corresponding to your AirID version: AirID 1 or AirID 2.

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Driver and App Installation

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.

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Bluetooth Pairing

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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:

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Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"

A six-digit pairing key will be show on AirID display

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If the PIN matches

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press Connect on the Windows 10 system and choose Yes on

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the AirID by scrolling down in the menu and pressing the jog dial 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.

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

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After succesful pairing "Pairing sucessful" will be displayed on AirIDImage Added

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 FeatureDistance 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.

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Displayed Information		AirID Configuration

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AirID Serialnumber

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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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Coverage Feature

Distance Sensor

Used Encryption

Refresh (Firmware update)

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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 set, if neccessary, the option "USB Card Reader" displayed on AirID to "On" .

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Note

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

or "Yes" .

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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

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AirID 1

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

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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

A six-digit pairing key will be show on AirID display

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If the PIN matches press Pair on the iOS device and choose Yes on th AirID by scrolling down in the menu and pressing the jog dial control element

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 support@certgatesupport@AirID.com and get our AirID 2 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 support@certgatesupport@AirID.com!

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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

AirID 2	AirID 1
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

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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

A six-digit pairing key will be show on AirID display

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If the PIN matches press Pair on the Android device and choose Yes on th AirID by scrolling down in the menu and pressing the jog dial control element

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

Enter the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display to connectImage Added

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 support@certgatesupport@AirID.com and get our AirID 2 SDK for Android.

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