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

If you would like to know more about AirID Mini and its capabilities, continue reading our User Manual, FAQ and HowTos. If further questions arise, please contact us at support@certgate.com


certgate AirID is pleased to welcome you as a new user of certgateAirID's wireless smart card reader for ID-000 cards, AirID Mini.

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

Support / Questions

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For questions and support please use the email address [email protected]


Content of Delivery

  • AirID Mini smart card reader including Java Card
  • USB cable
    • Read Me First

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    Hardware Features

    AirID Mini is a wireless smart card reader that you can carry with you at all times. The AirID Mini 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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    Control Element

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

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    left button

    Long keypress: switching the device On / Off

    Short keypress: scrolling down

    right button

    Short keypress: confirm / select

    Status Indicator

    Following status indicators exists on AirID Mini

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    card not inserted, card not supported or damaged

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    card inserted and card supported

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    Connection status

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    Bluetooth and advertising activated

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    remaining battery capacity

    LED Indicator 

    Following LED indicators exists on AirID Mini

    Color

    Meaningred

    on while battery charging; off when battery charging is done

    blue

    on while bluetooth communication activities

    green

    on while smart card activities

    Charging

    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.

    Power On

    The device poweres on with a long keypress of the left button.


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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

    application and to pair the AirID with your

    computer

    Windows device.

    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. 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

    AirID 2AirID 1Insert 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 Removed

    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 Image Removed 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 jog dial control element

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    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 Removed

    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 Removed

    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 Lock (→ Set "Distance Sensor")
    • Signature and encryption for your email communication
    • etc.


    Using AirID Central

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    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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    • High (~7,5-10m)

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    Smart Card Status

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    Distance Sensor

    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
    • Build

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    Paired Devices

    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" or "Yes" .  


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    With 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.

    Examples of apps with AirID integration:

    • SecurePIM by Virtual Solution
    • your company specific apps*

    *contact your company administrator!

    If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at https://airid.com/service-portal and get our AirID SDK for iOS.


    Prerequisites

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    Make sure you have an internet connection to download the apps.


    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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    Third Party App / AirID Central App Download and Installation

    Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for your third party app / AirID Central.

    Install the AirID Central App app on your iOS device.


    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 Removed

    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 Image Removed and also on the iOS device.

    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

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    Bluetooth Pairing

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    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 Removed

    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

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    With Android, a system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. In order to use AirID with a specific appBecause 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)SecurePIM by Virtual Solution
    • 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 SDK for iOS.

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    Android

    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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    Third Party App / AirID Central App Download and Installation

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

    Install the AirID Central App app on your device.


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    Bluetooth Pairing

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    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 Removed

    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 Image Removed and also on the Android device.

    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 Removed

    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 Removed

    After a successful pairing, the AirID shows Image Removed

    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!

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    If you would like to integrate AirID into your app, contact our support at [email protected] and get our AirID SDK for Android.