Welcome to AirID First Steps. Our Quick Start Guide is the perfect place to get started. Its aim is to get new users accustomed to the main features of the AirID and walked him through the steps of pairing and connecting.
We hope this guide leads you to the information you need for a quickly get started with the AirID. 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
Quick Start Guide
certgate is pleased to welcome you as a new user of AirID.
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.
This guide explains all the basics of the certgate 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 [email protected]
Note: To use AirID properly a middleware and smart card needs to be available*
*If not available, please click here or contact our support [email protected]!
Content of Delivery
- AirID smart card reader
- USB cable
- transparent plastic strap for use with ID badges
General 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
1 Low Power LCD Display
2 LED indicator
3 Jog dial control element
4 USB interface
5 Smart card internal slot
Control Element
AirID is designed for easy menu navigation using a 3-way version of jog dial control element.
| up and down scrolling | navigation |
| press | select |
Status Indicator
Following status indicators exists on AirID
| Status | Status Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Smart card status |
| card inserted, card not supported |
| card insert and card supported | |
| card access blocked (coverage) | |
| Connection status |
| Bluetooth and advertising activated |
| Bluetooth activated and connected | |
| Battery status |
| remaining battery capacity |
| LED | red | battery low, please charge |
| red and blue | battery charging | |
| blue and green | battery completely charged |
Quick Start
Charging
Connect AirID to a charging source and fully charge it until the green LED turns on. 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 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 and Using on Windows 10
Platform Specific Requirements
- Windows 10 device with Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities
Note
For workstations without built in Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities, the ONEKEY Bridge or a Bluetooth USB dongle MUST be used to provide connectivity.
Installation
The AirID Central is a management software for your AirID. The application provides you with information and setting options for your AirID when your AirID is connected to your Windows device. The installation of the driver and software will take at most 90 seconds.
| Step 1: Driver Download | ||
|---|---|---|
Please login or request access at [email protected] | Go to cgLabs → AirID → Drivers & SDKs | Download the latest driver (zipped .msi file) for Windows |
| Step 2: Driver Installation | ||
| Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file | Folow the instructions in the installation wizard | Assure that on the last page "start application" checkbox has been marked before closing the setup |
| Step 3: Bluetooth Pairing | ||
Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth
| 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
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| After succesful pairing "Pairing success" will be displayed on AirID | ||
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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 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.
| Displayed Information | AirID Configuration | Displayed Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirID Serialnumber |
| Sign Strenght
Backlight Buzzer Display Advertising |
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| Smart Card Status |
| Paired Devices | ||
| Coverage Feature Used Encryption Refresh (Firmware update) | ||||
| List of paired AirIDs | ||||
| Batterie Status | ||||
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.
Note
If "USB Card Reader" is set to "yes", the smart card will not appear via Bluetooth.
Driver Installation and Using on iOS
Platform specific requirements
- iOS device with operating system from version 9.0 upwards
- Internet connection to download the apps
Installation
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. All these steps will take at most 60 seconds normally.
| Step 1: Driver Download | ||
|---|---|---|
Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central | Install the AirID Central App | |
| Step 2: 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
| Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your iOS 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 connect
| After a successful pairing, the AirID shows  | |
Use AirID with 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.
Driver Installation and Using on Android
Platform specific requirements
- Android device with Bluetooth Low Energy functionality and an Android version from 4.4 upwards
- Internet connection to download the apps
Note:
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]!
Installation
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. All these steps will take at most 60 seconds normally.
| Step 1: Driver Download | ||
|---|---|---|
Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for AirID Central | Install the AirID Central App | |
| Step 2: 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
| Make sure that Bluetooth is activated 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 connect
| After a successful pairing, the AirID shows | |
Use AirID with 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.