Following you will find the pros and cons of wireless and wired smart card readers from the customers' perspective.
Comparison | Wired | Wireless | Comments |
---|---|---|---|
example | certgate AirID | ||
Use Cases | |||
For non-mobile use in the office with Windows (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
Email signing and encryption, smart card logon, web services etc. | |||
For mobile use with Windows (Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
Email signing and encryption, smart card logon, web services etc. | (restricted usability) | Inconvenient handling with wired readers in mobile use. Generally not accepted. | |
For mobile use with Apple iOS (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
Email signing and encryption, smart card logon, web services etc. | |||
For mobile use with Android (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
Email signing and encryption, smart card logon, web services etc. | |||
Contactless Use Cases | |||
FollowMe printing, time recording, access control, payment etc. | |||
Identity Card | |||
The ID card function is fully retained | |||
Usability | |||
Multi-device use | Only ONE reader required for ALL end user devices (Notebook, Tablet, Smartphone etc.). | ||
Multiple users accounts on one device | For example, several users log on to a computer with their cards. | ||
Easy handling without any replugging | No need to insert and remove the card all the time, e.g. when logging on to Windows after returning to the workplace. | ||
Smart card won't be forgotten | The card can always remain in the AirID, which is carried with a clip, yoyo or in the pocket. | ||
No premature card failure | No premature card failure due to increased wear of the chip contacts caused by constant insertion and removal, as it always remains in the AirID. | ||
Connectivity | |||
Wired via USB | |||
Wireless via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | |||
Security | |||
Automatic log off when leaving the workstation | The distance can be set individually by the user on the AirID. | ||
Secure communication | (wired) | (wireless AES256 encrypted) | Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication is secured by additional AES256 encryption. |
Made in Germany | (depending on manufacturer) |
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