Compare the pros and cons of wireless and wired card readers from the customer point-of-view.
| Comparasion | Wired | Wireless | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
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certgate AirID | ||
| Use Cases | |||
| For stationary use in the office with Windows (Desktops, Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services |  | | |
| For mobile use with Windows (Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services |
(eingeschränkte Usability) | | Umständliche Handhabung bei kabelgebundenem Einsatz im mobilen Bereich; wird in der Regel nicht akzeptiert. Inconvenient handling when used with cables in mobile use. Is generally not accepted. |
| For mobile use with Apple iOS (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services |
| | |
| For mobile use with Android (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard logon, web services |  | | |
| Contactless Use Cases | |||
| FollowMe printing, time recording, access control, payment etc. | | | |
| Identity Card | |||
| The ID card function is fully retained | | | |
| Usability | |||
| Multi-device use |
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| Only ONE reader required for ALL end user devices (Notebook, Tablet, Smartphne etc.) |
| Multiple users on one device |
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| For example, several users log on to a computer with his cards |
Easy handling without any replugging | |
| No need to inserted and removed 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 increased card failure |
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| Kein vorzeitiger Ausfall der Karte durch Verschleiß der Chip-Kontakte durch ständiges Ein- und Ausstecken, da sie immer im AirID verbleibt No increased failure of the card due to deterioration of the chip caontacts caused by constant inserting and removing, as it always remains in the AirID |
| Connectivity | |||
| Wired via USB | | | |
| Wireless via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | | | |
| Security | |||
| Automatic log off when leaving the work station |
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| The distance can be set individually by the user via the AirID. |
| Secure communication |
(wired) |
(wireless AES256 encrypted) | Wireless Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication is seured by additional AES256 encryption |
| Made in Germany |
(depending on manufacturer) | | |
