1. About This Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customer using the AirID ID on Windows and iOS and contains also all the necessary information for application developers needed to use certgate's AirID Bluetooth reader with their apps.

1.1. Who Should Read This Guide

The guide is intended for users of the AirID on Windows and for app developers who want to integrate AirID in their smart card aware environment or software.

1.2. Typographical Conventions

The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special information in the document:

Code and or command line examples

If you do not find the information you need in this document, or if you find errors, contact the certgate support-team at [email protected]

2. Device Layout

2.1. Overview

Device Description

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. 

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. The LCD display shows all setting information and status of the reader. The user-friendly jog-dial control element helps you to navigate through the settings of the device.

Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage

With the AirID is it possible to protect Apps with smart card based-security via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).

Note: Because of the sandbox architecture of iOS and 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 for iOS

• SecurePIM for iOS

• 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.

USB Connected Mode Usage

AirID can be used as a standard USB CCID reader on all most all PCs with an common operanting system (Windows, OS X and Linux).

2.2. Package Contents

Check the product box for the following items:

• AirID smart card reader

• Bumper (landscape and portrait variant)
  

• USB cable

• transparent plastic strap for using as ID badges 

Before start-up,ensure that the two safety seals are undameged.

If the safety seals are damaged, it is suspected that your device has been altered inadmissibly. In this case, please contact your distributor and do not use the device.

2.3. Hardware Features

Device Features

3. Technical Specification

This chapter provides the specification for the AirID 2 model.

4. Menu Layout

In the AirID device menu you can make various settings. You can access the different setting menus by navigating with the jog dial.

4.1. AirID

The AirID menu is diplayed in the main window and shows the smart card status.

Initialize

AirID initialized the smart card. This message appears only very shortly ( WANN?)

Card OK

The smart card is inserted and it is recognized.

When AirID is paired with a device, the device name is displayed here.

Card unreadable

The inserted smart card is not readable. Please ensure that the card is properly inserted and the smart card is supported

4.2. Connection

The Connection menu is the second setting when you scroll down. This is used to activate the Bluetooth connection or to terminate the connection.

Initialize

AirID initializes Bluetooth and activates the advertising mode. This message appears only very shortly.

ON/ waiting

AirID has activated Bluetooth and the advertising mode and is waiting for the connection to be established. When the jog dial is pressed, Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled.

Bonding

AirID has successfully connected to a device. This message appears only very shortly.

Connected

AirID is connected to a device

Disconnecting

  When the jog dial is pressed, the connection is terminated.

OFF

Bluetooth and the advertising mode are disabled. Pressing the jog dial activates Bluetooth and the advertising mode.

4.3. Pairing Code

This menu is only shown the first time a connection is established with a device and is used to display the connection key.

Pairing success

Connection successful

Connection failed. The following errors may occur:

• Pairing fail 1: Pairing canceled

• Pairing fail 4: Pairing code wrong

• Pairing fail 23: Time out

4.4. Settings

Under the menu Settings, you can configure settings for your AirID . Use the jog dial to select and confirm the settings.

Sig Strenght

Following settings are possible:

• low (~3-5m, EcoModus, 1 bar)

• middle (~5-7 m, 2 bars)

• high (~7,5-10 m, 3 bars)

Advertising

Use the jog dial to set the advertising mode (Connection via Bluetooth) to permanent or EcoMode

Display

permanent or eco mode so that the display switches off after a certain period of time.

Backlight

Select whether the backlight is activated or deactivated.

Contrast

Increase display contrast (adjustable in 4 levels) , .

Buzzer

Activate or deactivate the acoustic feedback of the AirID.

Force 256bit

Select if you want to encrypt the connection between AirID and the work device with AES-256.

USB Card Reader

If the AirID is connected via USB to the work device, you can select whether the AirID should be used as a USB card reader or not (NEUE BILDER sind notwendig) . If the AirID is not used as USB reader, the AirID is supplied with power via USB and thus charged.

Reset Keys

This setting deletes all pairing keys. This is recommended if you pass on AirID to others. After a reset, a new key exchange is necessary to re-established a connection.

Factory Reset

This setting reset the AirID to factory settings. All pairing keys are also deleted.

Update Firmware

The AirID firmware can be updated with this setting.

Coverage (not ready)

This setting is optional and can only be configured if there is an active Bluetooth connection to the a device.

You can use pressetings or set the distance manually.

Following pressetings are available:

Near (~65 dB)

Mid (~75 dB)

Far (~80 dB)

Back

Select Back to return to the main menu.

4.5. AirID Info

Under AirID Info you will find further information about the AIrID.

Serial number of the AirID

Bluetooth address of the AirID

The received signal strength

Battery percentage indicator

Current time and day

Version of the AirID board

Version of the AIrID bootloader

Version of the AirID firmware version

Select Back to return to the main menu

4.6. Card Info

Displays information about the inserted smart card. These information is only displayed if the smart card is correctly inserted and recognized/ supported.

4.7. Prefered Device

Under "Prefer Device" the pairing information of the AirID with the before connected devices are stored. From these information you can select to which device the AirID should preferably be connected in the future. All other devices will be ignored.

Select the option New to connect AirID to a new device if the already connected devices are nearby. All other devices connected to AirID will be ignored.

5. Using AirID

AirID supports various operating systems like Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS and Android. The basic requirement is the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality of the device. When AirID is successfully paired and the driver is installed, the inserted smart card is available to be used for cryptographical operations such as authentication or data encryption. This requires an applet on the smar card and the corresponding middleware for the operating system used. 

The AirID software consists of two components:

1. AirID Central App - 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. 
2. AirID drivers, which ensures the communication between the AirID and the operating system, must be installed additionally depending on the platform or is already integrated in the Apps and solutions of third party vendors.

AirID can be used with different terminals and platforms is possible, but not in parallel operation.

5.1. Windows

The use of AirID under Windows is only possible as of Windows 8.1 due to the Bluetooth Low Energy functionality required. For use under Windows 7, an ONEKEY BRIDGE is additionally required.

5.1.1. Installation and Pairing

1. Download the latest installer (zipped .msi file) for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK.
2. Unzip and double click on the .msi installer file.
3. Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
4. The AirID Windows driver and the AirID Central App are now installed.
5. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader and activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: 
6. Open Windows "Settings→ Devices→ Bluetooth". Your AirID should be listed with its serial number. Press "Pair"
   
7. Enter 6 digit pairing key shown on AirID display 
8. After successful pairing "Pairing successful" will be displayed on AirID
9. After successful connection establishment, the AirID should display the name of your device

The AirID can now be used.

5.1.2. Deleting the Connection

The pairing information are stored on both the Windows system and AirID. To terminate the connection completely, the information on both sides must be deleted.

On Windows

1. Open the Bluetooth settings on Windows (Settings- Devices - Bluetooth)
2. Select the corresponding AirID using the displayed serial number and click on "Remove Device"
3. Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the device.

On AirID

Delete All Pairing Information

To delete all stored pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" (verlinkung) can be performed in the Settings menu.

Delete Specific Pairing Information

To delete specific pairing information from AirID a "Reset Keys" of the Windows workstation can be performed in the Settings menu.

The pairing information can also be deleted via AirID Central App. To do this, go to the paired devices view, select the corresponding device from the list and click Delete.

5.1.3. AirID Central App

AirID Central provides information and setting options for your AirID once your AirID is connected to your Windows device. If there is no connection, "No device" is displayed in the AirID Central.

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AirID Central as an AirID management software, provides an overview of:

• Serial Number - Displays the Serial Number of the connected AirID
• Card Status - Displays the status of the inserted smart card. This can be readable , unreadable or no card inserted
• Coverage Feature - Displays if the coverage feature is activated or not
• Encryption - Displays if the AES encryption is set to 128 or 256-bit
• Refresh - Checks if there is an older firmware and offers a firmware update if necessary.
• AirID Change - Displays the list of the connected AirID readers from which you can select one.
• Battery Status - Displays the battery charge in percent. The green flash symbol indicates an active charging process.

In the AirID Central, the following settings can also be made on the AirID:

• Signal Strenght - Select the signal strength of the AirID:
  • low (~3-5m)

  • middle (~5-7 m)

  • high (~7,5-10 m)

• Backlight - Select if a display backlight is required
• Buzzer - Select if an acustic feedback is required
• Display - Select if the display should always be on or only for a certain time.
• Advertising - Select if the Bluetooth signal for the connection to a device should always be on or only for a certain time.An individual work schedule to save energy can also be created with AirID Central. The advertising mode remains deactivated after the defined working hours.

The following information is displayed when clicking on the AirID device displayed in the AirID Central App:

• Serial Number
• MAC Address
• Hardware - Board Version of the AirID
• Bootloader Version
• Firmware Version
• Card OS of the inserted smart card
• Build version of the firmware
• Connected devices - shows a list of devices for which AirID stores connection information. The connection information can be deleted by deleting the device from the list.

A right click on the AirID Central icon in the Windows notification area opens a menu with the following application functions:

Screenshot

• Reestablish - opens the AirID Central App window in the foreground.
• Settings -
• System Log - displays a log of the system log entries that you can use to track activities and processes.
• Bridge - Displays the ONEKEY Bridge and the settings you can do.
• Change PIN - PIN change function for the inserted smart card
  
• About - Shows the AirID Central version and the developer information
• Close - Closes the AirID Central App

5.2. iOS

Under iOS system-wide support of smart cards and card readers is not possible. Therefore, the AirID driver needs to be integrated into an app to use AirID with this specific app. These apps usually interact with the available AirID Central App via extension or keychain.

The connection to the the iOS device is only active when the app in foreground is open. As soon as the app goes into the background, the Bluetooth connection to the AirID is released again.

5.2.1. Pairing

1. Go to the App Store on your iOS device and search for AirID Central
2. Install the AirID Central App on your iOS device
3. Insert your smart card to power on the AirID reader
4. Activate Bluetooth at the AirID reader by navigating to the connection menu and pressing the jog dial control element. The AirID should display: 
5. Make sure that Bluetooth is activated on your iOS device (Settings > Bluetooth > On)
   
6. Open the AirID Central App
   
7. Select the AirID (serial number) in the shown device list
8. Compare the 6 digit pairing code shown on AirID display and confirm it to connect 
9. After a successful pairing, the AirID shows:

6. How to Get Support

If you have a problem with the AirID (e.g. AirID is not recognized by software) and want to get support under [email protected] you shall include following information:

AirID Information

• AirID serialnumber, AirID firmware version, AirID board version. These information are available under AirID Info

Platform information

• Operating system name, edition, version and build number (e.g. Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 1803, Build 17134.228)

Log

The log file. By default it is located under:
C:\Program Files\certgate GmbH\.log

6.1. Configure Logging

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