certgate is pleased to welcome you as a new user of certgate's USB Bluetooth Connector for AirID and AirID Mini, the AirID BRIDGE.
This guide explains all the basics of AirID BRIDGE and gives you step-by-steps instructions to get you started using it. Please take the time to read the information and follow carefully the instructions and recommendations of the installation process.
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Content of Delivery
- AirID BRIDGE
Hardware Features
Connected directly to a USB port, it enables wireless communication - without driver installation. Supported by any CCID-enabled systems like macOS, Linux and other platforms.
Windows 10
In this section, you will find the steps to install the AirID Central App and to connect your AirID or AirID Mini reader with the AirID BRIDGE USB Bluetooth connector.
Prerequisites
- a computer running Windows 10 operating system
Installer Download
Download the latest AirID Installer for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK
App Installation
Unzip and double click on the .exe file
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard
On the page "Custom Setup", select only "AirID Central" to be installed on your computer.
Bluetooth Pairing
Locate a free USB port on your computer and insert the AirID BRIDGE.
Make sure, your smart card reader is ready to connect.
- AirID: 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:
Select the smart card reader (serial number) which you want to pair with the BRIDGE in the shown device list. Click Connect. If the serial number of your smart card reader is not displayed, click Search, to start a new searching.
Insert the pairing code shown on your AirID or AirID Mini and click Pair
Now the smart card reader is paired with the AirID BRIDGE and ready to use.
Windows 7
In this section, you will find the steps to install the AirID Central App and the AirID BRIDGE Windows 7 driver and to connect your AirID or AirID Mini reader with the AirID BRIDGE USB Bluetooth connector.
Prerequisites
- a computer running Windows 7 operating system
Installer Download
Download the latest AirID Installer for Windows at AirID - Software, Driver & SDK
Driver and App Installation
Unzip and double click on the .exe file
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard
On the page "Custom Setup", select "AirID Central" and "Win USB Compat" to be installed on your computer. This is the Windows 7 driver and the Central App for the AirID BRIDGE.
Bluetooth Pairing
Locate a free USB port on your computer and insert the AirID BRIDGE.
Make sure, your smart card reader is ready to connect.
- AirID: 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:
The searching for available smart card reader starts automatically. If not, click Search to list available smart card reader.
Select the smart card reader (serial number) which you want to pair with the BRIDGE in the shown device list. Click Connect. If the serial number of your smart card reader is not displayed, click Search, to start a new searching.
Insert the pairing code shown on your AirID or AirID Mini and click Pair
Now the smart card reader is paired with the AirID BRIDGE and ready to use.