Pros and cons of wireless and wired smart card readers from the customers 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 etc. |  | | |
| For mobile use with Windows (Notebooks, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard 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, smartcard logon, web services etc. |
| | |
| For mobile use with Android (Smartphones, Tablets) | |||
| Email signing and encryption, smartcard 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, Smartphne etc.). |
| Multiple users accounts on one device |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 seured by additional AES256 encryption. |
| Made in Germany |
(depending on manufacturer) | | |
