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1. About This Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help customers using the AirID FIDO Mini on different platforms.
1.1 Typographical Conventions
The following kinds of text formatting and icons identify special
information in this document:
Warnings mark situations where loss of data or misconfiguration of
the device is possible if the instructions are not obeyed
Infos provide additional information on a topic and emphasize
important facts and considerations
Tips provide best practices and recommendations
Code
Code and or command line examples
Parameters
Parameter and attribute names
2. Device Layout
2.1 Overview
Device Description
The AirID FIDO is a family of wireless, flexible FIDO Security Keys, providing secure FIDO compliant strong, hardware based user authentication.
They are available either in a very small form factor (the AirID FIDO Mini) or as a BADGE holder (the AirID FIDO BADGE) to hold and present
standard ID cards.
The AirID FIDO connects to Desktops, Laptops or Tablets via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or USB (Q2/21). The BluetoothLE connection of AirID
FIDO is encrypted and protected from spoofing and Man-in-the-Middle-Attacks by a secure pairing process.
AirID FIDO 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 control element helps
you to navigate through the settings of the device.
Bluetooth Connected Mode Usage
The AirID FIDO allows to protect Apps with FIDO2 based security keys via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
USB Connected Mode Usage
AirID FIDO can be used as a standard USB FIDO security key on all PCs with a common operating system* supporting the FIDO standard
(* Windows 10 20H2, MacOS Big Sur and Linux).
2.2 Package Contents
Check the product box for the following items:
AirID FIDO Mini
USB cable
