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- Page 1 FCC ID: M9MBUPCPROXH100 AIR ID AIR ID AIR ID AIR ID ® AIR ID AIR ID AIR ID AIR ID ® pcProx Proximity Activated Identification User Manual www.RFIDeas.com PN: MAN-USER2.5...
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Page 3: End-User License Agreement
RF IDeas ("Manufacturer") with which you acquired the RF IDeas software and hardware product(s) identified above ("PRODUCT"). The PRODUCT includes the pcProx Base Unit, AIR ID Badge, AIR ID Base Unit or AIR ID LT Badge, AIR ID LT Base, computer software, the associated media, any printed materials, and any "online"... - Page 4 PRODUCT only in conjunction with that upgraded product, unless you destroy the upgraded product. If the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT is an upgrade of a RF IDeas product, you now may use that upgraded product only in accordance with this EULA. If the SOFTWARE PORTION OF THE...
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Page 5: Limited Warranty
This warranty shall be limited to repair or replacement and in no event shall RF IDeas be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial or other damages, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other similar claims. - Page 6 However, RF IDeas does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the content of this User Manual, nor for any patent infringements or other rights of third parties. RF IDeas reserves the right to make any modifications in either product or the manual without giving prior written notification.
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Page 7: Id Badge Unit Fcc Compliance Statement
ID Badge Unit FCC compliance statement Congratulations on the purchase of your AIR ID system. We at RF IDeas hope you enjoy using your new AIR ID Proximity Activated Identification System as much as we enjoyed creating and developing it! Please share your comments and suggestions for our future "AIR ID AWARE"... -
Page 9: Table Of Contents
What is AIR ID Proximity Activated Identification? _ 7 Why is it necessary? _____________________________ 7 Who can benefit with the AIR ID System? __________ 8 What is included with the AIR ID Kit? ______________ 8 What is pcProx Proximity Activated Identification? 9... - Page 10 Enable the AIR ID Screensaver in Windows________ 14 Setting AIR ID System Parameters ________________ 17 AIR ID Startup Screen (First Time Users) __________ 17 AIR ID Application (Standard Launch) _____________ 19 Base Unit Dialog Tab____________________________ 20 Base Unit Com Port______________________________ 20...
- Page 11 No Base Unit Attached___________________________ 42 Cannot Locate the Badge ________________________ 42 Your Password doesn’t work _____________________ 42 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS _________________ 43 The AIR ID Base Unit __________________________________43 The AIR ID Badge _____________________________________43 The pcProx Base Unit __________________________________43 Index _________________________________________ 44...
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Page 12: Proximity Activated Products
Proximity Activated Products Proximity Activated Products RF IDeas offers a variety of wireless products for hands-free or contactless identification and security. Please review the following to choose which product best fits your need. If you do not see a solution, please contact us. There are several software developers licensing our technology and the solution you are looking for may already be developed. -
Page 13: Air Id (Active Badge)
Centralized Management of all users ♦ Management Lowers cost of ownership Software ♦ AIR ID Developer’s Complete API Kit supporting both AIR ID, AIR ID LT, and pcProx ♦ Platform independent ♦ Dynamic range adjustment ♦ Read/write ability with AIR ID ♦... -
Page 14: What's New In Version 2
What’s New In Version 2 What’s New In Version 2 The AIR ID system is greatly expanded with the release of Version 2. New features include the ability to centrally manage all AIR ID system users using the following new Enterprise Management... -
Page 15: Understanding Wireless Identification
When the user returns, the authenticating information is exchanged between the AIR ID Base Unit attached to the PC and the AIR ID Badge worn by the user. The result is a complete lock and reactivation of access to the PC - all 100%... -
Page 16: Who Can Benefit With The Air Id System
Who can benefit with the AIR ID System? AIR ID is necessary for PC users who have access to sensitive files or those who simply want the convenience of automatic login and walk-away security. Employees using Win95/98/NT operating systems will benefit with AIR ID. -
Page 17: What Is Pcprox
Motorola Indala’s line of facility access proximity badges since the same badge can now be used for PC logon and access control. pcProx is different from the AIR ID line in that there is no battery in the badge. While this passive approach to proximity reduces the... -
Page 18: How Does Air Id Operate
Hardware Installation How does AIR ID Operate? The main components of the AIR ID system are the Base Unit and Badge. The Base Unit is attached to the serial port using the cable and adapter. The badge may be clipped to the user's belt, jacket, collar, inside front pocket, or worn around the neck. -
Page 19: Hardware Installation
Keep in mind that metal objects will affect the Base Unit’s RF communications with the AIR ID Badge. Windows 95/98 Users To verify which serial port is available, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 20: Air Id Badge & Battery
The number of seconds or minutes of inactivity before the screen saver is launched by Windows operating system. • Proximity of other AIR ID users. pcProx Badge (Passive badge users only) The pcProx badge is the same as your supplied HID badge for your facility access control system. -
Page 21: Software Installation
Guide. If there is a problem with the installation, allow the setup program to uninstall. Should you need to reinstall or remove the AIR ID software, always use the Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs icon so the system is successfully removed, and reboot. -
Page 22: Software Setup
4. Click Display 5. Select the Screen Saver tab. If this tab is not shown you will need to use the AIR ID software to unlock this tab-see the ‘Administrative Functions’ section of this manual. 6. Click on the down arrow and Select AIR ID 7. - Page 23 This may be useful for users who wish to use the logon (GINA replacement) facilities of the AIR ID system, but not use the daytime walk-away features of the system achieved with the screen saver application.
- Page 24 Windows delay (in minutes) is sent to the operating system thus resetting the AIR ID setting. Therefore you will need to use the AIR ID software in order to reset this parameter in seconds or to a value less than one minute.
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Page 25: Setting Air Id System Parameters
The AIR ID Setup software is found by using the Windows START button located on your desktop. From there select Programs and locate the AIR ID folder. In the AIR ID folder, you will find the Readme file together with the AIR ID application and other related files. - Page 26 Software Setup Step 1 - Enter the COM Port on which the AIR ID base unit is attached. This function will test the communication with the base unit. If the AIR ID software cannot communicate with the base unit, an error message will be displayed. If an error occurs, check that the Base Unit is properly attached to the system and the correct port number is being used.
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Page 27: Air Id Application (Standard Launch)
ID application. Press the Exit Initial Setup button located at the bottom, and proceed to the next section Exit Initial Settings - This button will exit you from the AIR ID Startup Screen and launch the normal AIR ID application front end. -
Page 28: Base Unit Dialog Tab
(Active Badge users only), Com Port setting, badge sensing mode, as well as how often the AIR ID system checks for the user. All options are described in detail in this section. Base Unit Com Port... -
Page 29: Base Proximity Range
Windows permits programs in the background to continue to operate while in the screensaver mode. If you are within a short distance of other AIR ID users, there is a possibility that their Base Unit signal will interfere with your Base to Badge communication. -
Page 30: Positioning The Base Unit
WAIT time. As mentioned earlier, the WAIT time can be set both using Windows Display Settings and using the AIR ID application and thus cause some confusion. Both methods effect the value the screensaver uses to determine its launch countdown. -
Page 31: Screen Saver Wait Time When No Base Unit Attached
Screen Saver Wait Time when no Base Unit Attached This option allows a second wait time to be used when AIR ID detects the Base Unit has not been attached. This setting is convenient for docking station users who bring their notebook computers home or on the road and do not require the security of AIR ID. - Page 32 Base Unit Dialog Tab and to minimize interference with other AIR ID users in the near proximity. It is also a more practical method in that you normally want an event to occur before the screensaver is released. If you...
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Page 33: Multiple Users On This Pc
Base Unit Dialog Tab Multiple Users on This PC This section does not apply to pcProx or AIR ID LT users. However, both pcProx and LT support multiple users per PC. The AIR ID system has the ability to auto-detect more than one badge per PC. -
Page 34: More Than 10 (Keyboard)
For example, assume your Username is ‘Sam’, entering ‘SA’ in the dialog box would cause the AIR ID system to search for badges whose users have name like ‘Sam’, ‘Sally’, or ‘Sarah’. If you happen to know that there are no users on this system with usernames that begin with the letter ‘S’, there is no... -
Page 35: Badges Dialog Tab
Administrative Users There is one administrative user (Username is “ADMIN”), permitted in the AIR ID system. This user has the ability to add, delete and edit users on the system as well as modify other system settings. The “ADMIN” user does not have proximity badge capability. -
Page 36: Non-Badge Users
The Write to AIR ID Badge check box is disabled for AIR ID LT and pcProx users. NOTE: To synchronize a badge later, simply perform this procedure again using the same password for the Old and New Password fields. -
Page 37: Get Password
Reading a Badge - Orienting the Base Unit 1. Select a user from the database using the record selectors, on both sides of the field AIR ID Users (the record selectors look similar to those found on your VCR). 2. Once you have the user’s name shown in the User field, click on the GetPswd button. -
Page 38: Orienting The Base Unit
(Active badge users only) To optimize the wireless connection between the Base Unit and the AIR ID Badge, you may need to slightly rotate the orientation of the Base Unit to reduce drop out zones (see RF Issues) and enhance the communication between the Badge and Base Unit. -
Page 39: Administrative Functions
Administrative Functions To gain access to the administrative buttons you need to enter the AIR ID admin password. A valid admin password yields the following screen: AIR ID... -
Page 40: Add User
Badges Dialog Tab NOTE: Since all AIR ID system ship with the same ‘ADMIN’ user’s password (12345678), make sure you change this password in order to maintain the security of the system. Add User Using the supplied fields, enter the User’s Username and their Badge Address (found on the Badge label) into their corresponding fields. -
Page 41: Edit User
The value in the Duration field applies when either the Hours or Days radio button are selected. Note that when the Write to AIR ID Badge Check Box is checked, the password will be written to the badge and the database (Badge writing does not apply to AIR ID LT or pcProx users). -
Page 42: Delete User
Delete button. Another method that will disable a lost or stolen badge is to simply use the SetPswd button to change the password in the AIR ID system. RF IDeas... -
Page 43: Audit Log
The following are the items which the system provides tracking for Windows 95/98 users: 1. Access with a badge 2. Access via manual password entry 3. Add user, no badge 4. Add user with badge 5. Add user but badge programming failed 6. Delete user AIR ID... -
Page 44: Audit: Windows Nt Specific
Authentication) routine provided, the NT operating system can be set to provide its own audit trail system. Therefore the access is recorded through the operating system. The AIR ID system does however keep track of the following: (in addition to the items above) 1. -
Page 45: Assignment
Modify User button to register the changes. If there are additional machines not listed in the Machine Assignment box you need to add, install the AIR ID system on those machines and they will automatically be registered (assuming the DBLocation is identical). -
Page 46: Machines
This button allows the administrator to delete PC machines in the organization to the AIR ID system. The AIR ID system will automatically add your machine name to the list when the AIR ID software is installed. Each PC will show its Machine Name in the box labeled: Current Machine Name. -
Page 47: Screensaver Lock
You may only use the Copy AIR ID System files for the first client as AIR ID will detect a copy of the database already resides at the target location.. - Page 48 AIR ID Badge and system, and then submits to the Pass Through GINA. The Pass Through GINA is the GINA that was already installed on your PC before AIR ID was installed. Therefore, this mode is only valid if this NT machine was using another 3rd party GINA before installation of AIR ID.
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Page 49: Nt Gina
NT GINA As mentioned earlier, under NT RF IDeas replaces the supplied GINA with an AIR ID Aware GINA (RFIDGINA.DLL). The GINA provides the user with the logon and logout dialog screens. Note: NT users, be aware that your GINA file is going to be replaced. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
(SetPswd). 2. Your NT password, username, is different than the one used in the AIR ID system. If you are still experiencing problems, contact RF IDeas Technical support dept: (888) 542-4743 (8:30 - 5:30 Central Time). RF IDeas... -
Page 51: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The AIR ID System was developed with an open architecture designed to allow for further integration. The API Software will be provided to system integrators via The AIR ID Developer Kit. The AIR ID Base Unit... -
Page 52: Index
COM1 ......11, 20 Machines ......38 Confirmation Password ..28 Modify User ....33, 37 Continuous....29, 30 Multiple Users ....25 Control Panel ....14 CR2025....... 12, 43 Old Password ....28 orientation adjustments ..22 DBLocation ....... 37 RF IDeas... - Page 53 Room Proximity..12, 14, 24 Visual Badge Reader 29, 30 serial port....10, 11 SetPswd ..28, 29, 34, 42 Wait ...... 14, 15, 22 smart cards ......7 Write to AIR ID Badge28, Startup Screen ....19 AIR ID...