RFIDeas AIR ID User manual

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AIR ID
AIR IDAIR ID
AIR ID®
AIR ID
AIR IDAIR ID
AIR ID®LT
LTLT
LT
and
pcProxTM
Proximity Activated Identification
User Manual
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i END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
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IDeas’ AIR ID®, AIR ID®LT, and pcProx Proximity Activated Systems.
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v 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" solutions!
If you are interested in our OEM or Independent Developer’s
Programs, please call!
Thank you,
The Staff at RF IDeas
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ID Badge Unit FCC compliance statement
FCC ID M9MMU100
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference that may cause undesired operation.
ID Base Unit FCC compliance statement
FCC ID M9MBU100, M9MBUPCPROXH100, or
M9MBUPCPROXM100
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interface, and (2) This device must accept any
interference that may cause undesired operation.

AIR ID
TABLE OF CONTENTS
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT________________i
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE __________________i
Limited Warranty ________________________________iii
ID Badge Unit FCC compliance statement____________ v
ID Base Unit FCC compliance statement _____________ v
TABLE OF CONTENTS __________________________ 1
Proximity Activated Products_______________________ 4
AIR ID (Active Badge) __________________________________5
AIR ID LT (Active Badge)________________________________5
pcProx TM (Passive Badge)________________________________5
What’s New In Version 2 __________________________ 6
Understanding Wireless Identification _______________ 7
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 TM Proximity Activated Identification? 9
What is included with the pcProx Kit? _____________ 9
How does AIR ID Operate?_______________________ 10
What are the minimum system requirements?________________10
Hardware Installation ___________________________ 11
Windows 95/98 Users __________________________________11
Windows NT Users ____________________________________11
AIR ID Badge & Battery ________________________________12
Battery Life (Active badge users only) _____________________12
pcProx Badge (Passive badge users only)___________________12
Software Installation ____________________________ 13
Software Setup _________________________________ 14

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
Get Base Version________________________________ 20
Base Proximity Range ___________________________ 21
Radio Frequncy Issues__________________________________ 21
Using a Practical Proximity Zone _________________________ 21
Positioning the Base Unit _______________________________ 22
Screensaver Wait Time (seconds)_________________ 22
Screen Saver Wait Time when no Base Unit Attached
________________________________________________ 23
Badge Sensing __________________________________ 23
Multiple Users on This PC________________________ 25
Under 10 Users (auto-scan)______________________________ 25
More Than 10 (auto-scan)_______________________________ 25
More Than 10 (keyboard) _______________________________ 26
Badges Dialog Tab______________________________ 27
Overview _______________________________________ 27
Types of Users __________________________________ 27
Administrative Users___________________________________ 27
Non-Badge Users _____________________________________ 28
AIR ID Badge Users ___________________________________ 28
Set (Changing) Password ________________________ 28
Get Password ___________________________________ 29
Reading a Badge - Orienting the Base Unit _________________ 29
Orienting the Base Unit_________________________________ 30
Administrative Functions _______________________________ 31
Add User________________________________________ 32
Edit User________________________________________ 33
Delete User _____________________________________ 34

AIR ID
Audit Log_______________________________________ 35
Audit: Windows 95 Specific _____________________________35
Audit: Windows NT Specific_____________________________36
Assignment_____________________________________ 37
Machines _______________________________________ 38
DB Location ____________________________________ 38
Screensaver Lock _______________________________ 39
NT Setting Dialog Tab ___________________________ 39
NT GINA________________________________________ 41
Logout _________________________________________ 41
Lock ___________________________________________ 41
Change Password_______________________________ 41
Task Manager___________________________________ 41
TROUBLESHOOTING __________________________ 42
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

Proximity Activated Products 4
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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. We welcome your suggestions!

5Proximity Activated Products
AIR ID
Product FEATURE - BENEFIT
AIR ID (Active
Badge)
♦Highest security
♦Full two-way communication (transceiver
in Badge and Base)
♦Open read/write memory banks for
expansion
♦Badge securely holds NT/Novell
password
♦Audit Trail
♦TD2FTM Two-Factor Authentication
AIR ID LT (Active
Badge) ♦Great for multiple users sharing a
computer
♦Economical solution
♦Badge transmits, Base Unit receives
♦Audit Trail
♦TD2FTM Two-Factor Authentication
pcProx TM (Passive
Badge) ♦Great for multiple users sharing a
computer
♦Passive badges, no batteries
contactless range is 1-3 inches.
♦Economical solution
♦Uses existing passive HID or Motorola
RFID proximity technology
♦Unique learn mode reads ID from HID or
Motorola Indala badges
♦Audit Trail
♦TD2FTM Two-Factor Authentication
Enterprise
Management
Software
♦Centralized Management of all users
♦Lowers cost of ownership
AIR ID Developer’s
Kit ♦Complete API Kit supporting both AIR
ID, AIR ID LT, and pcProx
♦Platform independent
♦Dynamic range adjustment
♦Read/write ability with AIR ID
♦Private label
♦AIR ID Aware Certification Program
3rd Party AIR ID
Aware Products ♦Sun Solaris Desktop Security
♦Apple Macintosh Desktop Security
♦Machine Control Active X controls
♦People Location System
♦Healthcare Security Products

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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
Functions:
TD2FTM Two-Factor Authentication – TD2F is our time definable
two-factor authentication. This provides an additional level of
security for the user and the organization. Two-factor
authentication allows you to optionally, require the user to present
two types of authentication:
1. Bring something (i.e. the badge)
2. Know something (i.e. their password).
The implementation of this powerful system is the key. You can
specify that the second factor (i.e. entering a password) is required
on some periodic basis such as x hours or days. Setting it to 24
hours will require the user to validate themselves every day. This
provides additional security from the loss or theft of a badge. If
you lose you badge, then effectively within 24 hours the badge will
not function without a valid password for this user.
This feature also allows AIR IDto become a true two-factor
system. TD2F can be configures to always require the user to type
their password. Therefore without both the badge and password,
the user cannot enter the protected system.
TD2F is flexible and can be configured uniquely for each user.
Thus certain users such as the administrator might benefit from
the true two-factor approach while other less sensitive users can
benefit from the hands-free approach. The flexibility of TD2F is a
true breakthrough in authentication technology.
Enterprise Support – This new feature allows the administrator to
specify a server or central location for the AIR ID database and
system information. This centralized approach greatly reduces the
time spent associated with issuing badges, modifying user’s
access to machines in the organization, and generally reduces the
total cost of ownership (TCO) of a system’s maintenance. The
administrator may add or re-assign individual’s from any machine
in the organization that has the AIR ID software installed.

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AIR ID
AddUser – Expanded to include the assigning of each individual
to specific machines within the enterprise. New ‘Learn Mode’ for
pcProx badges.
Enterprise Support through the Assignment Button – Allows
the administrator to easily modify user access to machines with
the use of check boxes
Enterprise Support through the Machine Button – Allows the
administrator to view which machines in the enterprise are
registered in the AIR ID system.
Enterprise Support through the Audit Log – Expanded to allow
the administrator to view activity associated with AIR ID access by
user or machine. Audit logs may now be exported in a comma-
delimited file.
NT GINA Pass-Through Mode – AIR IDnow by default passes
through to the installed Microsoft GINA. This is important if your
organization is already using a third party supplied GINA with an
NT workstation or server. The ‘pass-through mode’ permits our
AIR ID GINA (RFIDGINA.DLL) to thread through and use the other
supplied GINA as the vehicle to the authentication authority on
your LAN.
Understanding Wireless Identification
What is AIR ID®Proximity Activated Identification?
AIR ID (Active Badge) is a proximity activated access control
system that tells the PC when the authorized user is present.
Unlike password systems, biometrics readers, and smart cards,
AIR ID uses RF (radio frequency) and therefore the user has no
involvement, giving the PC the ability to detect when the user has
left the area. Once the user has left the area, the PC is
automatically locked. 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%
hands-free!
Why is it necessary?
With the proliferation of PC’s, cash machines, security systems,
and electronic locks, users are increasingly burdened with the

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requirement of entering passwords and PINs (person identification
numbers) to gain access to these protected systems. AIR ID
eliminates the burden without compromising privacy or security.
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. It eliminates the problems of
manual interaction-based security, increases efficiency,
compliance, and may also prevent security breaches.
Below are some examples of environments that will find AIR ID
useful:
Medical - Hospitals and medical centers where nurses, doctors,
and administrative personnel need quick and secure access to
patient records without the burden of constant login and logout
functions.
Financial - Trading floors, banks, insurance companies and other
financial institutions working with sensitive information, and
performing financial transactions, that should not be viewed by
unauthorized users. These users also benefit from AIR ID’s audit
log.
Corporate - HR, MIS, payroll, tax departments, company
executives, secretaries, sales personnel, etc. Departments
responsible for their own company sensitive data who are
concerned of inadvertently releasing information to other company
employees through unattended logged in systems. By using AIR
ID the user can comply without extra effort.
Government - Employees and government contractors who have
confidential information that should be secured at both their
desktops as well as at the network level. These Government
contractors are usually required to enforce an unattended PC
policy. This policy is easily achieved with AIR ID.
What is included with the AIR ID Kit?
•Base Unit, Badge (credit card size)
•Badge clip
•AIR ID Screensaver software
•NT GINA software
•Novell Login module
•Installation and User Manual on CD

9Understanding Wireless Identification
AIR ID
What is pcProx TM Proximity Activated
Identification?
PcProx (Passive Badge) is the newest addition to our line of
proximity activated access control systems. pcProx significantly
lowers deployment and implementation costs for users of HID’s or
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
range, it is perfect for companies that want to increase security
and compliance while leveraging a single ID badge solution for
computers and buildings. The user simply waves their existing HID
badge over the pcProx reader and access is granted. A standard
time-out can then be utilized to auto-lock the system after
inactivity.
Many companies can now avoid issuing user-name and
passwords to employees for their computer access needs. This
greatly improves compliance since users can’t write down or
otherwise share their passwords with others.
The pcProx reader functions using the same AIR ID software.
What is included with the pcProx Kit?
•HID compatible Base Unit reader
•AIR ID Screensaver software
•NT GINA software
•Novell Login module
•Installation and User Manual on CD

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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.
(Active badge users only) As a user approaches their PC, the
system automatically detects the user, using radio frequency (RF)
communications to exchange the user authentication information,
granting immediate access. If the PC user walks away, the
system detects this event and is automatically secured and enters
into a screensaver mode. When an unauthorized person attempts
to use the PC, access is denied.
What are the minimum system requirements?
•486-DX33 with CD ROM drive
•2 MB RAM (10 MB hard disk space available for AIR ID
software).
•1 available serial port (unused by other devices)
•Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or NT v 4.0 SP3/4
•For Windows NT, the installer as well as the user must have
administrative rights to access and modify AIR ID files.
Caution: Turn off your system prior to attaching any
peripherals.
Note which communications port number you are using to
attach the Base Unit.

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AIR ID
Hardware Installation
Locate an open serial port on the system. If there is a 9 pin serial
port connector present, attach the Base Unit’s 9 pin connector to
the PC serial port. The Base Unit is self-powered by the serial port
and therefore no other connections are required.
You may place the Base Unit next to your monitor, beside your
PC, or where you feel appropriate.
(Active badge users only) Adjustments may be needed (for the
orientation and placement of the Base Unit) to create a practical
proximity distance in the viewable range of your monitor. 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. Click Start
2. Select Settings
3. Click Control panel
4. Select System
5. Select Device Manager
6. Listed under the category, Ports, locate an available serial
port (i.e. COM1 or COM2). Verify this port agrees with the
connector attached to the Base Unit.
Windows NT Users
To verify which serial port is available, follow these steps:
1. Click Start
2. Select Settings
3. Click Control panel
4. Select Ports
5. Listed under the category, Ports, locate an available port( i.e.
COM1 or COM2)
6. Verify this port agrees with the connector attached to the Base
Unit.

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AIR ID Badge & Battery
(Active badge users only) Your Badge comes complete with a coin
cell lithium battery (CR2025). The battery may be replaced by
placing the badge face down (logo side down) and pulling open
the battery drawer located on the bottom of the badge. The (+)
side of the battery faces up when placed in the battery holder.
When the battery is seated properly into its holder, the battery
drawer slips easily into the badge.
Battery Life (Active badge users only)
The battery is expected to last up to one year. Factors that may
affect the battery life are:
•The length of time you are at your desk during the day.
•How often you are at your desk when there is no keyboard or
mouse activity.
•If the Badge Sensing is set to Room Proximity to poll for the
badge or checked for the next keyboard or mouse activity.
•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. This is a passive badge and
therefore requires no battery. Energy required for the badge is
supplied by the pcProx Base Unit once the badge comes within
range (approximately 1-4 inches).