User Manual

9 Understanding Wireless Identification

AIR ID

contractors are usually required to enforce an unattended PC

policy. This policy is easily achieved with AIR ID.

What is pcProx

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

(pcProx) line of facility access proximity badges since the same

badge can now be used for PC logon and facility access control.

pcProx is different from the AIR ID active card/reader 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.

Other companies will find benefit in using their ID proximity card as

a two-factor authentication for computer access.

The pcProx reader functions using the same AIR ID software.

What is included with the pcProx Kit?

• HID compatible Base Unit reader

• AIR ID system administration software

• Windows 9x and NT/2000 GINA software

• Installation and User Manual on CD