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Common Access Card help for your
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STEP 1d and / or 2d:  DESKTOP COMPUTER CAC READERS

Installation Steps

Step 1: Obtain a CAC Reader
Step 2: CAC Reader driver
Step 3: DoD Certificates
Step 4: ActivClient (Optional)
Step 4a:  Update ActivClient (Optional)
Step 5: IE adjustments / Video
Log into a CAC enabled webpage now to test
 
 

 

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ONCE YOU'VE ORDERED YOUR READER OR DOWNLOADED THE DRIVER, PROCEED TO STEP 3

 

NOTICE:  The links to vendors / products is an attempt to save you time searching for the specific item, by linking you directly to the item shown.  You will notice I have multiple [when I can find] vendors to choose from.  I have no personal preference as to who you decide to purchase from.  I am not endorsing any particular product or vendor, I'm merely informing you what works and where you can purchase a CAC reader from.

 

 

Akasa Readers

AK-ICR-09 AKASA Electronic ID and Smart Card Reader for 3.5" bay

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AK-HC-07BK AKASA 5.25" Bay InterConnect EX Card Reader / 4x USB 3.0 HUB w/2x Charging Port

 

 

Identive (formerly SCM Microsystems) SCR Reader

 

SCR333 CAC Reader for desktop computer driver

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Advanced Card Systems (ACS) Reader

ACR38f CAC Reader

ACR38f CAC Reader for Desktop computer 

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OTHER TYPES OF READERS TO CONSIDER

 

External USB type A CAC readers

 

External USB type C CAC readers

 

Keyboard CAC readers

 

Laptop CAC readers

 
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