All SCB Solutions' smart card readers have
been fully tested and are 100% compatible with the CAC/PIV cards.
How do I install my new smart card reader?
It is very simple, just follow the following
steps:
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Plug the reader to your computer.
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Follow the Windows wizard.
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You are done. The driver is automatically
installed. With USB readers, a "green light" on the reader
confirms that the driver is installed and running.
Note that the driver will not display any smart card icon in
the system tray. This is a feature of the "CAC/PIV card
middleware"; see section below.
Please; note that in some rare cases your
operating system may not recognize the reader. If that
happens you may need to download the driver from our website at:
https://www.scbsolutions.com/support
How do I use my CAC/PIV card?
Your CAC/PIV card has been specifically designed
to identify and authenticate you. To use this card on your
PC you will need to get from your computer support department a
specific piece of software called the "CAC/PIV card middleware." This software enables
government
personnel and contractors to use their card for a variety of
applications right from their PC. This software interfaces with
the PKI credentials and other login credentials residing on the
card, and acts as a conduit between the card's
cryptographic functionality and the networked applications.
Concerning CAC cards, only the local command can make the decision to provide CAC/PIV Middleware to individuals for use on home (non-governmental) computers. If the local command approves the use of the CAC Middleware on home computers, it is then the installation DOIM's responsibility to provide the software. Each Army installation has been
provided a specific number of middleware licenses. For
information pertaining to your installation's licenses contact your local Director of Information Management
(DOIM) or IT support.
I don't have a PIV/CAC card middleware license:
If your organization did not already get a license for you, you can acquire one license at:
https://www.scbsolutions.com/CAC
If I still need help:
If you have any other question or setup
problems with your reader(s) please send us an email at SCB Solutions.
Inside support and advice from a fine military fellow:
Michael J. Danberry "Chief Geek" at
http://MilitaryCAC.com
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