Best SmartCard/CAC reader for a Mac? I have the Iogear card reader that is available at the PX. It was about $20 I believe and I had to download a couple drivers but it works just fine with my Mac. The SCR3500 is a good choice, but the CAC software that's out there can be a bit flaky. Sometimes reboots are required for the. I would check to make sure you have a process named 'CAC' running - this is the software that talks to the card. If you don't have a process named CAC, your card reader firmware may be out of date. You should update the firmware (using a PC works best). If you prefer using a Mac to a PC, it can be difficult to find the right CAC card reader to work well with your machine. So many CAC readers that might work well with Windows run into problems with Apple software and products.
| Installation Steps |
| Step 1: Obtain a CAC Reader |
| Step 2:CAC Reader driver |
| Step 3:DoD Certificates |
| Step 4:ActivClient |
| Step 4a:Update ActivClient |
| Step 5: IE adjustments Log into a CAC enabled website now |
| Step 6:Signing Forms (Army) |
| Additional Links |
| Solve AKO Specific Problems |
| Sign up for CAC News email list |
| Solutions to common problems |
| Error Codes by the Number |
| MilitaryCAC.com site news |
| Mobile Device Information |
| READ Comments from others |
| Join the Facebook page |
| MilitaryCAC memorabilia |
| Post a tear off tab sign at your unit |
| DTS Instructions & Information |
| Photocopying your CAC is Illegal |
| Free Security Software |
| Outlook Web Access (OWA) Links |
| Info on Removal of SSNs from IDs |
The intent of this website is to assist you with the installation of software so you can use your CAC on your Windows Personal Computer. Mac users are helped too
I have devised 5 different methods for you to utilize to install the software.
1. Click the Software & Install Button (second button from the left) in the row of buttons near the top of every page in the site. Once you click the Software & Install Button, follow the buttons from left to right.
2. Use the Site Map link at the top of every page (left of the MilitaryCAC logo)
3. Use the Installation Steps above
4. Use the 'One-Stop Shop' notes page.
5. Watch videos showing and explaining how to install the software
If you would like to utilize your CAC to only logon to your webmail, AKO, or other CAC enabled sites (and not sign forms), consider using Trusted End Node Security (TENS) formerly known as LPS (Lightweight Portable Security) and not install any CAC software on your computer.
Please utilize the contact page to contact the official help desks, ask Questions, offer Comments, Ideas, and / or Suggestions.
This website was developed and is personally maintained by Michael J. Danberry
This website was created because of the lack of information available to show how to utilize Common Access Card (CAC)s on Personal Computers. MilitaryCAC has been online since 9 November 2007 and has over 121 individual pages of information and support.
I am the content provider for the Army Knowledge Online (AKO) CAC Reference Center. I am not employed by AKO, but, assist by answering emails addressed to AKO dot CAC at MilCAC dot US and maintain the pages related to CAC.
Articles about MilitaryCACThis website is designed to primarily assist Army users using Microsoft Windows.
Luckily for you, [and due to the similarities in the software], I am able to provide support for other Government agencies and Operating Systems as well. Click the respective links below:
| Apple Mac | Linux | Chrome OS |
| Air Force | Marine Corps | Navy | Coast Guard | DoD Civilian |
Military Cac Card Reader For Mac
Cac Card Reader Software Download For Mac
You must install the DOD ROOT CERTIFICATES.
Follow the instructions for your os on the above irl and you will be GTG.
MilitaryCAC provides CAC installation assistance; Find information regarding the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC)