CAC Reader / Smart Card Reader

IOGEAR can only provide support and troubleshooting for the CAC Reader itself. Middleware authentication troubleshooting will be required with your branch of the military. Use this link to contact the help desk for your branch of the military. To see if your card reader is installed you will need to go to the Apple Icon and then go to About This Mac. You will then need to go to More Information. From there you will see a System Information box.

The IOGEAR GSR202 is a TAA compliant USB Common Access Card Reader for military, government and even private sector workers who need everyday access to secure systems. Common Access Card (CAC) or Smart Card readers are used as a communications medium between the Smart Card and a host (e.g. a computer, point-of-sale terminal, network system, etc.) in secure systems such as those used by government, banking and health care.

IOGEAR's USB Common Access Card Readers require the card to be inserted directly into the reader where electrical contacts retrieve the data stored in the card’s chipset. IOGEAR’s physical contact readers are less prone to misalignment, which helps to eliminate the possibility of being misread.

What is a Smart Card or Common Access Card?

Often referred to as a Smart Card, the Common Access Card (or CAC) is the shape of a credit card, and is embedded with a data chip allowing specialized access. In addition to the embedded chip, Smart Cards are usually programmed with a PIN to ensure security for both the card holder and the system being accessed. Having reached tremendous adoption rates outside of the U.S., Smart Cards are now rapidly growing in this country to combat credit card fraud, while also providing the next generation of secure and user friendly identification. The federal government issues Common Access Cards programmed with a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) chip containing the data necessary for the cardholder to be properly identified and granted access to secure federal facilities and information systems. Smart Cards have been in use by the federal government in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) since 2006, and now the technology is rapidly spreading to banking, healthcare and other areas requiring identity verification and secured access.

What is FIPS 201?

FIPS 201 is a set of United States federal government technical standards and issuance policies specifying the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) requirements for federal employees and contractors. These standards dictate the manner by which authorized persons are granted physical and/or logistical access to federal government facilities and networks. IOGEAR’s Smart Card/Common Access Card readers are FIPS 201 compliant.

What is TAA Compliance?

TAA compliance indicates that a specific product follows the requirements outlined in the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, basically stating that the product is made in either the United States or a designated country. The designated country list includes those entered into free trade agreement with the U.S., those that take part in the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, those listed as a Least Developed Country (LDC), and others. Government purchase contracts, especially those for the Department of Defense, generally stipulate a product be TAA compliant in order to be considered for purchase. All of IOGEAR’s TAA compliant products meet the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule requirements for government procurement. Additionally, several of these products are already listed on the GSA Approved Products List so government contractors, distributors and buying offices may refer to the following APL numbers listed below. Please also note that TAA compliance is not mandatory for all government agencies, so IOGEAR also offers a similar non-TAA compliant version of some products in order to provide lower pricing when TAA compliance is not required. For more information or questions about TAA compliance products, please contact us directly.

For a list of all IOGEAR TAA compliant products click here.

The following IOGEAR products are already listed on the GSA Schedule:
GSR202 USB Smart Card Reader: GSA APL #579
GSR203 Portable Smart Card Reader: GSA APL #693
GKBSR201 Keyboard w/Built-in Common Access Card Reader: GSA APL #612

For a list of all IOGEAR TAA compliant products click here.

The following IOGEAR products are already listed on the GSA Schedule:
GSR202 USB Smart Card Reader GSA APL #579
GSR203 Portable Smart Card ReaderGSA APL #693
GKBSR201 Keyboard w/Built-in Common Access Card ReaderGSA APL #612

Click the images below each readerto find online businesses selling the CAC reader you desire

ONCE YOU'VE DECIDED WHICH READER YOU WANT TO PURCHASE OR DOWNLOADED THE DRIVER, PROCEED TO STEP 3

A little bit of information / history: Not all CAC readers are created equal. This page shows over 40 different CAC readers available. You will only see readers that I have tested and will recommend to you on this page (Except for the Non-Supported (old) readers section).

CAC Reader Manufacturers (listed alphabetically):

+iD | ACS | ActivIdentity | Belkin | Cherry | CP Technologies | GemPlus/Gemalto | HID | Identive (formerly SCM Microsystems) | IOGear | Litronic | Manhattan | NetSign | Omnikey | Schlumberger | SIIG | Stanley Global | Unotron | Zvetco | Un-Supported (OLD) readers

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.

Identive (formerly SCM Microsystems) SCR Readers

SCR-3310 v2 CAC reader driver

Mac Friendly [10.5 - 10.10] (Alternate fix needed for some Mac's) Mac driver (most likely NOT needed) NOT Tiger (10.4.11)

Note: This model used to be sold at MCX / NEX / PX & BX and works with all versions of Windows

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SCR-331CAC reader use driver located here sometimes you will need this driver, or this driver(works best with XP)

Mac Friendly [10.4 - 10.10]

If this reader does not initially work on your Windows 8 / 8.1, 7, Vista or Mac computer you may want to update the firmware

NOTE: Some Mac users are having problems with this old reader. If you are going to purchase a CAC reader, and have a Mac, we recommend the SCR-3310 v2 (above), or SCR-3500 (below).

SCR-3500 Smart fold mini USB Smart Card Reader

Mac Friendly [10.4 - 10.10]

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SCR-3311 Heavy base USB Smart Card (CAC) Reader driver

Mac Friendly [10.5 - 10.10](NOT Tiger (10.4 or 10.10 when using Centrify))

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SDI010 / SDI011 Contactless Smart Card Reader driver

NOTE: I was not able to figure out how to make the contactless part work, just the regular CAC slot

Mac friendly after thisupdate for Leopard and Snow Leopard (NOTTiger(10.4.11), or Lion (10.7 and above)

SCR-335 USB Smart Card Reader Driver

I do not have one to test

Identive Cloud 2700 R Contact Smart Card Reader

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate

Did NOT work with Windows 8, DID work with Windows 7

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SCR-301 CAC Reader

NOTMac compatible

IOGear Readers

IOGEAR model GSR202 USB Smart Card Reader Driver (GSR201Driver)

Mac Friendly [10.5 - 10.10](NOT Tiger (10.4))

If your Mac is having problems with this reader, you will need to update it using a Windows computer (or Bootcamped) Mac.

Note: This model is sold at the AAFES PX & BX

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NOTE: 'Some' Windows 7 (64 bit) users are having problems with this reader not staying in device manager when the computer is restarted. Install the driver direct from IOGear and restart computer to remedy this situation. (This has worked for some people). Others are still having problems. You can update the driver manually following this guidance. The only other cure for it not working is to return it and consider a different reader on this page.

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IOGear model GSR203

Mac Friendly [10.5 - 10.10](NOT Tiger (10.4))

If your Mac is having problems with this reader, you will need to update it using a Windows computer (or Bootcamped) Mac.

Note: This model is sold at the AAFES PX & BX

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IOGear model GSR202V

Mac Friendly [10.5 - 10.10](NOT Tiger (10.4))

If your Mac is having problems with this reader, you will need to update it using a Windows computer (or Bootcamped) Mac.

Note: This model is sold at the AAFES PX & BX

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NOTE: 'Some' Windows 7 (64 bit) users are having problems with this reader not staying in device manager when the computer is restarted. Install the driver direct from IOGear and restart computer to remedy this situation. (This has worked for some people). Others are still having problems. You can update the driver manually following this guidance. The only other cure for it not working is to return it and consider a different reader on this page.

Stanley Global Model SGT111 USB Smart Card Reader 32bitDriver64bitDriver

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

More information regarding this CAC Reader

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Stanley Global Model SGT114 Smart Card Reader 32bitDriver64bitDriver

Mac [10.5 - 10.7] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

Mac [10.8 - 10.10] friendly with this update

More information regarding this CAC & multi memory SIM Card Reader

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Stanley Global Model SGT117 USB Smart Card Reader Driver

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

More information regarding this CAC Reader

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Stanley Global Model SGT118 USB Smart Card Reader Driver

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

More information regarding this USB CAC Reader (NOT Bluetooth)

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Stanley Global Model SGT119 USB Smart Card Reader Driver

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

More information regarding this USB CAC Reader (NOT Bluetooth)

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Stanley Global Model SGT121 USB Smart Card Reader, Multi-Memory, SDXC, SIM Reader with 3-Port USB Hub Driver

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

More information regarding this CAC Reader

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Stanley Global Model SGT122 USB Smart Card Reader 81-In-One Multi-Memory and Phone SIM Card Reader / Writer / Editor

Mac [10.5 - 10.8] friendly with thisupdate (NOT Tiger 10.4)

Mac [10.8 - 10.10] friendly with this update

This reader has 4 possible fixes to work with Windows 7:

1. Follow guidance in this PDF

2. Download patch from Microsoft

3. Download Realtek driver

4. Download alternate Realtek driver

More information regarding this CAC Reader

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Belkin F1DN005U USB Smart Card Reader PDF

Mac Friendly [10.5 - 10.10](NOT Tiger (10.4))

This reader will show up as an SCR-3310v2 in device manager

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HID / Omnikey / ActivIdentity Readers

Omnikey 3021 USB Smart Card CAC Reader

Mac friendly after thisupdatedownload the 'OMNIKIEY 5X2X, 3X21 PCSC FOR MAC OS X'

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Omnikey 3121 USB Smart Card CAC Reader

Mac friendly after thisupdatedownload the 'Omnikey 3x21 PC/SC CCID Driver for Mac OS X'

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HID OMNIKEY Cardman 5321 USB CAC Reader driver

Mac friendly after thisupdatedownload the 'Omnikey 5x2x PC/SC Driver for Mac OS X'

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Advanced Card Systems Readers

ACR3801 USB Smart Card Reader

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly after thisupdate

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ACR38 USB Smart Card Reader

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly after thisupdate

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ACR38U-TFC Pocket Mate Smart Card Reader

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly after this update (except when using Firefox)

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GemPlus Reader

GemPlus USB-SW Smart Card Reader 32bitDriver64bitDriver

Mac 10.4 Friendly with driver update (10.5 -10.9 have native support built in).

A Soldier could not get it to work, so, he purchased an SCR-331

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GemPC Twin USB Smart Card Reader drivers

Mac Friendly [10.3 - 10.9] update 'may' be needed (only for 10.3-10.4)

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Cherry Reader

Cherry ST-1044 USB Smart Card CAC reader driver (Windows) Instructions

Mac 10.7 - 10.9 have native support built in (10.5 & 10.6 need this update)

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Manhattan Reader

Manhattan 172844 USB CAC reader driver (XP, Vista 32, Vista 64, Windows 7) Instructions

NOTMac friendly

Unotron Reader

Unotron SpillSeal SAC2 - Washable Smart Card Reader (drivers)

I do not have one to test

Manufacturer website shows NOMac compatibility

Zvetco Reader

Zvetco Verifi C500 All Metal SmartCard Reader

Mac Friendly [10.6 - 10.10]

This reader will show up as an SCR-3310v2 in device manager

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+iD Reader

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+iD The World's Smallest ID Card Reader

Mac [10.5 - 10.10] friendly after thisupdate

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CP Technologies Reader

ClearLinks CL-UC-200 Smart Card Reader

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NOTE: You can purchase this reader from a lot of different vendors, but the manufacturer doesn't even list this reader on their suite to offer support. Use at own risk

NOTMac friendly

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SIIG Reader

SIIG JU-CR0012-S1 USB 2.0 Smart Card Reader

Mac [10.6 - 10.10] friendly with thisupdate

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'Antique' Readers

The manufacturers have abandoned support for these readers.

Use at your own risk!!

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The CAC readers below 'might' work with Windows XP but NOTWindows 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, or Mac. This is partly because they will not read the PIV II CACs (GEMALTO TOP DL GX4 144, GEMALTO DLGX4-A 144, G&D FIPS 201 SCE 3.2, and Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 Dual) and they [the manufacturers] haven't invested in any firmware updates.

The simplest solution is for you is to invest in a more modern CAC reader above this section

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ActivIdentity Readers

ActivCard / ActivIdentity V3 Smart Card reader

Mac friendly althoughThe manufacturer does not show any support for this reader on Macs

ActivCard V2 Smart Card reader driver

NOTMac friendly(2 different Navy personnel have tweaked the firmware update for an SCR-331 and found an old XP computer to update the firmware from). They have never sent me a 'How - To.' I recommend you find a different reader on this page that is compatible with your OS.

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Cherry

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Cherry ST-1000U USB Smart Card Reader

NOTMac friendly

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DataKey

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DataKey DKR830 Smart Card Reader

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Gemalto

GemPC 430 driver support for Windows XP and older

NOTMac friendly (according to manufacturer website)

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Litronic / Netsign 215 USB CAC reader driver (alternate driver)

NOTMac friendly (according to manufacturer's website)

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The Schlumberger CAC reader below is here only for driver support. I do not recommend you purchase this CAC reader unless you are not planning on using a computer newer than Windows XP. This means it won't work on Vista Windows 7, or 8 as it is an old reader with NO support from the vendor.

Schlumberger ReflexV2 Driver (installation instructions on CAC drivers page)

Alternate installation file (installation instructions are in the .html file inside the zipped file)

NOTMac friendly

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Identive (formerly SCM Microsystems)

SCR-301 USB CAC reader (driver)

According to the Identive's website driver download page, it will not work on anything newer than XP

Iogear Cac Reader Driver For Windows 10

NOTMac friendly

SCR-111 Serial CAC reader

According to the Identive's driver download page, it will not work on anything newer than XP

Also, due to the fact that most computers do not have serial ports or use PS2 keyboards anymore, this reader is useless for modern computers. The manufacturer has not provided any updates to be able to use with the PIV II CACs or use with Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 8.1.

Cac Reader Driver For Mac

NOTMac friendly

SCB Solutions sells CAC readers and has a full time person to provide support to their customers

If you live in the UK, you can purchase CAC readers from SmartCardFocus

Alternate driver download locations:

Iogear Cac Reader Installation

OTHER TYPES OF READERS TO CONSIDER

Scr 331 Cac Reader Driver Download

Laptop CAC reader (PCMCIA, ExpressCard, USB)