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Thanks for coming to my site, I will give you step by step instructions to get the CAC / PIV card working on the PC and the Mac OS.
You will need a few items: 1. CAC / PIV Card - This will be provided to you by your agency. 2. Card Reader - Several options available on Amazon.com 3. Middleware Software - Two main options for use on Mac 4. The Certificate Chain - This will be provided to you by your agency. |
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Middleware / SOftwareYour PC will require software for the Smart Card reader. The most popular PC software for the CAC / PIV Card is called ActivClient 6.2 or 7.1 You will have to check with your IT department to see if there is a license available for personal use. If you would like to purchase a copy, here is the link
Your MAC OS requires some middleware software to communicate with the card reader.
I have two installed on my mac. I know this isn't trial and error but you have to remember, you're setting up something that does just work "out of the box" I'd rather have two different software installed incase one fails.
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