How to enable a PIV or CAC enrollment reader

How to enable a PIV or CAC enrollment reader.

Procedure Steps

In System Administration, select Administration > Workstations.

  1. Click [Add] at the bottom and add your workstation.
  2. Click [Browse] next to Name and select your computer.
  3. Leave all other settings default and click [OK].
  4. Select the Encoders/Scanners tab.
  5. Click [Add] to create a new encoder. 
  6. Provide the new encoder with a name, and select the workstation you just created.  
  7. Under Device type, select PC/SC Encoder.  
  8. Under Credential technology, leave the default setting Contact Smart Chip.
  9. Select the Location tab and leave it marked as a stand-alone device.
  10. Select the Communications tab.
  11. Select the driver for the Omnikey reader you connected to the workstation.  
  12. Click [OK] to save the device.

Applies To

 OnGuard 7.2 and later 

Additional Information

You can obtain the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website.


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