does anyone know how to set up a cac reader on a laptop?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:16:14 -0500

I’m purchasing a laptop and cac reader at ait and I’m not tech savvy at all.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 9:18 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:18:45 -0500

Google the cache resource website. It has everything you need to download and how to set it up. https://militarycac.com

Common Access Card (CAC) Information for home use

MilitaryCAC provides CAC installation assistance; Find information regarding the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC)

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 9:24 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 21:24:07 -0500

Kyle,
An outstanding resource is the following website: https://militarycac.com/. The site is run by an retired Army Warrant Officer and provide excellent resources and guides to setup and/or troubleshoot CAC / PKI issues. This is not an official Army website but it does provide links to many official software repositories.

Common Access Card (CAC) Information for home use

MilitaryCAC provides CAC installation assistance; Find information regarding the Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC)

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 28 at 2019 10:49 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 22:49:27 -0500

Why do you need a personal CAC reader?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2019 3:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 15:03:24 -0500

It should just recognize it if you have a Windows computer. There are usually plug and play after that. You can get on more websites with Windows using a CAC reader than with Apple computer.

Response by CPT Tim McCaghren made Mar 2 at 2019 1:05 PM

CPT Tim McCaghren — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 13:05:18 -0500

CAC reader will automatically install on a Windows machine, as the drivers are already in the system.

However, depending on the version of Windows there may be other requirements.

I would say the best public source of step-by-step instructions for complete setup, including installing DOD certificates, can be found on militarycac.com.

Response by SSgt Thomas L. made Mar 8 at 2019 9:54 PM

SSgt Thomas L. — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 21:54:54 -0500

If it's Windows 10, it should just be plug and play. You may have to install the DOD PKI, but you can download that from any of the service portals a I believe. It's definitely on the front page of the Air Force portal.