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NOTICE:  As you may have noticed, 1 December has now come and gone, and username / password option is still available on AKO.  The implementation date has been pushed back.  An unofficial date I have found is now set for 1 February 2012.  So, this will give you more time to get your computer configured.

THE TOP 6 CURRENT ISSUES [and CURES] CAUSING THE MOST PROBLEMS

1:  Most DoD website access problems can be cured by following these adjustments to your Internet Explorer web browser.

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2:  The latest version of Mac OS X (Lion - 10.7.x) DOES NOT support CAC natively.  Please remember this when you decide to upgrade to Lion from Snow Leopard (10.6.x).  We have found 8 different options for you to continue using your CAC on your Mac:

 --1. Copy 2 files (Does NOT work with the Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 or 5.2a CACs) 

 --2. Purchase, install, and use PKard (works with All CACs) (Recommended method due to its ease of use and vendor support)

 --3. Download the Smart Card Services Update v2.0b1 (Does NOT work with Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 or v5.2a CACs)

 --4. Install and use OpenSC (works with All CACs) (Easy to install, but has NO vendor support)

 --5. Follow this guidance (Does NOT work with Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 or 5.2a CACs)

 --6. Use Charismathics CSSi PIV for Mac OS X (works with all CACs)

 --7. Use LPS (works with All CACs)

 --8. Use CACkey (works with All CACs AND Firefox)

3:  Army users, when you are installing ApproveIt 6.5, you receive "No host application was found on this computer.  Please install the host application before installing ApproveIt Desktop" you'll want to look here for the cure

4:  If you have the following CAC types: "Gemalto TOP DL GX4 144" or "Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 Dual" and are using Windows 7, you "may" be able to use your CAC without installing ActivClient. 

5:  If you have an "Oberthur ID One 128 v5.5 Dual" and it does not appear to be working with your Windows computer you will need to install ActivClient 6.2.0.50, AND then update it to at least 6.2.0.119. 

6.  Mac users who have purchased the IO Gear GSR-202 from the PX / BX within the last few months may have problems.  We've worked with Thursby Software and IO Gear to find an update (which is actually a downgrade) for the firmware on the reader.  Please use the following 2 files in this folder to update your CAC reader.

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 look below

I have devised 6 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 at 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.com logo) 

3. Use the Installation Steps above

4. Use the "One-Stop Shop" notes page.

5. Use the quick visual installation class instructions  PDF or PowerPoint

6. Watch videos showing and explaining how to install the software

If you would like to utilize your CAC to only logon to AKO or other CAC enabled sites (and not sign forms), consider using LPS (Lightweight Portable Security) and not install any CAC software on your computer.

Please utilize the contact page to ask Questions, offer Comments, Ideas, and / or Suggestions. 

This website was developed and is maintained by Michael J. Danberry

  I created this website because I was unable to find information showing me how to utilize my Common Access Card (CAC) on my personal computers.  MilitaryCAC.com has been online since 9 November 2007 and has now grown to 104 individual pages of CAC related information and support.

I am the content provider for the Army Knowledge Online (AKO) CAC Reference Center.  I am not employed by AKO, I assist by answering emails addressed to AKO dot CAC at US dot Army dot mil and maintain the pages related to CAC.

You can watch my presentation from the AKO - Community Page Administrator Workshop (CPAW) 2010

Army Times article about MilitaryCAC.com & Michael J. Danberry

Part 1  |  Part 2

This website is designed to primarily assist Army users using Microsoft Windows.

Luckily for you, and due to the similarities in the software, I can provide support for other Government agencies and Operating Systems as well.  Simply click the respective links below:

 

Mac	Linux

 

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