How to set up CAC reader on personal computer?

2016-07-01T07:44:24-04:00

I'm trying to get started on my correspondence courses, before I hit E4, and I just bought a CAC reader today at the PX. I know you can't just plug and go and that there are certain certificates you must install before being able to use your CAC on your personal computer. Does anyone have knowledge on how to do this? Thanks!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2016 8:07 AM

2016-07-01T08:07:36-04:00

Visit http://www.militarycac.com
You must install the DOD ROOT CERTIFICATES.

Follow the instructions for your os on the above irl and you will be GTG.

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 CSM David Heidke made Jul 1 at 2016 8:56 AM

2016-07-01T08:56:09-04:00

Even if you bought one at the PX, check with supply. Most units have a budget to buy a whole bunch of them for all the Soldiers. Might as well have an extra.

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made Jul 1 at 2016 10:28 AM

2016-07-01T10:28:12-04:00

Additionally, it does not work well with Apple products.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 1 at 2016 11:38 AM

2016-07-01T11:38:03-04:00

You strike me as the kind of guy who has a home CAC reader, you can probably answer PFC Private RallyPoint Member's question!

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jul 1 at 2016 11:57 AM

2016-07-01T11:57:23-04:00

Your ISP may not like you using what's really a CAC secured VPN. The protocols make it a data hog and if you're paying for low speed, it will take a long time to establish the tunnel and the connection can get dropped frequently. If you have a home account and telework, at some point the ISP may notice the data consumption and time of day and conclude you have to get a business account. So read up on the limits of your current plan and check with the IT shop on consumption figures. When I was working for the Navy, we had a lot of teleworkers. Those who were constantly interactive with NMCI stuff eventually got dinged for the commercial account. Most figured out how to fly under the radar.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2016 10:49 AM

2016-07-03T10:49:21-04:00

Check out militarycac.com

Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2016 1:15 PM

2016-07-03T13:15:08-04:00

Like others have said, check out militarycac.com. It has helped me numerous times setting up my windows and mac computers without any problems.