Cac Card Reader Software Download For Mac

11-05-2021
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Centrify Express for Smart Card is a complimentary version of the same enterprise-hardened Centrify Smart Card technology used in federal agencies that require authentication for CAC, CAC NG, and PIV smart cards.

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I'm interested in picking one up for my personal laptop but I don't know which one to get. Are there any brands in particular that are worth the investment? I've seen some completely malfunction after a few uses and others not work at all. Thanks in advance.
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Many comments are inaccurate. It is not the responsibility of supply (me) to provide ANYONE, regardless of rank, with items for personal usage. PFC Mullins stated as much in his initial posting that it's for his personal laptop. It is incumbent on each individual to purchase personal items themselves. I agree with coming onto a site like this for information on making a purchase but we should not be suggesting an illegal activity, even though it may have been an inadvertent suggestion.

Like MAJ Weiss suggested, the SCMs are great CAC Readers. If you would like a very nice portable one, check out the one below. It folds up nice and neatly into about the size of a thumb drive. I have one and carry it with me. These cost $17.99 but well worth it.

Amazon.com : SCM SCR3500 Smart Card Reader : Computer Memory Card Readers : Computers & Accessories
Amazon.com : SCM SCR3500 Smart Card Reader : Computer Memory Card Readers : Computers & Accessories
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SSG Burns are you referring to the pens made by the blind? If so, you can keep them. You'll not hear me looking for them.
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SSG(Join to see)There are some really good points on both sides (albeit some are rude). I believe this is an issue in the eye of the beholder.
I am a Supply Sergeant as well first off. I would not/will not provide cac readers to soldiers for home use strictly because of availability in my unit. I have to file a CAPR which is a huge waste of time and money to get with GPC. And they are $70 with an NSN. So I keep to Minimum.
But on the same issue, I provide (some) paper to squad leaders for home use. I know that some may get used to print a private invoice but that happens in offices too. I write a large portion of my ncoers, counselings, and other leaders book fillers at home. So do my squad leaders. Not going to buy their ink but the paper is for the good of the corps. It is proper oversight and vigilance that prevents abuse.
I am not afraid of being called a stingy supply sergeant, but there are way too many out there that are plain dictators over supply and refuse all most all request.
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Well stated, battle! I too dislike the bad labels placed on supply. It's ridiculous and unprofessional for any one of us to act in such manner. We are not only accountants (that's what we do with the CDR's property) but also stewards of the taxpayers money. I have no problem issuing out supplies as requested but I will always ask for what purpose, and make a decision based on the answer. If there are further questions, then I will seek the guidance of the BN or CO CDR, or the respective XOs.
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CSMMike MaynardSSG Redondo - if the only thing that a CAC Reader allows me to do is to access government websites - OWA, AKO, MilSuite, HRC, etc, how would that be classified as 'personal' use.
I'm not aware of any 'personal' uses for the CAC readers - only work/job related and professional development related?
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Your site is a lifesaver! I have been referring my Soldiers and peers there for a few years now. My only request is that you somehow procure a zip file of Lotusforms 3.5 since it's nearly impossible to get now, and version 4.0 is nearly impossible to get working. I just hope the Army switches to PDFs with a quickness.
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CW3Michael Danberry
Thanks for your reply SFC Watkins, glad to know you've been referring people my way. Are you having problems with the current download of Lotus Forms? I do recommend people use the AKO download link instead of the one for CHESS for both Lotus Forms and eSign. I haven't heard anything more on digitally signing PDFs either. I wonder if it will have something to do with the new OERs due to come out in April? We have a class the last week of this month on them. I'll to remember to bring that up. Thanks again for responding
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I've never seen a unit supply issue CAC readers for personal use. If it's for your job 'at work use' then maybe, if they are available. It sounds like you few are taking home government property. I would suggest spending the few bucks you have to on the iogear reader.
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Actually, my battery issued them out to all of us. We signed hand receipts and everything.
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SGT(P)Jason Gaudry

Cac Card Software For Mac

Well, now that just makes....SENSE! Too easy. If we are required to have a CAC reader to do business- at home or the office, a CAC reader should be issued.
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Installation Steps

Step 1: Obtain a CAC Reader
Step 2:CAC Reader driver / Video
Step 3:DoD Certificates / Video
Step 4:ActivClient / Video
Step 4a:Update ActivClient
Step 5: IE adjustments | Video
Log into AKO with your CAC now
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Proceed ONLY if you need to sign forms
Step 6:IBM Forms Viewer (formerly Lotus Forms) | Video
Step 7: eSign | Video

(The CHESS website has scheduled outages: Saturdays between 0200-0500 EST and the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month between 0700-1200 EST)

If you are having problems accessing the Lotus Forms software download link outside of the hours listed above, please contact CHESS for support.

NEWS:Army migrating to Adobe fillable forms. Army Publishing Directorate were to begin conversion of the Army's inventory of existing IBM Lotus forms to PDF in the first quarter of FY 14 with a completion by the end of FY 14. Beginning in FY15, Lotus Forms and ApproveIt / eSign software will no longer be supported. This is great news for Mac users since Lotus and ApproveIt has never worked for them. Please know that the current EES system requires Lotus Forms and eSign to allow signing of OERs (currently) and NCOERs (in the future).

Installation Steps:

Download / Save this page as single / printable PDF

1. Go to the Army CHESS website at: https://chess.army.mil

2. Click the Login button (located on the black bar across the top of the page)

NOTE: If you are CAC enabled through CHESS you will see your information displayed. Click the Login button to fully access the website. If you are NOT CAC enabled on the Army CHESS website you will prompted for your email address and password. This is the email address and password you used when you registered at the CHESS website. If you have not registered you need to click the Registration (button) on the black bar on the top of the page.

3. Once logged in (verified by it saying Welcome your name in the upper right corner) you can to to Army Software Downloads (button) listed under the greenSoftware (tab).

4. Click the link titled: Silanis eSign

5. Click the upper right corner link titled: Download Silanis eSign

You may be prompted at the bottom of your screen asking if you want to Save or Save As, select Save or Save As.

Alternate download (directly from AKO): https://www.us.army.mil/suite/doc/39474482 (42.9 MB)

6. Once the file is downloaded, Right click the file titled: e-Sign_6.6.zip, and select Extract All,

7. Once the files are extracted, open the foldertitled: eSign_6.6 and select setup.exe (82 KB Application file), followed by Yes.

NOTE: If you receive: 'The module 'C:Program Files (x86)ApproveItADTMSOADDIN.dll' was loaded but the call to DIIRegisterServer Failed with error code 0x08007005.' This generally means a lack of administrative privileges. You'll need to 'Run as Administrator' to install the program, or login as an administrator to install.

NOTE: Look under the Compressed size column, IF you see a 30KB setup file, this means you are in the zipped folder, and not the new extracted folder. Review step 6 above

NOTE: If you are prompted for a serial number, it means you did not extract the files in step 6 above, or you did not select the correct setup file in step 7 above

8. Select Next, Accept the license, Next,

eSIGN / APPROVEIT INSTALLATION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

9. The program does not inform you when it finishes installing, so [my personal recommendation] is to verify the software installed by going to Control Panel: Uninstall a Program (Windows 7 / 8 / Vista), Programs and Features (Vista), or Add / Remove Programs (XP) look for e-Sign Desktop 6.6.

10. Restart your computer, then come back to this page to use the Sample Form below OR save it to your desktop now.

NOTE: IF my instructions confused you above, an individual sent the below instructions that may be easier for you to follow.

Older ApproveIt 6.5 download: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/doc/36567209

Video Installation Instructions (for ApproveIt 6.5), new version coming soon

Test your digital signature with the below links:

Note, if you are not seeing the digital signature on the PDF, make sure you have Adobe Reader installed. The Windows 8 / 8.1 built in PDF reader will not work for digitally signing.

NOTE: Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10 & 11 users need to look at slides 19-20 of this guide If not, they along with: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Opera web browser users will receive 'gibberish' when clicking the Lotus Forms .xfdl link above. You need to right click the 'sample form' link and select Save Link As / Download Linked File As / Save to Download Folder. Save it to your desktop, then test from your desktop. If your computer downloads it as a .txt file, right click it and change it to .xfdl

IE 9 & 10 users look here for other options

Compatibility view for IE 8, 9, & 10

This can also remedy problems using Forms (on AKO) for digitally signing and routing forms.

If you are not familiar with signing forms with your CAC? Look here for instructions. Visual steps, or Watch Video

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU HAVE NOW SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED ALL NEEDED PROGRAMS ON YOUR COMPUTER.

The ideas on this website are from my personal experience. I have been told by Army Publishing Directorate (APD) to send users to their help desk so they become aware of the problems with this program. 703-692-1306 / DSN: 312-222-1306 , Webform, or

If you are having problems accessing the CHESS website, contact theCHESS help desk at: armychess@mail.mil or 888-232-4405 / 703-806-1019 / DSN: 312-656-1019 (Monday - Friday 0800-1700 Eastern).

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Alternate install instructions:

After making the first attempt to install the Silanis E-Sign software
Open the Silanis_eSign.zip folder
Double click setup.msi
Clicked More Info in the pop up Windows dialog box
Clicked Run Anyway in the pop up Windows dialog box
Selected Modify with a radio button
Clicked the Next button
Clicked on the down arrow for the e-Sign for IBM Lotus Forms

Look at image below.

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eSign / ApproveIt Desktop enables users to approve, verify and securely print documents, forms, letters and spreadsheets. eSign / ApproveIt uses Silanis Intelligent Signature Technology, which is a form of electronic signature developed by Silanis and is based on digital signature technology. The Silanis Intelligent Signature Technology electronically signs the content of documents or forms that are presented to the user in Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Lotus Forms, PureEdge Viewer, and FormFlow. Upon signing a document or form with eSign / ApproveIt Desktop, the electronic signature and audit trail information is embedded within the structure of the document or form and becomes a permanent part of it, much like a wet ink signature on paper.
If you are interested in knowing how to digitally sign a memorandum, this is how to do it (Word 2003 & 2007 only) (Word 2010 & 2013) read the sentence below.

NOTE: If you have Office 2010 or 2013 installed you may need to configure eSign / ApproveIt to get the ApproveIt tabs back. Follow this page.

If you need to completely uninstall eSign / ApproveIt, follow this information.

To download blank DA forms, go to the Army Publishing Directorate website http://www.apd.army.mil/ , click on the Forms (tab) DA Forms button. Find the form you want (in the range of form numbers). Right click the XFDL link to the right of the form you want, Select Save Target As. Save it to your computer and you will have the form for later. You can also click the link, it will open up your Lotus Forms or Pure Edge software automatically (only if using Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8). All other browsers will have to use the Right click, Save As option to save your form.

Digitally signing a form is simple when following these instructions

Cac Card Reader Software Download For Mac

With your form open and your CAC inserted in the card reader

Cac

Single click the button with the slanted pen with 'Click to Approve' typed after it (see image)

Read the Electronic Signature Notice, then OK

Click the word Sign (not OK)

Select your name (the one without the word email in it), then OK

You should see your name, once you do, click the word Sign

It will prompt you to type in your PIN, then select OK

Once you see Signature is valid, select OK

You have now signed your form

If the word Sign is GRAY, please look here for some known solutions

Fix the ePersona message when trying to sign

Watch Silanis Electronic Signatures 2-minute Presentation

This is the email I received from APD on 25 August 2010 when I asked for permission to have an alternate download location for people when the CHESS website is down.

'In regards to your email, As I am sure you are well aware APD is the Enterprise provider of Lotus Forms Viewer and Silanis ApproveIt software. There are only two channels that are authorized to be the authoritative distributor of the fore mentioned software, 1. AGM (Army Gold Master) for GFE (Government Funded Equipment) installation / use and 2. CHESS (Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software Solutions) for PFE (Personal Funded Equipment) installation / use. APD does not authorize any other body (i.e. AKO) to distribute its Enterprise Software. Your request to have this software hosted in your files has been dually noted. At this time your request to host / provide the Lotus Forms Viewer and Silanis ApproveIt software is Denied. You will be advised if APD's stance on this request changes in the future.'

For issues obtaining the software from the CHESS website, utilize the Official Army channels for assistance.

The ideas on this website are from my personal experience. I have been told by Army Publishing Directorate (APD) to send users to their help desk so they become aware of the problems with this program. 703-692-1306 / DSN: 312-222-1306 , Webform, or

If you are having problems accessing the CHESS website, contact theCHESS help desk at: peoeis.pdchess.helpdesk@us.army.mil or 888-232-4405 / 703-806-1019 / DSN: 312-656-1019 (Monday - Friday 0800-1700 Eastern).