Works on the following IOGear CAC reader models:
We've had several customers report that the IOGEAR reader does not work properly with Mac OS X, and we've had other customers say it works fine. Here is how you can tell if your reader will work ( with Mac OS X ): - If your card is in the reader, remove it. Reboot your computer. Style: Portable Smart Card Go mobile with IOGEAR's Portable Smart Card reader. Our latest Smart Card reader is the perfect communications medium between a Smart Card and a host (e.g. A computer or a point-of-sale terminal). Keep the GSR203 Portable Smartcard reader in your backpack, briefcase, or even pocket.
GSR202, GSR202V, GSR203, & GSR205 (USB type C reader)
1. Information
Some IOGear CAC readers have a firmware version that will not work on a Mac (0x9540), this page will show you how to change it to 0x9520, which will work on your Mac using a program called EepromMP.
How To Use Iogear Cac Reader
2. This procedure must be completed using a Windows computer (or Bootcamped Mac), it will not work using a virtual version of Windows (i.e. Parallels, VMware, or Virtual Box)
2.1 Install the AU9540_V1.7.2.0 driver (from the CD in the box), then plug in the GSR202, GSR202V, GSR203, or GSR205 to your Windows computer.You may also download it from: http://www.iogear.com/support/dm/driver/GSR202
2.2 Double click EepromMP.exe found at: http://militarycac.com/CACDrivers/iogear/AU9540_EEPROM.zipAU9540 reader will look like Figure 1. Click the Setting button (DO NOT insert your CAC in the reader).
Figure 1
2.3 Match your screen to the information below completely, and then click OK to go back to the main page. (Figure 2)
Figure 2
2.4 Click Write Eeprom to program the external EEPROM. (Figure 3)
Figure 3
2.5 When write Eeprom is finished, a SUCCESS message will be displayed (Figure 4)
Iogear Cac Card Reader
(DO NOT insert your CAC). After the task is finished, click Cancel to quit the program
Figure 4
Iogear Cac Card Reader Not Working
2.6 Unplug the reader, and then plug it back into your computer (very important step)!
2.7 You are finished.Try your CAC reader on your Mac now.
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