Once you have your CAC reader, plug it into your Mac and ensure your computer recognizes it. If you already have a CAC reader and it isn’t Mac friendly, you could update the firmware, however, for the non-tech savvy people out there, it’s probably better to just purchase a new one and save the headache – they’re only ~$11-13 dollars. There are only a couple that you can choose from and I’ve listed them below.
Purchase a CAC reader that works for your Mac. Step 1: Purchase a Mac Friendly CAC Reader Look at graphs to see which CAC enabler to use.
Here are the steps on how to install a CAC Reader for Mac: