Smart card readers
Page updated: 2024-08-06
The table below does not aim for complete coverage of every existing reader (and a bit old right now)
We update with new readers and driver versions when they happen to show up on our radar
If you want a huge list then go to this place: https://ccid.apdu.fr/ccid/section.html
Sometimes we get the question:
- Is there a list of smart card readers supported by Net iD?
The answer is:
- Net iD support the PC/SC-standard. If a reader in PC/SC-compatible you can use it, but if it works well depends on the hardware and the driver.
Our advice after more than 25 years with smart card readers =>
§1 - Windows: If the reader have a driver then use it! Don't use the generic CCID driver from Microsoft
However, Yubikeys works well with the generic CCID driver from Microsoft
§2 - macOS: Drivers are built-in for most readers, only install drivers if the reader is missing in macOS
§3 - Linux: Drivers are built-in for most readers, only install drivers if the reader is missing in Linux
Make sure you keep pcsc-lite and ccid up to date
§4 - Always turn off power saving, in the driver or in BIOS
The reason for this is that some applications (not Net iD) can't handle "disapearing readers"
Decent readers handle power saving in the driver, nasty readers require that you uncheck a box in BIOS
§5 - Some readers need firmware update
§6 - Some SIM-card slots in laptops are also PC/SC-readers, make sure that your model is excluded in the Net iD configuration
(Net iD shuld not try to read SIM-cards)
§7- Regarding drivers...
¤ Start by checking the vendor support website!
¤ Sometimes you can find the latest driver here: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/
(just paste the VID/PID-string taken from Device Manager, like the values in the table below)
| ¤ Product ¤ Net iD shows... ¤ Device Manager shows... |
Date and version | VID/PID | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
ASC ACR39UACS ACR39U ICC Reader 0 ACR39U ICC Reader |
2022-11-21 4.4.2.0 |
USB\VID_072F&PID_B100 |
USB-C |
Alcorlink USB Smart Card ReaderAlcorlink USB Smart Card Reader 0 Alcorlink USB Smart Card Reader |
2023-11-30 1.9.17.2324 |
USB\VID_058F&PID_9540 |
Used in many laptops (HP)
Make sure to use the driver!
Make sure to disable powersave in BIOS!
|
AirID 2certgate GmbH AirID BLE 000D6F084F2B 0 AirID GmbH AirID 2 USB 0 AirID |
2021-09-01 11.14.24.474 |
n/a for Bluetooth USB\VID_2DFF&PID_B601 |
Bluetooth reader (and USB) Firmware: 2.3.3 |
Cherry KC 1000 SCCherry KC 1000 SC 0 CHERRY KC 1000 SC |
2016-12-09 1.0.5.152 |
USB\VID_046A&PID_00A1 |
Reader in upright position => Good Works fantastic as PINPAD reader with Net iD Client 1.1.5 Also for winlogon! |
Cherry Keyboard - G83Cherry SmartBoard XX44 0 SmartBoard XX44 |
2014-03-20 1.2.24.27 |
USB\VID_046A&PID_0010 |
Reader in upright position => Good |
|
Fujitsu keyboard K529 (Reader from Identive) FujitsuTechnologySolutions GmbH SmartCase KB SCR eSIG 0 SmartCase KB Smart Card Reader |
2013-10-09 1.12.0.0 |
USB\VID_0BF8&PID_1017 |
Reader in upright position => Good Driver not compatible with Windows 11
Use MS CCID driver
|
Gemalto PC Twin ReaderGemplus USB Smart Card Reader 0 USB Smart Card Reader |
2016-08-08 4.1.4.0 |
USB\VID_08E6&PID_3437 |
Transparent plastic |
Gemalto IDBridge CT40Gemalto USB Smart Card Reader 0 USB Smart Card Reader |
2016-08-08 4.1.4.0 |
USB\VID_08E6&PID_3437 |
"Same" as PC Twin Reader but newer |
HID Omnikey 3021HID Global OMNIKEY 3x21 Smart Card Reader 0 OMNIKEY 3x21 |
2021-04-08 2.3.4.121 |
USB\VID_076B&PID_3031 |
Transparent plastic |
Omnikey Cardman 3121OMNIKEY CardMan 3x21 0 OMNIKEY 3x21 |
2017-05-25 1.2.29.156 |
USB\VID_076B&PID_3021 |
Older edition of 3121 |
HID OMNIKEY 3121HID Global OMNIKEY 3x21 Smart Card Reader 0 OMNIKEY 3x21 |
2021-04-08 2.3.4.121 |
USB\VID_076B&PID_3031 |
Newer edition of 3121 |
HID Omnikey 5422HID Global OMNIKEY 5422 Smartcard Reader 0 HID Global OMNIKEY 5422CL Smartcard Reader 0 HID OMNIKEY 5422 HID OMNIKEY 5422CL |
2021-04-08 2.3.4.121 |
USB\VID_076B&PID_5422 |
Both contact and RFID
Potential problem:
There can be interference
between contact and RFID
|
HID Omnikey 5022 CLHID Global OMNIKEY 5022 Smart Card Reader 0 HID OMNIKEY 5022 |
2021-04-08 2.3.4.121 |
USB\VID_076B&PID_5022 |
Only RFID Works well with Yubikeys with NFC |
|
Highseclabs RS20N-4/RSN40-4 (Reader from Identive) Identiv uTrust 2700 R Smart Card Reader 0 uTrust 2700 R Smart Card Reader |
2021-10-19 1.11.0.0 |
USB\VID_04E6&PID_5810 |
Highseclabs no longer sell this edition |
|
Highseclabs RS20N-4/RSN40-4 (Reader from Alcor) Alcorlink USB Smart Card Reader 0 Alcorlink USB Smart Card Reader |
2023-11-30 1.9.17.2324 |
USB\VID_058F&PID_9540 |
Warning! Not a stable edition or the reader! Creats collisions with eventual built-in Alcorlink. Probably no longer for sale. |
|
Highseclabs RS20N-4/RSN40-4 (Reader from Alcor) Waiting for delivery... Waiting for delivery... |
Latest edition |
||
ThalesThales Shield M4 Reader 0 ? |
? |
USB\VID_08E6&PID_34C7 |
|
HP Smartcard KeyboardChicony HP Smartcard Keyboard 0 HP Keyboard Smartcard Reader |
2017-02-06 1.2.0.0 |
USB\VID_03F0&PID_104A |
|
YubikeyYubico YubiKey OTP+FIDO+CCID 0 Microsoft Usbccid Smartcard Reader (WUDF) |
2006-06-21 10.0.19041.1 (MS CCID) |
USB\VID_1050&PID_0407 |
The only token that works well with the generic MS CCID driver |
