Summary
Info |
---|
|
The following are software versions that are able to support HID OMNIKEY 5421 Card Reader: . The OMNIKEY 5421/ 5422 reader supports standard MIFARE™ and MIFARE DESFire™ |
.
.
Tip |
---|
|
For manual driver installation, local administration rights may be required. |
.
.
Step by step:
To manually install device driver for OMNIKEY 5421 / 5422 card reader:
Step 1: The OMNIKEY 5x2x driver must be available locally in the PC. If the OMNIKEY driver has been downloaded, skip to step 4.
Step 2: Download the latest OMNIKEY driver and select Download OMNIKEY drivers.
Figure 1: Downloading the OMNIKEY Driver
Step 3: Select the correct OMNIKEY model and the computer's operating system. Select the driver for download and Accept the license agreement.
Figure 2: Selecting the Correct OS and OMNIKEY Model
Tip |
---|
|
- Users can find more information about the PC operating system by right-clicking My Computer and select Properties.
- OMNIKEY 5x21 is a Smart Card Reader device. This Windows driver was developed by HID Global. Ensure that the correct driver for OMNIKEY 4121, 5121, 5321, 5125, 5325, 6321 is downloaded (V1.2.26.140 - Release: 2014-05-12)
|
Step 4: Click on the downloaded file. At the HID Driver License Agreement window, read the agreement carefully and click Accept to continue.
Figure 3: HID Driver License Agreement Window
Step 5: Select the driver installation location by clicking Browse and click Extract.
Figure 4: Driver Extraction Window
Step 6: Once the driver is extracted, plug-in the OMNIKEY reader to the port (USB, ExpressCard, or PCMCIA) and start the installation process. When the Windows Hardware Wizard requests for the driver, select Install from a list or specific location.
Step 7: Check Include this location in search and specify the location where the driver is stored (for example: C:\HID Global\5x21_V1.2.9.2). Click Next. When installation is completed, click Finished.
Info |
---|
|
If using unsigned BETA drivers, choose the Don't search, I will choose the driver to install radio button. |
Step 8: Once the driver installation is completed, the OMNIKEY Smart Card Reader is ready for use.
.
.
To verify that the device driver for OMNIKEY 5x21 is installed correctly:
Step 1: Right-click Computer > Properties > Device Manager to open the Device Manager window.
Figure 5: Opening the Device Manager Window
Step 2: Expand the Smart card readers tab and ensure that the OMNIKEY reader is detected.
Figure 6: Ensure that the OMNIKEY Reader is Detected