Smartcard Services in IGEL OS 12
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- Emese Pogany
Smartcard services need to be configured in order to use smartcard readers. This article shows the settings options of smartcard services in IGEL OS.
You will find a list of supported smartcard readers in the https://www.igel.com/ready/showcase-categories/security/.
Menu path: Security > Smartcard > Services
Activate PC/SC daemon
The PC/SC daemon enables the smartcard reader to connect to the device, so that the smartcard is available to an application. This can be a server-side application where data is forwarded via an RDP or ICA connection or a local application, e.g. the browser.
☑ The PC/SC service is enabled. The card reader is available for applications. (Default)
☐ The PC/SC service is disabled. The card reader is not available.
PC/SC devices
List of smartcard readers currently connected to the device. Internal smartcard readers and a variety of USB smartcard readers are supported.
Refresh device list
Click the button to refresh the list of available PS/SC devices.