Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT
What smart card readers are available for the USB-C port on the new MacBook? I don't think regular USB devices will connect anymore without a conversion cable. I'm on active duty and will need to use this and do not want to have to connect a reader thorugh a conversion cable. Thank you.
MacBook, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
Do a Google search or just buy the USB-C to USB-A adapter.
I don't believe there are any at this point. You will need to get an adapter.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
At this point the adapter may not work. I have the CAC Reader that Apple sells )small white folding one) which has worked great on my last 3 macbooks (recent Macbook Air 11). Just bought the new Macbook, with the adapter. The Macbook recognizes the reader, but will not recognize the CAC when inserted. Tried 3 different readers with the same affect.
Working with my own IT support to try and figure it out and checking through Apple.
OK, so I did (finally) get it to work. I had to change the CAC Enabler I downloaded. In the past, I had always used PKCard from Thursby. Once I changed the enabler, my CAC reader works fine.
As of September 2015, I cannot find any USB-C readers, so an adapter will be required. I have confirmed that Centrify Express has an enabler that works with Mac and the USB-USBC adapter. Free registration and free download (http://www.centrify.com/express/smart-card-form/)
There is now a compact smart card reader that has a USB-C Port: ACS ACR39U-NF
https://www.scbsolutions.com/express/product_info.php?products_id=180
Thank you
Smart Card reader for the USB-C port?
