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    Do I have to use CAC card reader?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by theoak2, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. theoak2

    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm looking at a device that includes a CAC card reader. I do not wish to use DoD security device. If it is installed, do I have to use it, or is use of it optional for owner of device?
     
    theoak2, Jan 29, 2019
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    I have owned Toughbooks that had those devices and I did not need to use them.
     
    Shawn, Jan 29, 2019
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    Thanks Shawn!

    So if I purchase device with the CAC reader, it will not prevent me from using that device if I have no CAC card?
     
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    It never caused a problem for me.
    What are you looking at?
     
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    An external keyboard with CAC card reader, USB, and ethernet.
     
    theoak2, Jan 31, 2019
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