HID 5422 Omnikey Smart Card Reader

The OMNIKEY® 5422 represents the ultimate combination of contact and contactless technology in a single device. The solution features a dual interface, PC-linked reader that reads / writes to both a 13.56 MHz contactless smart card and virtually any contact smart card to support environments where both contact and contactless smart card technologies are required. Compliant with ISO14443 A/B, ISO 7816 standards, this reader is compatible with virtually any contactless smart card, operating system and a variety of applications.

Using contactless smart card technology the reader provides users with the convenience, speed and security for applications such as user authentication to PCs, software, cloud-based applications, networks and web sites. The reader supports leading high frequency card technologies on the market including iCLASS®, MIFARE® and MIFARE DESFire®.

The OK5422 eliminates the requirement for driver installation and is suitable to be used with standard PC or workstations, as well as with thin- and zero-clients.

The reader is integrated and tested with HID Global’s ActivID® ActivClient and ActivID® Applets.

• Versatile – Ideal for end-user environments using both contact and contactless smart card technology and migration scenarios.
• Leverages existing employee badge – Expands the usage of existing physical access cards to computer logon, as well as network and cloud access.
• Easy to install – Eliminates the need to install drivers; uses native supported CCID drivers within the operating system.
• Increased security and improved user experience – Reads and retrieves highly secure one-time passwords (OTP) from Seos® cards