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Summary

• To manually install device driver for OMNIKEY 5421 / 5422 card reader.

• To verify that the device driver for OMNIKEY 5x21 is installed correctly.

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

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.

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