I like helping Mac users. But, please
know that I work M-F 0700-1700 EST and
will get back to you as soon as I can.
Timothy Solberg
202-455-8037
timothy.solberg@militarycac.com
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• Configuring Firefox on your Mac Using CoolKey
• This currently only works for the Gemalto 1st and
2nd Gen 64 & 72K CAC. There is a patch for the
144K Card but it is not yet tested by me.
• If you are NOT familiar with Linux or Terminal DO
NOT ATTEMPT THE FOLLOWING COMMANDS
have Tim or somebody who knows what they
are doing do this for you. He has no problems
helping you and can setup a time to access to
your Mac and will do it for you. Contact
information on page 1.
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Attach mac-coolkey-1.1.0.zip on
desktop download here
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Open Terminal
You must enter these commands as Root. To get into root type: $ Su
Enter your Root Password then press enter.
Should look something like this sh-3.2# copy the following commands
$ sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/lib
$ sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/include
$ sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/bin
$ unzip “than drag and drop the mac-coolkey-1.1.0.zip in Terminal” Press enter
$ cd usr/local/CoolKey
$ sudo cp -r lib/* /usr/local/lib/
$ sudo cp -r include/* /usr/local/include/
$ sudo cp -r bin/* /usr/local/bin/
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Once that is done copy and paste this line into FireFox
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/usr/local/lib/pkcs11/libcoolkeypk11.dylib
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Click Firefox then Preferences…
sh-3.2#
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Go to the Advanced (tab), Encryption
Security Devices (button)
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Click Load (button)
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Title it CAC Card Reader. In Module filename:
copy and paste the following line:
/usr/local/lib/pkcs11/libcoolkeypk11.dylib
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Under Security modules and devices you will see
CAC Card Reader and your Name with numbers
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Try going to a CAC enabled website.
Example USAF Portal https://www.my.af.mil
Click I understand the risks
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Click Get Certificate then Confirm
Security Encryption
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Type in your CAC PIN in the Password
Required box
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Select your Email Signature Cert
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You are in. As long as you do not log off you will
not be asked to enter your PIN again
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