Omnikey 5422 HID card reader

HID Omnikey 5422 is a card reader that reads and writes smart cards both by contact and contactless.

The main features of the HID Omnikey 5422 card reader are:

• versatile: it is ideal where smart cards of both types, contact and contactless, are used;
• expands the possibility of using access cards already used to connect to a computer, to a network or access to the cloud;
• easy to install: it uses drivers already existing in the operating system;
• compatible with many operating systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Android;
• ensures a higher level of security, without affecting the way a card is already used.

The chip integrated in smart cards works similar to a microprocessor for storing and accessing secure connection data. By connecting the HID Omnikey 5422 reader to a PC, smart cards effectively authenticate access to computers, applications, traditional or virtual networks and websites.

Processing speed and ease of use are the most important features of the HID 5422 reader: read or write information on a 13.56 MHz contactless smart card or any other type of contact smart card. Use the card reader with the best high-frequency technology, iCLASS, MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire. It can also access information from Seos OTP (One-Time-Password) cards, effective due to their ability to ensure a high level of security.

As it meets the ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 7816 standards, the Omnikey 5422 card reader is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, as well as with the most used types of PCs and workstations.

The Omnikey 5422 HID card reader is used in areas where a high degree of security is required, such as:

• State institutions;
• Health;
• Financial institutions;
• Telecommunications ;
• Retail, for loyalty campaigns.