Access Control Reader IOGEAR GSR212 Black

The IOGEAR GSR212 Access Control Reader is a compact USB smart card / CAC reader designed for reliable secure access in office, government and commercial environments. The reader uses a contact interface that requires the card to be inserted directly so the electrical contacts can read the chip, which reduces misalignment and misreads. It supports common EMV and ISO smart card standards and is suitable for integration with CAC middleware and USB CCID hosts.

Advantages

The GSR212 supports EMV Level 1 and EMV 4.1 specifications, PC/SC industry standards and USB CCID transport enabling wide compatibility with host systems. The contact insertion design improves read reliability compared with contactless or partial-contact readers. It has low power consumption, an LED status indicator for operation and power, and dual multi-protocol interfaces for main and auxiliary cards, making it versatile for different smart card types.

Suitable for

• Secure network and workstation logon (CAC / PIV environments)
• Government and federal facility access control
• Banking and payment systems using EMV smart cards
• Healthcare systems and identity verification workflows
• Point-of-sale or kiosk applications requiring chip-card reading

Key specifications

• Interface: USB (compatible with Microsoft USB-CCID driver)
• Standards: ISO 7816, EMV 4.1, PC/SC 1.0/2.0, USB CCID Rev 1.1
• Card types: Class A/B/C (5V / 3V / 1.8V), CPU cards T=0 & T=1, common memory cards (SLE 4404/4418/4428/4442/4443), I2C
• Protocol support: T0, T1; short and extended APDU; asynchronous direct/inverse modes
• Compliance: FIPS-201, GIE-CB, WHQL
• Indicators: LED for operation and power status
• Physical dimensions: 63.5 mm (W) x 82.6 mm (D) x 9.7 mm (H)
• Weight: 0.0544 kg
• Colour: Black
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): GSR212

How to use

Connect the GSR212 to a host computer using the USB port; the device is compatible with standard Microsoft USB-CCID drivers and PC/SC middleware. Insert the smart card fully into the reader’s contact slot so the card contacts meet the reader contacts. Use the appropriate CAC or smart card middleware and enter the card PIN when prompted to authenticate. The LED indicates power and read activity; follow on-screen prompts from your authentication software to complete the login or transaction.

Recommendations

The reader is intended for use with CAC/PIV middleware and compliant host software; do not force cards into the slot and avoid using damaged cards. For secure environments, ensure middleware and drivers are up to date and follow your organisation’s security policies when handling smart cards.