smartcard user authentication

[Leslie S Satenstein]

john wendel wrote:
> Anyone know how to configure Fedora to use a 
smartcard for user 
> login/authentication?
>
> I know
 that pam has a smartcard module, but I have no idea how to use 
>
 it. Documentation on the web seems to be pretty old, probably obsolete.
>
>
 A pointer to a web site with working instructions would be much 
>
 appreciated.  I can ditch my Windows box at work if I can get this 
working.
>
> Regards,
>
> John
>   
Hi 
John,

Could you tell us more about the smart card device? How is 
it hooked up
to yur computer? Is it a part of the computer? More 
details would be
helpful,

-David

PS: Maybe with what 
you learn in this experience, you could write an
up-to-date guide.


I know of two devices.  A smart card reader and a USB plug in smart card device (www.spyrus.com or other vendor).

You have to start the Fedora smart card driver, and then use the smart card interface software that comes with the card, or you have to write your own.

The one I use is the USB device (with windows).  An API was written to interface to the device.  One has a protocol to respect.  The actual communication with the card is via the Fedora interface.


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 Leslie
 Mr. Leslie Satenstein

 
 
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