Omnikey 3121 not working with Mac OS

[herrpressey]

Hi everyone.

I have an iMac running Mountain Lion 10.8.3. I've downloaded the drivers from the Concept2 website and worked with the Omnikey tech control people, but I can't get my Mac to read the log card when I insert it into the 3121 Card Reader.

Anyone have any tips that would make this work?

I know the hardware and card are functional, because they work fine on my old Dell Windows laptop. But I want this to work on my Mac as well.

I'd appreciate any tips you could offer.

Thanks.
~Keith

[Bob S.]

I was using Omnikey with my Mac some time ago and then had to switch to Athena. I no longer remember the details, but am guessing that it was when I upgraded the system, maybe 10.5 to 10.6 (which I am currently running, 10.6.8). There was information on the C2 site at the time that Omnikey would not work with whatever I had, whereas, when I first started using a logcard, it was Omnikey that worked with Mac and not any of the others. I have never tried out 10.7 or 10.8.

Bob S.

[OarConsequences]

Does Omnikey claim compatibility with 10.8.3 specifically? I know they say that it works with OSX and they have drivers for it but maybe it needs to be updated for the latest OS.

[herrpressey]

Hey guys, thanks for the replies.

Concept2 says it works with 10.8, and even links to the drivers. But not as far as revision 10.8.3, but I've got a tech call out.

Looks like Omnikey and Mac aren't good friends. That info would have been nice to know before I made my purchase. Live and learn.

~Keith

[OarConsequences]

I don't like when I see that drivers are required because of just the forward compatibility issue you ran into. I'd go with the Athena which is what C2 plugs (http://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/a ... ard-reader) and doesn't require drivers. I know that doesn't help you in your situation but your lesson may well benefit others who run across this thread before buying a card reader. At least you can still read off of your laptop.

[BadgerBadgerRowRow08]

Hopefully, you have found a solution by now; but just in case...

I was having the same problem with Mac OS X 10.8.5, but I found a new download for the OMNIKEY 3121 that solved the problem. Here you go: http://www.hidglobal.com/drivers/19361

Cheers, Mark