On this page:
Windows
Known issue:
- N/A
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Download and open the installer.
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Select Get Started.
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Use the device name displayed at MyDevices to ensure compliance. Learn more about device names. Select Continue.
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Select Download and Install.
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A browser will load, enter your SUNet ID and password.
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Close any open browsers, and select Configure Browsers.
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Select each browser link, the respective browser will open and automatically enable Cardinal Key.
Note: Enable Cardinal Key authentication for any browsers that are not detected.
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You're done! Learn more about using your Cardinal Key and click Close.
macOS
Known issues:
- 11.x Big Sur - Opens two browsers when Safari is selected
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Download and open the installer.
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Select Get Started.
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Use the device name displayed at MyDevices to ensure compliance. Learn more about device names. Select Continue.
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Select Download and Install.
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A browser will load, enter your SUNet ID and password.
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macOS Big Sur (v.11) clients must click the Install button in the Profiles pane.
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Select Configure Browsers.
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Select each browser link, the respective browser will open and automatically enable Cardinal Key.
Note: Enable Cardinal Key authentication for any browsers that are not detected.
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You're done! Learn more about using your Cardinal Key and click Close.
Features
Mac/Win
- Downloads and Installs Cardinal Key for User
- Download and Installs Cisco VPN
- Configures Firefox for Use with Cardinal Key
- Presents List of Found Browsers to User, Opening Each to Cardinal Key Cookie Enable URL
Known Bugs / Caveats / Notes
Mac/Win
- Computers must be connected to the internet. Currently, no warnings exist for scenarios in which the computer is not connected to the internet.
- Will not detect fresh installed Chrome or Firefox if they have not been opened at least once.
- Workaround: Be sure that Chrome or Firefox has been run at least once upon running Cardinal Key Installer
Windows
- The program will self elevate by creating a temp directory in ProgramData and then executing a shortcut of the application from the desktop. This behavior will be changed and improved in future versions.
- Firefox ESR may not be detected and displayed, it will be configured for Cardinal Key, though. Manually navigate to https://login.stanford.edu/cookie/x509?action=enable.
Mac
- On Big Sur, the profile cannot be installed automatically; the user will be prompted to enable the Profile by going to System Preferences => Profiles.
Release Notes
1.0.6
- Bugfix - opening profile too quickly before the download finishes results in profile deletion on macOS
- Bugfix - fails gracefully if serial number not detected on macOS
- Edge browser configuration support on macOS
- Bugfix - Firefox ESR & RR browser compatibility in Windows
1.0.5
- N/A
1.0.4 - Windows
- Adjusted installer to account for changes to CloudPath site
- Updated wording for installer wizard
1.0.3 - macOS:
- Updated wording for installer wizard
- Fixed bug where MacOS version hangs trying to find downloaded mobileconfig profile
1.0.2 - (12/4/2020)
- Added new “Done” screen with the link to Cardinal Key documentation
- Adjusted text on various screens to be more clear
- Fixed bug with hostname detection on Windows and macOS
- Added functionality to close all open browsers before installing Cardinal Key
- Added functionality to delete any existing Cardinal Keys on the Cloudflare/Cloudpath website (This only deletes Cardinal Keys setup via the Installer ~ Specifically, any key has the same name as what the program is about to set.)
- Fixed bug where multiple Firefox windows would open on macOS when setting Cardinal Key cookie
1.0.1 - (12/1/2020)
- Fixed spelling errors in the application
- Fixed bug where hostname on macOS was not the same as the bonjour name
- Fixed WebAuth window not loading on MyDevices link; changed app to open the website in native system browser or default browser
- Fixed bug on macOS where Stanford folder in ~/Library/Application Support cannot be written to; changed where dependency files are saved.
