It's also IP68 rated and made of ceramic, so I can carry it on my keychain without having to worry about getting it wet or damaged. The Security Key NFC by Yubico is only about $25, supports FIDO2 (Fast IDentification Online) and U2F ( Universal 2nd Factor), and has a USB-A connection with NFC connectivity.
I bought the Security Key NFC by Yubico because I didn't want to spend a lot and other Yubikey options seemed to have more features than I needed. FIDO2 security keys are a great option for enterprises who are very security sensitive and can also be used for employees who aren't willing or able to use their phone as a second factor for authentication. Since a FIDO2 USB security key is equipped with the hardware to handle the authentication, the security of the account is increased because there's no password that could be exposed or guessed. Your programs will function the same with the added benefit of no external hardware to manage.According to Microsoft, a FIDO2 security key is "an unphishable standards-based passwordless authentication method." FIDO2 security keys are typically USB devices that are equipped with Bluetooth or NFC. When choosing to upgrade your current, or purchase new CADlink software, be sure to consider Product Activation Codes instead of a USB dongle. With those steps completed, Windows will no longer power off the USB port connected to your dongle, leaving your workflow uninterrupted. It’s the new one in that list.ģ) Once you’ve located the correct device, right click on it and select “properties”.Ĥ) Within properties, click on the power management tab and ensure the check box for “allow the computer to turn off this device to save power ” is unchecked.ĥ) Click OK and close the device manager. If you aren’t sure which entry it is, keep this window open and remove/reinsert the dongle. Here, you will be looking for the item called “usb mass storage device”. If your dongle is plugged in to a port that has been put to sleep, it’s the same as it not being plugged in, generating the error.įixing this is pretty simple, just follow these steps:ġ) Right click on the Windows icon and select “Device Manager”.Ģ) Scroll down to “Universal Serial Bus controllers” and expand the options with the arrow on the left. Windows will put USB ports to sleep that it thinks are no longer in use.
There’s no need to call the police and file a missing dongle report though. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ve encountered the “error locating security device” message. While most people simply plug the dongle in and forget about it, there are some “features” built in to Windows that can cause some problems. Depending on the package you currently use, your CADlink software may have been shipped with a USB security dongle containing your license files.
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