SmartEdge Sensor A5020, A5023, A5120 and A5123
SmartEdge Sensor A5020, A5023, A5120 and A5123, from AirMagnet, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1158 at overall level 2. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1158 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | AirMagnet, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | A5020, A5023, A5120 and A5123 |
| Firmware versions | 8.5.0-12047 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The SmartEdge Sensor is equipped with patent pending AirWISE Analytical Engine that, in real time, monitors and analyzes the security, performance, and reliability of the wireless network.
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
RC4; RC2; MD5; HMAC-MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); DSA (non-compliant); DES; Triple-DES (non-compliant); AES (non-compliant); IDEA; Blowfish; Twofish
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-29 | Initial | Aspect |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-07-29