Cisco Aironet Lightweight AP1131, AP1142, AP1242, AP1252 and AP1522 Wireless LAN Access Points
Cisco Aironet Lightweight AP1131, AP1142, AP1242, AP1252 and AP1522 Wireless LAN Access Points, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1188 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.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and with the tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1188 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | AP1131 Revision S0, AP1142 Revision A0, AP1242 Revision P0, AP1252 Revision F0 and AP1522 Outdoor Mesh Revision L0; with FIPS Kit AIRLAP-FIPSKIT=, version B0 |
| Firmware versions | 5.2.157.0, 5.2.178.5, 5.2.193.0 and 5.2.193.11 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco Aironet Lightweight 1142, 1131, 1252, 1242, 1522 access points deliver the versatility, high capacity and enterprise class security required for small, medium and large Government indoor and outdoor wireless deployments. In FIPS 140-2 mode of operation, the Cisco APs support the LWAPP, MFP, IEEE 802.11i & IEEE 802.1x standards & AES for WPA2 encryption. WPA2 is the Wi-Fi Alliance certification for interoperable, standards-based WLAN security.
Approved algorithms (5)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009 |
| HMAC | 564, 565, 566 |
| RNG | 567, 568, 569 |
| RSA | 482, 483, 484 |
| SHS | 965, 966, 967 |
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); RC4; MD5; HMAC MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-20 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2009-11-20 | Update | |
| 2010-07-02 | Update | |
| 2010-07-30 | Update | |
| 2010-09-17 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-08-22 | Update | |
| 2012-02-23 | Update |
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: 2009-10-20, 2009-11-20, 2010-07-02, 2010-07-30, 2010-09-17, 2011-08-22, 2012-02-23