Cisco Aironet Lightweight AP1522, AP1524PS and AP1524SB Wireless LAN Access Points
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode and with the tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1446 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | AP1522 Outdoor Mesh Revision L0, AP1524PS Revision E0 and AP1524SB Revision B0; FIPS Kit Version AIRLAP-FIPSKIT= |
| Firmware versions | 7.0.98.0, 7.0.98.213, 7.0.116.0, 7.0.230.0, 7.0.240.0, 7.0.250.0, 7.2.103.0, 7.2.115.1, 7.2.115.2 or 7.0.251.2 |
Module description
The Cisco Aironet Lightweight 1522 and 1524 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 IEEE 802.11a/g/n, 802.11i & 802.1x standards, IETF CAPWAP standard and are Wi-Fi Alliance certified for WPA2 security.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-15 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-02-24 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-05-12 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2011-08-22 | Update | |
| 2012-02-23 | Update | |
| 2012-05-10 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-03-28 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-05-03 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-05-16 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-07-12 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-02-20 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2015-02-20 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2010-11-15, 2011-02-24, 2011-05-12, 2011-08-22, 2012-02-23, 2012-05-10, 2013-03-28, 2013-05-03, 2013-05-16, 2013-07-12, 2014-02-20, 2015-02-20