Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1447 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | CT5508 Revision Number B0; FIPS Kit AIR-CT5508FIPSKIT=; Opacity Baffle Version A0 |
| Firmware versions | 7.0.98.0, 7.0.98.213 or 7.0.116.0 |
Module description
The Cisco 5508 Series WLAN Controllers deliver centralized control and high capacity for small, medium and large-scale Enterprise wireless LAN networks. In FIPS 140-2 mode of operation, the Cisco WLAN Controllers support the IEEE 802.11i & 802.1x standards, IETF CAPWAP standard and support a Secure Wireless Architecture with WiFi Alliance certified WPA-2 security. The Cisco WLAN Controllers support voice, video and data services along with Cisco Clean Air technology, IPv6 mobility, intrusion protection and intelligent radio resource management.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 1346, 1347, 1348 |
| HMAC | 785, 786, 787 |
| RNG | 741, 742 |
| RSA | 653, 654 |
| SHS | 1228, 1229, 1230 |
| Triple-DES | 935 |
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); AES (Cert. #1346, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); RC4; MD5; HMAC MD5; AES-CTR (non-compliant); CCKM
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 |
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