Xirrus Wi-Fi Array XN4, XN8, XN12 and XN16
Xirrus Wi-Fi Array XN4, XN8, XN12 and XN16, from Xirrus, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1539 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 | 1539 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Xirrus, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/Ns 190-0109-001 Version D [XN4], 190-0110-002 Version B [XN8], 190-0128-001 Version D [XN12] and 190-0111-001 Version D [XN16] |
| Firmware versions | 4.1 or 5.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Xirrus Wi-Fi Array consists of 4, 8, 12, or 16 802.11abgn access points coupled to a directional antenna system, and integrated together with a multi-gigabit switch, controller, firewall, threat sensor, and spectrum analyzer into a single, easy-to-install device.
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); MD5; RC4
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-05 | Initial | 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: 2011-05-05