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Cisco 881W and Cisco 881GW Integrated Services Routers (ISRs)

FIPS 140-2 certificate #1700 · Cisco Systems, Inc. · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with tamper evident labels installed as indicated in the Security Policy

Certificate

Certificate number1700
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level2
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-chip standalone
VendorCisco Systems, Inc. · website
Hardware versions881W and 881GW with [FIPS Kit (CISCO-FIPS-KIT=), Revision -B0]
Firmware versionsRouter Firmware Version: IOS 15.1(3)T2 and AP Firmware Version: 12.4(25d)JA1

Module description

The Cisco 881W and Cisco 881GW Integrated Services Routers (ISR) provide connectivity and security services in a single, secure device. These routers offer broadband speeds and simplified management to small businesses, and enterprise small branch and teleworkers. The module is also a wireless access point that provide secure wireless access to clients.

Security level exceptions

  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 3
  • Design Assurance: Level 3

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
AES962, 1535, 1791, 1792, 1793
DRBG129
HMAC537, 1056, 1057
RNG950
RSA896
SHS933, 1574, 1575
Triple-DES757, 1160

Other algorithms

DES; HMAC-MD5; MD5; RC4; 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 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); GDOI (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); AES (Cert. #1791, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2012-03-28InitialSAIC-VA
2012-04-02UpdateSAIC-VA

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: 2012-03-28, 2012-04-02

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