Aruba AP-120 Series and Dell W-AP120 Series Wireless Access Points
Aruba AP-120 Series and Dell W-AP120 Series Wireless Access Points, from Aruba Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1820 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 with tamper evident labels installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1820 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Aruba Networks, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | AP-124-F1 [1], AP-125-F1 [1], W-AP124-F1 [2] and W-AP125-F1 [2] with FIPS kit 4010061-01 |
| Firmware versions | ArubaOS_6.1.2.3-FIPS [1] and Dell_PCW_6.1.2.3-FIPS [2] or ArubaOS_6.1.4.1-FIPS [1] and Dell_PCW_6.1.4.1-FIPS [2] or ArubaOS_6.1.4.5-FIPS [1] and Dell_PCW_6.1.4.5-FIPS [2] or ArubaOS_6.1.4.7-FIPS [1] and Dell_PCW_6.1.4.7-FIPS [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Aruba's Wi-Fi access points serve as secure network on-ramps, aggregating wireless user traffic and forwarding it to Aruba's highly secure Mobility Controllers, where per-user role based access controls are applied through an integrated firewall. In FIPS 140-2 Mode, Aruba APs in conjunction with the Mobility Controller support the IEEE 802.11i/WPA2 client standard along with optional Suite B cryptography. Aruba APs also provide wireless intrusion detection/prevention services, support wireless mesh topologies, and have Wi-Fi Alliance certification for IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n.
Approved algorithms (6)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 861, 1850, 1851 |
| HMAC | 478, 1098, 1099 |
| RNG | 969, 970 |
| RSA | 933, 934, 935 |
| SHS | 856, 1627, 1628, 1629 |
| Triple-DES | 708, 1198, 1199 |
Other algorithms
MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-05 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2013-01-24 | Update | |
| 2013-11-14 | Update | |
| 2014-01-23 | Update | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2012-12-05, 2013-01-24, 2013-11-14, 2014-01-23