Cisco 4402 and 4404 Wireless LAN Controllers
Cisco 4402 and 4404 Wireless LAN Controllers, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1853 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 | 1853 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 4402, Revision Number R0 and 4404, Revision Number R0; FIPS Kit AIRWLC4400FIPSKIT=, Version A0; Opacity Baffle Version 1.0 |
| Firmware versions | 7.0.230.0, 7.0.240.0, 7.0.250.0 or 7.0.251.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco 4400 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, intrusion protection and intelligent radio resource management.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (6)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); AES (Cert. #1344, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-11-29 | Initial | 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: 2012-11-29, 2014-02-20, 2015-02-20