Cisco Aironet 1552E Outdoor Access Point
Cisco Aironet 1552E Outdoor Access Point, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1888 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 and with the tamper evident seals installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1888 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | AIR-CAP1552E-A-K9 Revision: B0; FIPS Kit Version AIRLAP-FIPSKIT= |
| Firmware versions | 7.0.116.0, 7.0.230.0, 7.0.240.0, 7.0.250.0, 7.2.103.0, 7.2.115.1, 7.2.115.2 or 7.0.251.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco Aironet 1552E Outdoor Access Point is the standard model, dual-radio system with dual-band radios that are compliant with IEEE 802.11a/n (5-GHz) and 802.11b/g/n standards (2.4 GHz). The 1552E has three external antenna connections for three dual-band antennas. It has Ethernet and fiber Smaill Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) backhaul options, along with the option of a battery backup. This model also has a PoE-out port and can power a video surveillance camera.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 96 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); RC4; MD5; HMAC MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-02-11 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-03-28 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-05-03 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-05-16 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2013-07-12 | Update | 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: 2013-02-11, 2013-03-28, 2013-05-03, 2013-05-16, 2013-07-12, 2014-02-20, 2015-02-20