2621 Modular Access Router 2651 Modular Access Router
2621 Modular Access Router 2651 Modular Access Router, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-1 certificate #194 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
Certificate
| Certificate number | 194 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | IOS 12.1(5)T |
| Hardware versions | 2621 and 2651 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco Modular Access Router is a router that provides data protection on a network providing packet encryption. The module performs all of the functions typical of a router. In addition to the normal routing functions, the module also provides packet encryption. The module is capable of encrypting traffic between one or more modules: providing a secure connection at the packet level.
Approved algorithms (2)
Other algorithms
DES (Cert. #74); RSA (encryption); HMAC-SHA-1; AH-SHA-HMAC; ESP-SHA-HMAC; MD4; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-12 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2003-01-10 | Update | |
| 2005-05-24 | Update | |
| 2010-05-28 | Update | |
| 2012-02-23 | Update |
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: 2001-12-12, 2003-01-10, 2005-05-24, 2010-05-28, 2012-02-23