Wave Relay® Embedded Module
Wave Relay® Embedded Module, from Persistent Systems, LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3180 at overall level 1. 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3180 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Embedded |
| Vendor | Persistent Systems, LLC · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N WR-5200, Version 4.0 |
| Firmware versions | 19.3.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Embedded Module and Wave Relay® MANET provide wireless network connectivity between highly mobile users in a true peer-topeer topology without requiring additional infrastructure. The Embedded Module is designed to be integrated into many types of systems, including UGVs, UAVs, and sensors.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4455, 4456 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | 1161, 1162, 1163 |
| DRBG | 1443 |
| ECDSA | 1085 |
| HMAC | 2955, 2956, 2957 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | 2433 |
| SHS | 3666, 3667, 3668 |
Allowed algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1161, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 192 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-04-30 | Initial | 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: 2018-04-30