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Ruckus Networks SmartZone 144 (SZ-144) and SmartZone 300 (SZ-300) WLAN Controllers

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4020 · CommScope Technologies LLC · data as of 2026-09-15

Ruckus Networks SmartZone 144 (SZ-144) and SmartZone 300 (SZ-300) WLAN Controllers, from CommScope Technologies LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4020 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.

Historical. SP 800-56Arev3 transition - replaced by certificate #4569. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. When initialized and configured as specified in Section 9 of the Security Policy.

Certificate

Certificate number4020
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeHardware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorCommScope Technologies LLC · website
Hardware versionsPF1-S144-US00, RevA; PF1-S300-WW00, RevA; PF1-S300-WW10, RevA
Firmware versions5.2.1.3

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

Ruckus SmartZone is an industry leading controller that supports comprehensive management functionality, high performance operation and flexibility to address many different implementation scenarios. Its unique architecture allows the controller to actively manage APs and switches in the network, providing enhanced resiliency and visibility.

Security level exceptions

  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
  • Design Assurance: Level 2
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (8)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AESC2077, C2082
CVLC2082
DRBGC2082
ECDSAC2082
HMACC2077, C2082
KTS
RSAC2082
SHSC2077, C2082

Allowed algorithms

Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C2082, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C2082, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG

Tested configurations

  • N/A

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2021-08-30InitialGossamer Security Solutions

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: 2021-08-30

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