MPU5: FIPS 140-2 cert #4450

MPU5, from Persistent Systems, LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4450 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.

Certificate

Certificate number	4450
Standard	FIPS 140-2
Status	historical
Overall level	1
Module type	Hardware
Embodiment	Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Vendor	Persistent Systems, LLC · website
Hardware versions	P/N WR-5100, Versions: 4.0.B, 4.1.B, 4.2.B, 4.2.C, 4.3.B, 4.3.C, 4.3.D, 4.4.B, 4.4.C, 4.4.D, 4.5.C, 4.5.D, 4.6.D, 4.6.K, 4.6.L, 4.6.L.1, 4.6.M, 4.6.N, 4.9.N, 4.9.O and 4.9.P; Tamper Evident Paint P/N PROD-007
Firmware versions	19.6.10

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The MPU5 and Wave Relay® MANET provide wireless network connectivity between highly mobile users in a true peer-to-peer topology without requiring additional infrastructure. The MPU5 is designed to be carried by dismount users or mounted on towers, vehicles and aircraft.

Security level exceptions

Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
Physical Security: Level 2
Design Assurance: Level 3
Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (11)

Algorithm	CAVP certificates
AES	4455, 4456
CKG	vendor affirmed
CVL	1161, 1162, 1163
DRBG	1443
ECDSA	1085
HMAC	2955, 2956, 2957
KAS
KAS-SSC	A2543
KTS
RSA	2433
SHS	3666, 3667, 3668

Allowed algorithms

NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)

Tested configurations

Validation history

Date	Type	Lab
2023-03-14	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: 2023-03-14

MPU5