FIPS AP43
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4495 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Mist Systems · website |
| Hardware versions | AP43-FIPS-US [REV. AA, AB, and AC] [1], AP43E-FIPS-US [REV.AA, AB, and AC] [1]; AP43-FIPS-US [REV. AD] [2], AP43E-FIPS-US [REV. AD] [2] |
| Firmware versions | fips_apfw-0.9.23115-illyrio-9e5f [1], fips_apfw-0.14.29814-maron-e425 [2] |
Module description
The AP43 Series is a tri-radio 4x4 802.11ax Access Point with maximum data rates of 2,400 Mbps in the 5GHz band and 1,148 Mbps in the 2.4GHz band. The 3rd radio functions as a network, location, and security sensor, a synthetic test client radio, as well as a spectrum monitor.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1758, A1759, C1273, C1274 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1758 |
| DRBG | A1759 |
| ECDSA | A1758, A1759 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1758, A1759 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1758 |
| KBKDF | A1759 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1758 |
| SHS | A1758, A1759 |
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Initial | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
| 2026-01-20 | Update | AEGISOLVE, 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2023-04-30, 2026-01-20