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

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4569 · CommScope Technologies LLC · data as of 2026-10-09

Ruckus Networks SmartZone 144 (SZ-144) and SmartZone 300 (SZ-300) WLAN Controllers, from CommScope Technologies LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4569 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement. Observed moving to historical on 2026-09-01.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. When initialized and configured as specified in Section 9 of the Security Policy.

Certificate

Certificate number4569
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 (10)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AESC2077, C2082
CVLC2082
DRBGC2082
ECDSAC2082
HMACC2077, C2082
KAS
KAS-SSCA2456
KTS
RSAC2082
SHSC2077, C2082

Allowed algorithms

NDRNG

Tested configurations

  • N/A

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2023-08-30InitialGossamer 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 at the time of the earliest snapshot
  • 2026-09-01: observed moving from active to historical
  • Validation dates on record: 2023-08-30

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