Cisco Aironet 1562e/i/d/ps, 2802e/i, 3802e/i/p, 4800 Wireless LAN Access points, Version 8.10, 16.12
Cisco Aironet 1562e/i/d/ps, 2802e/i, 3802e/i/p, 4800 Wireless LAN Access points, Version 8.10, 16.12, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4579 at overall level 2. 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: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 3. This module contains the embedded module ACT2Lite validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2125 operating in FIPS mode.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4579 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | 1562e, 1562i, 1562d, 1562ps, 2802e, 2802i, 3802e, 3802i, 3802p and 4800 with FIPS Kit: AIR-AP-FIPSKIT= |
| Firmware versions | 8.10, 16.12 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Cisco Aironet Series Wireless Access Points provide highly secure and reliable wireless connections for both indoor and outdoor environments.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A2414 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A2414 |
| DRBG | A2414 |
| ECDSA | A2414 |
| HMAC | A2414 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A2414 |
| KBKDF | A2414 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A2414, 2344 |
| SHS | A2414, 3576 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-01 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2023-09-01