Peplink FIPS Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4763 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Peplink Pepwave Limited · website |
| Software versions | 3.0.8 |
Module description
The Peplink FIPS Module is a security module that provides FIPS-approved cryptographic functions and services to a wide range of Peplink products.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A5054 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A5054 |
| DRBG | A5054 |
| DSA | A5054 |
| ECDSA | A5054 |
| HMAC | A5054 |
| KAS-RSA-SSC | A5054 |
| KAS-SSC | A5054 |
| KBKDF | A5054 |
| KDA | A5054 |
| KMAC | A5054 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A5054 |
| RSA | A5054 |
| SHA-3 | A5054 |
| SHS | A5054 |
| Triple-DES | A5054 |
Tested configurations
- Peplink Linux 5.10 on Peplink Balance 2500 EC with Intel E-2278GE with PAA
- Peplink Linux 5.10 on Peplink Balance 2500 EC with Intel E-2278GE without PAA
- Peplink Linux 5.10 on Peplink BR2 Pro with Qualcomm IPQ6010 ARM Cortex A-53 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2025-01-23 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2025-12-16 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2026-02-12 | Update | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2024-08-16, 2025-01-23, 2025-12-16, 2026-02-12