Telkonet G3 Series Gateway
Telkonet G3 Series Gateway, from Telkonet Communications, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #553 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 553 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Telkonet Communications, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | G3001 and G3201 |
| Firmware versions | GAF4.1.0, GAF4.2.0 and GAF4.2.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Telkonet system uses power line communications (PLC) technology to deliver broadband internet to a building's existing electrical wiring. The system consists of four components: The Telkonet Gateway, Telkonet iBridge, Telkonet eXtender and Telkonet Coupler.
Approved algorithms (1)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 223 |
Other algorithms
RSA (PKCS#1, key wrapping, key establishment methodology provides 80 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant); MD5
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-27 | Initial | COACT INC CAFE LAB |
| 2005-07-07 | Update | |
| 2006-03-29 | Update | |
| 2007-08-29 | Update |
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: 2005-06-27, 2005-07-07, 2006-03-29, 2007-08-29