Cisco Aironet AP1131AG, AP1232AG, and AP1242AG Wireless Access Points and BR1310G Wireless Bridge
Cisco Aironet AP1131AG, AP1232AG, and AP1242AG Wireless Access Points and BR1310G Wireless Bridge, from Cisco Systems, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #701 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 operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 701 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | AP1131AG: C0; AP1232AG: A0; AP1242AG: A0; BR1310G: C0 |
| Firmware versions | 12.3(8)JA2(ED) |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Cisco Aironet 1131AG, 1242AG, 1232AG, and 1310G access points deliver the versatility, high capacity, security, and enterprise-class features required for autonomous based Government deployments. In FIPS 140-2 mode of operation, the Cisco APs support the IEEE 802.11i standard and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). The Cisco APs are Wi-FI CERTIFIED for IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g radio standards.
Approved algorithms (5)
Other algorithms
MD5; HMAC MD5; RSA (non-compliant); RC4
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-08-23 | Initial | SAIC-VA |
| 2006-12-19 | Update | |
| 2007-02-27 | Update | |
| 2011-08-22 | Update | |
| 2012-02-23 | 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: 2006-08-23, 2006-12-19, 2007-02-27, 2011-08-22, 2012-02-23