Module Name
Cisco 5508 Wireless LAN Controller
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and with the tamper evident seals and security devices installed as indicated in the Security Policy
Security Level Exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Cisco 5508 Series WLAN Controllers deliver centralized control and high capacity for small, medium and large-scale Enterprise wireless LAN networks. In FIPS 140-2 mode of operation, the Cisco WLAN Controllers support the IEEE 802.11i & 802.1x standards, IETF CAPWAP standard and support a Secure Wireless Architecture with WiFi Alliance certified WPA-2 security. The Cisco WLAN Controllers support voice, video and data services along with Cisco Clean Air technology, IPv6 mobility, intrusion protection and intelligent radio resource management.
Other Algorithms
AES (Cert. #2330, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 128 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG; RC4; MD5; HMAC MD5; AES-CTR (non-compliant); CCKM
Hardware Versions
CT5508 Revision Number B0; FIPS Kit AIR-CT5508FIPSKIT=; Opacity Baffle Version A0
Firmware Versions
7.0.240.0, 7.0.250.0 or 7.0.251.2
