Aruba Networks FIPS 140-2 Network Router User Manual


 
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2 Product Overview
This section introduces the various Aruba Wireless Access Points, providing a brief overview and summary
of the physical features of each model covered by this FIPS 140-2 security policy.
2.1 Aruba AP-120 Series
This section introduces the Aruba AP-120 series Wireless Access Points (APs) with FIPS 140-2 Level 2
validation. It describes the purpose of the AP, its physical attributes, and its interfaces.
Figure 1 Aruba AP-120 Series Wireless Access Points
The Aruba AP-124 and AP -125 are high-performance 802.11n (3x3) MIMO, dual-radio (concurrent
802.11a/n + b/g/n) indoor wireless access points capable of delivering combined wireless data rates of up to
600Mbps. These multi-function access points provide wireless LAN access, air monitoring, and wireless
intrusion detection and prevention over the 2.4-2.5GHz and 5GHz RF spectrum. The access points work in
conjunction with Aruba Mobility Controllers to deliver high-speed, secure user-centric network services in
education, enterprise, finance, government, healthcare, and retail applications.
2.1.1 Physical Description
The Aruba AP-120 series Access Point is a multi-chip standalone cryptographic module consisting of
hardware and firmware, all contained in a hard plastic case. The module contains IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b,
802.11g, and 802.11n transceivers, and up to 3 integrated or external omni-directional multi-band dipole
antenna elements may be attached to the module.
The plastic case physically encloses the complete set of hardware and firmware components and represents
the cryptographic boundary of the module.
The Access Point configuration tested during the cryptographic module testing included:
Aruba Part Number
Dell Corresponding Part Number
AP-124-F1
W-AP124-F1
AP-125-F1
W-AP125-F1
The exact firmware versions tested were:
ArubaOS_6xx_6.1.2.3-FIPS
Dell_PCW_6xx_6.1.2.3-FIPS