Reference Guide

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2.2 AP-225
This section introduces the Aruba AP-225 Wireless Access Point (AP) with FIPS 140-2 Level 2 validation.
It describes the purpose of the AP, its physical attributes, and its interfaces.
The Aruba AP-225 is high-performance 802.11ac (3x3:3) MIMO, dual-radio (concurrent 802.11a/n/ac +
b/g/n/ac) indoor wireless access points capable of delivering combined wireless data rates of up to 1.9
Gbps. 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
2.2.1 Physical Description
The Aruba AP-225 series Access Point is a multi-chip standalone cryptographic module consisting of
hardware and software, all contained in a hard plastic case. The module contains 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
transceivers and supports 3 integrated omni-directional multi-band dipole antenna elements (supporting up
to 3x3 MIMO with spatial diversity).
The plastic case physically encloses the complete set of hardware and software components and represents
the cryptographic boundary of the module.
The Access Point configuration validated during the cryptographic module testing included:
 AP-225-F1
 FIPS Kit
o 4010061-01 (Part number for Tamper Evident Labels)
The exact firmware version validated was:
 ArubaOS 6.3.1.7-FIPS
2.2.1.1 Dimensions/Weight
The AP has the following physical dimensions:
 203 mm (W) x 203 mm (D) x 54 mm (H).
 750 g (27 oz)
2.2.1.2 Interfaces
The module provides the following network interfaces:
 2 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) ports
 1 x RJ-45 console interface (Disabled in FIPS mode by TEL)
 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Antenna Interfaces (Internal)
 1 x USB 2.0 port
The module provides the following power interfaces:
 48V DC via via Power-over-Ethernet (POE )
 12V DC power supply