Reference Guide

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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 RAP-3WN and RAP-3WNP
This section introduces the Aruba RAP-3WN and RAP-3WNP Wireless Access Points (AP) with FIPS
140-2 Level 2 validation. It describes the purpose of the AP, its physical attributes, and its interfaces.
The Aruba RAP-3WN/3WNP is a high-performance 802.11n MIMO, single-radio (802.11b/g/n) indoor
wireless access point capable of delivering wireless data rates of up to 300Mbps. Designed for branch
office deployments with remote connectivity to an Aruba mobility controller, these multi-function access
points provide wired and wireless LAN access, air monitoring, and wireless intrusion detection and
prevention over the 2.4-2.5GHz RF spectrum. The access point works 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 RAP-3WN/3WNP 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 802.11b/g/n
transceivers with internal antennas. 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:
 RAP-3WN-F1
 RAP-3WN-USF1
 RAP-3WNP-F1
 RAP-3WNP-USF1
 FIPS Kit
o 4010061-01 (Part number for Tamper Evident Labels)
Note: For radio regulatory reasons, part numbers ending with -USF1 are to be sold in the US only. Part
numbers ending with -F1 are considered ‘rest of the world’ and must not be used for deployment in the
United States. From a FIPS perspective, both -USF1 and -F1 models are identical and fully FIPS compliant.
The exact firmware version validated was:
 ArubaOS 6.3.1.7-FIPS
2.1.1.1 Dimensions/Weight
The AP has the following physical dimensions:
 129 mm (H) x 109 mm (W) x 64 mm.
 180 g