Reference Guide

2.2 RAP-108

This section introduces the Aruba RAP-108 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-108 is a high-performance 802.11n 2x2 MIMO, dual-radio (concurrent 802.11a/n + b/g/n)

indoor wireless access point capable of delivering combined wireless data rates of up to 600Mbps.

Designed for branch office deployments with remote connectivity to an Aruba mobility controller, this

multi-function access point provides wired and wireless LAN access, air monitoring, and wireless intrusion

detection and prevention over the 2.4-2.5GHz and 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.

2.2.1 Physical Description

The Aruba RAP-108 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 transceivers and

supports external antennas through 2 x dual-band (RP-SMA) antenna interfaces.

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-108-F1

 RAP-108-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

2.2.1.1 Dimensions/Weight

The AP has the following physical dimensions:

 160 mm (H) x 160 mm (W) x 43 mm.

 385 g

2.2.1.2 Interfaces

The module provides the following network interfaces:

 1 x 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) port

 1 x 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ45) port

 802.11a/b/g/n Antenna Interfaces (External)

o 2x RP-SMA antenna interfaces (supports up to 2x2 MIMO with spatial diversity)

 1 x RJ-45 console interface (Disabled in FIPS mode by TEL)