3.5 Logical Interfaces

The physical interfaces are divided into logical interfaces defined by FIPS 140-2 as described in the following table.

Table 6 - FIPS 140-2 Logical Interfaces

FIPS 140-2 Logical Interface

Module Physical Interface

 

 

Data Input Interface

10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports

 

802.11a/b/g/n Radio Transceiver

 

 

Data Output Interface

10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports

 

802.11a/b/g/n Radio Transceiver

 

 

Control Input Interface

10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports (PoE)

 

5V power input jack

 

 

Status Output Interface

10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports

 

802.11a/b/g/n Radio Transceiver

 

LEDs

 

 

Power Interface

Power Supply

 

 

Data input and output, control input, status output, and power interfaces are defined as follows:

Data input and output are the packets that use the networking functionality of the module.

Control input consists of manual control inputs for power and reset through the power interfaces. It also consists of all of the data that is entered into the access point while using the management interfaces.

Status output consists of the status indicators displayed through the LEDs, the status data that is output from the module while using the management interfaces, and the log file.

oLEDs indicate the physical state of the module, such as power-up (or rebooting), utilization level, and activation state. The log file records the results of self-tests, configuration errors, and monitoring data.

A power supply may be used to connect the electric power cable. Operating power may also be provided via Power Over Ethernet (POE) device when connected. The power is provided through the connected Ethernet cable.

Console port is disabled when operating in each of FIPS modes.

The module distinguishes between different forms of data, control , and status traffic over the network ports by analyzing the packet headers and contents.

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Dell AP-105, W- AP92, W-AP105, AP-92, AP-175, AP-93, W-AP93, W-AP175 Fips 140-2 Logical Interfaces Module Physical Interface