DS310 Suite B Hardware Client

Overview

The DS310 Suite B Hardware Client

The Fortress DS310 Suite B Hardware Client Card is a personal wireless/wired encryptor that enables COTS for SECRET* and brings secure wireless and wired network communication to the mobile client using hardware based strong FIPS 140-2 validated security and NSA Suite B algorithms. This driverless PC plug-in card includes a hardware based crypto FPGA and hardware TRNG enabling enhanced, high throughput and layered security. The DS310 Suite B Client will deliver secure voice, video and data communications down to the end user enhancing situational awareness, extending COTM and widening the scope of reach of classified communications up to the SECRET level.

In the world of modern warfare where more information is readily available but controlled in nature, stretching the reach of secure communications across networks including wireless to operational environments like FOBs, vehicles, and even dismounted warfighters increases the effectiveness of the military. The DS310 Suite B Secure Client card will enable the secure network to stretch to the edge of the network efficiently and cost effectively.

* SECRET communications requires NSA approval

Features

Optimal SWaP (Size, Weight, Power & Cost)

For tactical applications, Size, Weight and Power + Cost (SWaP+C) are critical considerations. The DS310 is delivered in a common PC form factor, and the components can be repackaged to custom size and features to enable embedded communications to client devices of all types and forms.

Superior Performance

The Fortress DS310 uses hardware crypto FPGA and hardware TRNG to provide fast, deterministic performance that is unmatched in the industry. It is equipped with a Wi-Fi radio and Ethernet, providing superior range and performance.

Comprehensive Security

The central component of DoD and other sensitive network solutions is the ability to ensure data security at all times and at all levels. The DS310 product is unique in that it supports layered security including advanced Wi-Fi WPA2 security with EAP-TLS and IPsec layer 3 encryption. The DS310 uses a hardware crypto implementation ensuring the richest security with the highest performance. Fortress security protocols are certified to FIPS-140-2 and upgradable to NSA Suite B cryptography.

Dynamic Frequency Selection

Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) allows automatic detection of radar signals and switching to another channel in less than 10 seconds as per the IEEE 802.11h standard. Fortress products are the only solution to support DFS in both Infrastructure and Mesh mode.

Made in the USA

Fortress products are designed and manufactured in the USA to maintain the highest levels of quality with oversight to provide manufacturing design assurance. All software or programmable hardware devices are built from source code that is controlled in house.

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Wi-Fi Alliance

Fortress products are certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance for interoperability including; WPA™- Enterprise and Personal, WPA2™- Enterprise and Personal, and Extensible Authentication Protocols; EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, and EAP-SIM.

* DS310 Certification is in process

Applications

Typical applications where the DS310 would be an appropriate solution

Expanding the Network through Fortress OEM Integration

Fortress extends its capabilities by offering embedded systems for integration into other equipment manufacturer’s platforms.
Fortress’ flexibility to design embedded mesh point or embedded client solutions into network systems or intelligent device platforms, leverages our core technology and delivers value to our customers and partners. OEM integration partnerships drive incremental utility to existing systems, optimizing SWAP+C and accelerating the adoption of wireless technology more broadly across the market. Fortress designs and controls the entire implementation and collaborates with strategic partners to uniquely adapt and integrate secure wireless mesh capabilities into a variety of solutions.

Specifications

Mechanical

Dimensions:
• 6.11" x 2.44" x 0.71":
• ExpressCard/54

Weight:
• 6 Ounces

Environmental

Operating Temperature:
• -10⁰C to +45 ⁰ C
(14⁰ F to +113 ⁰ F)

Storage Temperature:
• -10⁰C to +45 ⁰ C
(14⁰ F to +113 ⁰ F)

Cooling
• Convection cooled (no fans)

Humidity
• 5% - 95% non-condensing

Power

Host Interface:
• ExpressCard standard
3.3V & 1.5V

DC Aux (Micro USB):
• Micro USB standard 5V

Interfaces

Ethernet:
• 1 x RJ45 Ethernet 10/100BT

Host Interface:
• 1x ExpressCard/54

Power:
• via ExpressCard/54 interface
& Aux USB

Antenna:
• 1 x SMA Connector (GPS)

Security

FIPS:
• FIPS 140-2 level 2 **
• Non-CCI Suite B

Encryption:
• AES-CTR-128/192/256
• AES-GCM-128/256
• AES-CCM-128
• WPA2 (802.11i)
• IPsec (Suite B and Legacy)
• NSA Suite B*

Performance

Sustained FIPS
Throughput
10 Mbps

Management

Access:
• Secure Browser-based GUI

Indicators:
• Power
• Status
• Crypto
• Ethernet Link/Activity
• Radio activity

Control
• Reset

Networking

IP Compatibility:
• IPv4

Wireless
• 802.11 a/b/g

RF

DS310-3
• 63mW 802.11a/b/g
• internal or External Antenna

Certification

Safety and Emissions:
• CE, FCC, ETSI, CB Test, IC,
RoHS

DFS
• FCC, ETSI

NIST
• FIPS 140-2 level 2 Ready

Wi-Fi Alliance
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/WMM Ready

Manufacture & Warranty

Manufacturing Origin:
• USA

Warranty:
• 1 year of limited
warranty

* NSA Approval Required
** Pending

Technology

Hardware Crypto FPGA and TRNG

Fortress products deliver much higher performance by using a hardware crypto FPGA that enables fast, deterministic performance to protect against timing attacks. Our hardware-based true random number generator (TRNG) is especially critical for devices that do not have user interaction from which to collect entropy to reliably generate random numbers. A fast, reliable hardware implementation is critical in supporting real-time applications such as encrypted voice and video, as well as scaling to handle increasing application throughput and bandwidth needs. Fortress' cryptographic implementation has passed rigorous examination and been approved by NIST.

Suite B Capable

The NSA Suite B initiative is a common set of cryptographic algorithms to create products that meet the widest range of US Government needs. Suite B Cryptography is built on COTS information-assurance products using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and is under evaluation by the NSA to protect information up to the SECRET level. Fortress products are NSA Suite B capable and can be upgraded where approval is achieved.

RF Performance

Fortress products offer Industry-leading Wi-Fi range and performance. Using industry standard 802.11 a/b/g, The DS310 radio operates in the 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz Wi-Fi bands and optional 802.11a-type communications in the 4.9 GHz band.

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