Software Security Letter

FCC ID: PD98265D2

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FCC ID: PD98265D2 Software Security Description – KDB 594280 D02v01r02 Section II General Description 1. Describe how any software/firmware update will be There is no downloadable software provided by the obtained, downloaded, and installed. Software that is manufacturer that can modify critical radio transmitter accessed through manufacturer’s website or device’s parameters. All critical parameters are programmed in management system, must describe the different levels OTP memory at the factory and cannot be modified or of security. overridden by third parties. 2. Describe all the radio frequency parameters that are There are no rf parameters that can be modified. All rf modified by any software/firmware without any parameters are programmed in OTP memory at the hardware changes. Are these parameters in some way factory and cannot be modified or overridden by third limited, such that, it will not exceed the authorized parties. parameters? 3. Describe in detail the authentication protocols that The firmware is programmed at the factory and cannot are in place to ensure that the source of the be modified by third parties. software/firmware is legitimate. Describe in detail how the software is protected against modification. 4. Describe in detail the verification protocols in place The firmware is programmed at the factory and cannot to ensure that installed software/firmware is legitimate. be modified by third parties. 5. Describe in detail any encryption methods used to The firmware is programmed at the factory and cannot support the use of legitimate software/firmware. be modified by third parties therefore no encryption is necessary. 6. For a device that can be configured as a master and This is a client module only. client (with active or passive scanning), explain how the device ensures compliance for each mode? In particular if the device acts as master in some band of operation and client in another; how is compliance ensured in each band of operation? Third‐Party Access Control 1. Explain if any third parties have the capability to Third parties do not the capability to operate in any operate a US sold device on any other regulatory manner that is violation of the certification in the U.S. domain, frequencies, or in any manner that is in violation of the certification. 2. What prevents third parties from loading non‐US RF parameters are programmed into OTP memory at the versions of the software/firmware on the device? factory and cannot be reprogrammed or re-flashed by Describe in detail how the device is protected from third parties. “flashing” and the installation of third‐party firmware such as DD‐WRT. (See, for example, http://www.dd‐

FCC ID: PD98265D2 wrt.com/) 3. For Certified Transmitter modular devices, describe There are no rf parameters that can be modified. All rf how the module grantee ensures that hosts parameters are programmed in OTP memory at the manufactures fully comply with these software security factory and cannot be modified or overridden by third requirements for U‐NII devices. If the module is parties. The module is not controlled by driver software controlled through driver software loaded in the host, on the host and cannot override critical rf parameters describe how the drivers are controlled and managed stored in module OTP memory. such that the modular transmitter parameters are not modified outside the grant of authorization. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION – KDB 594280 D02v01r02 Section III USER CONFIGURATION GUIDE 1. To whom is the UI accessible? (Professional installer, No UI provided. end user, other.) a) What parameters are viewable to the professional None installer/end‐user? b) What parameters are accessible or modifiable to None the professional installer? i) Are the parameters in some way limited, so that The module micro-code reads the parameters from the the installers will not enter parameters that exceed module OTP memory. These parameters cannot be those authorized? modified or overridden by sw drivers. ii) What controls exist that the user cannot operate Default mode is always FCC compliant. Other country the device outside its authorization in the U.S.? modes cannot be activated without receiving three independent country codes from different APs, otherwise remains in FCC default mode (always FCC compliant) c) What configuration options are available to the None end‐user? i) Are the parameters in some way limited, so that The module micro-code reads the parameters from the the installers will not enter parameters that exceed module OTP memory. These parameters cannot be those authorized? modified or overridden by sw drivers. ii) What controls exist that the user cannot operate Default mode is always FCC compliant. Other country the device outside its authorization in the U.S.? modes cannot be activated without receiving three independent country codes from different APs, otherwise remains in FCC default mode (always FCC compliant) d) Is the country code factory set? Can it be changed Default country code is set in the factory and no UI is in the UI? provided for modification. i) If so, what controls exist to ensure that the Programmed for default mode which is always FCC device can only operate within its authorization in the compliant. Always set for default for all start-ups, resets, timeouts or other host or network events.

FCC ID: PD98265D2 U.S.? e) What are the default parameters when the device Always FCC compliant is restarted? 2. Can the radio be configured in bridge or mesh mode? No If yes, an attestation may be required. Further information is available in KDB Publication 905462 D02. 3. For a device that can be configured as a master and This is a client device. client (with active or passive scanning),if this is user configurable, describe what controls exist, within the UI, to ensure compliance for each mode. If the device acts as a master in some bands and client in others, how is this configured to ensure compliance? 4. For a device that can be configured as different types This device is not an access point. of access points, such as point‐to‐point or point‐to‐ multipoint, and use different types of antennas, describe what controls exist to ensure compliance with applicable limits and the proper antenna is used for each mode of operation. (See Section 15.407(a)) Name and surname of applicant (or authorized representative): Date: May 11, 2016 Signature:


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