Modular cryptographic device providing multi-mode wireless LAN operation features and related methods

摘要

A cryptographic device may include a cryptographic module and a communications module removably coupled thereto. The cryptographic module may include a first housing, a user Local Area Network (LAN) interface carried by the first housing, and a cryptographic processor carried by the first housing and coupled to the user LAN interface. The communications module may include a second housing and a network wireless LAN interface carried by the second housing. The network wireless LAN interface may be coupled to the cryptographic processor, and it may be switchable between wireless LAN modes.

主权项

1. A cryptographic device comprising:
a cryptographic module and a communications module removably coupled thereto; said cryptographic module comprising
a first housing,a user Local Area Network (LAN) interface carried by said first housing,a cryptographic processor carried by said first housing and coupled to said user LAN interface, anda tamper circuit for disabling said cryptographic processor the tamper circuit is for disabling the cryptographic processor by disrupting power to the cryptographic processor based upon tampering with said first housing, said tamper circuit comprising at least one conductive trace printed on at least the inside of said first housing so that power to said cryptographic processor is disabled based upon a break in said at least one conductive trace; said communications module comprising
a second housing, anda network wireless LAN interface carried by said second housing, coupled to said cryptographic processor and switchable between wireless LAN modes.