WiMAX Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) (X.509 certificates)
The WiMAX Forum® has defined the policies and profiles for WiMAX PKI which utilizes X.509 certificates and their associated keys to identify and authenticate the identity of devices and servers in a WiMAX network. An overview of the WiMAX PKI process is available here WiMAX™ Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Users Overview.
Public root certificates for AAA servers and devices are available in zipped files in both .der and .pem file format for download below (named WiMAX PKI Device Public Root Files.zip and WiMAX PKI Server Public Root Files.zip) or as individual files here.
NOTE: All of the public server root certificates MUST be installed in devices and all of the public device root certificates MUST be installed in AAA servers to guarantee future compatibility.
Questions about WiMAX PKI services may be directed to x.509certificates@wimaxforum.org.
Ordering Certificates
As of June 30, 2009, the process for ordering X.509 certificates has transitioned from the WiMAX PKI solution the WiMAX Forum has offered since early 2008 to a new solution for WiMAX PKI services available from the following suppliers at the following links:
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Ordering and Obtaining Sample Device Certificates
WiMAX Forum members may purchase sample device certificates in blocks of 10-certificates. Click here to learn more and to order Sample Device Certificates.
Sub_CA Process
The process for establishing the capability for a WiMAX Forum member company to issue X.509 certificates from their own PKI center (called "Sub_Certificate Authority" or "Sub_CA") starts by contacting the WiMAX Forum at x.509certificates@wimaxforum.org. The process involves auditing of the member company’s PKI facility and process, drafting of a Certification Practice Statement (CPS) document by the member company and approval of the member company application, audit and CPS by the WiMAX Forum Policy Authority and the payment of an application fee, key ceremony fee and annual management fee.
WiMAX PKI Reference Documents
- IEEE 802.16 Operator ID Public Listing (NSP-IDs for WIMAX)
- Use of the IEEE 802.16 Operator ID with IEEE Std 802.16 Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks
- Mobile Network Code (MNC) for the international identification plan for mobile terminals and mobile users (According to ITU-T Recommendation E.212 (05/2004))
- IEEE OUI and Company_id Assignments
