Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762 represents a completely new class of outdoor Wi-Fi product that unleashes the promise of 802.11n – delivering unparalleled simplicity, throughput, range and reliability at a fraction of the cost of conventional alternatives.

The ZoneFlex 7762 is one of the first dual-band 802.11n outdoor access point to integrate dynamic beamforming technology to enable much longer range signals, better signal penetration inside buildings, and more resilient mesh connections that automatically adapt to interference and changing environmental conditions.

This high-gain smart antenna array supports up to 100 simultaneous data users or 20 concurrent voice calls, and capable of sustaining 20 Mbps of performance over 100 meters (LOS) and up to 10 Mbps of sustained throughput up to 300 meters per radio. Superior signal coverage reduces the number of APs required for any given area.

Simple

The ZoneFlex 7762 implements Ruckus-patented BeamFlex™ smart antenna technology that enables consistent, high-performance, extended coverage and multimedia support. A Web-based wizard allows any computer user to configure ZoneFlex 7762s through the ZoneDirector™ — creating a secure and sophisticated WLAN in a matter of minutes. Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762s simply plug into any Ethernet network and automatically discover the ZoneDirector. No RF tuning, no client configuration needed. A true plug-and-play outdoor WLAN that is ready to use.

A sleek, lightweight design hiding external antennas is combined with ultra-simple, Wizard-based configuration to make configuration and installation as simple as it gets, performed in minutes, not hours.

Water and dust-proof IP-67 plastic enclosure with flexible mounting options (pole, ceiling, wall) ensures that no distortion of Wi-Fi signals is introduced.

Supporting advanced Smart Mesh Networking, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7762 is perfect for service providers looking to quickly and economically expand branded broadband services, offload data traffic from congested 3G networks, deploy multimedia hotspots or offer wireless broadband services where fixed line access is limited. Smart Wi-Fi applied outdoors now enables new revenue-generating services such community Wi-Fi, IP-video applications, multimedia hotspots, extended WLAN services outdoors and 3G data offloading. The ZoneFlex 7762 is also ideal for hotels, resorts, multi-dwelling units, schools, warehouses and other enterprises needing to deliver broadband access from the outside in or to extend managed wireless LANs (WLANs) outdoors where Ethernet cabling is not possible. The ZoneFlex 7762 uniquely supports Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking technology. This enables providers and enterprises to easily extend Wi-Fi services to locations where cabling Ethernet is cost prohibitive or impossible. Smart Mesh Networking is self-organizing and self-healing allowing administrators to plug ZoneFlex 7762 APs into any power source or PoE injectors, then walk away. Advanced smart Wi-Fi design with concurrent 802.11n radios delivers 150 Mbps of sustained throughput between mesh APs 300 meters apart and 50 Mbps of sustained throughput to client devices 150 meters away. Dynamic RF routing between mesh nodes adapts ensures high reliability when the environment changes. The ZoneFlex 7762 can be centrally configured and managed by the ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller as part of a unified indoor/outdoor wireless LAN or deployed as a standalone AP and managed individually or through the FlexMaster remote Wi-Fi management system. ZoneDirector and/or FlexMaster provide a detailed view into and control over both indoor and outdoor Smart Wi-Fi APs enabling seamless and system-wide administration of the entire wireless environment.

Security

Differentiated Services with Multiple SSIDs.

Up to eight discrete SSIDs can be configured within each ZoneFlex 7942-OT, each with unique broadcast, QoS, security, and management parameters assigned. This enables hotzone operators to easily offer tiered services to different user or traffic types. Enterprises can use these features to differentiate guest, contractor, and employee access policies or to segment different traffic types.

Used with ZoneDirector, ZoneFlex 7762 provides first-of-its-kind automatic user security enforcement. With Ruckus Dynamic PSK™, new users simply plug their computers into the LAN, then specify a URL that directs them to a captive portal for a one-time authentication. Then, ZoneDirector automatically configures the user’s system with the designated SSID and a unique, dynamically-generated encryption key.

Hotzones

Business-Class Multimedia Hotzones.

The ZoneFlex 7762 lets operators build a new class of multimedia hotspots. A directional antenna array and expert QoS software optimize delay sensitive, IP video and high-density voice over Wi-Fi (VoFi) applications and PoE out allows connecting other devices such as an IP camera.

With integrated support for L2TP tunneling and WISPr traffic redirection, the ZoneFlex 7762 is ideally suited to help providers deliver consistent access policies and user experience across all locations. This may include various authentication schemes, a selection of free services, and a user interface that protects the provider’s brand name while allowing for delivery of dynamic content.

Dynamic

Dynamic RF Management

An integrated smart antenna system (BeamFlex) automatically coordinates local RF management—automatically steering Wi-Fi signals toward each receiver and away from noise. Unlike omni antennas, BeamFlex does not constantly radiate in all directions thereby minimizing adjacent AP interference. The Ruckus ZoneDirector also dynamically exerts control over RF channel assignments and transmit power levels to further optimize the RF environment without manual intervention. And with the self-optimizing Ruckus BeamFlex technology, the ZoneFlex 7762 can be installed without extensive site surveys and RF planning.

A patented smart antenna array integrates nineteen high-gain vertically and horizontally-polarized antenna elements. This enables over 4,000 potential antenna combinations and up to 7dB gain, delivering unprecedented range extension, signal reliability and higher data rates. Automatic dynamic beamforming combined with unique interference avoidance technology delivers up to 7dBi of signal gain and -15dB of interference rejection.

Wireless Broadband Access

Feature :

Integrates BeamFlex™ Smart Antenna Technology

• Enables consistent, high performance, extended coverage and multimedia support
• Automatic RF tuning adapts to constant changes in the environment with no client configuration needed
• Minimizes inter-nodal hops that degrade performance
• Results in fewer APs, more satisfied users

Provides Enormous Areas of Coverage

• Perfect for outdoor pool areas at hotels and resorts
• Ideal for schools, stadiums, and other outdoor sports facilities
• Excellent for enterprises that have shipping docks and other outdoor areas
• Automatic interference mitigation, optimized for high-density environments

Hardened enclosure for harsh outdoor environments

• IP-67 water and dust proof plastic enclosure with flexible wall, pole or ceiling mounting options ensures that no distortion of WiFi signals is introduced
• Built-in heater for cold climate (-40° C)
• Two external N-type antenna connectors
• Standard 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet (PoE), Ruckus custom high power PoE injector included, standard 802.3af output for surveillance camera

True Plug-And Play Multimedia Wireless LAN (WLAN) with Unmatched Ease of Use

• Quality of Service technology provides 4 queues per client station
• BeamFlex and Quality of Service technology deliver 600 Mbps of user throughput (300 Mbps/radio) for 20 concurrent voice calls, 100 simultaneous data users or 20 Mbps of guaranteed user throughput for over 100 meters (line of sight)
• Web-based wizard supports configuration by non-wireless expert through ZoneDirector
• Secure, sophisticated WLAN can be created in minutes
• No RF tuning or client configuration needed

Differentiated services with multiple SSIDs

• Up to 16 BSSIDs with unique QoS and security policies can be configured
• Enables hot-zone operators to easily offer tiered services to different user or traffic types
• Enterprises can differentiate guest, contractor, and employee access policies or segment different traffic types
• Captive portal and guest accounts