High Performance, 802.11n Mid-Range Smart Wi-Fi Access Points with Adaptive Antenna Technology

ZoneFlex 7341-7343Now cost-minded enterprises have a sleek and low-profile purpose-built AP for delivering high-performance and reliable 802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s most affordable price point.

The ZoneFlex 7341/3 is a single-band product. Maximum 802.11n capacity of 300Mbps makes the ZoneFlex 7341/3 the industry’s lowest cost, highest performing line of 802.11n mid-range access points available. The aesthetically-pleasing design is ideal for a variety of enterprise and hotspot environments including hotels, schools, retail outlets, branch offices and public venues.

Product

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7341/3 delivers high-performance and reliable 802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s most affordable price point.A sleek and low-profi le design, the ZoneFlex 7341/3 was purpose-built for cost-minded enterprises requiring reliable high speed client connectivity. It is ideal for a variety of enterprise and hotspot environments including hotels, schools, retail outlets, branch offices and public venues.

The single band ZoneFlex 7341/3 can be deployed as a standalone access point or as part of the centrally-controlled Smart Wireless LAN with the Ruckus ZoneDirector. The ZoneFlex 7341/3 can also be easily deployed using Smart Mesh Networking to extend Wi-Fi services in locations where Ethernet cabling is not available or cost prohibitive.

Dynamic

Each ZoneFlex 7341/3 integrates Ruckus-patented BeamFlex, a software-controlled, high gain antenna array that continually forms and directs each 802.11n packet over the best performing signal path. And because the ZoneFlex 7341/3 automatically adapts to environmental changes, once deployed, enterprises never have to worry about constant site surveys as the environment changes.

Unlike any other 802.11n wireless solution in its class, the ZoneFlex 7341/3 combines patented Adaptive Antenna Technology and automatic interference mitigation to deliver a 2- to 4-fold increase in signal range with lower packet error rates while reducing the number of APs required to deliver dependable Wi-Fi service.

Smart

When used with the Ruckus ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller, each ZoneFlex 7341/3 supports a wide range of value-added applications such as guest networking, Smart Wireless Meshing, Dynamic PSK, hotspot authentication, wireless intrusion detection and many more. With Smart/OS, up to 32 discrete WLANs can be created and mapped to the same or different APs or VLANs. WLANs can also be grouped and shared by specific APs. In a centrally managed configuration, the ZoneFlex 7341/3 works with a wide range of authentication servers including Microsoft’s Active Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS.

Flexible

ZoneFlex 7341/3 APs can be deployed in as a standalone AP or as part of a centrally managed wireless LAN using ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controllers. ZoneFlex 7341/3’s can be deployed across any L2/L3 network and/or meshed without Ethernet cabling. When used with the ZoneDirector, each ZoneFlex 7341/3 is automatically configured through the network making deployment quick and easy.

Diagram ZoneFlex 7341-7343-3

Simple

Each ZoneFlex 7341/3 can be managed as a standalone AP through a Web-based GUI, using SNMP or through the Ruckus FlexMaster Wi-Fi remote management system. Local management can also be performed using the ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller. FlexMaster is a LINUX based software platform that uses industry-standard protocols to perform bulk configuration, fault detection, monitoring and a wide range of troubleshooting capabilities over a wire area connection. The ZoneDirector enables local management and control of APs, adding value-added services such as transmit power and channel management, guest networking and meshing.

Diagram ZoneFlex 7341-7343-2

Feature :

Best-in-class mid-range performance and cost effective

  • 300 Mbps of theoretical maximum speed
  • Adaptive antenna technology
  • Advanced RF management

Adaptive antenna technology and Automatic interference mitigation

  • Up to 4 times extended range and coverage
  • Automatic interference mitigation, optimized for high-density environments
  • Integrated smart antenna array with over 300 unique patterns for high reliability
  • Physical antenna gain of 3 dBi
  • Up to an additional 4 dB BeamFlex gain and 10dB interference mitigation

Concurrent support for video, VoIP and data

  • Four queues per client station
  • Delivers 20 concurrent voice calls, 100 simultaneous data users per radio
  • Automatic prioritization of VoIP and video traffic

Smart meshing increases flexibility, reduces costs

  • Smart Mesh Networking
  • Admission control/load balancing

Differentiated services with multiple SSIDs

  • 32 BSSIDs per radio with unique QoS and security policies
  • WEP, WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support
  • Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK
  • Captive portal and guest accounts
  • RADIUS and Active Directory support

Diagram :

Diagram ZoneFlex 7341-7343-1

Specification :

Power
  • External power adapter
  • Input: 110-240V AC
  • Output: 12V DC, 1.0A
  • Power over Ethernet Class 0
Physical Size
  • 17.8cm (L), 17.8cm (W), 3.6cm (H) (7in, 7in, 1.4in)
Weight
  • 397 grams (0.875 lbs.)
Ethernet Ports
  • 1 auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45, POE port
  • 2 auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45 ports
Environmental conditions
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C
  • Operating Humidity: 15% – 95% non-condensing
Power Draw
  • 9W (PoE), 9W (12V DC)
RF
Antenna
  • Adaptive antenna array that provides up to 256 unique antenna patterns
Physical antenna gain:
  • Up to 3 dBi
BeamFlex SINR Tx gain†
  • Up to 4 dB
Interference mitigation
  • Up to 10 dB
Minimum Rx sensitivity††
  • Up to -98 dBm
Performance and Capacity
Concurrent stations
  • 256
Simultaneous VoIP Clients
  • Up to 20
Management
Deployment Options
  • Standalone (individually managed)
  • Managed by ZoneDirector
  • Managed by FlexMaster
Configuration
  • Web User Interface (HTTP/S)
  • CLI (Telnet/SSH), SNMP v1, 2, 3
  • TR-069 vis FlexMaster
Auto AP Software Updates
  • FTP or TFTP, remote auto available
Wi-Fi
Standards
  • IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • 2.4GHz
Supported Data Rates
  • 802.11n: 6.5Mbps – 130Mbps (20MHz)
  • 6.5Mbps – 300Mbps (40MHz)
  • 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps
  • 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps
Radio Chains
  • 2 x 2
Spatial Streams
  • 2
RF Power Output††
  • 26 dBm for 2.4GHz
Channelization
  • 20 MHz and/or 40 MHz
Frequency Band
  • IEEE 802.11n: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz
  • IEEE 802.11b: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz
Operating Channels
  • US/Canada: 1-11
  • Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13
  • Japan X41: 1-13
BSSID
  • Up to 32 per radio (27 configurable)
Power Save
  • Supported
Wireless Security
  • WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, 802.11i
  • Authentication via 802.1X with the ZoneDirector, local authentication database, support for RADIUS, LDAP, and ActiveDirectory
Certifications*
  • U.S., Europe, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, Vietnam
  • WEEE/RoHS compliance
  • EN-60601-1-2 (Medical)
  • Wi-Fi Alliance
  • † BeamFlex gains are statistical system-level effects, translated to enhanced SINR here, and based on observations over time in real-world conditions with multiple APs and many clients
  • †† Rx sensitivity varies by band, channel width, and MCS rate
  • * See price list for current country certifications