Ruckus ZoneDirector 1000/1100

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

The “IT Lite” Wireless LAN Solution For Smaller Businesses.

One of the first complete wireless LAN (WLAN) developed specifically for the needs and budgets of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and hotzone operators. Redundant and secure, the ZoneDirector 1000/1100 gives them the same enterprise features as the ZoneDirector 3000. It’s perfect for operators who want to offer business class hot spot services such as voice over Wi-Fi, IP-based video, secure enterprise access and tiered Wi-Fi services in venues such as hotels, airports, schools and public buildings. Easily deployed, centrally managed, and automatically tuned, ZoneDirector 1000/1100 is ideal for small businesses that require a robust and secure WLAN.

The ZoneDirector 1000/1100 integrates the Ruckus Smart/OS application engine that delivers advanced features such as smart wireless meshing, high availability, hot spot authentication, elegant guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security. It can be deployed and operated by non-wireless experts and installed quickly and easily through a point-and-click web-based wizard. Any organization with limited IT staff and budget can create a robust and secure multimedia WLAN in a matter of minutes.

Product

ZoneDirector 1000/1100 provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF, and location management within a easy-to-use system that costs way less than competing products. It automatically manages the ZoneFlex network of APs, adjusting transmit power levels and RF channel assignments to prevent adjacent APs from interfering, and enabling redundant coverage if an AP fails. Configuration changes can easily be applied to multiple APs or to the entire system simultaneously. A customizable dashboard provides instant access to a variety of client and network information and events, and a real time heat map displays AP locations and signal coverage, as well as Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking topology.

Mobility

The Ruckus Mobility module delivers faster and more secure Wi-Fi roaming for Voice over IP (VoIP) as well as data applications. A simple software license for the Ruckus ZoneOS (version 7.0 and higher), the Ruckus Mobility module adds key capabilities to the Ruckus ZoneFlex line of Smart Wireless controllers such as wireless LAN tunneling for voice over Wi-Fi applications and 802.1X fast roaming.

The Ruckus Mobility module minimizes erratic Wi-Fi behavior by enabling uninterrupted voice calls through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming across ZoneFlex 802.11g/n access points (AP) to minimize roaming delays.

Security

Innovative Security Features.

All clients attempting to access the WLAN are sent to ZoneDirector for authentication and authorization. In addition, a patent-pending Dynamic Pre- Shared Key (PSK) capability streamlines WLAN security. First-time users simply plug their computers into the WLAN and specify a URL, which directs them to a captive Web portal for one-time authentication. Then, ZoneDirector automatically configures the user’s system with the designated SSID and a unique, dynamically-generated encryption key.

Meshing

Self-Organizing, Self-Healing Wireless Meshing.

ZoneDirector’s Smart Mesh eliminates the need to run Ethernet cabling to Smart Wi-Fi APs, since they can simply be plugged into any power source. Leveraging Smart Wi-Fi technology that provides extended range and dynamic signal controls, Smart Mesh Networking minimizes inter nodal hops that degrade performance, and automatically adapts Wi-Fi connections between nodes to environmental changes.

Quality

Interference Reduction And Highest Quality of Service.

ZoneDirector 1000/1100 automatically controls the channels assignments and transmit power levels of all ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi APs. Their sophisticated RF management focuses RF signals toward clients and away from interference, automatically maximizing performance and coverage and reducing the number of APs required. And through BeamFlex, ZoneFlex continually picks the best path for every packet to the client, as well as among mesh APs.

Performance

Advanced Performance Monitoring.

ZoneDirector 1000/1100 integrates with a unique performance utility, SpeedFlex™, which allows administrators to locally or remotely determine client Wi-Fi performance over the WLAN. It enables administrators to better plan, troubleshoot, monitor, and measure WLAN performance.

Feature :

Smart/OS Software Suite and Application Engine

Provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF, and location management.
SmartMesh wireless meshing that is self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing
Adaptable Hybrid SmartMesh extends the wireless network through Ethernet-connected APs, increasing system performance through better spatial reuse
Elegant guest networking without the hassle
Dynamic Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that are automatically installed on clients
Support for 802.1x, LDAP (captive portal), native Active Director, and RADIUS authentication and dynamic VLAN assignment capabilities
Multi-site authentication to scale large deployments
Automatic traffic redirection using WISPr for multi-site authentication for large-scale deployments
Automatically ensures predictable performance for voice, video, and multimedia through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming
Bandsteering, load balancing, and airtime fairness to optimize Wi-Fi spectrum
Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
Traffic thresholds for users on a specific SSID to ensure fairness
Maximizes data throughput by sending all data traffic directly from the access points to the wired network

Easy to Deploy and Manage

Seamlessly integrates with existing network, security, and authentication infrastructure
Automatically discovers and configures ZoneFlex APs, which become instantly manageable
Dynamic RF controls over transmit power and channel assignments
Supports 128 WLANs mapped to specific APs or VLANs
Is easily configured in minutes through point-and-click web-based wizard
Customizable dashboard provides comprehensive at-a-glance network snapshot and allows drill down to troubleshoot wireless problems

Outstanding Price/Performance

Bridges gap between standalone, feature-deficient access points (APs) that must be individually managed and the costly, cumbersome WLAN systems
Provides features not found in costlier WLAN systems
Can be configured by non-IT staff

What’s New in the ZoneDirector 1100

With the introduction of ZoneDirector 1100, you will have the same ease of use and compact footprint as the ZD 1000 including enterprise class features such as centralized AP management, 802.1x security, and Smart Redundancy. The ZD 1100 comes with more memory to support more Smart WLAN features.

Diagram :

Specification :

Power	External power adapter Input: 110-240V AC Output: 12V DC, 1A
Physical Size	Desktop: 25cm (L), 15.93cm (W), 3.86cm (H)
Weight	2.2 lbs (1 kilogram)
Ethernet Ports	2 ports, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45
Environmental conditions	Operating temperature: 32° F (0°C) – 122°F (50°C) Operating humidity: 15% – 95% non condensing

Capacity
Managed APs	Up to 50
WLANs (BSSIDs)	128
Concurrent Stations	Up to 1,250

Applications
Hotspot	WISPr
Guest Access	Supported
Captive Portal	Supported
Mesh	Supported
Voice	80211e/WMM U-APSD Tunneling to AP

Network Architechure
IP	IPv4, IPv6, dual-stack
VLANs	802.1Q (1 per BSSID), dynamic VLAN
Redundancy	1+1 with auto-synchronization
DCHP Server	Supported

Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI, FlexMaster™ SNMP v1, v2, v3
AAA	RADIUS (primary and backup)
AP Provisioning	L2 or L3 auto-discovery Auto-software upgrade Automatic channel and power optimization
Client Provisioning	Zero-IT Auto proxy configuration
Wireless Packet Capture	Supported

Security
Standards	WPA, WPA2, 802.11i
Encryption	WEP, TKIP, AES Ruckus Dynamic Pre-Shared Key
Authentication	802.1x, MAC address
User Database	Internal database up to 1,250 users External: RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory
Access Control	L2 (MAC address-based) L3/4 (IP and Protocol based) L2 client isolation Management interface access control Time-based WLANs
Wireless Intrusion Detection (WIDS)	Rogue AP detection DoS attack prevention Evil-twin/AP spoofing detection Password guessing protection

Multimedia and Quality of Service
802.11e/WMM	Supported
Software Queues	Per traffic type (4), per client
Traffic Classification	Automatic, heuristics and TOS based or VLAN-defined
Rate Limiting	Supported
WLAN Prioritization	Supported
Client Load Balancing	Automatic

Certifications
Countries	U.S., Europe, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, UAE

Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000

Posted on April 25, 2014 by

Power Meets Simplicity — Smart Wireless LAN Controller.

Now, any organization with a limited IT staff and budget can quickly and inexpensively create a highly-secure wireless LAN (WLAN) — with ZoneDirector 3000. Capable of centrally managing up to 500 ZoneFlex 802.11g and 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi access points (APs), ZoneDirector 3000 is designed for ease of use, high performance, and low cost of ownership. Ruckus Smart Redundancy ensures high network availablity and is easy to use with automatic synchronization of configuration and authorized users between ZoneDirectors.

Product

ZoneDirector 3000 integrates seamlessly with existing switches, firewalls, authentication servers, and other network equipment, and can be placed within any Layer 2/3 network. All Ruckus ZoneFlex APs (wired or meshed) then automatically discover ZoneDirector, self configure, and become instantly manageable. What could be easier? Nothing.

Once ZoneDirector 3000 is up and running, it automatically manages ZoneFlex APs, adjusting transmit power levels and RF channel assignments to prevent adjacent APs from interfering, and providing redundant coverage if an AP fails. Configuration changes can easily be applied to multiple APs, or to the entire system, simultaneously. A customizable dashboard provides instant access to client and network information and events, and a real-time heat map displays AP locations and signal coverage, as well as Smart Mesh Networking topology.

Mobility

The Ruckus Mobility module delivers faster and more secure Wi-Fi roaming for Voice over IP (VoIP) as well as data applications. A simple software license for the Ruckus ZoneOS (version 7.0 and higher), the Ruckus Mobility module adds key capabilities to the Ruckus ZoneFlex line of Smart Wireless controllers such as wireless LAN tunneling for voice over Wi-Fi applications and 802.1X fast roaming.

Performance

Unique Performance Utility.

ZoneDirector 3000 integrates SpeedFlex™, which allows administrators to locally or remotely determine client Wi-Fi performance. With SpeedFlex, administrators can better plan, troubleshoot, monitor, and measure WLAN performance.

Security

Streamlined, Bulletproof Security.

ZoneDirector 3000 supports enterprise-class 802.1x with any backend authentication database, such as RADIUS and ActiveDirectory, and also comes with an internal authentication database. First-time ZoneDirector users simply plug their computers into the WLAN, and specify a URL that directs them to a captive web portal for first-time authentication. Then, ZoneDirector automatically configures the client system with the designated SSID and a dynamically-generated encryption key that centralizes authentication and authorization decisions for all APs, providing secure admission control across the WLAN.

Quality

Better Quality Of Service With Fewer APs.

Leveraging Smart Wi-Fi technology that provides extended range and dynamic signal controls, ZoneDirector 3000’s Smart Mesh Networking:

Minimizes inter-nodal hops that degrade performance
Automatically adapts Wi-Fi connections between nodes to environmental changes
Automatically controls the channel assignments and transmit power of all ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi APs
Guest pass generation
WIDS
Fast roaming
Distributed forwarding

The result? Fewer APs need to be deployed. And with BeamFlex, the ZoneFlex system continuously picks the best path for every packet, to clients outside the network and mesh APs inside the network.

Feature :

Smart/OS Software Suite and Application Engine

Provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF, and location management.
SmartMesh wireless meshing automates deployment, eliminates the need to run Ethernet cable to every Smart Wi-Fi access point
Adaptable Hybrid SmartMesh extends the wireless network through Ethernet-connected APs
Elegant guest networking without the hassle
Dynamically-generated Pre-Shared Keys (PSK) that are automatically installed on clients
Support for 802.1x, LDAP (captive portal), native Active Directory, and RADIUS authentication with dynamic VLAN assignment
Multi-site authentication to scale large deployments
Automatic traffic redirection using WISPr for multi-site authentication for large-scale deployments
Minimizes erratic Wi-Fi behavior, enabling uninterrupted voice calls, through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming
Bandsteering, load balancing, and airtime fairness to optimize Wi-Fi spectrum
Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
Traffic thresholds for users on a specific SSID to ensure fairness
Maximizes data throughput by sending all data traffic directly from the access points to the wired network
Aeroscout location services support

Easy to Deploy and Manage

Seamless integration with existing switches, firewalls, authentication servers and other network infrastructure
Can be placed within any Layer 2/3 network
Automatically discovers and configures ZoneFlex APs
Automatically adjusts AP transmit power levels and RF channel assignments to avoid interference and enable redundant coverage
Dynamic RF controls over transmit power and channel assignments
Supports 32 unique WLANs mapped to specific APs or VLANs
Installs in minutes with intuitive web-based wizard
Customizable dashboard provides instant access to a variety of client and network information and events
Real-time heat map displays AP locations and signal coverage, and Smart Mesh Networking topology
SpeedFlex allows administrators to locally or remotely determine client Wi-Fi performance

Outstanding Price/Performance

Unmatched total cost of ownership
Provides features not found in costlier WLAN systems
Requires little IT time

Diagram : Specification :

Power	220 watt internal power supply 100 – 250V AC Universal, IEC 320 connector
Physical Size	1RU: 35.52 cm (L), 43.18 cm (W), 4.39 cm (H)
Weight	14 lbs (6.37 kilograms)
Ethernet Ports	2 ports, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45
Environmental Conditions	Operating temperature: 41°F (5°C) – 104°F (40°C)

Capacity
Managed APs	Up to 500
WLANs (BSSIDs)	1,024
Concurrent Stations	Up to 10,000

Applications
Hotspot	WISPr
Guest Access	Supported
Captive Portal	Supported
Mesh	Supported
Voice	802.11e/WMM U-APSD Tunneling to AP

Network Architecture
IP	IPv4, IPv6, dual-stack
VLANs	802.1Q (1 per BSSID), dynamic VLAN
Redundancy	1+1 with auto-synchronization
DHCP Server	Supported

Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI, FlexMaster™, SNMP v1, v2, v3
AAA	RADIUS (primary and backup)
AP Provisioning	L2 or L3 auto-discovery Auto-software upgrade Automatic channel and power optimization
Client Provisioning	Zero-IT Auto proxy configuration
Wireless Packet Capture	RADIUS (primary and backup)

Security
Standards	WPA, WPA2, 802.11i
Authentication	802.1X, MAC address
Encryption	WEP, TKIP, AES Ruckus Dynamic Pre-Shared Key
User Database	Internal database up to 10,000 users External: RADIUS, LDAP, Active Directory
Access Control	L2 (MAC address-based) L3/4 (IP and Protocol based) L2 client isolation Management interface access control Time-based WLANs
Wireless Intrusion Detection (WIDS)	Rogue AP detection DoS attack prevention Evil-twin/AP spoofing detection Ad hoc detection Password guessing protection

Multimedia and Quality of Service
802.11e/WMM	Supported
Software Queues	Per traffic type (4), per client
Traffic Classification	Automatic, heuristics and TOS based or VLAN-defined
Rate Limiting	Supported
WLAN Prioritization	Supported
Client Load Balancing	Automatic

Certifications
Certifications	U.S., Europe, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, Uruguay, Vietnam Wi-Fi Alliance Certification (Wi-Fi Certified™)

ZoneFlex ZoneDirector 5000

Posted on April 19, 2014 by

One of the most affordable and scalable high-end Smart WLAN controller in its class

With 6x the processing power and twice the capacity and redundancy of previous ZoneDirectors, the ZD5000 is perfect for large-scale wireless environments such as hotels, schools, hospitals and managed service environments. With a lifetime warranty, the ZD5000 is one of the first Smart WLAN platform to combine power, simplicity and scalability into a single, affordable system.

Highly resilient with dual/hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and fans, the ZD5000 integrates the same ZoneFlex Smart/OS software as other ZoneDirector platforms, supporting advanced features such as meshing, hot spot authentication, guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security at no additional cost.

Price

The ZoneDirector 5000 (ZD5000) is one of the industry’s first controller-based system that can be flexibly deployed either in-line, or out of the data path, supporting up to 20,000 clients, 1,000 access points (APs) and 2048 wireless LANs (WLANs) within a single, easy-to-use platform. With a lifetime warranty, the ZD5000 is one of the first Smart WLAN platform to combine power, simplicity and scalability into a single, affordable system. Highly resilient with dual/hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies and fans, the ZD5000 integrates the same ZoneFlex Smart/OS software as other ZoneDirector platforms, supporting advanced features such as meshing, hot spot authentication, guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security at no additional cost.

Security

Strong, Simple.

The ZD5000 supports enterprise-class 802.1x with any backend authentication database, such as RADIUS and ActiveDirectory, and also comes with an internal authentication database supporting up to 20,000 user entries. First-time ZoneDirector users simply plug their computers into the WLAN, and specify a URL that directs them to a captive web portal for first-time authentication. Then, ZoneDirector automatically configures the client system with the designated SSID and a dynamically-generated encryption key that centralizes authentication and authorization decisions for all APs, providing secure admission control across the WLAN. Oh…and there’s also rogue AP detection, client isolation, L2-4 filters, client blacklisting, DoS attack prevention and other security capabilities that let you sleep at night.

Advanced Services

Just too many to mention.

The ZD5000 delivers one of the most feature-rich software suite of advanced features you can find. The difference is that we don’t charge for them. Band steering, airtime fairness, client load balancing, an elegant and simple guest networking facility, time-based wireless LAN controls, Smart Mesh networking, WLAN and AP groupings, IPv6 support, automatic proxy configuration for clients, dynamic VLAN assignment, role-based policy, configurable idle client timeouts, and we could go on and on. All of these advanced features are as easy to implement as simply pointing and client on check boxes with our semi-sexy GUI.

Flexibility

It’s all up to you.

Every deployment is difference and the ZD5000 was designed to provide flexible deployment options that give you the power and choice. The ZD5000 can be deployed remotely and out-of-the-datapath to eliminate performance bottlenecks and single points of failure or within a centrally-controlled environment where all traffic is tunneled through the device. You decide. We have also integrated special capabilities such as SpeedFlex directly into the ZD5000. SpeedFlex is a unique wireless performance tool that measures the Wi-Fi throughput of associated wireless LAN (WLAN) clients, APs or individual mesh links. From any centralized ZD500 WLAN controller administrators remotely invoke a speed test for any given client. Focusing on wireless L2 throughput, SpeedFlex measures the performance of the link detailing uplink, downlink, packet loss and other metric essential in remotely troubleshooting and isolating client issues.

Management

Ultra simple to configure and manage.

Easily discovered on any network through UPnP, the ZD5000 can be configured in a matter of minutes through an intuitive configuration wizard. Once configured, the ZD5000 provides an simple, Web2.0 management interface that is easy to navigate. The customizable dashboard provides comprehensive at-a-glance network snapshot and allows drill down to troubleshoot wireless problems Configuration changes can easily be applied to multiple APs, or the entire system, simultaneously. The ZD5000 provides full CLI management, a graphic user interface or can be managed through any TELNET connection. Real-time monitoring and statistics show CPU utilization, memory utilizatoin, packets and bytes sent and received, number of APs and clients connected and other information essential to managing any large-scale wireless LAN.

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Feature :

Unrivaled Scalability

Supports up to 1,000 APs, 20,000 clients, 2048 WLANs per device
Distributed forwarding architecture maximizes data throughput by eliminating the need to send all traffic through the controller
512 APs groups, 2048 WLAN groupings

Highly Resilient

Automatic smart redundancy for high availability
Dual, hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies
Redundant fans
Centralized or distributed deployment
Two 1 Gbps ports for full redundancy

Advanced Feature Set

Smart meshing support
Simple and elegant guest networking and captive portal
Hot spot authentication (WISPr support)
AP and WLAN groupings streamlines operation of a large number of small-sized networks from a single controller
IPv6 support
Integrated DHCP server
Dynamic VLAN assignment
Dynamic Pre-Shared Key generation and Zero-IT administration of clients
Integrated wireless performance test tool (SpeedFlex) measures WI-Fi throughput of clients, APs and mesh links
Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
Traffic thresholds for users on a specific SSID to ensure fairness
Robust authentication support (802.1X, captive portal, Active Directory, RADIUS, local database, WISPr)
Time-based WLAN broadcasting
Band steering provides spectral optimization
Airtime fairness allows better user experience
Dynamic (performance based) channel assignment ensures faster client connectivity
Dynamic and configurable client load balancing to optimize overall WLAN system performance

Strong Security

Rogue AP detection
Client blacklisting
DoS attack prevention
Password guessing protection
Client isolation protects against peer-to-peer snooping
L2-4 ACL support

Super Simple Management

Graphic and Web 2.0 intuitive user interface
HTTP and HTTPS/SSL connections
Full CLI support
Manageable by Ruckus FlexMaster system
SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Telnet/SSHv2 support

Diagram :

Specification :

Power	AC or DC hot-swappable, redundant power supplies DC input requirements Voltage: 48 to -60VDC Current: 20.5A AC input requirements (auto-range) 50/60Hz 100 to 127VAC/maximum current 8.9A 200 to 240VAC/maximum current 4.5A
Physical Size	8.76cm(H), 43.53cm(W), 50.8cm(D)
Weight	40 lbs (18.14 kilograms)
Connections	Two 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45* ports Serial ports, RJ-45, one front, one rear Four (4) USB 2.0 ports in the rear for image loading
LED display	Supported (see user guide)
Environmental conditions	Operating Temperature: 41°F (5°C) – 104°F (40°C)

Performance and Supported Configurations
Managed APs	Up to 1,000
Concurrent stations	Up to 20,000
WLANs	2048

Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI, FlexMaster™
Statistics	LAN, wireless and associated stations (available via UI)
Auto AP software updates	Supported
Captive Portal	Supported
Guest accounts	Supported
VLAN support	802.1Q (per BSSID), dynamic VLAN
DHCP Server	Supported
AP Discovery & Control	Layer-2 or Layer-3
Radius Accounting	Supported
Access Lists (ACLs)	Layer-2 (MAC address based ACL) Layer-3 (IP address based ACL) L2 client isolation
Wireless Intrusion Detection (WIDS)	Rogue AP detection DoS attack prevention Password guessing protection Rate limiting

Multimedia and Quality of Service
VoIP Tunneling	Supported
802.11e	Supported
Software Queues	Per traffic type, per client
Auto-classification	Heuristics
Rate Limiting	Supported

Security
Wireless Security	WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, 802.11i
Authentication	802.1X, local database External AAA servers: ActiveDirectory, RADIUS, LDAP
Local authentication	20,000 user entries

Certifications
Certifications	U.S., Canada, EU, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

Long-Range 802.11n (5GHz) Wi-Fi Point-to-Point/Multipoint Backhaul

Developed for broadband operators looking to deliver reliable wireless broadband services, the ZoneFlex 7731 is one of the first smart Wi-Fi point-to-point, point-to-multipoint backhaul system that delivers consistent performance at ranges up to 15 kilometers.

Based on the 802.11n standard combined with a Ruckus’ smart directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS). Operating in the 5GHz band, the ZoneFlex 7731 integrates a state-of-the-art, dual-polarized smart antenna that offers blazingly fast and highly reliability connectivity across long distances.

Featuring innovative Smart Channel Selection technology, the ZoneFlex 7731 point-to-point/multipoint bridge is perfect for a variety of carrier applications such as offering Wi-Fi broadband services, backhauling 3G traffic and offloading data traffic from 3G networks. It is also ideal for hotels, multi-dwelling units, schools, warehouses and other enterprises looking to extend broadband connection to remote buildings where fixed line broadband connections aren’t feasible or cost effective. Ultra simple to use, the lightweight ZoneFlex 7731 provides a 30-degree 3dB beamwidth antenna for easy aiming and is centrally managed through the Ruckus FlexMaster remote Wi-Fi management system.

ProductThe Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 is the first centrally-managed, outdoor point-to-point and point-to-multipoint bridge that unleashes the promise of 5GHz 802.11n, delivering unparalleled throughput. Backhaul throughput of over 100 Mbps opens opportunities to new business models, bridging remote locations and providing broadband services to locations not reachable before, in an affordable way.

Designed for harsh outdoor conditions, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 is perfect for service providers looking to easily extend branded broadband services, backhaul 3G networks, offload data traffic from 3G networks, deploy multimedia hotspots, or offer wireless broadband services where fixed line access is limited.

The ZoneFlex 7731 is also ideal for hotels, schools, warehouses and other enterprises looking to extend managed wireless LANs (WLANs) across remote buildings and where Ethernet cabling is not possible.

Simple

Auto-pairing of wireless bridges, in addition to flexible mounting options, forgiving antenna pattern, and an easy-to-use aiming software, allows installers to deploy and optimize a wireless link in a short time, significantly increasing productivity and reducing deployment costs.

Lightweight and designed with simple and flexible mounting options, the ZoneFlex 7731 finds its peer automatically and enables installers to deploy the wireless bridges effortlessly.

Mounting brackets

The wireless link offers much higher data throughput rates than T1/E1 or xDSL lines at only a fraction of the fixed line installation cost and without the recurring leased line cost. The ZoneFlex 7731 is also an ideal option for backhauling 3G networks.

The internal dual polarized antenna not only does away with the need for installing an external antenna, further simplifying the installation procedure, but also offers an aesthetically pleasing look and feel.

Smart

Based on the 802.11n standard, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 300 Mbps. With Ruckus’ purpose-built directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

With a 30-degree, 3dB beamwidth antenna and sophisticated LED-based aiming software, aiming and optimizing performance has never been easier. And with Auto Channel Selection and Dynamic Channel Management*, ZoneFlex 7731 finds and selects the best performing channel automatically.

Dual polarized directional smart antenna

Antenna pattern showing 30deg 3dB beamwidth

Dynamic

The internal dual polarized antenna not only does away the need for installing an external antenna, further simplifying the installation procedure, but also offers an aesthetically pleasing look and feel.

Aiming button

Security

AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs.

Management

The ZoneFlex 7731 can be managed through its own WebGUI or is centrally managed by Ruckus FlexMaster, providing a complete view of the entire wireless network including ZoneDirector and other indoor and outdoor ZoneFlex APs.

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 bridge can be fully managed by FlexMaster and supports standard-based SNMP and HTTPS/XML/SOAP allowing operators to easily configure and manage the bridges as part of the larger network.

Feature :

Wire-like, long range throughput

Integration, dual-polarized directional smart antenna
802.11n, operating in the 5GHz band
Up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 km/1 mi
Up to 165 Mbps at 3 km/2 mi
Up to 100 Mbps at 5 km/3 mi
Up to 50 Mbps at 10 km/6 mi
15km maximum range

Easy installation and pairing

No external antennas
Lightweight design (877 grams / 1.93 lbs.)
Flexible mounting options
Finds peer automatically

Secure and scalable

AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs

Robust operation

IP-65 rated
Operates in conditions from -40°C – 65° C (-40°F – 149°F)
802.3af power over Ethernet support
Internal 17dBi directional antenna

Ultra simple positioning and aiming

Liberal 30-degree, 3dB beam width antenna
Sophisticated LED-based aiming software

Diagram :

Specification :

Power	Power over Ethernet and 12VDC
Physical Size	27.1cm (L), 17.2cm (W), 13.15cm (H)
Weight	877 grams (1.93 lbs) (no external mounting hardware)
RF	Maximum EIRP 5 GHz: 38 dBm Physical antenna gain: 17dBi 5 GHz Minimum Rx sensitivity: -96 dBm
Ethernet ports	1 port, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 Power over Ethernet (802.3af)
Lock Option	Integrated Kensington lock
Environmental conditions	IP-65 rated Operating air temperature: -40°C – 65° C (-40°F – 149°F)
Power Draw	7W without heating 12W with heating

Performance and Capacity
Target UDP throughput (Line of Sight)	Up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 km/1 mi Up to 165 Mbps at 3 km/2 mi Up to 100 Mbps at 5 km/3 mi Up to 50 Mbps at 10 km/6 mi
Maximum Link Distance	15 kilometers
Point-To-Multipoint	30 degrees of coverage from the one root bridge with internal antenna to many receiving bridges

Applications
Hotspot	WISPr
Voice	802.11e/WMM U-APSD

Network Architecture
IP	IPv4, IPv6, dual-stack
VLANs	802.1Q (1 per BSSID or dynamic, per user based on RADIUS) Port-based
802.1X for Ethernet Ports	Authenticator Supplicant
Tunneling	L2TP, PPPoE

Multimedia and Quality of Services
802.11e/WMM	Supported
Software Queues	Per traffic type (4), per client
Traffic Classification	Automatic, heuristics and TOS based or VLAN-defined
Rate Limiting	Dynamic, per-user or per-WLAN

Management
Deployment Options	Standalone (individually managed) 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 802.11a/n 5Ghz operation
Supported data rates	802.11n 6.5Mbps – 130Mbps (20MHz) 6.5Mbps – 270Mbps (40MHz) 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps
Modulation	OFDM
Radio Chains	2×2
Spatial Streams	2
RF Power Output	22 dBm (maximum power varies by country)
Channelization	20MHz and/or 40MHz
Frequency Band	IEEE 802.11n: 5.15 – 5.85 GHz IEEE 802.11a: 5.15 – 5.875 GHz
Operating Channels	5 GHz channels: Country dependent for the following channel ranges: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165, 169, 173
Wireless Security	WPA2 AES, 802.11i
Certifications	U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, India, China, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand WEEE/RoHS compliance

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7761-CM

Posted on April 17, 2014 by

One of the first high performance strand-mounted 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi access point with cable modem

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7761-CM is one of the first purpose-build strand-mounted access point to combine dual-band 802.11npatented smart antenna array technology with an integrated DOCSIS 3.0 certified modem to deliver unprecedented range and reliability for multiple system cable operators (MSOs).

The ZoneFlex 7761-CM supports 8 downstream and 4 upstream bonded channels with theoretical data rates of up to 340 Mbps (downstream) and 130 Mbps (upstream). It is ideal for MSOs expanding branded broadband services through their cable infrastructure to providehotspot services to hotels, resorts, train stations, and other public locations. Plant-powered, the Ruckus 7761-CM is lightweight and can be easily installed and integrated with the cable operator’s network. It leverages existing cable assets, including mounting, power, backhaul and customer service systems to quickly and easily extend wireless services to cable operators’ customers. The 7761-CM delivers broadband services from outdoors to extend managed wireless LANs (WLANs) for strand mounted locations and where Ethernet cabling is not feasible.

Product

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7761-CM is one of the first purpose-build strand-mounted access point to combine dual-band 802.11n with an integrated DOCSIS 3.0 certified modem and patented smart antenna array technology to deliver unprecedented range and reliability for multiple system cable operators (MSOs).

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7761-CM leverages the industry best dual-band 802.11n outdoor smart antenna technology to fulfill the promises of 802.11n — while delivering unparalleled simplicity, throughput, range and reliability at a fraction of the cost of conventional alternatives.

Smart Wi-Fi applied outdoors now enables new revenue-generating services such as community Wi-Fi, IP-video applications, multimedia hotspots, extended WLAN services outdoors and 3G data offloading. The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7761-CM is ideal for MSOs expanding branded broadband services through their cable infrastructure to provide hotspot services to hotels, resorts, train stations, and other public locations. The 7761-CM delivers broadband services from outdoors to extend managed wireless LANs (WLANs) for strand mounted locations and where Ethernet cabling is not feasible.

Smart

Dynamic RF Management

The ZoneFlex 7761-CM implements Ruckus-patented BeamFlex™ smart antenna technology that enables consistent, high-performance, extended coverage and multimedia support. A dynamic directional antenna array and expert QoS software optimize delay-sensitive, IP video and high-density voice over Wi-Fi (VoFi) applications and PoE output allows connecting other devices such as an IP camera.

Network operators can create different quality of service for various WLANs to provide tiered services. Automatic dynamic beamforming with 802.11n (3 × 3) combined with unique interference avoidance technology delivers up to 9dBi of signal gain to maximize capacity and coverage. Directional, high-gain antennas dynamically combine to deliver two- to four-times the coverage area compared to typical outdoor APs. The ZoneFlex 7761-CM supports 8 downstream and 4 upstream bonded channels with theoretical data rates of up to 340 Mbps (downstream) and 130 Mbps (upstream).

A patented smart antenna array integrates six high-gain vertically polarized and six horizontally-polarized antenna elements. This enables up to 4096 potential antenna combinations and up to 9 dBi gain, thereby delivering unprecedented range extension and signal reliability. The dual polarized smart antenna increases the effectiveness of spatial multiplexing, resulting in higher data rates.

Flexible

Plant-powered, the Ruckus 7761-CM is lightweight and can be easily installed and integrated with the cable operator’s network. It leverages existing cable assets, including mounting, power, backhaul and customer service systems to quickly and easily extend wireless services to cable operators’ customers. Remote reboots between APs and Cable Modem Management minimizes truck rolls.

IP-67 water and dust proof plastic ruggedized outdoor enclosure with strand mount for deployment at cable MSOs.

Security

Differentiated Services with Multiple SSIDs

Up to eight discrete SSIDs can be configured within each ZoneFlex 7761-CM, each with unique broadcast, QoS, security, and management parameters assigned. This enables operators to easily offer tiered services to different user or traffic types.

The ZoneFlex 7761-CM 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.

Management

Simple Deployment and Configuration

The Ruckus 7761-CM can be remotely managed using either the Ruckus Wi-Fi FlexMaster management platform and/or the Service Provider’s own Cable Management system to take advantage of the best of both worlds in terms of cable network management and wireless monitoring. Centralized network management platform provides 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. Or it can be deployed as a standalone AP and managed individually.

The integrated management approach provides complete network wide support for Fault, Configuration, and Performance Management. Patent pending software algorithm allows the Ruckus 7761-CM to be remotely controlled from either the Cable MSO management system or from the Wireless mesh interface in the case of temporary network interruptions, thereby avoiding expensive and inefficient truck rolls.

Feature :

Integrates BeamFlex™ Smart Antenna Technology

Advanced Smart Wi-Fi with concurrent 802.11n dual-band radios maximize capacity and coverage
Patented high-gain smart antenna array technology delivers unprecedented range and reliability
Integrated smart antenna array with over 4,000 unique patterns for ultra availability
Directional antennas dynamically combine to deliver two- to four-times the coverage area compared to typical outdoor APs
Adaptive antenna technology with 802.11n (3 × 3) combined with unique interference mitigation technology delivers up to an additional 6dB of BeamFlex gain in addition to the 10 dBi of physical antenna gain

Easy installation

Strand mounted for where Ethernet cabling is not feasible.
Integrated DOCSIS 3.0 certified modem
Leverages existing cable for mounting, power, backhaul
Lightweight enclosure simplifies deployment
PoE output allows connecting other devices such as an IP camera

True Plug-And Play Multimedia Wireless LAN (WLAN)

Provide hotspot services to hotels, resorts, train stations, and other public locations.
Create different quality of service for various WLANs to provide tiered services.
BeamFlex and expert QoS software optimize delay-sensitive, IP video and high-density voice over Wi-Fi (VoFi)
Centrally managed as part of a unified indoor/outdoor wireless LAN
Remote reboots between APs and Cable Modem Management minimizes truck rolls

Hardened enclosure for harsh outdoor environments

IP-67 water and dust proof plastic enclosure with strand mount for deployment at cable MSOs

Diagram :

Specification :

Power	Power by Cable Infrastructure (40-90 V) 40 to 90V AC quasi-square wave, 47 to 63 Hz through 5/8” hardline connector
Power Draw	10W standby mode 25W (with Heater and PoE output Disabled) 50W (with Heater and PoE output Enabled)
Physical Size	16.3” (415mm) L x 12” (305mm) W x 11.5” (290 mm) H
Weight	15 lbs (6.8 Kg)
RF	Adaptive antenna array that provides 4,000+ unique antenna patterns Maximum EIRP1 2.4 GHz: 33 dBm 5 GHz: 31 dBm Physical antenna gain: 10dBi (2.4 and 5 GHz) BeamFlex SINR Tx gain2: up to 6 dB BeamFlex SINR Rx gain: up to 4 dB Interference mitigation: up to 15 dB Minimum Rx sensitivity3: -95 dBm
Ethernet ports	1 port, auto MDX, auto-sensing RJ45 10/100 Mbps Power over Ethernet (802.3af) output
Environmental conditions	IP-67 rated Operating air temperature: -40°C – 65° C (-40°F – 149°F) Shock and vibration: ETSI300-019-1-4

Cable Modem Specifications
Standard	DOCSIS 3.0 with 8 x 4 bonded channels Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 (optional)
Cable Modem Throughput	Up to 320 Mbps
Protection Circuits	IEC 60000-4-5 level 4 surge GR1089 – 6 kV (3000 A) surge

Performance and Supported Configurations
Concurrent Stations	Up to 100/radio (200/AP)
Target UDP Throughput	Up to 50 Mbps sustained throughput over 500 feet to client devices

Traffic Management and Quality of Services
Classes of Service	Voice, video, best effort and background
Software Queues	Four per station
802.11e	Supported
Automatic Traffic Classification	Automatic type of service tagging for multicast video packets
Rate Limiting	Supported
VLAN support	802.1Q
Heuristic Classification	Supported

Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI (Telnet), SSH HTTP/S, SNMP statistics interface
Statistics	LAN, wireless and associated stations (accessible via Web UI)
Auto AP Software Updates	FTP or TFTP, remote auto available
Management	FlexMaster or individually managed SNMP v3

Wi-Fi
Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent operation
Supported Data Rates	802.11n: 6.5Mbps – 130Mbps (20MHz) 6.5Mbps – 300Mbps (40MHz) 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps
Radio Chains	3×3
Spatial Streams	2
RF Power Output	27 dBm / 500 mW
Channelization	20 MHz and/or 40 MHz
Frequency Band	IEEE 802.11n: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz and 5.15 – 5.85 GHz IEEE 802.11a: 5.15 – 5.875 GHz IEEE 802.11b: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz
Operating Channels	2.4 GHz channels: US/Canada: 1-11, Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13 5 GHz channels: Country dependent for the following channel ranges: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
BSSID	Up to eight per radio (16 total)
Power Save	Supported for client
Wireless Security	WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, 802.11i, 802.1x
Certifications	U.S. (in process) WEEE/RoHS compliance Wi-Fi Alliance Certification (Wi-Fi Certified™) (in process) DOCSIS 3.0 certification (in progress)
[1]Max power varies by country setting, band, and MCS rate [2]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 [3]Rx sensitivity varies by band, channel width, and MCS rate