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- Page 1 MF 2201 Gateway MF2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway User’s Guide Part number: 8000003 December 2005...
- Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. Ruckus Wireless, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Accessing the Web Interface ............Chapter 3: Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface .... - Page 4 Viewing Statistics ............. . . Viewing LAN Interface Statistics .
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Page 5: Preface
The following topics are covered: • Chapter 1: “Introduction” • Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup” • Chapter 3: “Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface” • Appendix A: “Technical Specifications” Typographic conventions This User’s Guide uses the following typographic conventions: Table 1—Typographic conventions... -
Page 6: System Requirements
System Requirements System Requirements The MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking. The MF 2201 Gateway is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers are supported: •... -
Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway The MF 2201 is a purpose-built home gateway to deliver the best possible connectivity from subscriber homes to MetroMesh Wi-Fi networks. MetroMesh Wi-Fi networks provide coverage across wide area using a mesh distribution of access points based on standard WiFi protocols. -
Page 8: Metroflex
MetroFlex™ A typical installation consists of a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway connected to a set top box. The MF 2201 Gateway receives wireless signals from a MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point or other remote AP that is connected to a DSL router or cable modem. Video, data and voice traffic are distributed among TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances. -
Page 9: Beamflex
BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g wireless networks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain antenna elements, that allow the MF2201 to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain the baseline performance required in a metro wi-fi environment. - Page 10 Key Features Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic • Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft (300m ) home. • Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic. Simple Configuration and Installation •...
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Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation And Setup
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to install your MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway, and how to set up your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. Topics covered in this chapter include: Packing List................12 MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway . -
Page 12: Packing List
Packing List Packing List 1. MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway 2. AC power adapter (Input DC 5-18V 1-2A) 3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable 4. MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway Quick Setup Guide MF 2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway Front View Figure 2—... -
Page 13: Led Status Lights
LED Status Lights LED Status Lights Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the MF 2201 Gateway. Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings Label Activity Description Antenna All LEDs On Green The MF 2201 Gateway is booting. Solid Green Flashing randomly... -
Page 14: Rear View
LED Status Lights Rear View Figure 3—Rear View of the MF 2201 Gateway Table 3—Rear Ports and Adapters Label Description AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 2A) 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network port Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the MF 2201 Gateway to its factory default settings. -
Page 15: Placement Guidelines
Placement Guidelines Placement Guidelines You or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the MF 2201 Gateway by using the following guidelines. Establishing a good general location Your MF 2201 Gateway should be placed: • On a shelf or other elevated location away from any physical obstructions. •... -
Page 16: Connecting A Pc To The Mf 2201 Gateway
Connecting to the MF 2201 Gateway Figure 4—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties Window 4. Select the Use the following IP address button, and enter an IP address within the network as noted above. 5. Press Tab and allow the Subnet mask address to auto-fill to 255.255.255.0. 6. -
Page 17: Accessing The Web Interface
Chapter 3:, “Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface 1. To access the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, launch a Web browser and enter the MF 2201 Gateway’s IP address. If this is the first time the access point is being configured, enter the default IP address: 192.168.0.254... - Page 18 Accessing the Web Interface MF2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway User’s Guide 8000003, December 2005...
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Page 19: Chapter 3: Using The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface
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Page 20: Wireless Settings Worksheet
Wireless Settings Worksheet Wireless Settings Worksheet Before you modify any wireless settings on the MF 2201 Gateway, print Table 5— “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or network administrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheet should be used to configure the MF 2201 Gateway’s wireless settings. -
Page 21: Mf 2201 Gateway Settings Worksheet
MF 2201 Gateway Settings Worksheet MF 2201 Gateway Settings Worksheet Print Table 6, and record your personalized settings for configuring the MF 2201 Gateway. Enter the security settings you recorded in Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page Remember—If the MF 2201 Gateway’s device settings do not match the remote AP settings, the MF 2201 Gateway will not be able to find your network. -
Page 22: Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a particular menu, simply click on the menu link. Common Buttons The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface screens contain the following menu buttons (Table Table 7—Wireless Web Interface Menu Buttons... - Page 23 Air Quality Indicator The Air Quality Indicator assesses the environment that surrounds a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MF 2201 Gateway, and determines the amount of interference in the infrastructure. The Radio Frequency (RF) side of a wireless device is a combination of a receiver and a transmitter. Both receiver and transmitter provide feedback as they operate.
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Page 24: Configuring The Mf 2201 Gateway
Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the MF 2201 Gateway configuration to run on your wireless network. Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings: •... -
Page 25: Customizing The System Configuration
Description IP Address The IP address of the MF 2201 Gateway. This IP address is used only when you need to access the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface to change configuration or view information about the MF 2201 Gateway. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the MF 2201 Gateway. -
Page 26: Configuring The Wireless Interface
Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Configuring the Wireless Interface It is recommended that you consult with your service provider to understand the wireless settings. Before changing any settings in the Wireless configuration menu, make sure you have recorded and verified the information in the following worksheets: •... - Page 27 Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway 2. Fill in the parameters as described in Table Table 9—Wireless Interface Configuration Field Description SSID The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name of the wireless network. The default SSID is , but it is strongly recommended that you change your SSID.
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Page 28: Advanced Wireless Configuration
Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Advanced Wireless Configuration The Advanced Wireless Configuration menu is preconfigured with the optimum settings. Changing the advanced settings may negatively affect the MF 2201 Gateway’s operation, or completely disable it. For best results, leave the Advanced settings at their default values and do not change these settings unless directed by your technical support personnel. - Page 29 Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Table 10 shows the Advanced Wireless Configuration parameters. Table 10—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters Field Description Wireless Mode Sets the wireless mode for the MF 2201 Gateway. The wireless mode determines the wireless speed of devices that are allowed to associate to the MF 2201 Gateway.
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Page 30: Configuring Wep Security
Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Table 10—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued) Field Description Fragment length The fragment length. The range is between 256 and 2346 bytes. The default is 2346. The MF 2201 Gateway uses fragmentation to divide 802.11 frames into smaller fragments which are sent separately to the destination. - Page 31 Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Figure 8—WEP Configuration Window Table 11 explains the WEP Configuration parameters. Table 11—WEP Configuration Field Description Open System No authentication is enforced. Shared Key Authentication using a shared key. Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID and data.
- Page 32 Under an open system, a shared key is not required for the adapter to authenticate to a remote AP such as the Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MF2900 AP. However, a shared key must still be used to encrypt and decrypt data between the MF 2201 Gateway and the remote AP.
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Page 33: Configuring Wpa Psk
Configuring the MF 2201 Gateway Configuring WPA PSK WPA PSK configuration menu allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPA PSK provides very strong security, but may not be supported on older systems. If you configure the MF 2201 Gateway with WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect unless they, too are set to WPA-PSK, and are configured with the same passphrase. -
Page 34: Viewing System Information
Viewing System Information 4. In the Configuration ->Security (WPA-PSK) menu, enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm field. 5. Click the Update button to save your settings. Viewing System Information The Information Screens provide information the MF 2201 Gateway settings. System Information The System Information screen is the first screen to appear once you login to the MF 2201 Gateway. -
Page 35: Viewing Wireless Information
Viewing Wireless Information Table 13 explains the System Information Parameters. Table 13—System Information Parameters Field Description System Name The local name for the MF 2201 Gateway. MAC Address The MAC address of the MF 2201 Gateway, or the station behind the adapter. - Page 36 Viewing Wireless Information Figure 11—Wireless Information Window Table 14 shows the Wireless Information Window parameters. Table 14—Wireless Information Window Parameters Field Description SSID The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network. BSSID remote AP that the The BSSID is the MAC address of the MF 2201 associated to...
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Page 37: Viewing Statistics
Viewing Statistics Viewing Statistics The Statistics Screens provide statistics for a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, the wireless interface and wireless stations. Viewing LAN Interface Statistics The LAN Interface statistics windows show information about packets traversing the LAN connected to the MF 2201 Gateway. -
Page 38: Viewing Wireless Statistics
Viewing Statistics Table 15—LAN Statistics Window Parameters (Continued) Field Description Discard Packets The total number of received packets that were discarded by the interface. Error Packets The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the interface. Rx No Resource The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to no system resources. - Page 39 Viewing Statistics Figure 13—Wireless Statistics 1. Click the Auto Update button to receive periodic updates to these statistics. The button will then display as Stop Update. 2. Click the Stop Update button if you do not wish to receive periodic updates. Table 16 shows the Wireless Statistics parameters.
- Page 40 Viewing Statistics Table 16—Wireless Statistics (Continued) Field Description Bad Packets The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface. Authentication Type The authentication type configured on the MF 2201 Gateway. Encryption The state of encryption configured on the MF 2201 Gateway. Unicast Cipher The type of unicast cipher used.
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Page 41: Viewing Remote Ap Statistics
Viewing Statistics Table 16—Wireless Statistics (Continued) Field Description Discarded Frames The total number of frames discarded by the interface Excessive Retries The total number of retries that exceed the predefined threshold. DMA Errors The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the interface. - Page 42 Viewing Statistics describes the Remote AP Statistics parameters. Table 17—Remote AP Statistics Field Description Authentication Type The authentication type used by the remote AP. Encryption The state of encryption used by the remote AP. Cipher Advertised The cipher advertised by the remote AP. MSDU The number of MSDUs (Mag Service Data Units) received or transmitted by the remote AP.
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Page 43: Updating The Firmware
1. Point your browser to the Web site where the MF 2201 Gateway’s firmware is stored, and download the firmware image to a folder on your hard drive. Note the location of the downloaded image. 2. In the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, click the Maintenance->Upgrade menu. The window of Figure 15 appears. - Page 44 Updating the Firmware Figure 15—Updating the Firmware MF2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway User’s Guide 8000003, December 2005...
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Page 45: Tftp Or Ftp Download
Updating the Firmware Table 18 describes the Updating the Firmware parameters. Table 18—Updating the Firmware Field Description Web Download If you have downloaded a Firmware image from a Web site and stored it locally on your PC, you can click the Browse... button to select the image. The path to the image will appear in the Local File Name: field. -
Page 46: Rebooting The System
Rebooting the System Rebooting the System You must reboot the system if you want your configuration changes to take effect.Two types of reboot are provided: The Reboot button re-starts the system. All the configurations that have been saved are preserved through the reboot. - Page 47 Rebooting the System Figure 17—Reboot in Process During a reboot, the antenna LEDs on the top of the MF 2201 Gateway will momentarily go out, then light up again. How to tell when the Wireless Adapter is ready? After about 18 seconds, the antenna LEDs will light up in solid green, followed by intermittent flashing. This indicates the MF 2201 Gateway is ready.
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Page 48: Taking A System Support Snapshot
Taking a System Support Snapshot Taking a System Support Snapshot The Support menu enables you to take a system snapshot for further analysis and troubleshooting. The system snapshot can be sent and saved to a TFTP or FTP server for analysis by a technical support engineer. 1. - Page 49 Taking a System Support Snapshot 2. If you have not yet configured the TFTP or FTP server, click the Maintenance->Update link. 3. In the Firmware->Update menu, enter the TFTP or FTP server information. The same server is used for both upgrading the firmware and uploading the system snapshot.
- Page 50 Taking a System Support Snapshot MF2201 MetroFlex Wireless Access Gateway User’s Guide 8000003, December 2005...
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Page 51: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics MF 2201 Gateway: 5V-18V 10W External power adapter: Unifive Technology Co LTD, Model US300520, Input 100-240V Power requirements AC, Output 5V DC 2A, UL Listed DVE, Model DSA-031F-12 UK 12, Input 100-240V AC, Output 12V DC 1A, TUV Certified DVE, Model DSA-031F-12 EU 12, Input 100-240V AC, Output 12V DC 1A, TUV Certified... -
Page 52: Traffic Management And Qos
Classes of service Voice, Video, Best Effort and Background Number of hardware queues Number of software queues Management Configuration and monitoring interface Ruckus Wireless Web User Interface (WebUI) Username: admin Login Password: <blank> Auto configuration Not available in this release...
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