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- Page 1 ™ Ruckus Wireless ™ ZoneFlex 7762 AC Dual Band 802.11n Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide Models: ZF7762-AC ZF7762-S-AC ZF7762-T-AC Part Number 800-70357-001 Rev B Published January 2012 www.ruckuswireless.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Installation Guide ..........1 Related Documentation . - Page 4 Check the LEDs ............32 Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point .
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Page 5: About This Installation Guide
User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Access Point (AP). ■ The User Guide is available for download on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at: http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents Release Notes: Provides late-breaking information about the current software release, ■... -
Page 6: Unpacking The Zoneflex Access Point
Package Contents below are included in the package. Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized Ruckus Wireless sales representative. Package Contents A complete AP package contains all of the items listed below: ZoneFlex 7762 AC Outdoor Access Point ■... - Page 7 Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point Package Contents Figure 1. Mounting kit contents Mounting bracket Extension bracket Hanger mount M8 hex bolt M8 spring lock M8 flat lock washer SAE32 steel clamps 250-28 x .625-inch washer machine screw .250 spring lock .250 flat lock washer washer...
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Page 8: Before You Begin
Before You Begin Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools Before You Begin Before installing and setting up the AP, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you first complete the following pre-installation tasks. Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools You must supply the following tools and equipment: A notebook computer running Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 with one wireless 802.11b/... -
Page 9: Get To Know The Access Point Features
Figure 3 identify the AP features that are relevant to the installation and mounting instructions that this guide provides. Before you begin the installation process, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features. Figure 2. Access Point parts... - Page 10 Two LAN ports that support Power over Ethernet (PoE): • PoE IN port: Supports 10/100/1000Mbps connections, connects to the network and receives 802.at PoE from the Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (not supplied, may be ordered separately – part number 902-0180-XX00, where XX is the country code).
- Page 11 Before You Begin Get to Know the Access Point Features If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect external high gain antennas (5GHz only) to the standard N-type radio frequency (RF) antenna connectors on the top panel of the AP. For more information, refer to “(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas”...
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Page 12: Perform A Site Survey
Before You Begin Perform a Site Survey Perform a Site Survey Before installing the AP, perform a site survey to determine the optimal AP placement or maximum range, coverage, and network performance. When performing a site survey, consider the following factors: Data rates: Range is generally inversely proportional to data rates. -
Page 13: Determine The Optimal Mounting Location And Orientation
The location and orientation that you choose for the AP play a critical role in the performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recommends installing the AP away from obstructions and sources of interference and ensuring that the AP’s dome is pointing in the general direction of its wireless clients. - Page 14 Before You Begin Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation Figure 5. Recommended orientation for maximum vertical plane coverage Excellent Reach Limited Reach Good Reach Excellent Reach...
- Page 15 Before You Begin Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation Figure 6. Recommended orientation for maximum mesh coverage Limited Reach Excellent Excellent Reach Reach Good Reach...
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Page 16: Become Familiar With The Installation Components
Figure 7 for the components involved in a typical installation. Take note of the components that must be installed indoor and outdoor. Ruckus Wireless also strongly recommends that you form a drip loop on any cable that is connected to devices that are installed outdoor (for example, the AP). -
Page 17: Decide How You Will Supply Power To The Access Point
The AP can be powered using either AC power or Power over Ethernet (PoE). An AC cable is supplied with the AP. If you want to use PoE to power the AP, you may purchase the Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (part number 902-0180-XX00, where XX is the country code) separately. -
Page 18: Configuring The Access Point
■ AC power source ■ If you want to power the AP using PoE, you will also need the Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (not supplied, part number 902-0180-XX00 where XX is the country code), which may be ordered separately. -
Page 19: Step 1: Connect The Cables To The Access Point
Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point The procedure for connecting cables to the AP depends on the power source that you will be using. You can do one of the following: Use AC Power ■... - Page 20 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector 5. Insert the stripped part of the conductors into the appropriate terminals on the connector housing. The conductors are color-coded and must be connected to the appropriate terminals (see Figure 9 Table Figure 9.
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Page 21: Step 2: Connect The Access Point To The Same Subnet As Zonedirector
You have completed connecting the AP to an AC power source. Use Power Over Ethernet 1. Obtain a Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (not supplied, part number 902-0180-XX00 where XX is the country code), which may be ordered separately. 2. Obtain two Cat5e or better Ethernet cables. -
Page 22: Step 3: Disconnect The Access Point From The Power Source
Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector When the Status column shows Connected, this indicates that the AP has successfully registered with ZoneDirector and that it can now be moved to its destination Layer 2 or Layer 3 network. Step 3: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source 1. -
Page 23: Configuring For Standalone Operation Or For Management By Flexmaster
■ AC power source ■ If you want to power the AP using PoE, you will also need the Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (not supplied, part number 902-0180-XX00 where XX is the country code), which may be ordered separately. - Page 24 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster NOTE: Make sure that you configure the Local Area Connection properties, not the Wireless Network Connection properties. 3. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the scrolling list, and then click Properties.
- Page 25 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Figure 11. Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box...
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Page 26: Step 2: Connect The Access Point To The Administrative Computer
Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer The procedure for connecting the AP to the administrative computer depends on the power source that you will be using. You can do one of the following: Use AC Power ■... - Page 27 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster 5. Insert the stripped part of the conductors into the appropriate terminals on the connector housing. The conductors are color-coded and must be connected to the appropriate terminals (see Figure 13 Table Figure 13.
- Page 28 You have completed connecting the AP to the administrative computer and to an AC power source. Use Power Over Ethernet 1. Obtain a Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (not supplied, part number 902-0180-XX00 where XX is the country code), which may be ordered separately. 2. Obtain two Cat5e or better Ethernet cables.
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Page 29: Step 3: Log In To The Access Point's Web Interface
Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Step 3: Log In to the Access Point’s Web Interface 1. On the administrative computer, open a Web browser window. 2. In the address or location bar, type the following address: https://192.168.0.1 3. -
Page 30: Step 4: Configure The Wireless Settings
Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Step 4: Configure the Wireless Settings To complete this step, you will need to configure the settings on the Common tab and at least one Wireless # tab. These are the essential wireless settings that will enable wireless devices on the network to associate with the AP. - Page 31 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Table 6. Common wireless configuration Setting Recommended Value Country Code • If you purchased the AP in the United States, this value is fixed to United States at the factory and is not user configurable.
- Page 32 4. Clear the SSID box, and then type a unique and descriptive name that you want to call this wireless network. For example, you can type Ruckus Wireless AP. This SSID is the name that will help users identify this wireless network in their wireless network connection applica- tion.
- Page 33 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster (Optional) Set the FlexMaster Server Address If you have a FlexMaster server installed on the network and you intend to use FlexMaster to manage the AP, you can set the FlexMaster server address at this point. Before starting this procedure, make sure you obtain the correct FlexMaster server URL.
- Page 34 Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Figure 18. Type the FlexMaster server URL NOTE: Instructions on how to verify that the AP and FlexMaster can communicate with each other are provided in “Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only)” page...
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Page 35: Step 5: Disconnect The Access Point From The Administrative Computer
Configuring the Access Point Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer 1. Disconnect the AP from the power source (either from the AC power source or PoE injector). 2. -
Page 36: Verifying Access Point Operation
Connect the Access Point to the Network Verifying Access Point Operation Before mounting the unit, Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you verify that the AP is operating correctly. To do this, you will need to connect the AP to your live network temporarily and make sure that the network connection works and that wireless clients are able to associate with the AP and connect to your network and the Internet. -
Page 37: Check The Tr069 Status (Flexmaster Management Only)
Verifying Access Point Operation Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) Your wireless client connects to the wireless network. After the wireless client connects to the wireless network successfully, the wireless client icon in the system tray changes to Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) If you configured the AP to report to a FlexMaster server on the network, make sure you verify that it can successfully communicate with the FlexMaster server. -
Page 38: Deploying The Access Point
Deploying the Access Point Step 1: Connect and Seal the RJ-45 Cable Deploying the Access Point In this step, you will connect the AP to the network from its mounting location. Step 1: Connect and Seal the RJ-45 Cable The AP comes with two sets of RJ-45 waterproof connectors. To complete this step, you will need one RJ-45 cable (two if you plan to use both the PoE IN and PoE OUT ports) and the RJ-45 waterproof connector assembly that is supplied with the AP. -
Page 39: Step 2: Complete The Power Connections
Deploying the Access Point Step 2: Complete the Power Connections You have completed connecting the RJ-45 cable and sealing the connection. Step 2: Complete the Power Connections The AP supports both AC power and PoE and it can be connected to both power sources at the same time. - Page 40 Deploying the Access Point Step 2: Complete the Power Connections Figure 20. Strip the AC cable and the three conductors 4-5mm (max) 7/32 inches (max) 5. Insert the stripped part of the conductors into the appropriate terminals on the connector housing. The conductors are color-coded and must be connected to the appropriate terminals (see Figure 21 Table...
- Page 41 You have completed setting up the AC power connection. Use Power Over Ethernet 1. Obtain a Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (not supplied, part number 902-0180-XX00 where XX is the country code), which may be ordered separately. 2. Obtain one outdoor-rated Cat5e Ethernet cable and one indoor-rated Cat5e cable.
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Page 42: Step 3: Connect The Access Point To The Network
Deploying the Access Point Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network WARNING: Do not apply power to the AP at this point. You should connect the AP to a power source only after you finish connecting all other components in “Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network”... -
Page 43: Mounting The Access Point
Mounting the Access Point What You Will Need 1. Take the AP to its mounting location. 2. Verify that the Cat5e FTP cable (outdoor-rated) from the AP is long enough to reach the PoE injector that is installed indoor. 3. Create a drip loop in any cable that is attached to the AP. This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering the AP or the building where the cable terminates. -
Page 44: Step 1: Attach The Hanger Mount To The Mounting Surface
■ Attaching the Hanger Mount to a Flat Surface WARNING: Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you wear eye protection before drilling holes on the mounting surface. 1. Place the hanger mount at the exact location on the mounting surface where you want to mount the AP. -
Page 45: Attaching The Bracket To A Pole
Mounting the Access Point Step 1: Attach the Hanger Mount to the Mounting Surface Attaching the Bracket to a Pole The AP can be mounted vertically or horizontally on a 30mm to 60mm (1.18 in. to 2.36 in.) pole. To attach the mounting bracket to a pole 1. -
Page 46: Step 2: Attach The Mounting Bracket To The Access Point
Mounting the Access Point Step 2: Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Access Point Step 2: Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Access Point 1. Place the mounting bracket onto the flat side of the AP so that the four screw holes on the bracket align with the four screw holes on the AP. -
Page 47: Step 3: Mount The Access Point
Mounting the Access Point Step 3: Mount the Access Point Step 3: Mount the Access Point There are two ways to mount the AP, depending on the antenna directivity that you want to use: Sector mounting: This type of mounting uses the mounting bracket only. ■... -
Page 48: Omni Mounting
Mounting the Access Point Step 3: Mount the Access Point Omni Mounting 1. Align one of the holes on the extension bracket with the hole on the hanger mount. Figure 27. Align the extension bracket hole with the hanger mount hole... - Page 49 Mounting the Access Point Step 3: Mount the Access Point 2. Insert an M8 hex bolt into hole and finger tighten until the bolt passes through the screw hole on the hanger mount. Figure 28. Finger tighten the hex bolt until it passes through the hanger mount 3.
- Page 50 Mounting the Access Point Step 3: Mount the Access Point Figure 29. Omni mounting...
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Page 51: Optional) Mounting And Connecting The 5Ghz External Antennas
(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas Step 3: Mount the Access Point (Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect 5GHz 14dBi (or lower) external antennas to the standard N-type female connectors on the AP. WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. -
Page 52: Configuring The 5Ghz Antenna Gain
(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain The 7762 AC AP allows you to configure the gain of the two 5GHz external antennas (not supplied). There are two ways you can configure the 5GHz antenna gain: Configure the Antenna Gain from the AP CLI ■... - Page 53 (Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain 4. Scroll down to the Radio A/N (5.0 GHz) section of the form. 5. Verify that WLAN Service check box is selected. The WLAN service must be enabled before you can configure the antenna gain.
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Page 54: Resetting The Access Point To Factory Default Settings
Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings You can reset the AP to its factory default settings by pressing the reset button that is located next to the RJ-45 PoE Out port. 1. -
Page 55: What To Do Next
Change the Administrative Password What to Do Next The following are some of the post-installation tasks that Ruckus Wireless recommends. Refer to the ZoneFlex 7762 AC Dual Band 802.11n Outdoor Access Point User Guide for more information on configuring and managing the AP. - Page 56 What to Do Next Read Related Documentation...
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