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Ruckus Wireless
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802.11n Wireless Bridge

User Guide

Part Number 800-70285-001
Published October 2010
www.ruckuswireless.com

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge User Guide Part Number 800-70285-001 Published October 2010 www.ruckuswireless.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Document Conventions ..........i Related Documentation .
  • Page 4 Verifying the Connection..........51 3 Navigating the Web Interface Logging Into the Web Interface .
  • Page 5 Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server....94 Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support....95 Saving a Copy of the Current Log to Your Computer .

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at: http://support.ruckuswireless.com/...

  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Related Documentation In addition to this User Guide, each ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge documentation set includes the following: Getting Started Guide: Provides essential installation and configuration informa- ■ tion to help you get the wireless bridge up and running within minutes.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Zoneflex Wireless Bridge

    802.11n standard to provide consistent performance at ranges up to 15 kilometers. Operating in the 5GHz band, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Zoneflex Wireless Bridge

    Regulatory Statement ■ This Getting Started Guide ■ WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter (if supplied with your Wireless Bridge) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapter outdoors with the Wireless Bridge.
  • Page 11 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Mounting Kit Contents Each mounting kit contains: Dynamic bracket ■ Static bracket ■ Steel clamps (2 pieces) ■ Hex bolts (2 pieces) ■ Flat washers (4 pieces) ■ Split lock washers (4 pieces) ■...
  • Page 12 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Bottom Cover and Accessories Each bottom cover accessory bag contains: Bottom cover of the Wireless Bridge ■ DC terminal block ■ 20mm x 30mm sealing strips (2 pieces) ■ Sealing plug ■...

  • Page 13: Before You Begin

    Wireless Bridge 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 3. Wireless Bridge LEDs and bottom connectors...
  • Page 14 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Get to Know the Hardware Features Table 1. LEDs and bottom panel connectors Label Description LEDs “LED Colors and What They Mean” below for more information. RJ45 LAN port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10/ 100/1000 Mbps network connections.
  • Page 15 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Get to Know the Hardware Features LED Colors and What They Mean The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes 6 dual color LEDs. The LEDs function in two modes, normal operation mode and aiming mode. Figure 4.
  • Page 16 Root and Non-Root Bridges. CAUTION: Resetting the ZoneFlex 7731 to its factory defaults will result in loss of all configuration settings, including the provisioning (pairing of the Root and Non-Root Bridge) settings. If you do need to reset to defaults, you will need to re-provision the...
  • Page 17 Get to Know the Hardware Features External Antenna Connectors The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes one purpose designed internal directional antenna. If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect an external high gain 5GHz patch antenna to the two standard N-type external antenna connectors on the top panel of the Wireless Bridge.
  • Page 18 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Get to Know the Hardware Features...

  • Page 19: Installing The Wireless Bridge

    The ZoneFlex 7731 units are shipped in pre-configured pairs so that you do not need to manually configure the units prior to installation. Simply install the root bridge at the edge of your core network, install the non-root bridge at the edge of the network you want to bridge, aim the pair, and you’re done.

  • Page 20: Summary Of Configuration Tasks

    1. Provision one ZoneFlex 7731 as the Root Bridge, and the remaining units as Non- Root Bridges. 2. Access the wireless bridge Web interface using an administrative computer.

  • Page 21: What You Will Need

    Point to Point Bridge configuration, before proceeding to “Point to Multipoint Configuration” page Do not attempt to access the Web interface of two ZoneFlex 7731 units CAUTION: at the same time by connecting both to the same Layer 2 switch or to the same broadcast domain on a live network.
  • Page 22 5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector, and then plug the power adapter into a power source. The single LED on the PoE injector turns red. 6. Check the power LED on the ZoneFlex 7731 to ensure power is being supplied to the bridge. Figure 6.
  • Page 23 Non-Root Bridge, you should choose Manual Provisioning. Auto provisioning can only be performed on two ZoneFlex 7731 units - if you will be using more than two, you will need to manually provision the third unit. To Auto Provision two ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges 1.
  • Page 24 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation Figure 7. Auto Provisioning a Root Bridge and a Non-Root Bridge Connect Directly via Ethernet Cable to Auto Provision Injector Injector To AC Power To AC Power Source Source Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer NOTE: The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is running Windows XP or Windows 2000.
  • Page 25 Step 4: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Admin Computer If you have not already done so, connect the admin computer to the ZoneFlex 7731 using an Ethernet cable, or two Ethernet cables and a PoE injector if you are using Power over Ethernet (see “Use Power Over Ethernet”...
  • Page 26 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation Step 5: Log In to the Web Interface 1. Open a Web browser window from the admin computer. 2. In the address or location bar, type the following address: Root Bridge: http://192.168.2.1 Non-Root Bridge: http:/192.168.2.254 3.
  • Page 27 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation Figure 10. Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Status :: Wireless page 8. Continue to “Step 6: Change the Country Code”. Step 6: Change the Country Code Change the Country Code setting to your location and reboot the bridge for updates to take effect.
  • Page 28 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation Figure 11. Country code warning message 3. Click OK to continue. 4. A reboot initiates immediately, and the Reboot in Progress screen is displayed. Figure 12. Reboot in progress 5. When the reboot is completed, log in again to continue making configuration changes.
  • Page 29 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation Figure 13. No association established The units will automatically associate with one another within approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Once the association is complete, the page will refresh and the Connected Device information will be displayed, as shown: Figure 14.

  • Page 30: Point To Multipoint Configuration

    ■ Manual Provisioning using the Web Interface The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge can be manually provisioned using the Web interface. This method may be preferable if you are installing more than one Non- Root Bridge, or if you want to have more control over which unit is designated Root and Non-Root.
  • Page 31 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation 2. Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer) and enter the default IP address in the URL bar (default IP: 192.168.2.1). 3. Enter the Username and Password (default username: super; default password: sp-admin) and click Login. 4.
  • Page 32 Installing the Wireless Bridge Preparing for Installation Figure 18. Reboot after completing the Manual Provisioning Wizard To manually provision additional Non-Root Bridges, you can either: Repeat the Manual Provisioning Wizard for each Non-Root Bridge, or ■ Save Root Bridge provisioning information to a local file, then import the config- ■...

  • Page 33: Physical Installation

    Orientation The location and orientation that you choose for the Wireless Bridge play a critical role in the performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recom- mends installing Wireless Bridges away from obstructions and sources of interference and ensuring that the Wireless Bridges are in direct line of sight of one another.
  • Page 34 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Figure 20. Recommended orientation for optimal performance Direct Line of Sight Direct Point to Multipoint Orientation In a point to multipoint configuration, there are many factors to consider. First, note that the maximum angle from the Root Bridge is 30 degrees. As you get closer to the maximum angle from the Root Bridge, throughput performance decreases.

  • Page 35: Become Familiar With The Installation Components

    Root Become Familiar with the Installation Components The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge is designed for installation in an outdoor environ- ment, such as an exterior wall, or the roof overhang of a building, or a streetlight pole. Take note of the components that must be installed indoors and outdoors. The PoE injector and power adapter that are shipped with the Wireless Bridge are for indoor use only.
  • Page 36 For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightning arrestors. WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (if supplied with your Wireless Bridge) is for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector outdoors with the Wireless Bridge. Using Power over Ethernet Refer to the following diagram for installation components when using PoE to power the Wireless Bridge.
  • Page 37 Drip loops Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends forming a 3-5” (75-120 mm) drip loop in any outdoor cable where water running along the cable could possibly enter any outdoor component. If the orientation of the cables is such that water cannot possibly enter,...

  • Page 38: Deploying The Wireless Bridge

    Step 1: Complete the Power Connections Ruckus Wireless recommends using both PoE and DC power for backup in a typical outdoor installation. For instructions on completing the power connection that you need to make, refer to the procedures below: Use Power Over Ethernet ■...
  • Page 39 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Figure 24. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector To Outdoor Bridge To Network To AC Power Source 7. Take out one of the 20mm x 30mm sealing strips from the accessories bag. 8.
  • Page 40 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Figure 26. Install the white P-clip clamp P-clip cable clamp Sealing strip You have completed setting up the PoE power connection. Use DC Power To use DC to power the Wireless Bridge, you need to connect a DC cable (not supplied with the Wireless Bridge) to the DC terminal block.
  • Page 41 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Figure 27. Connect the ground wire to the V- terminal and the +12V DC wire to the V+ terminal 12V DC Wire to V+ Terminal Ground Wire to V- Terminal 4. Using a 3mm Phillips screw, tighten the wiring terminal screws. Screw torque value must be 20.5 mN-m ±...
  • Page 42 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation WARNING: Do not apply power to the Wireless Bridge at this point. You should connect the Wireless Bridge to a power source only after you finish connecting all other components in “Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Network” page Figure 29.
  • Page 43 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Step 2: Install the Back Panel Cover 1. Make sure that the perimeter rubber gasket on the underside of the bottom cover is in place and is clear of debris. 2. Place the bottom cover of the Wireless Bridge onto the bottom section. 3.

  • Page 44: Attaching The Mounting Brackets

    Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation 3. Create a drip loop in any cable installed outdoors. This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering the Wireless Bridge or the building where the cable terminates. 4. Verify that the RJ45 port on the Wireless Bridge is connected to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE injector.
  • Page 45 Physical Installation Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface WARNING: Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you wear eye protection before drilling holes on the mounting surface. NOTE: The wall anchors that are supplied with the Wireless Bridge are for mounting on solid masonry walls only.
  • Page 46 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Figure 32. Insert a wall anchor into each hole that you drilled, and then place a metal cone and a flat washer on top...
  • Page 47 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation 7. Align the two screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors that you inserted earlier. Figure 33. Align the screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors 8. Use two hex nuts to attach the bracket to the mounting surface. Figure 34.
  • Page 48 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation 10. Continue to “Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Wireless Bridge”. Attaching the Bracket to a Pole The Wireless Bridge can be mounted vertically on a 30mm to 60mm (1.18 in. to 2.36 in.) pole.
  • Page 49 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation 2. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole. Figure 36. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole 3. Using a 10mm flathead screwdriver, tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracket to the pole.
  • Page 50 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Wireless Bridge 1. Place the dynamic bracket onto the flat side of the Wireless Bridge so that the four screw holes on the bracket align with the four screw holes on the Wireless Bridge.

  • Page 51: Mounting The Wireless Bridge

    Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation 3. Using a 6mm Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four machine screws to fasten the bracket to the Wireless Bridge. Screw torque value must be 0.4 N-m ± 0.1 N-m. Figure 39. Fasten bracket to the Wireless Bridge 4.
  • Page 52 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation • (For mounting on a vertical pole) The side of the Wireless Bridge with the antenna connectors is at the top, especially if you are planning to install external antennas. Figure 40. Joining the two brackets in a vertical pole installation 2.
  • Page 53 Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation NOTE: Make sure the screw-washer assembly is in correct order. The split-lock washer should be in the middle and the flat washer should touch the bracket. 4. Repeat Step 3 for the lower mounting hole on the other side. 5.

  • Page 54: Mounting And Connecting The External Antenna (Optional)

    Installing the Wireless Bridge Physical Installation Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional) If you want to extend the range of your Wireless Bridge connection, you can connect an external patch antenna to the standard N-type female connectors on the Wireless Bridge.

  • Page 55: Optimizing The Distance, Orientation And Channel

    Installing the Wireless Bridge Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel 4. Ensure that antenna connectors are firmly tightened, and apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water from entering the connec- tors. 5. Reconnect the Wireless Bridge to the power source. If you are not connecting external antennas to the Wireless Bridge, make CAUTION: sure that the metal caps remain installed and securely fastened to protect the interface...

  • Page 56: Aiming

    • If the unit is in Aiming mode but there is no association between the two bridge units, all LEDs will cycle yellow until the two ZoneFlex 7731 units have associ- ated. 2. Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the first unit to maximize the Aiming LED indicators.
  • Page 57 ZoneFlex 7731 to your desired orientation. NOTE: The cable end of the ZoneFlex 7731 should always be pointing down. 5. Once the ZoneFlex 7731 is in the proper orientation, tighten the thumb screws flush to the bracket. 6. Using a 10mm ratchet wrench, tighten the two hex bolts to fix the unit's orientation.

  • Page 58: Channel Optimization

    Root Bridge sends a message to all Non-Root Bridges informing them of the proper channel to use. You can also manually initiate this channel scan process at any time. Ruckus Wireless recommends manually running the channel optimizer again each time additional Non- Root Bridges are added (after the Aiming process is complete).

  • Page 59: Verifying The Connection

    Installing the Wireless Bridge Verifying the Connection Figure 46. Running the Channel Optimizer Verifying the Connection Once you have completed the hardware installation and aiming procedure for all Wireless Bridges, verify the connection and signal integrity between a Root and Non- Root bridge pair using the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 60 Installing the Wireless Bridge Verifying the Connection Figure 47. Viewing connected device from the Web interface 3. On the Status > Wireless page, click the SpeedFlex icon to launch the SpeedFlex Wireless Performance Test. 4. Click Start to begin testing. 5.

  • Page 61: Navigating The Web Interface

    2. In the address or location bar, type the IP address of the bridge. 3. Press <Enter> to connect to the Web interface. 4. If a Windows security alert dialog box appears, click OK/Yes to proceed. The Ruckus Wireless Admin login page appears. 5. In Username, type super. 6. In Password, type sp-admin.

  • Page 62: Navigating The Web Interface

    Table 6 lists the Web interface features that are identified in Figure Figure 49. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Web interface elements Logout Button Auto-Update Button Help Button Menu Workspace Table 6.

  • Page 63: Monitoring The Wireless Bridge Status

    Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status The Status > Wireless, Status > Bridge and Status > QoS pages provide information that can be useful for monitoring your ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges. The following section details the status information available from each of these pages.

  • Page 64: Monitoring The Local Bridge

    Provides information on the peer device(s) connected to this device. If the bridge link is down, “No Association” will be displayed. Monitoring the Local Bridge The Status > Bridge page shows current status and configuration information about the Ruckus Wireless device.
  • Page 65 Navigating the Web Interface Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status Figure 51. The Status > Bridge page Table 8. Status > Bridge information Device Name The name of the device. The default device name is RuckusWB. To edit the device name, go to Configuration >...

  • Page 66: Monitoring The Peer Device

    Navigating the Web Interface Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status Table 8. Status > Bridge information Primary DNS Server The IP address of the primary DNS server. Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the secondary DNS server NTP Server The IP address of the network time protocol (NTP) server.

  • Page 67: Monitoring Quality Of Service Settings

    Navigating the Web Interface Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status Figure 52. Monitoring the peer device The peer device station details page includes the following information. Table 9. Wireless Station Details Item Description SSID, IP Address, MAC The peer device’s IP address, MAC address and the SSID Address used to connect with the local device.
  • Page 68 Navigating the Web Interface Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status 2. Review the following table for descriptions of what each field represents: Table 10. Meanings of QoS Parameters Item Description Meaning ToS Classification Shows the rules for ToS (Type of Service) is a field in the IP classifying packets to header used to define the traffic type WMM categories...
  • Page 69 Navigating the Web Interface Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status To view current QoS settings and statistics for either the Ethernet or Wireless interface 1. Go to Status > QoS, and click on the Ethernet or Wireless tab at the top of the page.
  • Page 70 Navigating the Web Interface Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status Figure 54. Monitoring QoS on the Ethernet interface...

  • Page 71: Configuring The Wireless Bridge

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge In This Chapter Configuring Wireless System Settings ......... 63 Wireless Link Configuration Settings.
  • Page 72 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Wireless System Settings Table 12. Wireless configuration options Setting Description Channel This option lets you select the channel used by the network. You can choose SmartSelect, or choose one of a specific number of channels. If you choose SmartSelect, the bridge automatically selects the best channel (encountering the least interference) to transmit the signal.
  • Page 73 If you purchased the bridge in the United States, you do not need to manually set the country code. Ruckus Wireless APs that are sold in the US are preconfigured with the correct country code and this setting cannot be changed.

  • Page 74: Advanced Wireless Settings

    Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced network CAUTION: administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. Incorrect settings can severely impact wireless performance. In general, Ruckus Wireless recom- mends that the default settings be retained for best performance. To configure the advanced wireless settings 1.
  • Page 75 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Wireless System Settings Figure 56. Advanced wireless settings page 2. Configure the advanced settings listed in Table 13 as required. Table 13. Advanced Wireless Configuration Options Option Description Transmit Power The default setting is Full. Select the level of transmit power from the drop-down menu.

  • Page 76: Configuring Bridge Settings

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Bridge Settings Table 13. Advanced Wireless Configuration Options RTS / CTS Threshold (The default value is 65535.) This option determines at what packet length the RTS/CTS function is triggered. A lower threshold may be necessary in an environment with excessive signal noise or hidden nodes;...
  • Page 77 3. Entering GPS coordinates enables you to quickly identify the unit using Flex- Master’s map feature. See your FlexMaster User Guide for more information. Enabling the Internal Heater The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes an optional internal heater to provide extended operating temperatures in outdoor environments with temperatures °...

  • Page 78: Obtaining And Assigning An Ip Address

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Bridge Settings Changing the Username and Password The default username (super) and password (sp-admin) should be changed after installation to prevent unauthorized access. To change the login information, 1. Go to Configuration > Bridge. 2. Under Service Provider Settings, enter the new username, existing password and new password (twice).
  • Page 79 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Bridge Settings Figure 58. Changing IP address settings To change the method of acquiring an IP address: 1. Go to Configuration > Bridge. 2. Verify that Connection Type is set to Static IP. 3. When the Static IP options appear, you can make changes to the following settings: •...
  • Page 80 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Bridge Settings 3. If the current IP Setting is DHCP, you will be able to see the currently-assigned IP address and subnet mask listed below. 4. If the IP address is 192.168.2.1 (root bridge) or 192.168.2.254 (non-root bridge), the bridge is not receiving an IP address from a DHCP server.

  • Page 81: Configuring Wireless Security

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Wireless Security Configuring Wireless Security By default, the ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge uses WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) as its encryption and authorization method. WPA2 provides enhanced security compared to the older WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA methods.
  • Page 82 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Wireless Security Table 14. WEP settings Encryption Setting Description Authentication Mode Your options include: • Open: No security measure is enforced. • Shared Key: The selected Default Shared Key is used. • Auto: Automatically-selected authentication mode. Encryption Strength •...
  • Page 83 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Wireless Security Using WPA Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced network CAUTION: administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. Use of WPA PSK allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPA- PSK provides very strong security.
  • Page 84 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Wireless Security 4. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message appears at the top of the page. Table 15. WPA Settings Encryption Setting Description WPA Version Options are WPA, WPA2 and WPA Auto. •...

  • Page 85: Role Reversal

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Role Reversal Role Reversal If for some reason you decide that a different location for the Root Bridge is desirable for an installed device, you can manually change the role of a Non-Root Bridge to a Root Bridge, and vice versa.

  • Page 86: Configuring Quality Of Service Settings

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Quality of Service Settings Configuring Quality of Service Settings QoS configuration allows you to classify and prioritize traffic according to either ToS or Dot1p classifications. This section is for advanced network configuration. In general, the default values should be retained for optimal traffic prioritization. Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced network CAUTION: administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional.

  • Page 87: Tos Classification

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Quality of Service Settings Figure 63. Configuring global QoS settings ToS Classification ToS (Type of Service) values are entries in a field in the IP header of an incoming or outgoing packet used to classify IP packets into different WMM priority queues. WMM priority queues consist of four traffic types called Access Categories.

  • Page 88: Dot1P Classification

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Quality of Service Settings Figure 64. Configuration :: QoS :: Ethernet page Dot1p Classification The Dot1p value is a field in the VLAN header that indicates the priority of this VLAN- tagged packet. Dot1p classification is similar to ToS classification--when a packet enters the bridge from an interface, it is classified and prioritized according to its Dot1p value.

  • Page 89: Dot1P Marking

    Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Quality of Service Settings Figure 65. Enabling Dot1p Classification Dot1p Marking Dot1p Marking is the reverse operation of Dot1p Classification. Marking involves setting the value of certain bits in the packet header to indicate what the priority of this packet is.
  • Page 90 Configuring the Wireless Bridge Configuring Quality of Service Settings Figure 66. Dot1p Marking...

  • Page 91: Managing The Wireless Bridge

    Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server ..... 94 Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support ..... . . 95 Rebooting the Wireless Bridge .

  • Page 92: Upgrading Manually Via The Web

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Managing Firmware Upgrades Figure 67. The Maintenance :: Upgrade page Upgrading Manually via the Web 1. In the Upgrade Method options, click Web. 2. Click the Web Options URL field, and then type the URL of the download Web site.
  • Page 93 Managing the Wireless Bridge Managing Firmware Upgrades Figure 68. Firmware upgrade in progress 5. After the upgrade is completed, the bridge will reboot automatically. The “Reboot in Progress” page will be shown. Do not disconnect power from the bridge during reboot.

  • Page 94: Upgrading Manually Via Ftp Or Tftp

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Managing Firmware Upgrades Figure 70. Viewing the current firmware version Upgrading Manually via FTP or TFTP 1. In the Upgrade Method options, click FTP or TFTP. 2. Click the Firmware Server field, and then type the URL or IP address of the server. Do not change any of the Image Control File, Username, or Password CAUTION: entries.

  • Page 95: Scheduling Automatic Upgrades

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Managing Firmware Upgrades Scheduling Automatic Upgrades The automatic upgrade feature lets you set the bridge to periodically query the Ruckus Wireless firmware server to check for new firmware versions, upgrade when a new version is found, and reboot the system at a specific time of day most likely to avoid causing network interruptions.

  • Page 96: Scanning For Interference

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Scanning for Interference Scanning for Interference The ZoneFlex 7731 includes a Site Survey tool that allows you to scan for other wireless networks nearby which may impact bridge to bridge performance. To scan for nearby wireless devices 1.

  • Page 97: Changing The Administrative Login Settings

    The default user name is super and the default password is sp-admin. To prevent unauthorized users from logging in to the Web interface using these default admin- istrator login settings, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you change the default Web interface password immediately after installation.

  • Page 98: Enabling Other Management Access Options

    Telnet, SSH and HTTPS. In addition to these management access options, you can also view and set up the connection to the Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster under the TR-069/SNMP Manage- ment Choice options. If your ZoneFlex device is to be managed by FlexMaster, then the FlexMaster information (server URL and contact interval) is preconfigured before you receive your ZoneFlex device.
  • Page 99 Table Table 18. TR-069 and SNMP Management Options Option Description Auto Enables the ZoneFlex device to connect to either SNMP server or Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster. SNMP only Only allow SNMP management FlexMaster only Only allow FlexMaster management None Disable TR069/SNMP management...

  • Page 100: Viewing Flexmaster Management Status

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Enabling Other Management Access Options 4. Click Update Settings to save your changes. A confirmation message appears at the top of the page. Viewing FlexMaster Management Status If you configure the bridge to be managed by FlexMaster, you can check the TR069 Status section on the Administration >...

  • Page 101: Configuring The Bridge For Snmp Management

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Enabling Other Management Access Options 5. Click Update Settings to save your changes. After the bridge registers with FlexMaster, this Administration > Management page will show the communication status between the bridge and FlexMaster. Configuring the Bridge for SNMP Management To manage the bridge using Simple Network Management Protocol 1.

  • Page 102: Enabling Logging And Sending Event Logs To A Syslog Server

    SNMP management as a backup, you will need to click on SNMP only to configure SNMP settings, then click Update Settings to save your changes, then switch back to Auto. The ZoneFlex 7731 will choose TR069 (FlexMaster) manage- ment first, and SNMP as a backup if no FlexMaster server is discovered.

  • Page 103: Sending A Copy Of The Log File To Ruckus Wireless Support

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support Figure 75. The Administration > Log page Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support The Support Info log consists of the configuration and run-time status of the bridge and can be useful for troubleshooting.

  • Page 104: Saving A Copy Of The Current Log To Your Computer

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Rebooting the Wireless Bridge 6. Click Upload Now. Saving a Copy of the Current Log to Your Computer You can also save a copy of the current log to your own computer, if needed. 1. Go to Maintenance > Support Info. The Maintenance :: Support Info workspace appears.
  • Page 105 “Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer” page In factory default state, the ZoneFlex 7731 will revert to its default IP address (192.168.2.1) unless it receives a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, or it is manually configured with a new IP address.

  • Page 106: Running Diagnostics

    Managing the Wireless Bridge Running Diagnostics Running Diagnostics Four network diagnostic tools – PING, Traceroute, Show ARP Table and Show FDB Table – have been built into the bridge to help you check network connections from the Web interface. To run diagnostics for network troubleshooting 1.
  • Page 107 Managing the Wireless Bridge Running Diagnostics Figure 77. Administration > Diagnostics page The Address Resolution Protocol table can be useful in looking up Layer 2 (MAC) addresses of connected devices when only the Layer 3 (IP) address is known. The Forwarding Database Table can be useful in determining whether or not bridge routes have been established for frame forwarding, and in viewing device VLAN information by MAC address.
  • Page 108 Managing the Wireless Bridge Running Diagnostics...
  • Page 109 Index FDB table , 98 firmware advanced wireless settings , 64, 66 upgrading , 83 aiming , 56 firmware version , 57 ARP table , 98 FlexMaster , 92 authentication , 74 auto-update button , 54 heater , 69 Help , 55 beacon , 68...
  • Page 110 protection mode , 67 viewing peer device details , 58 VLAN , 99 QoS (Quality of Service) configuration , 78 monitoring , 59 , 73 wireless availability , 64 workspace , 54 , 75 rebooting , 96 WPA-Auto , 76 release DHCP , 72 remote device...

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