Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Ruckus Wireless Manuals
  4. Wireless Access Point
  5. ZoneFlex
  6. User manual

Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex User Manual

Ruckus wireless zoneflex series indoor access point
Hide thumbs Also See for ZoneFlex:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

See also: User Manual , Installation Manual
Ruckus Wireless
Indoor Access Point
Release 9.4 User Guide
For the following indoor ZoneFlex AP models:
ZoneFlex 2942 802.11g Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7942 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7962 Dual Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7341 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7343 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7363 Dual Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7321 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
ZoneFlex 7982 Dual Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point
■
Part Number 800-70379-001
Published March 2012
www.ruckuswireless.com
ZoneFlex
™
™

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the ZoneFlex and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex

Summary of Contents for Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex

  • Page 1 ZoneFlex 2942 802.11g Smart Wi-Fi Access Point ■ ZoneFlex 7942 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point ■ ZoneFlex 7962 Dual Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point ■ ZoneFlex 7341 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point ■ ZoneFlex 7343 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point ■...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Overview of the ZoneFlex Access Point ........
  • Page 4 3 Navigating the Web Interface Logging Into the ZoneFlex Web Interface........49 Navigating the Web Interface.
  • Page 5 Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server ... . . 108 Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support ....109 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

    Release Notes: Provide information about the current software release, including ■ new features, enhancements, and known issues. NOTE: If you will be managing your ZoneFlex Access Points using ZoneDirector, refer to the ZoneDirector User Guide (available from the Ruckus Wireless website). Documentation Feedback Ruckus Wireless is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions.

  • Page 9: Introducing The Zoneflex Access Point

    Your ZoneFlex Access Point can be deployed in standalone mode or as part of the ZoneFlex Smart WLAN system, in which it can be managed by either FlexMaster or ZoneDirector WLAN controller.

  • Page 10: Unpacking The Zoneflex Access Point

    SKU purchased) Getting to Know the Access Point Features This section identifies the physical features of each ZoneFlex Access Point model that is discussed in this guide. Before you begin the installation process, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features.

  • Page 11: Zoneflex 2942/7942 Access Point

    Getting to Know the Access Point Features ZoneFlex 2942/7942 Access Point The side panel of ZoneFlex 2942/7942 features four LED indicators that can be used to assess both device and network status. The rear view displays the connector panel, which includes the LAN ports and the optional external antenna connection. Refer to the following illustrations and tables to learn more.
  • Page 12 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 3. ZoneFlex 2942/7942 side panel elements Number LED/Button Name Description DIR LED • Off: The Access Point is not being managed by ZoneDirector (standalone mode). • Green: The Access Point is being managed by ZoneDirector.
  • Page 13 • Red: Boot up in process • Green: On Rear Panel Features Figure 2 shows the rear panel of the ZoneFlex 2942/7942. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 2. ZoneFlex 2942/7942 rear panel features WARNING: For units with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
  • Page 14 • ZoneFlex 2942: One external antenna connector Connector • ZoneFlex 7942: None LAN Ports • ZoneFlex 2942: Two RJ-45 ports, supporting 10/ 100 PoE (Power over Ethernet) and 10/100Mbps connections. • ZoneFlex 7942: Two RJ-45 ports, supporting 10/ 100/1000 PoE (Power over Ethernet) and 10/100/ 1000Mbps connections.

  • Page 15: Zoneflex 7962 Access Point

    Getting to Know the Access Point Features ZoneFlex 7962 Access Point The physical features of ZoneFlex 7962 are very similar to ZoneFlex 2942/7942. It uses the same dome-type chassis with the sliding door and Kensington lock on the side panel. There are slight differences, however, in the side panel and rear panel elements.
  • Page 16 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 6. ZoneFlex 7962 side panel elements Number LED/Button Name Description DIR LED • Off: The Access Point is not being managed by ZoneDirector (standalone mode). • Green: The Access Point is being managed by ZoneDirector.
  • Page 17 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 6. ZoneFlex 7962 side panel elements Number LED/Button Name Description HARD RESET Pushing and quickly releasing this internal button Button reboots the AP. Pushing and holding it for six seconds resets the AP to factory default settings.
  • Page 18 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Rear Panel Features Figure 4 shows the rear panel of the ZoneFlex 7962. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 4. ZoneFlex 7962 rear panel features Table 7.

  • Page 19: Zoneflex 7341 Access Point

    Use to reset AP. This is a normal reset and does not Button set AP back to factory defaults. ZoneFlex 7341 Access Point ZoneFlex 7341 features five LEDs on its front panel, and buttons and connectors on its rear panel. Front Panel Figure 5 shows the front panel of the ZoneFlex 7341.
  • Page 20 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 8. ZoneFlex 7341 front panel elements Description DIR LED • Off: The Access Point is not being managed by ZoneDirector (standalone mode). • Green: The Access Point is being managed by ZoneDirector.

  • Page 21: Zoneflex 7343 Access Point

    Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Rear Panel Figure 6 shows the rear panel of the ZoneFlex 7341. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 6. ZoneFlex 7341 rear panel Table 9.
  • Page 22 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Figure 7. ZoneFlex 7343 front panel Table 10. ZoneFlex 7343 front panel elements Description PWR LED • Off: Off. • Red: Boot up in process. • Green: On.
  • Page 23 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 10. ZoneFlex 7343 front panel elements Description WLAN LED • Off: The WLAN service is down. • Amber: The WLAN service is up and no clients are associated (standalone), or no wireless clients and no downlink MAPs are connected (RAP).

  • Page 24: Zoneflex 7343 Rear Panel

    Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Rear Panel Figure 8 shows the rear panel of the ZoneFlex 7343. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 8. ZoneFlex 7343 rear panel Table 11.

  • Page 25: Zoneflex 7363 Access Point

    Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features ZoneFlex 7363 Access Point ZoneFlex 7363 features five LEDs on its front panel, and buttons and connectors on its rear panel. Front Panel Figure 9 shows the front panel of the ZoneFlex 7363. For a description of each front...
  • Page 26 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 12. ZoneFlex 7363 front panel elements Description 2.4G LED (WLAN) • Off: The WLAN service is down. • Green: The WLAN service is up, at least one client is associated, and signal quality is good (RSSI >= 15).

  • Page 27: Zoneflex 7363 Rear Panel

    Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Rear Panel Figure 10 shows the rear panel of the ZoneFlex 7363. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 10. ZoneFlex 7363 rear panel Table 13.

  • Page 28: Zoneflex 7321 Access Point

    Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features ZoneFlex 7321 Access Point ZoneFlex 7321 features five LEDs on its front panel, and buttons and connectors on its rear panel. Front Panel Figure 11 shows the front panel of the ZoneFlex 7321. For a description of each front...
  • Page 29 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 14. ZoneFlex 7321 front panel elements Description DIR LED • Off: The AP is not being managed by ZoneDirector (standalone mode). • Green: The AP is being managed by ZoneDirector.
  • Page 30 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Rear Panel Figure 12 shows the rear panel of ZoneFlex 7321. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 12. ZoneFlex 7321 rear panel Table 15.

  • Page 31: Zoneflex 7982 Access Point

    Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features ZoneFlex 7982 Access Point ZoneFlex 7982 features five LEDs on its front panel, and buttons and connectors on its rear panel. Front Panel Figure 13 shows the front panel of the ZoneFlex 7982. For a description of each front...
  • Page 32 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Table 16. ZoneFlex 7982 front panel elements Description AIR LED • Off: The Access Point is operating as a Standalone or RootAP. • Green: The AP is functioning as a Mesh AP (MAP), and the wireless signal to its uplink AP is good.
  • Page 33 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features Rear Panel Figure 14 shows the rear panel of the ZoneFlex 7982. For a description of each rear panel part, refer to Table Figure 14. ZoneFlex 7982 rear panel Table 17.
  • Page 34 Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point Getting to Know the Access Point Features...

  • Page 35: Installing The Access Point

    Installing the Access Point In This Chapter Before You Begin ........... 27 Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point.

  • Page 36: Perform A Site Survey

    Installing the Access Point Before You Begin Perform a Site Survey Before installing the Access Point, perform a site survey to determine the optimal Access Point placement for 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 37: Determine The Optimal Mounting Location And Orientation

    ZoneFlex 7341, 7343, 7363, 7321 and 7982 Orientation ZoneFlex 2942, 7942, 7962 Orientation The dome-shaped ZoneFlex APs (2942, 7942, 7962) have a wider horizontal plane coverage area (when mounted on the ceiling or desktop) compared to the other ZoneFlex APs.
  • Page 38 Installing the Access Point Before You Begin Figure 16. Recommended orientation for maximum vertical plane coverage Excellent Reach Good Limited Reach Reach Excellent Reach Figure 17. Recommended orientation for maximum mesh coverage Limited Limited Reach Reach Excellent Excellent Excellent Reach Reach Reach Good...
  • Page 39 Before You Begin ZoneFlex 7341, 7343, 7363, 7321 and 7982 Orientation ZoneFlex 7341, 7343, 7363, 7321 and 7982 have a more rounded coverage area and less horizontal range (when mounted horizontally) compared to the dome-shaped ZoneFlex 2942, 7942 and 7962 APs.
  • Page 40 Installing the Access Point Before You Begin Figure 19. ZoneFlex 7341/7343/7363/7321/7982 recommended wall mounting orientation Excellent Reach Limited Reach Excellent Reach Excellent Reach...
  • Page 41 Installing the Access Point Before You Begin Figure 20. ZoneFlex 7341/7343/7363/7321/7982 wall mounting in a corridor (top view) Excellent Reach Limited Reach Excellent Reach Limited Reach Excellent Reach Excellent Reach Limited Reach...

  • Page 42: Step 1: Preconfigure The Access Point

    Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the administrative computer One Cat5e foil screened twisted pair (FTP) solid Ethernet cable ■ Your ZoneFlex Access Point and its power adapter (or a PoE injector/PoE switch ■ to supply Power Over Ethernet to the Access Point)

  • Page 43: Connect The Access Point To A Power Source

    Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point 1. Connect the Access Point to a Power Source 1. Connect the power jack to the power connector on the rear panel of your ZoneFlex Access Point. 2. Connect the power adapter to a power source.

  • Page 44: Configuring For Standalone Operation Or For Management By Flexmaster

    Management by FlexMaster This section describes the steps you need to complete to set up the AP in standalone mode or to be managed by Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster server, if you have one installed on the network. What You Will Need...
  • Page 45 Installing the Access Point Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point 5. Click Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address settings with the values listed in Table 18. For a sample configuration, refer to Figure Table 18. Configure your computer’s IP address settings IP address 192.168.0.22 (or any address in the 192.168.0.x network—with the exception of 192.168.0.1, which...

  • Page 46: Configure The Wireless Settings

    4. Click Yes or OK (depending on the browser) to continue. The Access Point’s login page appears. Figure 22. The ZoneFlex Access Point login page 5. In User name, type super. 6. In Password, type sp-admin. 7. Click Log In. The Web interface appears, displaying the Status > Device page.
  • Page 47 2.4G or Radio 5G on dual band APs). The Configuration > Common page appears. NOTE: For dual band APs (ZoneFlex 7962, 7363 and 7982), the two radios (2.4GHz and 5GHz) need to be configured separately on the Web interface. To configure the common wireless settings, click Configuration >...
  • Page 48 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 application.
  • Page 49 Installing the Access Point Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point Figure 24. The Configuration > Wireless > Wireless 1 tab (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 Access Point, you can set the FlexMaster server address at this point.
  • Page 50 Installing the Access Point Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point https://192.168.20.1/intune/server 5. Click Update Settings to save your changes. You have completed setting the FlexMaster server address on the Access Point. Figure 25. Type the FlexMaster server URL NOTE: Instructions on how to verify that the Access Point and FlexMaster can communicate with each other are provided in “Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only)”...

  • Page 51: Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation

    You are now ready to connect the Access Point to your network. Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation Before deploying the Access Point in your environment, Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you verify that the Access Point is operating correctly. To do this,...

  • Page 52: Check The Leds

    The WLAN LED is green. ■ If you do not have Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector on the network, the DIR LED is ■ off. This indicates that the Access Point is operating in standalone mode. If there is a ZoneDirector device on the network, the DIR LED is green.

  • Page 53: Disconnect The Access Point From The Network

    Installing the Access Point Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation 1. Log in to the Access Point’s Web interface. 2. Go to the Administration > Management page. 3. Scroll down to the TR069 Status section. 4. Check the value for Last successful contact. If it shows a date in green, this indicates that the Access Point was able to successfully communicate with Flex- Master.

  • Page 54: Step 3: Deploy The Access Point

    PoE switch or injector. If you will be using PoE, you must use a Cat-5e or better Ethernet cable CAUTION: for the PoE connection. 1. Connect the power jack to the power connector on the rear panel of your ZoneFlex Access Point.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Installation

    Installing the Access Point Troubleshooting Installation 2. Connect the power adapter to a power source. 3. Obtain an Ethernet cable that is long enough to connect the Access Point to your network’s router, switch, or hub. 4. Connect one end to a LAN port on the AP, and then connect the other end to your network’s router, switch, or hub.
  • Page 56 Installing the Access Point Troubleshooting Installation...

  • Page 57: Navigating The Web Interface

    ........50 Logging Into the ZoneFlex Web Interface If you need to manage your AP, you do it with the features of the ZoneFlex Web interface (which you already used to set up the AP for use).

  • Page 58: Navigating The Web Interface

    Table 21 lists the Web interface features that are identified in Figure Figure 26. Elements of the ZoneFlex AP Web Interface Log Out Button Tabs Help Button Menu Workspace Table 21. ZoneFlex AP Web interface elements...

  • Page 59: If You Are Using A Dual Band Zoneflex Access Point

    If You Are Using a Dual Band ZoneFlex Access Point If your ZoneFlex AP model is 7363/7962/7982, note that elements on the Web interface menu are slightly different from the other (single band) ZoneFlex AP models. Dual band ZoneFlex APs have one 2.4GHz radio (for 802.11b/g/n clients) and one 5GHz radio (for 802.11a/n clients).
  • Page 60 Navigating the Web Interface If You Are Using a Dual Band ZoneFlex Access Point...

  • Page 61: Configuring The Access Point

    ......... 88 This chapter provides instructions for configuring ZoneFlex Access Points in a stand- alone configuration.

  • Page 62: Configuring Device Settings

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Device Settings Configuring Device Settings Device settings refer to the device name, temperature update, location and service provider login settings. (Temperature update is only available on certain ZoneFlex models.) Figure 28. The Configuration > Device page To configure the device settings 1.

  • Page 63: Configuring Internet Settings

    The Configuration > Internet page VLAN Settings Overview A Ruckus Wireless access point is essentially a network switch with the capability to service Wi-Fi connections. As such, like many advanced switches, Ruckus APs conform to the IEEE 802.1Q standard -- the standard that defines virtual LANs. In an 802.1Q switch, the concept of VLANs is always present.

  • Page 64: Configuring Ntp Server And Management Vlan

    A Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server should be configured to ensure that the Access Point maintains the correct time. The default Ruckus Wireless NTP Server (ntp.ruck- uswireless.com) can be used if you do not have an NTP server on your network.

  • Page 65: Obtaining And Assigning An Ip Address

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Internet Settings Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address There are three methods of assigning IP addresses to the Access Point: DHCP / Auto Configuration ■ Static IP ■ PPPoE ■ DHCP / Auto Configuration If you leave the Access Point at its default configuration, it will attempt to obtain an IPv4 address from a DHCP server on the network.
  • Page 66 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Internet Settings 2. Review the current settings. 3. If the current Connection Type is DHCP, you will be able to see the currently- assigned IP address and subnet mask listed below. • To force the AP to release its DHCP-assigned IP address, click Release DHCP. This will disconnect the user from Web interface as the system reverts to its default IP address.

  • Page 67: Configuring L2Tp Connection Settings

    In a typical WLAN implementation, these rules include a captive portal to authenticate users’ credentials. In the case of L2TP, the ZoneFlex AP functions as a remote bridge. As such, it forwards traffic into PPP sessions over the L2TP tunnel. This implementation ensures that you have complete visibility into MAC addresses of users, as individual Wi-Fi clients are essentially placed (bridged) onto the ISP’s core network.
  • Page 68 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Internet Settings Figure 31. L2TP Connection To configure L2TP tunneling 1. Go to Configuration > Internet. 2. Under L2TP Connection, click Enable. 3. In L2TP Network Server IP Address, type the IP address of the L2TP network server (LNS) to which the device will connect.

  • Page 69: Configuring Local Subnets

    Configuring Local Subnets Configuring Local Subnets ZoneFlex Access Points can be configured to provide routing/network address trans- lation (NAT) functionality by using the Local Subnets feature. When a Local Subnet is enabled, the standalone AP plays the role of a gateway router with the ability to manage its own subnets, providing DHCP server and DNS cache functions for both wired and wireless clients.

  • Page 70: Configuring Wireless Settings

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings Figure 32. Configuring local subnets and enabling router mode Configuring Wireless Settings This section describes how to configure the wireless settings of the Access Point. There are two types of wireless settings that you need to configure: Configuring Common Wireless Settings: Includes the wireless mode, country ■...
  • Page 71 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Make changes to the common wireless settings listed in the table below.
  • Page 72 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/n), while for the 5GHz radio, the mode is set to 5GHz (802.11a/n). On ZoneFlex 7321: ZoneFlex 7321 is a single radio 802.11n AP capable of operating in either 2.4 or 5GHz mode. Use this setting to select 2.4GHz or 5GHz mode.
  • Page 73 If you purchased the Access Point in the United States, you do not need to set the country code manually. Ruckus Wireless devices that are sold in the US are preconfigured with the correct country code and this setting is non-configurable.

  • Page 74: Reviewing Common Advanced Settings

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings Figure 34. The ZoneFlex 7321 can be configured to operate in either 2.4GHz or 5GHz mode Reviewing Common Advanced Settings Advanced wireless settings should only be changed by an experienced administrator. Incorrect settings can severely impact wireless performance. It is recommended that the default settings be retained for best performance.
  • Page 75 1. On the Configuration > Wireless page, click Edit Common Settings. The Configuration > Wireless > Advanced > Common page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G > Edit Common Settings.
  • Page 76 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings Table 22. Advanced wireless common settings Option Description Transmit Power The default setting is Full. Select the level of transmit power from the drop-down menu. This option sets the maximum transmit power level relative to the predefined power (this value differs according to the current country code).

  • Page 77: Configuring Wireless # Settings

    1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click one of the eight Wireless (#) tabs. The Configuration > Wireless > Wireless [#] page appears.
  • Page 78 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings Table 23. WLAN options Option Description Wireless Network This wireless network name is for management purposes only, and is not visible to the user. Wireless Availability This option controls whether or not the wireless network is available to users (Off or On).
  • Page 79 Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends using WPA as the encryption method as WEP has been proven to be easily circumvented.

  • Page 80: Using Wep

    WPA if at all possible. WEP encryption has been proven to be easily circumvented. Therefore, CAUTION: Ruckus Wireless recommends using WPA whenever possible, and only use WEP if your client devices do not support WPA. CAUTION: Using WEP encryption limits the performance of the AP to 802.11g rates.

  • Page 81: Using Wpa

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure. The Configuration > Wireless >...
  • Page 82 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure. The Configuration > Wireless...
  • Page 83 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings 3. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WPA. An additional set of WPA-specific options appear on this page. 4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 25, and then make changes as preferred.
  • Page 84 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings WPA Algorithm • TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol is an older encryption algorithm that provides stronger security than a shared WEP key, but not as strong as the newer AES algorithm. • AES: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) replaces TKIP as the default (and recommended) encryption algorithm for modern wireless LANs.
  • Page 85 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click a Wireless # tab to configure. The Configuration > Wireless > Wireless[#] page appears.

  • Page 86: Setting Threshold Options

    1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration > Wireless > Common page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click the tab for the Wireless # (WLAN) that you want to configure. The Configu- ration >...

  • Page 87: Rate Limiting

    To enable per station rate limits 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Select the WLAN that you want to configure from the tabs at the top of the page.

  • Page 88: Controlling Access To The Wireless Network

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Wireless Settings 6. Click Update Settings to save your changes. Figure 41. Limit per station traffic rates on a specific WLAN Controlling Access to the Wireless Network Access Control enables you to specify the stations are allowed to join (associate with) your wireless networks.
  • Page 89 To edit the ACL 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Configuration > Radio 2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. 2. Click the Wireless # tab for which you want to configure the access control settings.

  • Page 90: Configuring Ethernet Ports

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Ethernet Ports 5. To add a MAC address to the Access Control table, click the Add new entry button. 6. Fill out the following text boxes: • Address: Six text boxes appear in which you enter the desired MAC address, in hexadecimal digit form, two characters in each box.

  • Page 91: To Configure Lan Ports

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Ethernet Ports Figure 43. The Configuration > Ethernet Ports page To configure LAN ports 1. Go to Configuration > Ethernet Ports. 2. Review the following table and make changes as needed for each of the ports labeled PORT 1 through PORT 4 (depending on AP model), which correspond to the AP’s Ethernet ports.

  • Page 92: Ports

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Ethernet Ports Packet Forwarding Isolated: Selecting Isolated causes the traffic from this port to terminate at the Access Point. Bridge to WAN: The default setting, Bridge to WAN forwards packets arriving on this port to the WAN (uplink) port and eventually to their external destinations using Layer 2 forwarding.

  • Page 93: Setting Ethernet Port Type

    IP allocation request. 3. Click Update Settings to save your changes. Setting Ethernet Port Type ZoneFlex AP Ethernet ports can be configured as one of the following port types: Trunk Port ■ Access Port ■...

  • Page 94: Working With 802.1X On Wired Ethernet Ports

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Ethernet Ports Access Port Access Ports are used to provide network access. Traffic arriving on different Access Ports can be segmented into different logical networks (VLANs) using the Untag VLAN ID field. Access Ports are members of only one VLAN--the VLAN that is configured in the Untag VLAN field.
  • Page 95 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Ethernet Ports A single port can not be configured as both an Authenticator and Supplicant at ■ the same time. Only one port per AP can be configured as a Supplicant. ■ If the AP is connecting to a switch port with 802.1X authentication enabled, the ■...

  • Page 96: Working With Port-Based Vlans

    VLANs in its membership and one Untag VLAN. Configuring Hotspot Service Hotspot service can be deployed on standalone ZoneFlex APs through the Web interface. At a minimum, you must configure a login redirect URL and a RADIUS server to which users will be authenticated. Additional options and controls are provided on subsequent pages.
  • Page 97 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Hotspot Service Setting Description After user is Select where you want to redirect the user after successful authenticated authentication. • Redirect to the above URL: return to the login URL configured above. • Redirect to the URL the user intended to visit: upon successful authentication, go directly to the URL that the user originally entered (typically the browser’s home page).

  • Page 98: Customizing Hotspot Optional Settings

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Hotspot Service Figure 44. Minimum configuration settings for providing Hotspot service Customizing Hotspot Optional Settings Optional Hotspot settings include a number of options for fine-tuning your Hotspot service, such as maximum session time, grace period, accounting update interval, etc. The following Hotspot options can be configured from the Configuration >...
  • Page 99 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Hotspot Service NAS ID Specify the Network Access Server identifier of this device. The NAS-ID attribute is sent in RADIUS access and accounting request messages. It can also be used as location identification when NAS- IP-Address cannot be used for this purpose.

  • Page 100: Creating A Hotspot Walled Garden

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Hotspot Service UAM Shared Secret The UAM Shared Secret is the shared secret between this Access Point and the HTTP server for the Redirection URL. This setting is optional. Figure 45. Configuring optional Hotspot options Creating a Hotspot Walled Garden You can use the Hotspot Walled Garden rules to designate network destinations (host address or subnet) that users can access without going through authentication.

  • Page 101: Allowing Unrestricted Access By Mac Address

    Configuring the Access Point Configuring Hotspot Service 4. Click Update to save your entry. You can create up to 64 entries in the Walled Garden Hosts table. Figure 46. The Walled Garden hosts table To remove entries from the Walled Garden hosts table 1.
  • Page 102 Configuring the Access Point Configuring Hotspot Service Figure 47. Configuring Hotspot unrestricted clients table...

  • Page 103: Managing The Access Point

    ..........114 This chapter provides instructions for managing standalone ZoneFlex Access Points using the Web interface. For information on managing your ZoneFlex network using ZoneDirector, refer to the ZoneDirector User Guide, available from the Ruckus Wire-...

  • Page 104: Viewing Current Device Settings

    Managing the Access Point Viewing Current Device Settings Viewing Current Device Settings The Status > Device page displays a general overview of the AP’s current status, including device name, serial number, MAC address, current software version, etc. Figure 48. The Status > Device page...

  • Page 105: Viewing Current Internet Connection Settings

    Managing the Access Point Viewing Current Internet Connection Settings Viewing Current Internet Connection Settings The Status > Internet page displays information on the AP’s network settings; i.e., the settings that allow the AP to communicate with your local network and the Internet. Information includes IP address, gateway, DNS server, NTP server and connection type (method of obtaining an IP address -- DHCP or static IP).

  • Page 106: Viewing Current Local Subnet Settings

    Managing the Access Point Viewing Current Local Subnet Settings Viewing Current Local Subnet Settings The Status > Local Subnets page can be used to view the router (local subnet) configurations and list of any clients connected to those subnets. If you want to make changes to any of these settings, go to Configuration > Local Subnets.

  • Page 107: Viewing Current Wireless Settings

    Managing the Access Point Viewing Current Wireless Settings Viewing Current Wireless Settings If you want to view the current common wireless settings that the AP is using, go to the Status > Wireless page (on dual band APs, go to Status > 2.4G or Status > 5G). Table 31 lists the descriptions of each common wireless setting.

  • Page 108: Viewing Associated Wireless Clients

    To view associated wireless clients 1. Go to Status > Wireless. The Status > Wireless page appears. NOTE: If you are using a ZoneFlex 7363/7962/7982 AP, go to Status > Radio 2.4G or Status > Radio 5G. 2. Click any of the Wireless tabs. Wireless clients that are associated with this...

  • Page 109: 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 your first login.

  • Page 110: Enabling Other Management Access Options

    AP. These options include manage- ment access via HTTP, Telnet, and SSH. You can also view and set up the connection to a Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster server under the TR-069/SNMP Management 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 111 Managing the Access Point Enabling Other Management Access Options Figure 54. The Administration > Management page To enable other management access options 1. Go to Administration > Management. The Management page appears.
  • Page 112 3. If you want to use TR-069 or SNMP to manage the AP, configure the settings listed Table Table 33. TR-069 and SNMP Management Options Option Description Auto Enables the ZoneFlex device to be managed by either SNMP server, Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector, or Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster. SNMP only Only allow SNMP management FlexMaster only...
  • Page 113 Managing the Access Point Enabling Other Management Access Options Table 33. TR-069 and SNMP Management Options Option Description FlexMaster Server URL URL of the FlexMaster server Digest-authentication This information is automatically generated by the Username/Digest- AP and used for authentication with FlexMaster. authentication password Change this value only if you want the AP to connect to another access control server (ACS).

  • Page 114: Viewing Flexmaster Management Status

    Managing the Access Point Enabling Other Management Access Options Viewing FlexMaster Management Status If you configure the AP to be managed by FlexMaster, you can check the TR-069 Status section on the Administration > Management page. Figure 55. TR-069 status information...

  • Page 115: Pointing The Ap To Flexmaster

    4. Toggle the Contact FlexMaster every drop-down list to select how frequently the device will check the FlexMaster server for any pending configuration changes available for that ZoneFlex unit. On the FlexMaster side, this field is referred to as the Periodic Inform Interval.

  • Page 116: Working With Event Logs And Syslog Servers

    Managing the Access Point Working with Event Logs and Syslog Servers Working with Event Logs and Syslog Servers Both the Maintenance > Support Info and Administration > Log pages can be used to view the AP’s current log file text. You can use the former to send the log to Ruckus Wireless support directly or save it to a local file, and use the latter to configure automatic delivery of log files to a syslog server.

  • Page 117: Sending A Copy Of The Log File To Ruckus Wireless Support

    Managing the Access Point Working with Event Logs and Syslog Servers 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 AP and can be useful for troubleshooting. You have three options for sending a copy of the...

  • Page 118: Upgrading The Firmware

    Managing the Access Point Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware You can use the Web interface to check for software updates/upgrades for the firmware built into the AP. You can then apply these updates to the device in one of two ways: (1) manual updating on an as-needed basis or (2) automating a regularly scheduled update.

  • Page 119: Upgrading Manually Via The Web

    Managing the Access Point Upgrading the Firmware Do not change any of the Image Control File, Username, or Password CAUTION: entries. 3. Click Perform Upgrade. A status bar appears during the upgrade process. 4. After the upgrade is completed, you must manually reboot the AP. Upgrading Manually via the Web 1.

  • Page 120: Rebooting The Access Point

    Managing the Access Point Rebooting the Access Point 5. Choose whether to reboot immediately after upgrading, or schedule the reboot for a specific time of day using the Schedule Reboot Time After Upgrade list. Choosing Any Time (the default value) results in the AP performing a reboot immediately after the automatic upgrade is successful.

  • Page 121: Resetting The Access Point To Factory Defaults

    WARNING: DO NOT reset the Access Point to factory defaults unless you are directed to do so by Ruckus Wireless support staff or by a network administrator. Do this only if you are able to immediately reconnect the restored AP to your computer, to reconfigure it for Wi-Fi network use —...

  • Page 122: Running Diagnostics

    Managing the Access Point Running Diagnostics 2. Click Reset Now (next to Restore to factory settings?). 3. When the confirmation warning appears, read the message and click OK if you are certain that you want to restore the AP to factory defaults. After a brief pause, you will be automatically logged out of the AP.
  • Page 123 Managing the Access Point Running Diagnostics Figure 59. Pinging a client Figure 60. Running traceroute on ruckuswireless.com...

  • Page 124: Where To Find More Information

    Where to Find More Information Where to Find More Information If you have questions that this User Guide does not address, visit the Ruckus Wireless Support Portal at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/. The Support Portal hosts the latest versions of user documentation. You can also find answers to frequently asked...
  • Page 125 Index Numerics 802.1X , 76, 84, 86 encryption , 71 802.1X settings Ethernet ports , 76 configuration , 82 access control , 80–81 Access Port firmware upgrade , 83, 86 , 110 Access VLAN FlexMaster , 71 , 1, 36 administrative login FlexMaster management status , 101...
  • Page 126 , 57 WPA-Auto , 75 renewing DHCP , 57 resetting to factory default , 113 router mode , 61 ZoneDirector , 1, 34 ZoneFlex 2942/7942 LEDs site survey , 28 rear panel SSID , 70 side panel standalone operation , 36...
  • Page 127 Front Panel , 11, 13, 17, 20, 23 Rear Panel , 13, 16, 19, 22, 25 ZoneFlex 7343 , 13 ZoneFlex 7363 , 17 ZoneFlex 7962 LEDs rear panel , 10 side panel ZoneFlex 7982 , 23 ZoneFlex smart WLAN system...

This manual is also suitable for:

Zoneflex 7942Zoneflex 2942Zoneflex 7343Zoneflex 7363Zoneflex 7962Zoneflex 7341 ... Show all

Table of Contents

Save PDF