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Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex7731 802.11n Installation Manual

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Ruckus Wireless
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ZoneFlex
7731
802.11n Wireless Bridge

Installation Guide

Part Number 800-70236-001 Rev G
Published March 2013
www.ruckuswireless.com

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge Installation Guide Part Number 800-70236-001 Rev G Published March 2013 www.ruckuswireless.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Installation Guide ..........1 Related Documentation .
  • Page 4 Verifying the Connection ........... 54 What to Do Next .

  • Page 5: About This Installation Guide

    User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Wireless Bridge. ■ 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 Wireless Bridge

    Registration Card ■ This Installation 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 7: Mounting Kit Contents

    Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Package Contents Mounting Kit Contents Dynamic bracket ■ Static bracket ■ Steel clamps (2 pieces) ■ Hex bolts (2 pieces) ■ Flat washers (4 pieces) ■ Split lock washers (4 pieces) ■ Thumb screws (2 pieces) ■...

  • Page 8: Bottom Cover And Accessories

    Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Package Contents 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 ■ White P-clip cable clamps (2 pieces - 1 large, 1 small) ■...

  • Page 9: 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 10 Before You Begin 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 11: Led Colors And What They Mean

    Before You Begin 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. LED Indicators LED 6 LED 5 LED 4...
  • Page 12 Before You Begin Get to Know the Hardware Features Table 2. Normal Operation Mode LED indicators Meaning LED 5 & 6 (P0 and P1) Alternating Blinking = Provisioning in process, role is unknown Simultaneous Blinking = Provisioning complete; reboot pending Aiming Mode In Aiming Mode, LED 1 indicates that the Wireless Bridge is in Aiming Mode.

  • Page 13: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation Summary of Configuration Tasks Resetting the ZoneFlex 7731 to its factory defaults will result in loss of all CAUTION: 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 bridge.

  • Page 14: What You Will Need

    Preparing for Installation What You Will Need If changing the Country Code over the air, you will need to configure the CAUTION: remote units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss of connectivity. In addition to setting the country code (required), the following optional configuration settings may be changed at this time: Change the device names, SSID, shared secret, user names and passwords ■...

  • Page 15: Point To Point Bridge Configuration

    The following section provides instructions for configuring two ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges for point to point bridging. If you will be deploying more than one Non-Root Bridge, Ruckus Wireless recommends first completing the Point to Point Bridge configuration, before proceeding to “Point to...
  • Page 16 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration Figure 5. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector To Admin To Bridge Computer To AC Power Source You have completed connecting the Wireless Bridge to a PoE power source. Step 2: Auto Provision the Root and Non-Root Bridges The first configuration task (after you have supplied power) involves provisioning one ZoneFlex 7731 as the Root Bridge and the others as Non-Root Bridges.
  • Page 17 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration 3. Once both units are powered on and physically connected, LED 5 and 6 (labeled P0 and P1) on both units begin alternately blinking, indicating that the role is unknown and provisioning is in process. This process takes about 10 to 20 seconds. 4.
  • Page 18 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration 1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connections (or Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the Start menu is set up: • On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections. •...
  • Page 19 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration Figure 7. Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box 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 “Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector”...
  • Page 20 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration Figure 8. The ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge login page 5. In User name, type super. 6. In Password, type sp-admin. 7. Click Login. The Web interface appears, displaying the Status > Wireless page. Figure 9.
  • Page 21 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration Step 6: Change the Country Code Change the Country Code setting to your location and reboot the bridge for updates to take effect. If changing the Country Code after the units have been mounted, you will need CAUTION: to configure the remote units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss of connectivity.
  • Page 22 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration Figure 11. Reboot in progress 5. When the reboot is completed, log in again to continue making configuration changes. 6. You have completed setting the Country Code. Continue to “Step 7: Verify Association between the Bridges”.
  • Page 23 Preparing for Installation Point to Point Bridge Configuration 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 13.

  • Page 24: Point To Multipoint Configuration

    Preparing for Installation Point to Multipoint Configuration Figure 14. Administration :: Diagnostics page You are now ready to begin the physical installation. Point to Multipoint Configuration For point to multipoint configuration, you will need to manually provision any additional Non-Root Bridges, as the Auto Provisioning procedure will only provision one Root and one Non-Root Bridge.
  • Page 25 Preparing for Installation Point to Multipoint Configuration To manually provision a ZoneFlex 7731 as a Root or Non-Root Bridge 1. Connect the Admin computer directly to the ZoneFlex 7731 (see “Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer” page 13). 2. Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer) and enter the default IP address in the URL bar (default IP: 192.168.2.1).
  • Page 26 Preparing for Installation Point to Multipoint Configuration Figure 16. WLAN Configuration options Figure 17. 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 ■...

  • Page 27: Physical Installation

    Physical Installation Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools 7. For Wireless Bridge Mode, select Non-Root Bridge, and click Next. 8. Locate the Import Configuration field, and click Browse (or type in the path and filename in the field). 9. Select the file that you saved to your local computer in Step 2, and click Next. 10.

  • Page 28: Determine The Optimal Mounting Location And Orientation

    Wireless Bridges away from obstructions and sources of interference and ensuring that the Wireless Bridges are in direct line of sight of one another. NOTE: Ruckus Wireless recommends installing the Root Bridge on the network side of the bridged link and the Non-Root Bridge on the remote side.

  • Page 29: Become Familiar With The Installation Components

    Wireless Bridge are for indoor use only. Surge protectors should be installed near the Wireless Bridge and near any connections where cables enter the building. Ruckus Wireless also strongly recommends that you form a drip...

  • Page 30: Decide How You Will Supply Power To The Wireless Bridge

    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 31: Wireless Bridge

    Physical Installation Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge Figure 21. Installation components for a PoE installation Legend ZoneFlex 7731 Drip loop* Wireless Bridge Ethernet cable Power cable Ground wire Ethernet surge protectors Router or switch PoE injector Outdoor-rated Cat5e FTP cable 18 AWG min...
  • Page 32 Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge 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, then drip loops are...

  • Page 33: Deploying The Wireless Bridge

    In this step, you will connect the Wireless Bridge to the network from its mounting location. 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...
  • Page 34 Physical Installation Deploying the Wireless Bridge Figure 23. 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 35 Physical Installation Deploying the Wireless Bridge Figure 25. Install the white P-clip clamp P-clip cable clamp Sealing strip If you are not connecting the DC cable to the DC terminal block, make sure CAUTION: you cover the right cable groove with the supplied sealing plug. Place the plug into the enclosure, and then press it into position.
  • Page 36 Physical Installation Deploying the Wireless Bridge Figure 26. If not using DC power, ensure that you cover the right cable groove with the sealing plug. Sealing Plug 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 37 Physical Installation Deploying the Wireless Bridge 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 38 Physical Installation Deploying the Wireless Bridge 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 39 Physical Installation Deploying the Wireless Bridge 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 40: Attaching The Mounting Brackets

    Physical Installation Attaching the Mounting Brackets 2. Verify that the Cat-5e FTP cable (outdoor-rated) from the Wireless Bridge is long enough to reach the PoE injector that is installed indoors. NOTE: Careful selection of Ethernet cable type is important in outdoor installations. Outdoor-rated, FTP (foil twisted pair) or STP (shielded twisted pair) Category 5E cable should be used.
  • Page 41 ■ 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 42 Physical Installation Attaching the Mounting Brackets 6. Place a metal cone on each wall anchor, and then place a flat washer on top of the metal cone. 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 43 Physical Installation Attaching the Mounting Brackets 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 44 Physical Installation Attaching the Mounting Brackets 9. Using a 10mm open-end wrench, tighten the nuts to secure the bracket to the mounting surface. Screw torque value must be 4kg-5kg. As you tighten the nuts, the metal cones that are built into the wall anchors will expand and lock the wall anchors into place.
  • Page 45 Physical Installation Attaching the Mounting Brackets 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 46 Physical Installation Attaching the Mounting Brackets 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. Make sure that the shorter end of the mounting bracket is on the same side as the antenna connector.

  • Page 47: Mounting The Wireless Bridge

    Physical Installation Mounting the Wireless Bridge 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 48 Physical Installation Mounting the Wireless Bridge • The dynamic bracket (attached to the Wireless Bridge) encloses the static bracket (attached to the mounting surface). • (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.
  • Page 49 Physical Installation Mounting the Wireless Bridge Figure 41. Insert hex bolts into lower mounting holes 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.
  • Page 50 Physical Installation Mounting the Wireless Bridge Figure 42. Insert thumb screws into the upper mounting holes 7. Finger tighten the thumb screws. 8. Adjust the Wireless Bridge to your desired orientation. NOTE: If you have not yet determined the optimal orientation for your Wireless Bridge, refer to “Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation”...

  • Page 51: Mounting And Connecting The External Antenna (Optional)

    Physical Installation Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional) 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. WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.

  • Page 52: Optimizing The Distance, Orientation And Channel

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

  • Page 53: Aiming

    Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel Aiming Figure 44. Setting the distance between bridges Aiming Aiming in a Point to Point Deployment ■ Aiming in a Point to Multipoint Deployment ■ Aiming in a Point to Point Deployment Once both units are installed in their permanent locations, press the Aiming Button on the outside of either unit to begin aiming.
  • Page 54 Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel Aiming Table 5. RSSI values of LED indicators Status RSSI (<=) Solid 35 (Max) LED 6 Flashing Solid LED 5 Flashing Solid LED 4 Flashing Solid LED 3 Flashing Solid LED 2 Flashing Solid LED 1 Flashing 5 (Min)
  • Page 55 Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel Aiming NOTE: If the unit is mounted in a position that does not allow the user to view the LEDs, the Web UI can be used for Aiming. On the Status > Wireless page, pressing the “Start Aiming”...

  • Page 56: 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 57 Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel Channel Optimization Figure 46. Running the Channel Optimizer...

  • Page 58: Verifying The Connection

    Verifying the Connection Channel Optimization 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. Access the Root Bridge Web interface by entering its IP address into a Web browser on a computer connected to the same switch that the Root Bridge is connected to.
  • Page 59 Verifying the Connection Channel Optimization Figure 48. SpeedFlex Performance Test succeeded...

  • Page 60: Change The Administrative Password

    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 7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge User Guide for more information on configuring and managing the Wireless Bridge.
  • Page 64 Copyright © 2006-2013. Ruckus Wireless, Inc. 350 West Java Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94089. USA www.ruckuswireless.com...

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