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Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 1100 User Manual (430 pages)
Brand:
Ruckus Wireless
| Category:
Controller
| Size: 12.15 MB
Table of Contents
Copyright Notice and Proprietary Information
3
Table of Contents
5
About this Guide
13
Document Conventions
14
Related Documentation
15
Documentation Feedback
15
1 Introducing Ruckus Wireless Zonedirector
17
Overview of Zonedirector
18
Zonedirector Physical Features
19
Zonedirector 1100
19
Zonedirector 3000
22
Zonedirector 5000
25
Introduction to the Ruckus Wireless Network
30
Ensuring that Aps Can Communicate with Zonedirector
30
How Aps Discover Zonedirector on the Network
31
How to Ensure that Aps Can Discover Zonedirector on the Network
32
Firewall Ports that Must be Open for Zonedirector Communications
39
Installing Zonedirector
41
Accessing Zonedirector's Command Line Interface
42
Using the Zonedirector Web Interface
44
Navigating the Dashboard
45
Using Indicator Widgets
46
Real Time Monitoring
50
Stopping and Starting Auto Refresh
52
Registering Your Product
53
2 Configuring System Settings
55
System Configuration Overview
56
Changing the System Name
56
Changing the Network Addressing
57
Ipv6 Configuration
58
Enabling an Additional Management Interface
60
Creating Static Route Entries
62
Static Route Example
63
Enabling Smart Redundancy
64
Configuring Zonedirector for Smart Redundancy
65
Forcing Failover to the Backup Zonedirector
68
Configuring the Built-In DHCP Server
68
Enabling the Built-In DHCP Server
69
Viewing DHCP Clients
70
Controlling Zonedirector Management Access
71
Setting the System Time
73
Setting the Country Code
74
Channel Optimization
75
Channel Mode
76
Changing the System Log Settings
77
Reviewing the Current Log Contents
77
Customizing the Current Log Settings
78
Setting up Email Alarm Notifications
83
Customizing Email Alarms that Zonedirector Sends
86
Configuring SMS Settings for Guest Pass Delivery Via SMS
86
Enabling Network Management Systems
88
Enabling Management Via Flexmaster
88
Enabling Northbound Portal Interface Support
89
Configuring SNMP Support
90
Configuring DHCP Relay
98
Enabling Bonjour Gateway
100
Creating a Bonjour Gateway Rule - ZD Site
101
Creating a Bonjour Gateway Rule - AP Site
102
Applying a Bonjour Policy to an AP
104
Example Network Setup
104
3 Configuring Security and Other Services
107
Configuring Self Healing Options
108
Automatically Adjust AP Power
108
Automatic Channel Selection
108
Load Balancing
113
Band Balancing
116
Radar Avoidance Pre-Scanning
117
Aeroscout RFID Tag Detection
118
Ekahau Tag Detection
119
Active Client Detection
120
Tunnel Configuration
121
Packet Inspection Filter
123
Configuring Wireless Intrusion Prevention
124
Dos Protection
124
Intrusion Detection and Prevention
125
Rogue Access Points
125
Rogue DHCP Server Detection
127
Controlling Network Access Permissions
130
Creating Layer 2/MAC Address Access Control Lists
130
Creating Layer 3/Layer 4/IP Address Access Control Lists
131
Configuring Device Access Policies
133
Configuring Client Isolation White Lists
135
Configuring Application Denial Policies
137
Configuring User Defined Applications
139
Configuring Application Port Mapping
140
Configuring Precedence Policies
142
Blocking Client Devices
143
Using an External AAA Server
148
Active Directory
148
Ldap
151
RADIUS / RADIUS Accounting
154
4 Managing a Wireless Local Area Network
175
Overview of Wireless Networks
176
About Ruckus Wireless WLAN Security
177
Creating a WLAN
178
General Options
179
WLAN Usage Types
180
Authentication Method
181
Fast BSS Transition
182
Encryption Options
182
Advanced Options
185
Creating a New WLAN for Workgroup Use
191
Customizing WLAN Security
192
Reviewing the Initial Security Configuration
192
Fine-Tuning the Current Security Mode
193
Switching to a Different Security Mode
193
Using the Built-In EAP Server
195
Authenticating with an External RADIUS Server
195
If You Change the Internal WLAN to WEP or 802.1X
196
Working with WLAN Groups
196
Creating a WLAN Group
197
Assigning a WLAN Group to an AP
198
Viewing a List of Aps that Belong to a WLAN Group
199
Deploying Zonedirector Wlans in a VLAN Environment
200
Tagging Management Traffic to a VLAN
202
How Dynamic VLAN Works
204
Working with Hotspot Services
207
Creating a Hotspot Service
207
Assigning a WLAN to Provide Hotspot Service
211
Common Wispr Attribute Abbreviations
212
Creating a Hotspot 2.0 Service
213
Create a Service Provider Profile
214
Working with Dynamic Pre-Shared Keys
219
Enabling Dynamic Pre-Shared Keys on a WLAN
220
Setting Dynamic Pre-Shared Key Expiration
221
Generating Multiple Dynamic Psks
223
Creating a Batch Dynamic PSK Profile
224
Enabling the Bypass Apple CNA Feature
225
5 Managing Access Points
227
Adding New Access Points to the Network
228
Connecting the Aps to the Network
228
Verifying/Approving New Aps
229
Working with Access Point Groups
231
Modifying the System Default AP Group
232
Creating a New Access Point Group
234
Modifying Access Point Group Membership
234
Modifying Model Specific Controls
235
Viewing AP Ethernet Port Status
246
Reviewing Current Access Point Policies
248
Using Limited ZD Discovery for N+1 Redundancy
250
Importing a USB Software Package
252
Managing Access Points Individually
254
Configuring Hotspot 2.0 Venue Settings for an AP
257
Optimizing Access Point Performance
258
Assessing Current Performance Using the Map View
258
Improving AP RF Coverage
259
Assessing Current Performance Using the Access Point Table
259
Adjusting AP Settings
259
Prioritizing WLAN Traffic
260
6 Monitoring Your Wireless Network
261
Reviewing the Zonedirector Monitoring Options
262
Importing a Map View Floorplan Image
263
Requirements
263
Importing the Floorplan Image
263
Placing the Access Point Markers
264
Using the Map View Tools
265
AP Icons
267
Evaluating and Optimizing Network Coverage
268
Moving the Aps into more Efficient Positions
268
Reviewing Current Alarms
269
Reviewing Recent Network Events
269
Clearing Recent Events/Activities
270
Moniting WLAN Status
270
Reviewing Current User Activity
272
Viewing Application Usage Statistics
272
Active Clients
274
Inactive Clients
274
Events/Activities
274
Monitoring Individual Clients
276
Monitoring Wired Clients
279
Monitoring Access Point Status
279
Using the AP Status Overview Page
279
Monitoring Individual Aps
283
RF Pollution FAQ
284
Spectrum Analysis
287
Neighbor Aps
289
Access Point Sensor Information
290
Monitoring Mesh Status
291
Detecting Rogue Access Points
291
Monitoring System Ethernet Port Status
294
Monitoring AAA Server Statistics
295
Monitoring Location Services
296
7 Managing User Access
299
Enabling Automatic User Activation with Zero-IT
300
Clients that Support Zero-IT
301
Self-Provisioning Clients with Zero-IT
302
Self-Provisioning Clients Without Ethernet Ports
304
Provisioning Clients that Do Not Support Zero-IT
304
Adding New User Accounts to Zonedirector
304
Internal User Database
305
Managing Current User Accounts
306
Changing an Existing User Account
306
Deleting a User Record
307
Creating New User Roles
307
Role Based Access Control Policy
309
Managing Automatically Generated User Certificates and Keys
310
Using an External Server for User Authentication
311
Activating Web Authentication
313
8 Managing Guest Access
315
Configuring Guest Access
316
Creating a Guest Access Service
316
Configuring Guest Subnet Access
317
Creating a Guest WLAN
319
Using the BYOD Onboarding Portal
320
Working with Guest Passes
324
Configuring Guest Pass Generation
324
Generating and Delivering a Single Guest Pass
329
Generating and Printing Multiple Guest Passes at Once
333
Monitoring Generated Guest Passes
335
Customizing the Guest Login Page
336
Creating a Custom Guest Pass Printout
337
Delivering Guest Passes Via Email
339
Delivering Guest Passes Via SMS
340
9 Deploying a Smart Mesh Network
343
Overview of Smart Mesh Networking
344
Smart Mesh Networking Terms
344
Supported Mesh Topologies
345
Standard Topology
345
Wireless Bridge Topology
346
Hybrid Mesh Topology
347
Deploying a Wireless Mesh Via Zonedirector
348
Step 1: Prepare for Wireless Mesh Deployment
349
Step 2: Enable Mesh Capability on Zonedirector
349
Step 3: Provision and Deploy Mesh Nodes
351
Step 4: Verify that the Wireless Mesh Network Is up
352
Understanding Mesh-Related AP Statuses
354
Using the Zoneflex Leds to Determine the Mesh Status
355
On Single-Band Zoneflex Aps
355
On Dual-Band Zoneflex Aps
356
Using Action Icons to Configure and Troubleshoot Aps in a Mesh
357
Setting Mesh Uplinks Manually
358
Troubleshooting Isolated Mesh Aps
360
Understanding Isolated Mesh AP Statuses
360
Recovering an Isolated Mesh AP
361
Best Practices and Recommendations
363
10 Setting Administrator Preferences
365
Changing the Zonedirector Administrator User Name and Password
366
Setting Administrator Login Session Timeout
367
Changing the Web Interface Display Language
367
Upgrading Zonedirector and Zoneflex Aps
368
Performing an Upgrade with Smart Redundancy
369
Working with Backup Files
370
Backing up a Network Configuration
370
Restoring Archived Settings to Zonedirector
371
Restoring Zonedirector to Default Factory Settings
374
Alternate Factory Default Reset Method
375
Working with SSL Certificates
376
Basic Certificate Installation
376
Generating a Certificate Signing Request
376
Importing an SSL Certificate
379
SSL Certificate Advanced Options
381
Using an External Server for Administrator Authentication
383
Upgrading the License
385
Upgrading the License with Smart Redundancy
386
Support Entitlement
386
11 Troubleshooting
389
Troubleshooting Failed User Logins
390
Fixing User Connections
391
If WLAN Connection Problems Persist
392
Measuring Wireless Network Throughput with Speedflex
392
Using Speedflex in a Multi-Hop Smart Mesh Network
396
Allowing Users to Measure Their Own Wireless Throughput
398
Diagnosing Poor Network Performance
399
Starting a Radio Frequency Scan
399
Using the Ping and Traceroute Tools
400
Generating a Debug File
402
Viewing Current System and AP Logs
402
Packet Capture and Analysis
404
Local Capture
405
Streaming Mode
405
Importing a Script
408
Enabling Remote Troubleshooting
408
Restarting an Access Point
408
Restarting Zonedirector
409
12 Smart Mesh Networking Best Practices
411
Choosing the Right AP Model for Your Mesh Network
412
Calculating the Number of Aps Required
412
Placement and Layout Considerations
413
Signal Quality Verification
414
Mounting and Orientation of Aps
416
Indoor Aps - Typical Case: Horizontal Orientation
416
Indoor Aps - Vertical Orientation
417
Outdoor Aps - Typical Horizontal Orientation
418
Elevation of Raps and Maps
418
Best Practice Checklist
419
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Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 1100 User Manual (322 pages)
Smart Wi-Fi Controllers that support up to 1000 APs
Brand:
Ruckus Wireless
| Category:
Gateway
| Size: 8.88 MB
Table of Contents
User Guide
1
About this Guide
3
Document Conventions
3
Related Documentation
4
Table of Contents
5
1 Introducing Ruckus Wireless Zonedirector
14
Overview of Zonedirector
14
Zonedirector Physical Features
15
Zonedirector 1100
15
Zonedirector 3000
17
Zonedirector 5000
20
Control Panel
21
Rear Panel Features
22
Introduction to the Ruckus Wireless Network
24
Ensuring that Aps Can Communicate with Zonedirector
24
How Aps Discover Zonedirector on the Network
25
How to Ensure that Aps Can Discover Zonedirector on the Network
26
Firewall Ports that Must be Open for Zonedirector Communications
32
NAT Considerations
32
Installing Zonedirector
33
Accessing Zonedirector's Command Line Interface
34
Using the Zonedirector Web Interface
36
Navigating the Dashboard
37
Using Indicator Widgets
38
Real Time Monitoring
41
Stopping and Starting Auto Refresh
43
Registering Your Product
43
2 Configuring System Settings
46
System Configuration Overview
46
Changing the System Name
46
Changing the Network Addressing
47
Ipv6 Configuration
48
Enabling an Additional Management Interface
49
Creating Static Route Tables
51
Enabling Smart Redundancy
51
Configuring Zonedirector for Smart Redundancy
52
Forcing Failover to the Backup Zonedirector
54
Configuring the Built-In DHCP Server
55
Enabling the Built-In DHCP Server
55
Viewing DHCP Clients
56
Setting the System Time
57
Setting the Country Code
58
Channel Optimization
59
Channel Mode
60
Changing the System Log Settings
62
Reviewing the Current Log Contents
62
Customizing the Current Log Settings
62
Setting up Email Alarm Notifications
63
Customizing Email Alarms that Zonedirector Sends
66
Enabling Network Management Systems
66
Enabling Management Via Flexmaster
66
Enabling Northbound Portal Interface Support
68
Configuring SNMP Support
69
Enabling SNMP Trap Notifications
71
Configuring DHCP Relay
75
3 Configuring Security and Other Services
77
Configuring Self Healing Options
78
Channelfly
78
Background Scanning
80
Aeroscout RFID Tag Detection
82
Active Client Detection
83
Tunnel Configuration
84
Packet Inspection Filter
85
Configuring Wireless Intrusion Prevention
86
Rogue DHCP Server Detection
87
Controlling Device Permissions: Blocking and Acls
89
WLAN Acls and Block Lists
89
Configuring Access Control Lists
89
Blocking Client Devices
93
Configuring Device Access Policies
97
Configuring Precedence Policies
100
Using an External AAA Server
101
Active Directory
101
Ldap
103
RADIUS / RADIUS Accounting
106
Radius Attributes
111
Tacacs
119
Testing Authentication Settings
121
4 Managing a Wireless Local Area Network
123
Overview of Wireless Networks
124
About Ruckus Wireless WLAN Security
125
About Ruckus Wireless WLAN
125
Creating a WLAN
126
Authentication Method
128
Advanced Options
131
Creating a New WLAN for Workgroup Use
136
Customizing WLAN Security
136
Reviewing the Initial Security Configuration
136
Fine-Tuning the Current Security Mode
137
Switching to a Different Security Mode
137
Using the Built-In EAP Server
138
Authenticating with an External RADIUS Server
139
If You Change the Internal WLAN to WEP or 802.1X
139
Working with WLAN Groups
140
Creating a WLAN Group
141
Assigning a WLAN Group to an AP
142
Viewing a List of Aps that Belong to a WLAN Group
143
Deploying Zonedirector Wlans in a VLAN Environment
143
Deploying Zonedirector Wlans in a VLAN
143
Environment
143
Tagging Management Traffic to a VLAN
145
How Dynamic VLAN Works
147
Working with Hotspot Services
150
Creating a Hotspot Service
150
Creating a Hotspot 2.0 Service
153
Setting the Venue Name for a Hotspot 2.0 AP
158
Working with Dynamic Pre-Shared Keys
158
Security
158
Enabling Dynamic Pre-Shared Keys on a WLAN
159
Setting Dynamic Pre-Shared Key Expiration
160
Generating Multiple Dynamic Psks
161
Creating a Batch Dynamic PSK Profile
162
5 Managing Access Points
166
Adding New Access Points to the Network
166
Working with Access Point Groups
168
Modifying the System Default AP Group
168
Creating a New Access Point Group
170
Modifying Access Point Group Membership
170
Modifying Model Specific Controls
171
Configuring AP Ethernet Ports
172
DHCP Option 82
174
Designating Ethernet Port Type
175
Using Port-Based 802.1X
176
Viewing AP Ethernet Port Status
179
Reviewing Current Access Point Policies
181
Using Limited ZD Discovery for N+1 Redundancy
183
Managing Access Points Individually
185
Configuring Hotspot 2.0 Venue Settings for an AP
187
Optimizing Access Point Performance
188
Assessing Current Performance Using the Map View
188
Improving AP RF Coverage
189
Assessing Current Performance Using the Access Point Table
189
Adjusting AP Settings
189
Prioritizing WLAN Traffic
190
Load Balancing
190
6 Monitoring Your Wireless Network
194
Reviewing the Zonedirector Monitoring Options
194
Importing a Map View Floorplan Image
194
Requirements
195
Importing the Floorplan Image
195
Placing the Access Point Markers
196
Using the Map View Tools
197
AP Icons
198
Reviewing Current Alarms
200
Reviewing Recent Network Events
201
Clearing Recent Events/Activities
201
Reviewing Current User Activity
201
Monitoring Individual Clients
202
Monitoring Wired Clients
203
Monitoring Access Point Status
203
Using the AP Status Overview Page
204
Monitoring Individual Aps
206
Neighbor Aps
207
Access Point Sensor Information
208
Monitoring Mesh Status
209
Detecting Rogue Access Points
209
Evaluating and Optimizing Network Coverage
210
Moving the Aps into more Efficient Positions
211
7 Managing User Access
214
Enabling Automatic User Activation with Zero-IT
214
Clients that Support Zero-IT
215
Self-Provisioning Clients with Zero-IT
216
Self-Provisioning Clients Without Ethernet Ports
217
Provisioning Clients that Do Not Support Zero-IT
219
Adding New User Accounts to Zonedirector
219
Internal User Database
220
Managing Current User Accounts
221
Changing an Existing User Account
221
Deleting a User Record
221
Creating New User Roles
222
Managing Automatically Generated User Certificates and Keys
223
Using an External Server for User Authentication
224
Activating Web Authentication
225
8 Managing Guest Access
228
Configuring Guest Access
228
Creating a Guest WLAN
228
Configuring System-Wide Guest Access Policy
229
Working with Guest Passes
230
Activating Guest Pass Generation
230
Controlling Guest Pass Generation Privileges
232
Creating a Guest Pass Generation User Role
232
Assigning a Pass Generator Role to a User Account
233
Generating and Printing a Single Guest Pass
234
Generating and Printing Multiple Guest Passes at Once
237
Monitoring Generated Guest Passes
239
Configuring Guest Subnet Access
239
Customizing the Guest Login Page
241
Creating a Custom Guest Pass Printout
242
9 Deploying a Smart Mesh Network
246
Overview of Smart Mesh Networking
246
Smart Mesh Networking Terms
246
Supported Mesh Topologies
247
Standard Topology
247
Wireless Bridge Topology
248
Hybrid Mesh Topology
249
Deploying a Wireless Mesh Via Zonedirector
251
Step 1: Prepare for Wireless Mesh Deployment
251
Step 2: Enable Mesh Capability on Zonedirector
251
Step 3: Provision and Deploy Mesh Nodes
253
Step 4: Verify that the Wireless Mesh Network Is up
254
Understanding Mesh-Related AP Statuses
256
Using the Zoneflex Leds to Determine the Mesh Status
257
On Single-Band Zoneflex Aps
257
On Dual-Band Zoneflex Aps
258
Using Action Icons to Configure and Troubleshoot Aps in a Mesh
259
Setting Mesh Uplinks Manually
260
Troubleshooting Isolated Mesh Aps
261
Understanding Isolated Mesh AP Statuses
261
Recovering an Isolated Mesh AP
263
Best Practices and Recommendations
264
10 Setting Administrator Preferences
266
Changing the Zonedirector Administrator User Name and Password
266
Setting Administrator Login Session Timeout
267
Changing the Web Interface Display Language
267
Upgrading Zonedirector and Zoneflex Aps
268
Performing an Upgrade with Smart Redundancy
269
Working with Backup Files
270
Backing up a Network Configuration
270
Restoring Archived Settings to Zonedirector
270
Restoring Zonedirector to Default Factory Settings
272
Alternate Factory Default Reset Method
273
Working with SSL Certificates
274
Creating a Certificate Signing Request
274
Importing an SSL Certificate
276
SSL Certificate Advanced Options
279
Using an External Server for Administrator Authentication
281
Upgrading the License
283
Upgrading the License with Smart Redundancy
283
11 Troubleshooting
286
Troubleshooting Failed User Logins
286
Fixing User Connections
286
If WLAN Connection Problems Persist
287
Measuring Wireless Network Throughput with Speedflex
288
Using Speedflex in a Multi-Hop Smart Mesh Network
291
Allowing Users to Measure Their Own Wireless Throughput
292
Diagnosing Poor Network Performance
294
Starting a Radio Frequency Scan
294
Using the Ping and Traceroute Tools
295
Generating a Debug File
297
Viewing Current System and AP Logs
297
Packet Capture and Analysis
299
Local Capture
299
Streaming Mode
299
Importing a Script
301
Enabling Remote Troubleshooting
302
Restarting an Access Point
302
Restarting Zonedirector
302
12 Smart Mesh Networking Best Practices
306
Choosing the Right AP Model for Your Mesh Network
306
Calculating the Number of Aps Required
306
Placement and Layout Considerations
307
Signal Quality Verification
308
Mounting and Orientation of Aps
310
Indoor Aps - Typical Case: Horizontal Orientation
310
Indoor Aps - Vertical Orientation
311
Outdoor Aps - Typical Horizontal Orientation
312
Elevation of Raps and Maps
312
Best Practice Checklist
313
Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 1100 Configuration Manual (30 pages)
Spectralink VIEW for Smart Wireless LAN Controller
Brand:
Ruckus Wireless
| Category:
Controller
| Size: 1.08 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Introduction
4
Certified Product Summary
4
Known Limitations
5
Spectralink References
5
Support Documents
6
White Papers
7
Product Support
7
Chapter 2: Overview
8
Network Topology
8
Chapter 3: Getting Started
9
Out of the Box Configuration of Zonedirector
9
Connecting with the ZD through the Browser
9
Software Upgrade
10
View/Configure System Settings
11
Chapter 4: General Settings
12
RADIUS Server Definition
12
Configure Services
13
Configure Admission Control
13
Qos Configuration
14
Chapter 5: WLAN Configuration
19
Configure Security Settings
19
Security: Open
19
Security: WPA-PSK
20
Security: WPA2-PSK
22
Security: WPA2-Enterprise
23
Advanced Options on the WLAN
24
WLAN Settings from the CLI
26
Chapter 6: AP Configuration
27
AP Group Setup
27
Individual AP Configuration
28
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