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RUCKUS Access Point Getting Started Guide
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The RUCKUS Fiber Backpack (Gen 4) is an SFP-to-Ethernet media converter designed specifically to be co-installed with H350 APs and H550 APs to extend the reach into Hotel and MDU deployments where Fiber is being installed for backhaul (instead of copper-based Ethernet).
The Fiber Backpack can also be deployed as a standalone media converter box to interface with other Ruckus Access Points.
The RUCKUS H350 is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H350 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ax WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H350 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units with just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
Equipped with two Ethernet ports for in-room access, the RUCKUS H350 can be used to connect wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes while simultaneously providing dual band Wi-Fi 6 WLAN coverage and BLE or Zigbee coverage with an IoT Radio. The H350 may be powered via standard PoE or a DC power adapter. The H350 can be managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, Cloud or Unleashed management platforms.
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The RUCKUS H550 is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H550 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ax WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H550 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units with just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
Equipped with four Ethernet ports for in-room access, the RUCKUS H550 can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual band Wi-Fi 6 WLAN coverage and concurrent BLE & Zigbee coverage with dual IoT Radios. An IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) out port on the 901-H550-XX00 SKU, or a 48V passive PoE out port on the 901-H550-XX02 SKU, allows devices such as IP telephones to be powered directly from H550. The H550 itself may be powered via standard PoE or a DC power adapter. The H550 can be managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, Cloud or Unleashed management platforms.- Stability Release:
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The RUCKUS R350 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless Technology Hub. It's a 4 stream AP (2x2:2 in 2.4Ghz, 2x2:2 in 5GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 1200Mbps in 5GHz and 574Mbps in 2.4GHz. Additionally, the USB port allows expansion for any future IoT protocol, all without breaking the bank.
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The T350c is an 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. The T350c is an optimized Outdoor AP in its class - enabling multiple use cases of outdoor deployments. It is an omni-directional internal antenna AP, perfect for outdoor deployments where Wi-Fi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart Cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP supports temperatures down to -20C, making it a good fit for moderately cold weather deployments where Wi-Fi is still critical.
It is powered through standard PoE (802.3af/at). The T350c enables multiple use cases, yet retains a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T350c can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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The T350d is an 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. The T350d is the most advanced Outdoor AP in its class - enabling multiple use cases of outdoor deployments that are not possible with any other AP. It is an omni-directional internal antenna AP, perfect for outdoor deployments where Wi-Fi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart Cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP supports temperatures down to -40C, making it a good fit for extreme weather deployments where Wi-Fi is still critical. It can be powered in 2 ways: through standard PoE (802.3at) and through DC power. The DC power input ensures that Meshed outdoor T350d APs are not powered off an unreliable power grid - ensuring that the Wi-Fi outdoor mesh network can continue to function even during grid power outages.
Additionally, the T350d comes with an onboard BLE/ZigBee radio plus a USB port - perfect for supporting all manner of IoT technologies - both today, and any new technologies that come in the future. The T350d enables multiple different use cases, yet retains a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T350d can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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The RUCKUS AP T350se is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi access point supporting dual-band concurrent 2x2:2 802.11ax (5GHz) and 2x2:2 802.11ax (2.4GHz) for outdoor applications. The T350se has internal 120 degree sectorized antenna, an integrated single 1Gbps Ethernet port, a DC port, an USB port, and 2 N-type ports to connect to an external antenna.
The T350se is targeted for medium-density enterprise WLAN applications for Service Providers, Large Public Venues, Stadiums, Smart Cities, Metro Wi-Fi and Multi-Dwelling Unit outdoor deployments.
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The RUCKUS T811-CM (Non-SFP) outdoor Access Point delivers the industry's highest performing 802.11ac Wave2 4x4:4 Wi-Fi in a lightweight, strand-mounted form factor that easily integrates with existing HFC networks. It features patented RUCKUS technology to extend wireless range and reliability, combined with an integrated DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. Available with an omnidirectional antenna, the T811-CM (Non-SFP) AP delivers consistent, reliable data access in a wide range of high-density environments.
ZoneFlex C110 Wave2 802.11ac (MU-Mimo) Wi-Fi AP with DOCSIS 3.0 backhaul support.
The ZoneFlex C110 is a Wave 2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO capable) Wi-Fi Access Point with support for DOCSIS 3.0 backhaul. The C110 comes in a convenient wall-plate form factor for easy installs.
C110 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. C110, with a DOCSIS 3.0 backhaul, allows a range of wired and wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units over existing coaxial cabling and, therefore, minimal additional capital expenditure.
C110 has an Ethernet switch with two 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports that can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IP telephones and networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN coverage.
The C110 is powered by an external 12V DC power supply. The C110 can be deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by SmartZone or ZoneDirector management platforms.
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Ruckus Ruckus C500 High Performance 802.11ac Mid-
Range Smart Wi-Fi Access Point with embedded DOCSIS
3.0 Cable Modem. Engineered from the ground up to
provide a single box solution to support multi-service
operator's indoor SMB and HotSpot opportunities, the
C500 combines patented adaptive antenna array with
interference mitigation and predictable performance at
extended ranges, with up to 4dB of BeamFlex gain and
up to 10dB of interference mitigation.
Antenna dual-polarization delivers consistent performance
for hand-held devices movement and rotation. Integrating a
Cable Modem in a sleek and low-profile design means fewer
components to install and is ideal for servicing a variety of
medium density enterprise and HotSpot environments,
including SMBs, hotels, schools, retail outlets, and branch
offices. The C500 requires SmartZone (SCG, SZ-100, vSZ)
controller management.
The ZoneFlex™ E510 is a Wave 2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point (AP) with a unique, diminutive two element enclosure which separates the RF components from the antenna module, is designed to address challenging RF conditions in an aesthetic manner. The E510 is ideal for installation in stadiums, park benches, street furniture, light poles or on trains.
The E510 can be placed unobtrusively inside metal-shielded signage at a bus or train station, and within a vending machine and display kiosk. The low profile antenna module can be located externally and linked to the RF module via weather proof cabling.
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The H320 is an entry-level Wave2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H320 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H320 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling unit swith just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
H320 has dual-band concurrent 2x2:2 on 5GHz and 1x1:1 on 2.4GHz with MU-MIMO support.
With a 1Gbps Eth0 link to switched network, there are 2 Ethernet ports for in-room access, to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual band 802.11ac wireless LAN coverage. The H320 itself may be powered via standard PoE (802.3af), and can be deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, or FlexMaster management platforms.
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The Ruckus H500 is a converged wired and wireless wall switch featuring Ruckus BeamFlex+ smart antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi in an ultra-sleek, low-profile design that can be quickly and discretely installed in a standard wall junction box. Ideal for offering converged services in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and MDUs, the Ruckus H500 provides an easy way to offer multiple connections into a single room without multiple cables. Equipped with four Ethernet ports for in-room access, the ZoneFlex H500 can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPTV set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars. An IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port on the H500 allows devices such as IP telephones to be powered directly from the wall switch. The H500 itself may be powered via PoE or DC power adapter.
The ZoneFlex™ H510 is a Wave 2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H510 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H510 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units with just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
Equipped with four Ethernet ports for in-room access, the ZoneFlex H510 can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual band 802.11ac wireelss LAN coverage. An IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port on the H510 allows devices such as IP telephones to be powered directly from the wall switch. The H510 itself may be powered via standard PoE or a DC power adapter. The H510 can be deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, or FlexMaster management platforms.
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Deploy Ruckus P300 802.11ac Point to Point/Multipoint bridges to extend wireless coverage between remote locations or enable broadband services in places not reachable before in an affordable way. With the P300, service providers can reliably provide best in class wireless backhaul performance at ranges up to 12 kilometers.
The Ruckus R300 is an entry-level indoor Access Point offering best in class performance. The R300 features dual 802.11n radios (2.4 and 5 GHz) in a 2x2:2 MIMO configuration, yielding up to 600 Mbps of physical layer throughput. A single Gigabit Ethernet port and can be powered via 802.3af PoE or by a separate
12VDC power accessory. The R300 sports a low-profile, minimalist industrial design and is extremely compact in size, measuring 13 x 13 x 2.8 cm (5.1 x.5.1 x 1.1 inches).
The ZoneFlex R310 is the industry’s lowest cost enterprise class 802.11ac access point. The R310 has dual radios (2.4GHz & 5GHz) which are capable of concurrent operation. It is a 2x2:2 stream access point, offering up to 867Mbps of physical layer throughput in the 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz range, with an additional 300Mbps physical layer throughput in the 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz range. It has a single Gigabit Ethernet port and can be powered by 802.3af PoE or a 12V DC power supply. The R310 has a compact form factor (13.8cm x 13.5cm x 3.3cm) is extremely helpful in easy installation, and enables the power of 802.11ac literally in the palm of your hand.
It is perfect for low client density deployments such as coffee shops, convenience stores and other brick & mortar establishments, where cutting edge WiFi is necessary, but there is only a lean IT staff to manage the network. The R310 is a perfect entry level enterprise class 802.11ac access point that delivers maximum value at minimal cost.
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The R320 is an Indoor 2x2:2 802.11ac Wave2 (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point.
The Ruckus R320 delivers consistent, reliable 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-band wireless networking at an affordable price, and offers up to 867Mbps throughput on 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz, and up to 300Mpbs throughput in 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz range. It has a single Gigabit Ethernet port and can be powered by 802.3af PoE or 12V DC power supply.
The R320 features the patented Ruckus performance optimization and interference mitigation technologies found in our premier access points, to deliver superior user experiences at extended ranges. But it provides them in an ultra-compact form factor built for small and midsize businesses and low to mid-density hotspot environments.
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The ZoneFlex R500 is the industry’s best-performing 2x2 802.11ac indoor WLAN access point, combining Ruckus-patented RF technologies with the new IEEE 802.11ac standard to provide outstanding WiFi performance.
The R500 features dual radios, capable of concurrent operation. It features a 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac radio in a 2x2:2 spatial stream configuration, capable of physical layer rates of up to 867 Mbps. A 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n radio in a 2x2:2 spatial stream configuration offers an additional 300 Mbps of physical layer throughput. Ruckus’ ZoneFlex R500 is an ideal access point for medium client density enterprise and hotspot environments including SMBs, schools, hotels, branch offices and retail outlets.
The ZoneFlex R510 brings cutting edge 802.11ac Wave 2 to the mid-tier segment. It improves aggregate network throughput and benefits both Wave 2 & non-Wave 2 clients. It combines Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class design with the next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver outstanding Wi-Fi performance and reliability. It future proofs the customer for emerging Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
With throughput capacities of 300Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz), the ZoneFlex R510 brings cutting edge Wave 2 technology for the mid-tier segment. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the R510 to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability.
ZoneFlex R510 is purpose-built for medium density, high performance and interference-laden environments such as schools, universities, small-medium businesses, hotels, MDUs and conference centers.
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The Ruckus R550 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless Technology Hub. It's a 4 stream AP (2x2:2 in 2.4Ghz, 2x2:2 in 5GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 1200Mbps in 5GHz and 574Mbps in 2.4GHz. The Ruckus R550 also comes with built-in BLE & Zigbee, and the option to expand to other IoT wireless protocols in the future.
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The ZoneFlex R600 is a 3x3 802.11ac WLAN access point featuring performance-enhancing, Ruckus-patented RF technologies available at a compelling price point. The R600 is ideal for medium- to high-density mobile device wireless networks. It is a power-efficient access point, capable of operating with full functionality on standard (802.3af) PoE. This keeps total cost of ownership of the R600 low by eliminating the need to upgrade to more expensive PoE+ switch infrastructure. The R600 features dual radios, capable of concurrent operation. It features a 5 GHz802.11a/n/ac radio in a 3x3:3 spatial stream configuration, capable of physical layer rates of up to 1300 Mbps. A 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio in a 3x3:3 spatial stream configuration offers an additional 450 Mbps of physical layer throughput.
The ZoneFlex R610 delivers blazing performance, with data rates up to 1900 Mbps and the density-handling ability to match. Patented BeamFlex+ technology rejects interference and improves signal quality for any device, anywhere. Included MU-MIMO technology maximizes network efficiency, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing user experience.
The R610 is a great fit for deployments in high-density enviornments in which dozens of clients need guaranteed high throughput. K-12 schools offering online digital learning with 30+ kids per classroom and university lecture halls serving concurrent HD video streams to hundreds of student devices are perfect use cases for the r610.
The R610 can be used with any Ruckus control and management platform - appliance, virtual or cloud-managed. That means that as your business needs change, your architecture - and your APs - can change with you.
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The Ruckus R650 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless technology hub. It's a 6 stream AP (4x4:4 in 5GHz, 2x2:2 in 2.4GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 2400Mbps in 5GHz and 574Mbps in 2.4GHz.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like OFDMA and has the added benefit of increasing your phone's battery life, thanks to the Target Wake Time (TWT) feature.
Additionally, the R650 comes with built-in BLE and Zigbee, and the option to expand to other wireless protocols in the future. With the R650, adopting a new wireless technology is as if it's a wireless language, the R650 will be able to speak it.
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The Ruckus R700 ensures the most reliable connectivity within challenging and ever-changing RF environments. With BeamFlex+, the Ruckus R700 is capable of delivering 6 dB of signal-to-interference-plus-noise (SINR) improvement and up to 15 dB of interference mitigation over other APs. The R700 simultaneously supports spatial multiplexing and BeamFlex+ to deliver the best price/performance of any three-stream 802.11ac AP.
The ZoneFlex R710 is industry’s highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. It combines Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class design with the next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver outstanding Wi-Fi performance and reliability.
With throughput capacities of 800 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps (5GHz), the ZoneFlex R710 supports the highest available throughput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the R710 to simultaneously transmit tomultiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability.
ZoneFlex R710 is purpose-built for high-capacity, high performance and interference-laden environments such as schools, universities, public venues, hotels, and conference centers.
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The ZoneFlex R720 is a new dual-band concurrent 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point capable of 160 MHz and 80+80 MHz channelization, designed for high density indoor applications. The R720 features one 10/100/1000 Etherenet port, and one 100/1000/2500 Ethernet port that supports 802.3af and 802.3at Power Over Ethernet (PoE), and a USB port for IoT applications.
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The Ruckus R730 is a new dual-band concurrent 12 stream 802.11ax-Ready Access Point, capable of delivering 4.8Gbps with 8x8:8 5GHz radio and 1.148Gbps with a 2.4GHz radio.
The R730 is designed for high density, high performance applications, and has on-board BLE & Zigbee radios for IOT Applications. The R730 supports a 5Gbps PoE_in Ethernet interface that can operate with uPOE, PoH, and 802.3at power, and has an additional 1Gbps Ethernet interface and a USB port.
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The Ruckus R750 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless technology hub. It's an 8 stream AP (4x4:4 in 5GHz, 4x4:4 in 2.4GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 2.4Gbps in 5GHz and 1.148Gbps in 2.4GHz.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like OFDMA and has the added benefit of increasing your phone's battery life, thanks to the Target Wait Time (TWT) feature.
Additionally, the R750 comes with built-in BLE & Zigbee, and the option to expand to other wireless protocols in the future. With the R750, adopting a new wireless technology is as if it's a wireless language, the R750 will be able to speak it.
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The RUCKUS R760 is our highest capacity tri-band, tri-concurrent Wi-Fi 6E access point (AP) that supports 12 spatial streams (4x4:4 in 6GHz, 4x4:4 in 5GHz, 4x4:4 in 2.4GHz).
The R760, with OFDMA, TWT and MU-MIMO capabilities, efficiently manages up to 1536 client connections with increased capacity, improved coverage and performance in ultra-high dense environments. Furthermore, a 10 Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet port mitigates backhaul capacity bottlenecks.
Additionally, the R760 is IoT ready and supports wireless standards beyond Wi-Fi in combination with the RUCKUS IoT Suite
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The Ruckus R850 is a new dual-band concurrent 12 stream Wi-Fi 6 Access Point, capable of delivering 4.8Gbps with 8x8:8 5GHz radio and 1.148Gbps with a 2.4GHz radio.
The R850 is designed for high density, high performance applications, and has on-board BLE & Zigbee radios for IOT Applications. The R850 supports a 5Gbps PoE_in Ethernet interface that can operate with uPOE, PoH, and 802.3at power, and has an additional 1Gbps Ethernet interface and a USB port.
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The ZoneFlex T300, a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point (AP), is designed explicitly for high density public venues such as airports, conventions centers, plazas & malls, and other dense urban environments.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T300 is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy Wi-Fi in high-capacity environments.
The T301n, a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point (AP), is designed explicitly for high density public venues such as airports, conventions centers, plazas & malls, and other dense urban environments.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T301n is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy Wi-Fi in high-capacity environments. The T301n includes a narrow (30 degree) internal antenna.
The T301s, a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point (AP), is designed explicitly for high density public venues such as airports, conventions centers, plazas & malls, and other dense urban environments.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T301s is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy Wi-Fi in high-capacity environments. The T301s includes a wide (120 degrees) internal antenna.
The T310c is an 802.11ac Wave2, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. It is a great fit when all that is desired is bare bones, basic outdoor WiFi coverage. It has an Omni-directional internal antenna, perfect for outdoor deployments where WiFi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP is good for moderate temperature deployments, supporting temperatures down to -20C.
It can be powered using standard 802.3af/at PoE. The T310c comes in a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T310c can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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The T310d is an 802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. The T310d is the most advanced Outdoor AP in it's class - enabling multiple use cases of outdoor deployments that are not possible with any other AP. It is an omni-directional internal antenna AP, perfect for outdoor deployments where WiFi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP supports temperatures down to -40C, making it a good fit for extreme weather deployments where WiFi is still critical.
It can be powered in 2 ways: through standard PoE (802.3af) and for the first time, through DC power. The DC power input ensures that Meshed outdoor T310d APs are not powered off an unreliable power grid - ensuring that the WiFi outdoor mesh network can continue to function even during grid power outages.
Additionally, the T310d comes with a USB port - perfect for supporting all manner of IoT technologies - both today, and any new technologies that come in the future. The T310d enables multiple different use cases, yet retains a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T310d can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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The T310n is an ultr-specialized outdoor access point (AP) meant for extremely targeted deployments, when focusing the WiFi signal is of paramount importance. The T310n enables use cases that no other outdoor AP can do while meeting strict customer SLAs. It is unique in that there are no comparable APs of its class.
The T310n is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor AP which includes a narrow (30 degree) internal antenna, enabling a focused beam. This is critical in deployments like stadiums, where the AP might be deployed far away from the user, or in challenging RF environments like warehouses - to get WiFi down long aisles. Having a focused beam enables meeting customer SLAs that omni or sector APs cannot hope to meet. Additionally, it also has a USB port and a unique DC power option that enables multiple use cases like IoT support and Mesh without reliance on a power grid.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T310n is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy WiFi in specialized or challenging high-capacity environments.
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The T310s is a specialized outdoor access point (AP) meant for more targeted deployments, when focusing the Wi-Fi signal is of paramount importance. Unlike other sectorized APs of its class, T310s is not restricted to just a sector AP, but provides a platform for multiple different use cases in one box.
The T310s is a dual-band 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor AP which includes a wide (120 degree) internal antenna, enabling a focused beam when it makes little sense to waste WiFi in an Omni deployment, such as blanketing a public park that is surrounded by apartments, or a stadium.
Additionally, it also has a USB port and unique DC power option that enables multiple use cases like IoT support and Mesh without reliance on a power grid.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T310s is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy focused WiFi in high-capacity envrionments.
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The Ruckus ZoneFlex T504 is a purpose-build strand mounted access point that combines dual-band 802.11ac with an integrated cable modem. With patented adaptive antenna technology, the T504 delivers unprecedented range and reliability for multiple system cable operators (MSOs).
Managed by SmartZone controllers, the Ruckus T504 is lightweight and can be easily installed and integrated with the cable operator's network. It leverages existing cable assets, including mounting, power, backhaul and customer service systems to quickly and easily extend wireless services to cable operator's customers.
The T610 delivers blazingly fast connectivity for high-density outdoor deployments, with combined radio data rates of 2.5Gbps and the density-handling ability to match. Patented BeamFlex+ technology rejects interference amd improves signal quality for any device, anywhere. Included MU-MIMO technology maximizes network efficiency, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing user experience. Smart Mesh accelerates time-to-deployment and eliminates the cost associated with Running Ethernet cabling between multiple access points in the network. The T610 can be used with any Ruckus control and management platform - appliance, virtual or cloud-managed. That means as your business needs change, your architecture - and your APs - can change with you.
The T610 is designed for high-density deployments in which dozens of clients need guaranteed high throughput. Smart Cities providing city wide wireless connectivity for: municipal Wi-Fi, untilities and smart sensors for IoT applications are ideal use cases for the T610. The T610 is for customers that want premium wireless performance and don't have specialized backhaul interface needs (like fiber or coaxial cable).
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The ZoneFlex T710 is the industry's first and highest performing 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor AP. The T710 combined Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. With throughput capacities of 800Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps(5GHz), the ZoneFlex T710 supports the highest available thoughtput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the T710 to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability. The T710 is designed to support multiple backhaul scenarios like Ethernet (with Link Aggregation between the 2 Ethernet ports supported to boost data rates) andFiber.
The T710 is ideal for deployment in dynamic outdoor environments with highest density utilization and interference, like public outdoor hotspots, smart cities, outdoor enterprise and schools,where support for hight client densities and/or data intensive streaming multimedia applications (like HD IPvideo) is imperative.
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The ZoneFlex T710s the 120-degree Sector coverage version of the T710 - industry's first and highest performing 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor AP. The T710 combined Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. With throughput capacities of 800Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps(5GHz), the ZoneFlex T710s supports the highest available thoughtput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the T710s to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability. The T710s is designed to support multiple backhaul scenarios like Ethernet (with Link Aggregation between the 2 Ethernet ports supported to boost data rates) andFiber.
The T710 is ideal for deployment in dynamic outdoor environments where directional (120-degree sector) coverage is required.
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The Ruckus T750 is the Wi-Fi Industry's first and highest performing outdoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP. The T750 combines all Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with the latest high performance 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) platform to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. The T750 is capable of delivering an aggregate throughput of 2.4Gbps in the 5GHz band and 1.148Gbps in the 2.4GHz band.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like ODDMA and it is capable of delivering more reliable Wi-Fi experience with the Long Guard Interval feature specifically added in Wi-Fi 6 for outdoor usage.
In addition, T750 has on-board BLE and Zigbee radios to enable IoT use-cases and has the option to expand to other wireless protocols in the future, and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet back-haul to support the high throughput expected in ultra-high density deployments.
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The Ruckus T750SE is the Wi-Fi Industry's highest performing outdoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP. The T750SE combines all Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with the latest high performance 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) platform to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. The T750SE is capable of delivering an aggregate throughput of 2.4Gbps in the 5GHz band and 1.148Gbps in the 2.4GHz band with an internal 120-Degree Sector antenna and option to attach external antennae.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like OFDMA and it is capable of delivering more reliable Wi-Fi experience with the Long Guard Interval feature specifically added in Wi-Fi 6 for outdoor usage.
In addition, T750SE has on-board BLE and Zigbee radios to enable IoT use-cases, and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet back-haul to support the high throughput expected in ultra-high density deployments.
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The Ruckus T811-CM outdoor Access Point delivers the industry's highest performing 802.11ac Wave2 4x4:4 Wi-Fi in a lightweight, strand-mounted form factor that easily integrates with existing HFC networks. It features patented Ruckus technology to extend wireless range and reliability, combined with an integrated DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. Available with an omnidirectional antenna, the T811-CM delivers consistent, reliable data access in a wide range of high-density environments.
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SmartZone™ 100 (SZ-100) is the most scalable, resilient, and highest performing Wireless LAN controller within the Ruckus family of WLAN controllers for enterprises around the world. It manages up to 1,024 ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access points, 2,000 WLANs, and 25,000 clients per device. Its unique SmartZone architecture allows the SZ-100 to be deployed in a 3+1 Active-Active cluster. With Active-Active clustering all members (up to 4) of a cluster will actively manage APs in the network, providing enhanced resiliency for high availability requirements. With clustering, the SZ-100 can manage up to 3,000 APs and 60,000 clients.
Smart licensing allows customers to manage all licensing needs online at https://support.ruckuswireless.com. With Smart licensing, customers have the ability to buy and assign licenses at a granular level down to 1 (one) AP license.
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The SmartZone™ Data Plane appliance (SZ100-D) is a wireless LAN data plane appliance, that comes in physical form factor as a family of two products, first with 1Gbps and second with 10Gbps throughput support. Made to work seamlessly with Ruckus SmartZone network controllers, the SmartZone Data Plane appliance enables secure tunneled WLANs from Ruckus APs while minimizing CAPEX spending and maximizing Wi-Fi deployment flexibility and scale.
SZ100-D appliance benefits businesses that have leaner IT departments with limited virtualization expertise or that wish to further simplify deployments. Operators, ISPs and large enterprises can deploy the SZ100-D in a centralized data center with SmartZone network controllers, or at specific venues in a distributed topology. In addition, organizations have the flexibility to deploy SZ100-D at each of the tenant locations based on their requirements.
The Data Plane appliance brings multiple high value features, such as:
- High performance DHCP-server
- NAT (Network Address Translation)
- L3 Roaming
- Flexi-VPN
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SmartZone™ 144 (SZ-144) is the next-generation high performing Wireless LAN controller within the Ruckus family of WLAN controllers for enterprises around the world. It manages up to 2000 Commscope Wi-Fi access points, 400 switches,and 40,000 clients per controller. Its unique SmartZone architecture allows the SZ-144 to be deployed in a 3+1 Active-Active cluster. With Active-Active clustering all members (up to 4) of a cluster will actively manage APs and switches in the network, providing enhanced resiliency for high availability requirements. With clustering, the SZ-144 can manage up to 6,000APs, 1200 switches and 120,000 clients.
Smart licensing allows customers to manage all licensing needs online at https://support.ruckuswireless.com. With Smart licensing, customers have the ability to buy and assign licenses ata granular level down to 1 (one) AP license.
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SmartZone™ 144 (SZ-144) is the next-generation high performing Wireless LAN controller within the Ruckus family of WLAN controllers for enterprises around the world. It manages up to 2000 Commscope Wi-Fi access points, 400 switches,and 40,000 clients per controller. Its unique SmartZone architecture allows the SZ-144 to be deployed in a 3+1 Active-Active cluster. With Active-Active clustering all members (up to 4) of a cluster will actively manage APs and switches in the network, providing enhanced resiliency for high availability requirements. With clustering, the SZ-144 can manage up to 6,000APs, 1200 switches and 120,000 clients.
Smart licensing allows customers to manage all licensing needs online at https://support.ruckuswireless.com. With Smart licensing, customers have the ability to buy and assign licenses ata granular level down to 1 (one) AP license.
The SmartZone™ 144 Data Plane appliance (SZ144-D) is a wireless LAN data plane appliance, that comes in physical form factor with four (4) 1Gbps and four (4) 10Gbps ports. Made to work seamlessly with Ruckus SmartZone network controllers (vSZ-E, vSZ-H), the SmartZone Data Plane appliance (SZ144-D) enables secure tunneled WLANs from Ruckus APs while minimizing CAPEX spending and maximizing Wi-Fi deployment flexibility and scale.
SZ144-D appliance benefits businesses that have leaner IT departments with limited virtualization expertise or that wish to further simplify deployments. Operators, ISPs and large enterprises can deploy the SZ144-D in a centralized data center with SmartZone network controllers, or at specific venues in a distributed topology. In addition, organizations have the flexibility to deploy SZ144-D at each of the tenant locations based on their requirements.
The Data Plane appliance brings multiple high value features, such as:
- High performance DHCP-server
- NAT (Network Address Translation)
- L3 Roaming
- Flexi-VPN
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The SmartZone 300 (SZ300) Flagship Large Scale WLAN Controller is designed for Service Provider and Large Enterprises, which prefer to use appliances. The Carrier Grade platform supports N+1 Active/Active clustering, comprehensive integrated management functionality, high performance operations and flexibility to address many different implementation scenarios.
The SZ300 supports up to 10,000 AP and 100,000 Clients per unit and 30,000 AP and 300,000 Clients per 3+1 Active/Active Cluster, and runs SmartZone 3.5+ release firmware.
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The SmartZone 300 (SZ300) Flagship Large Scale WLAN Controller is designed for Service Provider and Large Enterprises, which prefer to use appliances. The Carrier Grade platform supports N+1 Active/Active clustering, comprehensive integrated management functionality, high performance operations and flexibility to address many different implementation scenarios.
The SZ300 supports up to 10,000 AP and 100,000 Clients per unit and 30,000 AP and 300,000 Clients per 3+1 Active/Active Cluster, and runs SmartZone 3.5+ release firmware.
Ruckus Unleashed enables controller-less Wi-Fi architecture for small business environments with superior performance, lower costs and simplified management. Separate controllers and access point licenses are no longer needed, significantly reducing up-front costs. With a simplified web interface deploying Unleashed is very easy.
Ruckus Unleashed is custom-designed to help small business owners grow their business, deliver an excellent customer experience and manage costs while supporting Wi-Fi and a variety of mobile devices with minimal IT staff.
Unleashed access points have built-in controller capabilities, including user access controls, guest networking functions, advanced Wi-Fi security and traffic management. Smart Mesh is available on all but H320/R3xx model APs. As businesses grow to multiple sites or a larger scale deployment, Ruckus offers an easy migration path to controller based Wi-Fi, using the same Wi-Fi access point.
Ruckus Unleashed Multi-Site Manager (UMM) is a new NMS platform for Unleashed, ZoneDirector, P300 bridges. If you have Unleashed networks deployed across multiple small sites, Unleashed Multi-Site Manager is the one-stop solution for management, monitoring and reporting. It is a complete management platform that is intuitive and easy to use. It enables Unleashed networks to be securely monitored and managed from anywhere in the world with a single sign-on.
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Note: The Virtual SmartCell Gateway (vSCG) has a new name: Virtual SmartZone (vSZ). Same product, new name.
The Ruckus Virtual SmartZone (vSZ) is an NFV-based and cloud-ready WLAN controller for service providers and enterprises ready to elevate their WLAN deployment to the next level of flexibility, resiliency, andscale. vSZ operates in two modes: Essentials and High-Capacity.
Enterprises will find that the Essentials mode (vSZ-E) delivers world-beating Wi-Fi performance in an incredibly easy to manage and cost-effective package that’s friendly to both virtualized and/or distributed environments.
Managed Service Providers deploying the High-Capacity mode (vSZ-H) in their data center will experience a scalable carrier-class Wi-Fi rollout brimming with unique service provider features ready to back up their service level agreements.
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Note: The Virtual SmartCell Gateway (vSCG) has a new name: Virtual SmartZone (vSZ). Same product, new name.
The Ruckus Virtual SmartZone (vSZ) is an NFV-based and cloud-ready WLAN controller for service providers and enterprises ready to elevate their WLAN deployment to the next level of flexibility, resiliency, andscale. vSZ operates in two modes: Essentials and High-Capacity.
Enterprises will find that the Essentials mode (vSZ-E) delivers world-beating Wi-Fi performance in an incredibly easy to manage and cost-effective package that’s friendly to both virtualized and/or distributed environments.
Managed Service Providers deploying the High-Capacity mode (vSZ-H) in their data center will experience a scalable carrier-class Wi-Fi rollout brimming with unique service provider features ready to back up their service level agreements.
The Ruckus Virtual SmartZone-Dataplane (vSZ-D) is available on the vSZ platform and offers organizations more flexibility in deploying the SZ dataplane as needed in an NFV architechture-aligned fashion. Deploying vSZ-D offers secured tunneling of user data traffic that encrypts payload traffic, maintains flat network topology, enables mobility across L2 subnets, supports POS data traffic for PCI compliance, and offers differentiated per site policy control and QoS, etc.
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The Ruckus Virtual SmartZone-Dataplane (vSZ-D) is available on the vSZ platform and offers organizations more flexibility in deploying the SZ dataplane as needed in an NFV architechture-aligned fashion. Deploying vSZ-D offers secured tunneling of user data traffic that encrypts payload traffic, maintains flat network topology, enables mobility across L2 subnets, supports POS data traffic for PCI compliance, and offers differentiated per site policy control and QoS, etc.
ZoneDirector 3000 Product Family
NOTE: ZoneDirector software upgrade is available only to the Premium Support or Software Upgrade Support customers with valid login credentials. If you are a Premium Support or Software Upgrade Support Customer, you can create a login credential Here.
Please read the Release Notes before deploying any new ZoneDirector software to be sure your current AP models are all supported.
Customers with 7962/7762/7025 model AP recommended release is 9.8.3.0.58, found Here.
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ZoneDirector 5000 Product Family
NOTE: ZoneDirector software upgrade is available only to the Premium Support or Software Upgrade Support customers with valid login credentials. If you are a Premium Support or Software Upgrade Support Customer, you can create a login credential Here.
Please read the Release Notes before deploying any new ZoneDirector software.
Customers with 7962/7762/7025 model AP recommended release is 9.8.3.0.58, found Here.
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