Arris Ruckus R730 User manual

R730 Access Point
Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on
how to install and begin using your Ruckus R730 Dual-Band
802.11ax Multimedia Wi-Fi Access Point (AP). After
completing the steps described in this guide, you will be able
to place the R730 at your site and provide wireless access to
users.
NOTE: R730 is supported in these SmartZone releases:
3.6.1, 3.6.2, 5.1 (native)
R730 is supported in these ZoneDirecor releases: 10.1.2,
10.3 (native)
NOTE: R730 is not supported in SmartZone release 5.0 or
ZoneDirector 10.2. Customers with R730 APs will not be
able to upgrade to SmartZone 5.0 or ZoneDirector 10.2.
FIGURE 1 R730 - top
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Before You Begin
Before deploying Ruckus products, please check for the latest
software and the release documentation.
• Release Notes and other user documentation are available
at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents.
• Software upgrades are available at http://
support.ruckuswireless.com/software.
• Open source information is available at http://
opensource.ruckuswireless.com.
• Software license and limited warranty information are
available at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
Package Contents
A complete R730 installation package includes all of the items
listed below:
• R730 Access Point
• Service Level Agreement/Limited Warranty Statement
• Declaration of Conformity
• Regulatory Statement
• Ruckus Access Point Getting Started Guide
• AP Cloud Management Insert
• This Quick Setup Guide
Step 1: Collecting Setup Requirements,
Hardware, and Tools
• Admin PC (computer with an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi
adapter)
• Cat 5e (or better) Ethernet cable
• Ruckus Wireless 48VDC power adapter (sold separately) --
OR--
• 802.3at-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE
injector
NOTE: The PoE switch port must run link layer discovery
protocol (LLDP) power over Ethernet/MDI (PoE+) in order
for the R730 to operate in full-power mode. This may
require enabling both LLDP and Power via MDI (dot3) on
the switch, if available.
NOTE: If powered by 802.3at PoE, note that the feature
set is reduced, as follows:
– 4x4 + 4x4 chain operation mode (reduced from 8x8
+ 4x4 under full power)
– USB port power reduced to 0.5W
Optional hardware and tools:
• Customer-supplied small padlock with a 3.5mm (0.14”) or
smaller shackle diameter, used to fasten the AP to the
secure mounting bracket or the T-bar bracket.
• Customer-ordered Ruckus Wireless 902-0120-0000 secure
mounting bracket kit:
– If you are mounting the AP on a flat surface using the
secure mounting bracket kit, then you need an electric
drill with 4.75mm (3/16”) drill bits.
– If you are mounting the AP on a pipe or pole using the
secure mounting bracket kit, then you will also need a
38.1mm to 63.5mm (1.5" to 2.5") pipe or pole, two pole
clamps, and hand tools to tighten the clamps.
Step 2: Connecting Your Computer to the AP
1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer’s
network port to the 5 Gbps PoE In port on the AP (Ain
the Figure below).
2. Using a DC power adapter (sold separately), connect the
AP 48V DC port (Bin the Figure below) to a convenient
and protected power source.
NOTE: Alternatively, connect the 5G POE In port to a
PoE injector or switch for both power and network
connectivity.
FIGURE 2 AP Ports
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TABLE 1 R730 bottom panel elements
Label Item
5G PoE In 100/1000/5000 Mbps PoE In Port: RJ-45
Ethernet port (supports 802.3at PoE in)
10/100/100
0
10/100/1000 Mbps port: RJ-45 Ethernet
port (non-PoE)
48V DC 48V DC input
USB USB Port
• Max Dimensions: 6cm x 2cm x 1.1 cm
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Connector: USB – Type-A plug
3. Verify that the PWR LED on the AP is a steady green.
Step 3: Preparing Your Computer for AP
Setup
NOTE: The following procedures assume Windows as the
operating system. Procedures for other operating systems
are similar.
1. On your Windows PC, configure your network adapter
from the Local Area Connection settings as follows:
Start > > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center >
Change Adapter Settings
2. Edit the TCP/IPv4 address settings as follows:
Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
dialog box appears.
IMPORTANT: Write down all of the currently active
settings so you can restore your computer to its current
configuration later (when this process is complete).
3. Select Use the following IP address (if it is not already
selected) and then make the following entries:
•IP address: 192.168.0.22 (or any available address in
the 192.168.0.x network, except 192.168.0.1)
•Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
•Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
Leave the DNS server fields empty.
4. Click OK to save your changes. Your changes are put into
effect immediately.
Step 4: Logging Into the AP
1. As specified in Step 3, the admin PC should be directly
connected to the AP through one of the Ethernet ports
and powered on, ready for setup.
2. On your admin PC, open a web browser window.
3. In the browser, enter the following URL in the browser
navigation bar:
https://192.168.0.1
4. Press Enter to initiate the connection. When the security
alert dialog box appears, click OK/Yes to proceed.
5. When the Ruckus Admin login page appears, enter the
following:
•Username: super
•Password: sp-admin
6. Click Login.
Step 5: Customizing the Wireless Settings
TABLE 2 Default AP Settings (for your reference)
Network Names (SSIDs) Wireless1—Wireless8 (2.4GHz
radio)
Wireless9—Wireless16 (5GHz
radio)
Security (Encryption method) Disabled for each wireless
interface
Default Management IP
Address
192.168.0.1
1. On the web interface menu, click Configuration > Radio
2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. TheConfigure >
Wireless > Common page appears.
2. Verify that the following options are active:
Channel : SmartSelect
Country Code: If you are not located in the United States
of America, select your current country.
3. Click Update Settings if you made any changes.
4. Click any of the Wireless # (Wireless LAN Number) tabs at
the top of the page.
5. In Wireless Availability, click Enabled.
6. Delete the text in the SSID field, then type a name for your
network that will help your users identify this AP in their
wireless network application
7. Click Update Settings to save your changes.
8. Repeat for each Wireless # (Wireless LAN Number)
interface that you want to enable.
NOTE: Optional: In a default AP configuration, the AP
uses a DHCP-assigned IP address. If you anticipate
logging into the AP regularly to perform monitoring or
maintenance once it is in place, then you may want to
consider switching from DHCP and instead assigning a
static IP address to the AP. To do so, go to
Configuration > Internet, select Static IP, and configure
the static IP address settings.
9. Click Logout to exit the web interface.
10. When the Ruckus Admin login page reappears, you can
exit your browser.
11. Disconnect the AP from the computer and from the power
source, and then restore your computer to its original
network connection configuration settings.
NOTE: You can use a Ruckus controller for bulk AP
provisioning and management. Refer to the controller
documents for instructions.
Step 6: Placing the AP in Your Site
1. Move the AP to its permanent location (accessible to both
power and network connections). Refer to the Mounting
Instructions section for physical installation.
2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the 5 Gbps POE In port
to an appropriate device:
The ISP’s or carrier’s network device
--OR--
the Ethernet switch that is connected to the ISP’s or
carrier’s network device
3. Connect the AP power adapter (or PoE power supply) to
the AP, and then to a convenient power source.
NOTE: If you will be using PoE, then you will need a Cat
5e (or better) Ethernet cable to connect the AP to the
PoE switch or PoE injector.
NOTE: The power draw will identify as a Class 4 device
with a max draw of 25.5W if it is powered by 802.3at
PoE switch.
NOTE: The R730 supports 802.3at (PoE+) mode only.
802.3af PoE is not supported.
4. Verify that the 5Gbps port LED is lit.
After a short pause to re-establish the Internet connection,
you can test the AP.
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Step 7: Verifying the Installation
1. Using any wireless-enabled computer or mobile device,
search for and select the wireless network you previously
configured.
2. When connected, open a browser and connect to any
public website.
Congratulations! Your wireless network is active and ready
for use.
Mounting Instructions
Mounting on a Drop-Ceiling T-Bar
The factory-supplied T-bar mounting assembly kit allows you
to attach the AP to recessed and flush drop-ceiling T-bars.
1. Position the studs on the bottom of the T-bar bracket (A in
the following Figure) in the keyholes on the AP enclosure.
2. Slide the T-bar bracket away from the Ethernet ports on
the bottom of the AP until the AP retainer tab (B) snaps
into place, trapping the T-bar bracket studs in the
keyholes (C).
FIGURE 3 Attaching the T-bar bracket to the AP
3. Insert the locking tab (D) so it is in the first position on the
T-bar bracket (A).
4. Gently push the ceiling tiles, if present, up and out of the
way.
5. Position the T-bar bracket so its two clasps grip one edge
of the T-bar (A in the Figure below). Make sure that both
clasps are gripping the T-bar.
NOTE: For clarity, the following Figure shows the T-bar
bracket and the T-bar without the AP.
6. Hold the AP in place and gently push the locking tab (B)
until its clasp grips the other edge of the T-bar.
NOTE: Make sure that all three clasps are gripping the
T-bar.
FIGURE 4 Attaching the T-bar bracket to the T-bar
7. (Optional) Attach a customer-supplied padlock through
the bracket AP retainer tab (B) to lock the AP to the T-bar
bracket studs.
When you are done, the AP is mounted.
Mounting on a Flat Surface
The factory-supplied mounting screws and plastic wall
anchors allow you to attach the AP to a wall or other flat
surface.
1. Use the Mounting Template on the last page of this Quick
Setup Guide to mark the locations for two drill holes on
the mounting surface.
2. Use a 4.75mm (3/16”) drill bit to drill holes approximately
25mm (1”) deep into the mounting surface.
3. Insert the factory-supplied anchors (A in the Figure below)
and mounting screws (B) into the mounting surface,
leaving approximately 6 mm (1/4”) of the screw heads
protruding for the AP enclosure.
FIGURE 5 Flat surface mounting
4. Place the AP onto the mounting screws so the screw
heads enter the keyholes on the AP enclosure, and push
the AP down until the AP retainer tab snaps into place.
5. (Optional) Attach a customer-supplied padlock through
the integral AP retainer tab to lock the AP to the mounting
screw heads.
For More Information
For information on how to configure and manage the AP, refer
to the Ruckus Wireless Indoor Access Point User Guide ,
available from https://support.ruckuswireless.com.
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ARRIS, the ARRIS logo, Ruckus, Ruckus Wireless, the Ruckus logo, and
the Big Dog design are trademarks of ARRIS International plc and/or its
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