Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n User manual

Ruckus WirelessTM
ZoneFlexTM 7731
802.11n Wireless Bridge
Getting Started Guide
Part Number 800-70270-001
Published October 2010
www.ruckuswireless.com

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Contents
1About This Getting Started Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Get to Know the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Summary of Configuration Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Point to Point Bridge Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Point to Multipoint Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deploying the Wireless Bridge 28
Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mounting the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting the Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Channel Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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7Verifying the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
8What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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1About This Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless
ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n Point to Multipoint Wireless Bridge on your network. Topics
covered in this guide include installation, basic configuration, and device mounting.
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network
equipment. Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of local area networking,
wireless networking, and wireless devices.
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, each Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge
documentation set includes the following:
■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,
including new features, enhancements, and known issues. If the information in the
Release Notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
Release Notes.
■Online Help: Accessible from the ZoneFlex 7731 Web interface, the Online Help
provides information that helps you configure the device from the Web interface.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge
Package Contents
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge
1. Open the Wireless Bridge package, and then carefully remove the contents.
2. Return all packing materials to the shipping box, and put the box away in a dry location.
3. Verify that all items listed in Package Contents below are included in the package.
Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized
Ruckus Wireless sales representative.
Package Contents
Each ZoneFlex 7731 package contains the following:
■ZoneFlex 7731 Point to Multipoint Wireless Bridge
■PoE injector box (excluded in some SKUs)
■Power adapter box (SW DC48V/0.42A AC100-240V) for the PoE injector (excluded in
some SKUs)
■Mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)
■Bag containing bottom Wireless Bridge cover and related accessories (see “Bottom
Cover and Accessories” for details)
■Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement
■Regulatory Statement
■This Getting Started 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.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge
Package Contents
Mounting Kit Contents
Each mounting kit contains:
■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)
■Machine screws (4 pieces)
■Wall anchors (2 pieces)
Figure 1. Mounting kit contents
Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp (2 pieces)
Hex bolt (2 pieces) Flat washer (4 pieces) Split lock washer (4 pieces)
Thumb screw (2 pieces) Machine screw (4 pieces) Wall anchor with metal cone
and hex nut (2 pieces)

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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)
■Machine screws (2 pieces)
■Machine screws with washers (3 pieces)
Figure 2. Bottom cover and accessory package contents
Bottom cover DC terminal block Sealing Plug Sealing Strip (2
pieces)
White P-clip cable
clamp
Machine screw (2
pieces)
Machine screw with
O-ring and washer (3
pieces)

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Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
3Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
You must supply the following tools and equipment:
■A notebook or desktop computer running Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) with one
Ethernet card installed
■6mm flathead screwdriver
■6mm Phillips screwdriver
■10mm ratchet wrench
■3mm Phillips screwdriver (if you will be using DC power)
■Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
Get to Know the Hardware Features
Figure 3 identifies the 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
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Before You Begin
Get to Know the Hardware Features
Table 1. LEDs and bottom panel connectors
No Label Description
1 LEDs See “LED Colors and What They Mean” below for more
information.
2 RJ45 LAN port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10/
100/1000 Mbps network connections.
3 Reset Using a pointed object (for example, a pen), press this
button to restart the Wireless Bridge or to restore it to
factory default settings:
• To restart the Wireless Bridge, press the Reset button
once.
• To restore the Wireless Bridge to factory defaults, press
and hold the Reset button for six (6) seconds.
WARNING: Restoring the Wireless Bridge to factory
default settings removes all configuration changes that
you have made. These include the IP address, password,
access control list, and wireless settings. Returning the
configuration of these features to their factory default
settings may result in network connectivity issues.
4 12V DC In addition to PoE, you can also use DC power (from a
battery, for example) to supply power to the Wireless
Bridge.
5 Aiming Button Press this button to set the Wireless Bridge to Aiming
Mode. When Aiming Mode is set, the LEDs can be used
to determine signal strength. See “Aiming Mode” for
more information.