Ruckus Wireless 2825 User manual

VF2825
VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router
Part number: 8000001
March 2006

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Copyright © 2006 Ruckus Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. March 2006.
Trademarks
Ruckus Wireless, BeamFlex™, MediaFlex™, MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless
Adapter, VF2825, and MF2501 Adapter are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless Web Interface
All other brand and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to the products described in this document without notice.
Ruckus Wireless, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s)
described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
The device has met the FCC 15.247 requirement. In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirement, the user must keep
20cm away from the antenna.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Information to the user
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such as on a computer disk or over the Internet,
the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be
expected to have the capability to access information in that form.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point is shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55
022 Class B (CISPR 22).

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Contents
Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Support and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
MediaFlex™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BeamFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Establishing a good general location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to the VF2825 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting a PC to the VF2825. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Chapter 3 Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VF2825 Settings Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuring the VF2825 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Device Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Customizing the System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuring the Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Configuring WPA PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring WPA PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Internet Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Local Network Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wireless Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Administration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Station Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Performing a Web Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
TFTP or FTP Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appendix A: Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Performance and Supported Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Traffic Management and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Who Should Use this Guide
Preface
This VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router User’s Guide will help you understand the
VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router—how to install it, and configure it using the
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.
Who Should Use this Guide
This User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the
basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided
herein.
What You’ll Find in this Guide
The following topics are covered:
•Chapter 1 “Introduction”
•Chapter 2 “Installation and Setup”
•Chapter 3 “Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface”
•Appendix A: “Technical Specifications”
Typographic conventions
This User’s Guide uses the following typographic conventions:
Table 1—Typographic conventions
Typeface or
Symbol Meaning Example
italics Emphasis, book titles, CD names,
special terms.
Also used to denote optional input if
surrounded by <brackets>
Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.
Enter an address in the range
192.168.0.<2-253>
bold System menu names, user input Open the Control Panel.
fixed Screen text, URLs, IP addresses Browse to the following IP address:
http://192.168.0.1

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System Requirements
System Requirements
The VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router is compatible with most contemporary personal
computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking.
The VF2825 is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers
are supported:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher
• Netscape version 6.0 and higher
• Apple Safari 1.0 and higher
• Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 and higher
Support and Warranty Information
See the Warranty and Support card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and the
Warranty terms for your VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router (VF2825). The
VF2825is a devicethat enables wirelessmultimedianetworkingfor video,voice and data,without replacing
existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.
A typical installation consists of a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router
connected to a DSL router or cable modem. The VF2825 sends wireless signals to an adapter that is
connected to a set top box. Video, data and voice traffic are distributed amongst TV, video appliances, and
other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.
Figure 1—The VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router in a Typical Home Network
Wireless Multimedia Router

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MediaFlex™
MediaFlex™
MediaFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi appliances that enable
reliable wireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home.
Media applications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs
(WLANs) cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium.
Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology
differentiates multicast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless
transport for IPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes.
To mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared medium
network, MediaFlex integrates Video54’s new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS) technology
to automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications.
BeamFlex™
BeamFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to
navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g
wirelessnetworks. TheBeamFlex™antennasystemconsistsofan arrayofsix high-gaindirectional antenna
elements, that allow the VF2825 to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain the
baseline performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications.
Key Features
BeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and Performance
• Multi-In,Multi-Out(MIMO)technologysupportsrealtimelearningofRadioFrequency,station,network
and application conditions.
• On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference
to maximize signal quality, data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.
• Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements and 63
unique antenna combinations.
• Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.
Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality
• Automatic traffic classification and Type-of-Service (TOS) tagging eliminates complex QoS
configurations.
• Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per WiFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia
(WMM) specifications.
• Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP.

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Key Features
Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic
• Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2(300m2) home.
• Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high
definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.
Simple Configuration and Installation
• SimpleWeb-baseduserinterfaceforeasyconfigurationandcustomizationoffeaturessuchasSSID,WEP
or WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade.
Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes Replacement Cost
• Compliant with 802.11b and 802.11g: supports 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps; and can
interoperate in 802.11g-only or mixed networks.
• Compliant with 802.1x (WEP and WPA with TKIP) and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications.
• Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong
data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.
• Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. WEP keys can be generated manually or by
passphrase.
• Provides Access Control List (ACL) configuration to restrict wireless access based on MAC address,
WEP keys or WPA passphrase.
• Attaches to installed routers or home gateways via Ethernet to optimize the WLAN without replacing
existing router, firewall or media devices.
• Forward compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard.
Key Features
The key features of the VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router are as follows:
• SmartCast
• Heuristic classification of video and voice traffic
• Routing
• DHCP Client support on WAN interface
• DHCP Server support on LAN interface
•NAT
• PPPoE
• Remote Management
•SNMP
• Comprehensivestatistics via CLI and WebUI
• Remote PING and Traceroute from the device
• AutoFirmware upgrade

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Key Features
• SSH and Telnet
• Dual BSSID for Service Provider and Home User profiles (Virtual AP)
• WPA2-Personal
• Authentication based on pre-shared key
• Encryption based on AES

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Chapter 2 Installation and Setup
This chapter describes how to install your VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router, and how to set up
your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to the VF2825 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Packing List
Packing List
1. VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router
2. AC power adapter (Input DC 5-18V 1-2A)
3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable
4. VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Quick Setup Guide
VideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router
Front View
Figure 2— “Front View of theVideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router” shows the front view of the
VF2825,withtheLED indicatorsnumbered.Thenumbers correspondto thelabelsdescribingLEDbehavior
in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.
Figure 2—Front View of theVideoFlex 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router
1
2
3
4
5

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LED Status Lights
LED Status Lights
Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the VF2825.
Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings
Label LED Activity Description
1Antenna All LEDs On Green
Solid
Counterclockwise
flashing
Green Flashing
randomly
The VF2825 is booting.
The VF2825 is up.
The lit LEDs indicate which antennae are active.
2Power Green
Off Power is supplied to the VF2825.
Power is not supplied to the VF2825.
3LAN Green Steady
Off The VF2825 has link.
The VF2825 has no link.
4Wireless Green Flashing
Green Steady
The VF2825 is transmitting data. The faster the flashing,
the more data is being transmitted or received.
The Wireless port is initialized and enabled.
5Air Quality Green Steady
Green Flashing
Green intermittent
Flashing
Good Air Quality: A steady Green LED indicates that the
current environment will support quality video streaming.
Marginally Acceptable Air Quality: a flashing Green
LED (on for 0.25 second, off 0.25 second) indicates that
the current environment does not always meet the video
standard.Whilevideostreamingispossible,thequalitywill
vary.
Bad Air Quality: AbrieflyflashingGreen LED (on for0.03
secondandofffor1second)indicatesthatvideostreaming
is not possible in the current environment. The brief flash
also indicates that the device is still functioning.

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LED Status Lights
Rear View
Figure 3—Rear View of the VF2825
Table 3—Rear Ports and Adapters
Label Description
6 AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 2A)
7 Five 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45
network ports
8Resetbutton. Used onlyifyou need toresettheVF2825to its
factory default settings. Insert the end of a paper clip or pin
into the hole and hold it in for at least 8 seconds.
9 Over the Air Auto Provisioning Button (not active for current
release).
8
7
68
9

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Placement Guidelines
Placement Guidelines
You or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the VF2825 by using the
following guidelines.
Establishing a good general location
Your VF2825 should be placed:
• Near the center of the room.
• On a shelf or other elevated location where other wireless networking devices are within line-of-sight
access.
• Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless
phones).
• Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors.
• Away from large furniture or other physical obstructions.
Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement
Wireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture in
a room. You or your installer can observe the Air Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. The
Air Quality indicator LED is described in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.
Your service provider or installer can guide you through a self-help troubleshooting session if video quality
deteriorates after an installation. Or, you may be able to determine a solution to the problem on your own.
If“Bad”or“MaybeAcceptable,” airqualityisindicated,youcan adjustthe locationof theVF2825and other
devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” air quality.
Connecting to the VF2825
Before using the VF2825, you have to configure it to work within your home network. Your service provider
or installer will likely perform all installation tasks for you, or you may read the following section to
understand how to configure it manually.
To gain administrative control of the unit, set your PC or laptop network IP address to an address within the
same network as the VF2825’s default IP address. Then, connect your PC to the VF2825 using the provided
Ethernet cable.
You can set your PC’s IP address to an address within the network 192.168.0.<2-253> (Example:
192.168.0.100).
Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC
1. Windows 2000: Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections
Windows XP: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network Connections
2. Double-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network, then click the
Properties button at the bottom of the screen. (This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.)

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Connecting to the VF2825
3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties
button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears ( Figure 4).
Figure 4—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties Window
4. Select the Use the following IP address button, and enter an IP address within the network as noted above.
5. Press Tab and allow the Subnet mask address to auto-fill to 255.255.255.0.
6. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window.
7. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.
Connecting a PC to the VF2825
The following steps will guide you through connecting to your VF2825.
1. Remove the VF2825 from the packaging and place it next to your PC or laptop.
2. Connect the AC Power Supply to the VF2825 and connect to a power outlet.
3. Connect your PC or laptop to the Ethernet port on the VF2825 using the supplied Ethernet cable.
4. On your PC, open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.0.1.
5. When the login screen appears, enter the username admin and leave the password field blank. Then click
Logon.

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Accessing the Web Interface
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CAUTION:—Make sure to write down the new IP address, username, password and SSID. If you change the
VF2825’s default IP address to one outside the current address range of your PC, you will not be able to
connect to the device after reboot until you reset your computer’s IP address to be within the same network
as the VF2825. See Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20 and Table 6, “VF2825
Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 for more information.
You should now be able to find the default SSID “V54” of your VF2825 over your wireless connection:
Accessing the Web Interface
The VF2825 provides a Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring. For information about
using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, refer to Chapter 3, “Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface .
1. To access the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, launch a Web browser and enter the VF2825’s IP address. If
this is the first time the access point is being configured, enter the default IP address: http://192.168.0.1.
2. A logon screen will appear. Use the default logon information:
Username: admin
Password: <blank>
After logging in, you will see the main information page. On the information page, there are two panes. The
pane on the left shows major information or configuration points. Each major information or configuration
area has a number of sub-menus. Clicking on the relevant menu will bring the relevant page onto the screen.
The system monitors the activities on the Web user interface. If you do not use the Web interface for more
than five minutes, the system will time out, and you will be logged out automatically. You need to re-log in
to access the interface.
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CAUTION:—Any configuration changes will be lost unless you use the Update button. It is recommended
that after each configuration screen you modify, you click the Update button.
Table 4—Default Wireless Settings
Wireless Feature Setting
Network Name (SSID) V54-WXYZ
Security Disabled

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Chapter 3 Using the Ruckus Wireless Web
Interface
This chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the VF2825 to run on your wireless network.
Topics covered in this chapter include:
• Wireless Settings Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
• VF2825 Settings Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
• Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
• Configuring the VF2825 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
• Viewing Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
• Administration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
• Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
• Rebooting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
• Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Wireless Settings Worksheet
Wireless Settings Worksheet
Before you modify any wireless settings on the VF2825, print Table 5— “Wireless Network Settings
Worksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or network
administrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheet
should be used to configure the VF2825’s wireless settings.
Table 5—Wireless Network Settings Worksheet
Item Description and Your Network Setting
VF2825 SSID The VF2825 will not provide Internet access like a home router or gateway. The
SSIDidentifiestheremoteAP.MakesuretospecifytheSSIDoftheremoteAP.You
can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive.
After configuration, the VF2825’s SSID will become available as a device on your
wireless network.
Security If using WEP, circle the method used: Open SystemShared KeyAuto
Circle the type of Shared key: 64-bit 128 bit
Passphrase method
• If using 64-bit WEP: use 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f) or 5
ascii characters
• If using 128-bit WEP, use 26 hex digits or 13 ascii characters
The WEP key values are not case-sensitive.
Key 1 ______________________________________________
Key 2 ______________________________________________
Key 3 ______________________________________________
Key 4 ______________________________________________
If using WPA-PSK, write down the passphrase. The WPA-PSK passphrase is
case-sensitive.
WPA Passphrase: ________________________________