Ruckus Wireless 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 begin providing wireless access to users.
NOTE: R730 is supported in these SmartZone releases: 3.6.2,
5.1.1.
R730 is supported in these ZoneDirecor releases: 10.1.2, 10.3.
NOTE: R730 is not supported in SmartZone release 5.0,
SmartZone 5.1 or ZoneDirector 10.2. Customers with R730 APs
will not be able to upgrade to SmartZone 5.0, SmartZone 5.1
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.
•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
•One wall-mount anchor kit, including two 1" No. 8 steel pan
head Phillips sheet metal screws and wall-mount anchors
•One external T-bar bracket (two unassembled parts)
•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 (2.4GHz) + 4x4 (5GHz) chain operation mode (reduced
from 4x4 (2.4GHz) + 8x8 (5GHz) under full power)
–LAN1 (10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port is disabled)
NOTE: The recommended PoE injector for the R730 is
GRT-480125A (60W power rating and 1 Gbps link speed). If
using the recommended PoE injector, you must 1) manually
select AT+ mode as the power mode in the SmartZone/
ZoneDirector GUI, and 2) force 1Gbps link speed on the
switch.
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 at 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 5G ETH PoE port on the AP (1 in the Figure
below).
2. Using a DC power adapter (sold separately), connect the AP's
48V DC port (2 in the Figure below) to a convenient and
protected power source.
NOTE: Alternatively, connect the 5G ETH PoE port to a PoE
injector or switch for both power and network
connectivity.
FIGURE 2 AP Ports
TABLE 1 R730 bottom panel elements
No. Label Description
1 5G ETH
PoE
100/1000/5000 Mbps PoE In Port:
RJ-45 Ethernet port (supports
802.3at/at+ PoE in)
2 1G ETH 10/100/1000 Mbps port: RJ-45
Ethernet port (non-PoE)
3 48V
0.75A
48V DC input
4 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.
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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, congure 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-QSG: Write down all of the currently active
settings so you can restore your computer to its current
conguration 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 elds empty.
4. Click OK to save your changes. Your changes are put into
eect immediately.
Step 4: Logging Into the AP
1. As specied 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. On your rst login, you will be prompted to
change the default password.
7. When the Change Password dialog box displays, enter the
following:
• New Password: Enter a new password.
•Conrm Password: Re-enter the new password.
8. Click Submit.
9. Log in using the new password.
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 Conguration > Radio
2.4G or Conguration > Radio 5G. TheCongure >
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 eld, 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.
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 conguration settings.
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 5G ETH PoE port to an
appropriate device:
•The ISP’s or carrier’s network device.
•An 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 an 802.3at
PoE switch.
NOTE: The R730 supports 802.3at and 802.3at+ PoE
modes only, and does not support 802.3af PoE mode.
4. Verify that the 5Gbps port LED is lit.
After a short pause to re-establish the Internet connection,
you can test the AP.
Step 7: Verifying the Installation
1. Using any wireless-enabled computer or mobile device,
search for and select the wireless network you previously
congured.
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 ush 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 rst position on the T-
bar bracket (A).
4. Gently push the ceiling tiles, if present, up and out of the
way.
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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.
6. Hold the AP in place and gently push the locking tab (B) until
its clasp grips the other edge of the T-bar. 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.
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 at 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 congure and manage the AP, refer to
the Ruckus Wireless Indoor Access Point User Guide, available from
https://support.ruckuswireless.com.
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