Ruckus Wireless ZF7762-AC User manual

Ruckus Wireless™
ZoneFlex™7762 AC Dual Band 802.11n
Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
Part Number 800-70357-001 Rev B
Published January 2012
www.ruckuswireless.com
Models: ZF7762-AC
ZF7762-S-AC
ZF7762-T-AC

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1About This Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mounting Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Get to Know the Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Perform a Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4Configuring the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Same Subnet as ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 3: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster . . . . . . . . 19
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 3: Log In to the Access Point’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 4: Configure the Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . 31
Step 6: Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5Verifying Access Point Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Check the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Disconnect the Access Point from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6Deploying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Step 1: Connect and Seal the RJ-45 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Step 2: Complete the Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Step 1: Attach the Hanger Mount to the Mounting Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Attaching the Hanger Mount to a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Step 2: Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Step 3: Mount the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sector Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Omni Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
8(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Maximum Antenna Gain Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configure the Antenna Gain from the AP CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configure the Antenna Gain from the ZoneDirector Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
10 What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configure the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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1About This Installation Guide
This Installation Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex
7762 AC 802.11n Outdoor Access Point 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 7762 AC 802.11n Outdoor Access
Point documentation set includes the following:
■User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Access Point (AP).
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 AP’s Web interface, the Online Help provides
information that helps you configure the device from the Web interface.
Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the
Access Point
If you are planning to use either Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster or Ruckus Wireless ZoneDi-
rector to manage the AP, this guide describes the required steps that will enable the AP
to report to and communicate with FlexMaster or ZoneDirector successfully.
■To set up the AP for management by FlexMaster, refer to “(Optional) Set the FlexMaster
Server Address” on page 29.
■To set up the AP for management by ZoneDirector, refer to “Configuring for Manage-
ment by ZoneDirector” on page 14.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
1. Open the AP 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
A complete AP package contains all of the items listed below:
■ZoneFlex 7762 AC Outdoor Access Point
■Mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)
■AC power cable end connector
■Two M 25 cable glands
■Two M 25 blanking caps
■Ground wire (one meter long) with lug
■Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement
■Regulatory Statement
■This Installation Guide
Mounting Kit Contents
■Mounting bracket (1 piece)
■Extension bracket (1 piece)
■Hanger mount (1 piece)
■M8 hex bolt (2 pieces)
■M8 spring lock washer (2 pieces)
■M8 flat lock washer (2 pieces)
■SAE32 steel clamps, 2.5-inch diameter (4 pieces)
■.250-28 x .625-inch machine screws with split lock and flat lock washers (4 pieces)

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
Figure 1. Mounting kit contents
Mounting bracket Extension bracket Hanger mount M8 hex bolt
M8 spring lock
washer
M8 flat lock washer SAE32 steel clamps 250-28 x .625-inch
machine screw
.250 spring lock
washer
.250 flat lock washer

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Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
3Before You Begin
Before installing and setting up the AP, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you first
complete the following pre-installation tasks.
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
You must supply the following tools and equipment:
■A notebook computer running Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 with one wireless 802.11b/
g/n network card and one Ethernet card installed
■7/16-inch wrench (machine screws)
■13mm wrench (M8 screws)
■6mm flathead screwdriver
■Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
■A ruler (for measuring the stripped portion of the AC cable)
■A wire stripper
■A pair of long-nose pliers
NOTE: At the beginning of each procedure, this guide lists the specific tools, accessories,
and equipment that you will need to complete the procedure.

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Before You Begin
Get to Know the Access Point Features
Get to Know the Access Point Features
Figure 2 and Figure 3 identify the AP 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 2. Access Point parts
Power LED Status LED
RJ-45/PoE
Connectors
5GHz External
Antenna
Connectors
AC Power
Connector

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Before You Begin
Get to Know the Access Point Features
Table 1. LEDs and connectors on the AP
Label Description
Power LED •Off: No power is available, or the AP is not connected to a power
source.
•Red: The AP is powering on.
•Green: The AP is connected to a power source and has
completed its power-on sequence.
Status LED If the AP is operating in standalone mode:
•Amber: The WLAN service is up and at least one wireless client
is associated with the AP.
•Flashing amber: The WLAN service is up and no wireless clients
are currently associated with the AP.
If the AP is being managed by Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector:
•Green: The AP is part of a mesh network (either as Root AP or
Mesh AP) and is connected to an uplink with good signal. If mesh
networking is disabled but the WLAN service is available, the
Status LED is also green.
•Fast flashing green: The AP is part of a mesh network (as Mesh
AP) and is connected to an uplink with fair signal.
•Slow flashing green: This Mesh AP is searching for an uplink or
is attempting to establish communication with ZoneDirector.
•Off: Mesh networking is disabled and the WLAN service is
unavailable.
RJ45 Connectors Two LAN ports that support Power over Ethernet (PoE):
•PoE IN port: Supports 10/100/1000Mbps connections, connects
to the network and receives 802.at PoE from the Ruckus Wireless
60W PoE injector (not supplied, may be ordered separately –
part number 902-0180-XX00, where XX is the country code).
•PoE OUT port: Supports 10/100Mbps connections. If the AP is
using AC power or the Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (ordered
separately), this port can supply 802.af PoE to the connected
PoE-capable device (for example, another ZoneFlex 7762 AC AP
or an IP-based surveillance camera). To use this port to supply
PoE, you first need to enable the PoE feature on the Web
interface. If you use PoE only to power the AP and you want to
use the PoE OUT port to supply power to another device, you
must use the Ruckus Wireless 60W PoE injector (part number
902-0180-XX00, where XX is the country code), which may be
ordered separately.
AC Power Connector You can use AC to supply power to the AP, in addition to using PoE.