Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7762-T User manual

Ruckus Wireless™
7762-T Dual Band 802.11n
Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
Part Number 800-70318-001
Published April 2011
www.ruckuswireless.com

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Get to Know the Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Perform a Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4Configuring the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Same Subnet as ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 3: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster . . . . . . . . 20
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 3: Log In to the Access Point’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 4: Configure the Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . 33
Step 6: Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5Verifying Access Point Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Check the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Disconnect the Access Point from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6Deploying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Step 1: Connect and Seal the RJ-45 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Step 2: Complete the Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Maximum Antenna Gain Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configure the Antenna Gain from the AP CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configure the Antenna Gain from the ZoneDirector Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10 Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
11 What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configure the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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1About This Installation Guide
This Installation Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex
7762-T 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-T 802.11n Outdoor Access
Point documentation set includes the following:
■User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Access Point. 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 Access Point’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 Access Point, this guide describes the required steps that will enable
the Access Point to report to and communicate with FlexMaster or ZoneDirector success-
fully.
■To set up the Access Point for management by FlexMaster, refer to “(Optional) Set the
FlexMaster Server Address” on page 30.
■To set up the Access Point for management by ZoneDirector, refer to “Configuring for
Management by ZoneDirector” on page 15.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
1. Open the Access Point 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 Access Point package contains all of the items listed below:
■ZoneFlex 7762-T Outdoor Access Point
■Small plastic bag containing the Ruckus Wireless PoE injector for ZoneFlex 7762-T AP
■Box containing the power adapter for the PoE injector
■Box containing the mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)
■Small plastic bag containing the DC connector pins and DC cord connector assembly
(see Figure 1)
■Two small plastic bags each containing RJ-45 waterproofing assembly (see Figure 2)
■Small plastic bag containing an electrical shunt (for resetting the Access Point to factory
default settings, see Figure 3)
■Ground screw
■Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement
■Regulatory Statement
■This Installation Guide
WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter (if supplied with your
Access Point) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapter
outdoor with the Access Point.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
Figure 1. DC connector pins and DC cord connector assembly
Figure 2. RJ-45 waterproofing assembly
Boot DC cord connector Coupling ring Connector pins (4 pieces)
Cable clamp housing
RJ-45 connector (on
AP)
Clamping ring
assembly
Rubber O-ring Sealing nut

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
Package Contents
Figure 3. Electrical shunt for resetting the Access Point to factory default settings
Mounting Kit Contents
■Dynamic bracket
■Static bracket
■Steel clamp (2 pieces)
■Machine screws (8 pieces)
■Hex bolts (4 pieces)
■Flat washers (4 pieces)
■Split lock washers (4 pieces)
■Wall anchors (4 pieces)
Figure 4. Mounting kit contents
Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp (2 pieces) Machine screw (8 pieces)
Hex bolt (4 pieces) Flat washer (4
pieces)
Split lock washer (4
pieces)
Wall anchor with metal
cone and hex nut
(4 pieces)

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Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools
3Before You Begin
Before installing and setting up the Access Point, 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 2000/XP/Vista/7 with one wireless 802.11b/
g/n network card and one Ethernet card installed
■A pair of long nose pliers
■6mm flathead screwdriver
■6mm Phillips screwdriver
■10mm ratchet wrench
■Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
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 5 and Figure 6 identify the Access Point 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 5. Access Point parts
Power LED Status LED
5GHz External
Antenna
Connectors
RJ-45/PoE
Connectors
DC Connector
Ground Screw