Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7762 User manual

Ruckus Wireless®
ZoneFlex®7762 Dual Band 802.11n
Outdoor Access Point
Getting Started Guide
Part Number 800-70216-001 (Revision C)
Published November 2009
www.ruckuswireless.com

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1About This Getting Started 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4Configuring the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Same Subnet as ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 3: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster . . . . . . . . 20
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 3: Log Into 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
8Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10 Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
11 What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configure the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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1About This Getting Started Guide
This Getting Started Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless
ZoneFlex 7762 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 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 14.

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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 Outdoor Access Point
■Small plastic bag containing the Ruckus Wireless PoE injector for ZoneFlex 7762 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 Getting Started 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 on Windows XP/2000 and installed with one wireless
802.11b/g/n network card and one Ethernet card
■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

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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 Access Point is not
connected to a power source.
•Red: The Access Point is powering on.
•Green: The Access Point is connected to a power source
and has completed its power-on sequence.
Status LED If the Access Point 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 Access Point 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 supplied PoE injector (if connected).
•PoE OUT port: Supports 10/100/1000Mbps
connections. If the supplied PoE injector is used, this
port can supply 802.af PoE to the connected PoE-
capable device (for example, another ZoneFlex 7762 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.
For more information, refer to “(Optional) Enable PoE
for the PoE OUT Port” on page 31.

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Get to Know the Access Point Features
If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect external high
gain antennas (5GHz only) to the standard N-type radio frequency (RF) antenna connectors
on the top panel of the Access Point. The 5GHz antennas must have a gain of less than
14dBi to comply with FCC and CE regulations. For more information, refer to “(Optional)
Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas” on page 51.
Figure 6. The 5GHz antenna connectors are protected by metal caps
DC Connector In addition to PoE, you can also use direct current or DC
(from a battery, for example) to supply power to the Access
Point.
Table 1. LEDs and connectors on the AP
Label Description
Metal caps

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Before You Begin
Perform a Site Survey
Perform a Site Survey
Before installing the Access Point, perform a site survey to determine the optimal Access
Point placement or maximum range, coverage, and network performance. When
performing a site survey, consider the following factors:
■Data rates: Range is generally inversely proportional to data rates. The maximum radio
range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. Higher data rates will generally be
achieved at closer distances.
■Antenna type and placement: Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in
maximizing radio range. As a general rule, radio range is increased by mounting the
radio higher off of the ground with the Access Point oriented so that the dome is facing
down (for recommended orientation examples, refer to Figure 7 on page 10). If you
are connecting an external antenna (5GHz only) to the Access Point, mount the Access
Point so that the external antenna is pointing down.
■Physical environment: Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or
filled areas. The less cluttered the operating environment, the greater the wireless
range.
■Obstructions, building materials, and sources of interference: Physical obstructions,
such as concrete pillars, steel beams, filing cabinets, buildings, or trees, can block or
hinder wireless communication. Avoid installing the Access Point in an environment
where there is an obstruction between sending and receiving devices. A number of
machines and electronic devices that emit radio waves – cranes, wireless phones,
microwave ovens, satellite dishes – interfere with and block wireless signals. Building
materials used in construction also influence radio signal penetration. For example,
drywall construction permits greater range than concrete blocks.
For more Access Point placement guidelines, refer to “Determine the Optimal Mounting
Location and Orientation”.

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Before You Begin
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and
Orientation
The location and orientation that you choose for the Access Point play a critical role in the
performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recommends installing
the Access Point away from obstructions and sources of interference and ensuring that the
Access Point’s dome is pointing in the general direction of its wireless clients.
Figure 7. Recommended orientation for maximum horizontal plane coverage
Limited Reach
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Good Reach

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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
Figure 8. Recommended orientation for maximum vertical plane coverage
Limited Reach
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Good Reach

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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation
Figure 9. Recommended orientation for maximum mesh coverage
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Limited Reach
Good Reach

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Before You Begin
Become Familiar with the Installation Components
Become Familiar with the Installation Components
The Access Point can be installed in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as an interior
wall or ceiling or the exterior roof overhang of a building or a streetlight pole. Refer to
Figure 10 for the components involved in a typical installation.
Take note of the components that must be installed indoor and outdoor. The PoE injector
and power adapter that are shipped with the Access Point are for indoor use only. Ruckus
Wireless also strongly recommends that you form a drip loop on any cable that is
connected to devices that are installed outdoor (for example, the Access Point).
Figure 10. Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources
WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace,
or service this equipment.
WARNING: Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national electrical
codes.
CAUTION: Make sure that you form a 3”-5” drip loop in any cable that is attached to the
Access Point. This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering the Access
Point or the building where the cable terminates.
INDOOR OUTDOOR
DC power source
Router or switch PoE injector
ZoneFlex 7762
Outdoor AP
CAT5 Ethernet
cable
PoE power
adapter
Outdoor-rated FTP
cable
Drip loop
Outdoor-rated
FTP cable DC cable
Ground rods
Ground
screw
18 AWG min
green-and-
yellow wire
used
18 AWG min
green-and-
yellow wire
used
Ground rod

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Configuring the Access Point
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point
CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national
electrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightning
arrestors.
.
WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (if supplied with your Access Point) is for
indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector outdoor with the Access Point.
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access
Point
The Access Point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 12V DC power and can be
connected to both power sources at the same time. If you connect the Access Point to
both PoE and DC power sources at the same time, it will use DC power as the primary
power source and PoE as the backup power source.
4Configuring the Access Point
The procedure for completing the Access Point’s essential configuration depends on
whether you want it to be managed by either ZoneDirector or FlexMaster or to operate
as a standalone access point. Refer to the section that is relevant to your deployment:
■Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
■Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
If ZoneDirector is installed on the network, you can configure the Access Point for
management by ZoneDirector. Simply connect the Access Point to same Layer 2 subnet
as ZoneDirector. When the Access Point starts up, it will discover and register with
ZoneDirector automatically.
NOTE: In addition to using Layer 2 auto discovery to enable the Access Point to register
with ZoneDirector, you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS. For more information, refer
to the ZoneDirector User Guide.

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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
Before starting this procedure, check the back panel of the Access Point (above the recess
where the bottom connectors are located), and then write down the MAC address of the
Access Point. You will need the MAC address to identify the Access Point on the ZoneDi-
rector Web interface.
What You Will Need
Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following require-
ments ready:
■A computer from which you can access the ZoneDirector Web interface
■Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the
administrative computer
■One Cat5e foil screened twisted pair (FTP) solid cable
■Two Ethernet cables
■PoE injector (if not supplied with the Access Point, you can purchase a third party
802.3at-compliant PoE injector or switch)
■6mm Phillips screwdriver
If you are planning to power the Access Point using a 12v DC connection, you will also
need the following:
■One 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable
■12v DC, 1.5A DC power source (for example, a battery)
Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point
The procedure for connecting cables to the Access Point depends on the power source
that you will be using. You can do one of the following:
■Use Power Over Ethernet
■Use DC Power
NOTE: You only need to connect one type of power source at this point, even if you are
planning to use both PoE and DC power in your final deployment.
Use Power Over Ethernet
1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Access Point package.
2. Obtain two Ethernet cables.
3. Connect one end of one Ethernet cable to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE injector,
and then connect the other end to the PoE IN port on the Access Point.

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Configuring the Access Point
Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PoE
injector, and then connect the other end to ZoneDirector directly or through a hub.
5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector, and then
plug the power adapter to a power source. The single LED on the PoE injector turns
green.
6. Check the Power LED on the side of the Access Point. Initially, the LED will turn red as
the AP powers on. After it completes the power-on sequence, the LED will turn green.
Figure 11. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector
You have completed connecting the Access Point to the network and to a PoE power
source.
Use DC Power
To use DC to power the Access Point, you need to assemble the DC cord connector, and
then plug it into the 12V DC connector on the AP. To complete this task, you will need:
■A 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable that is long enough to connect the AP (at its
mounting location) with the DC power source.
■A pair of long nose pliers
■A soldering gun (optional)
To assemble the DC cord connector and supply DC power to the AP
1. Take the small plastic bag containing the DC connector pins and DC cord connector
from the AP package. Take its contents out.
2. Feed the end of the DC cable through the boot, cable clamp housing, and coupling
ring (in the same order). See Figure 12.
To AP To network
To A C p o w e r source