Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7782 User manual

Ruckus Wireless™
ZoneFlex™7782 Dual Band 802.11n
Outdoor Access Point
Installation Guide
Part Number 800-70387-001 Rev B
Published December 2012
www.ruckuswireless.com

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1About this Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Using this Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2Planning the 7782 Access Point Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7782 AP Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7782 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7782-S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7782-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7782-E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AP Connectors and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Positioning the GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Performing a Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Planning the Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes on Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Deciding How to Power the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3Preparing the 7782 Access Point at the Depot and Shipping to the Field . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unpacking the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mounting Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Powering the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring the AP for Management by ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting the AP to ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Verifying the AP Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Configuring the AP for Management by FlexMaster or for Standalone Operation . . 20
Configuring the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting the AP to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Logging In to the Access Point’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Configuring Common Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Configuring Wireless # Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(Optional) Setting the FlexMaster Server Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Verifying AP Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting the AP to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Associating a Wireless Client with the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Checking the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Disconnecting the AP from the Power Source and the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Disconnecting the AP from the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Restoring the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shipping the AP to the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4Installing the 7782 Access Point in the Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation Components and Constraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Notes on Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Deploying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting and Sealing the RJ-45 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Attaching the Hanger Mount to the Mounting Surface or Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Assembling the Mounting Bracket and the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Attaching the AP and Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Hanger Mount . . . . . . . . 41
Earth Grounding the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mounting External Antennas (7782-E Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Typical External Antenna Deployments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
About the 7782-E Access Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mounting and Connecting 5GHz and 2.4GHz External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Mounting and Connecting an External GPS Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Verifying Access Point Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Powering the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting the AP to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configuring the External Antenna Gain (7782-E Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Associating a Wireless Client with the AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Checking the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5What to Do Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Changing the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Configuring the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Configuring Advanced Settings and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Reading Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix A: Ruckus Wireless-Supplied and Customer-Ordered Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Appendix B: Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Appendix C: Installer Mounting Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Hanger Mount Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
7782 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Maximum Dimensions for Sector Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Maximum Dimensions for Dome-Down Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Appendix D: AC Power Cable Connector Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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1About this Installation Guide
This document provides information on how to add Ruckus WirelessTM ZoneFlexTM 7782,
7782-S, 7782-N and 7782-E 802.11n Outdoor Access Points (APs) to your network. The
7782, 7782-S, 7782-N and 7782-E are collectively referred to in this guide as 7782 APs.
Topics covered in this guide include planning, basic configuring, and installing.
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.
Using this Installation Guide
The 7782 AP installation is completed with four main steps. Each step includes some
substeps. Figure 1 shows the main steps, and Table 1 includes the substeps.
Figure 1. Adding a 7782 AP to an existing Ruckus Wireless network flowchart
Planning
the Installation
Preparing at the Depot
and Sending to the Field
Installing the AP
in the Field
What to Do
Next

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About this Installation Guide
Using this Installation Guide
NOTE: The AP can be managed using an AP web browser interface, an AP command line
interface (CLI), a simple network management protocol (SNMP) interface, and Ruckus
Wireless ZoneDirectorTM and FlexMasterTM. This document contains configuring instruc-
tions using these interfaces, as appropriate.
Table 1. Adding a 7782 AP to an Existing Ruckus Wireless network
Section Heading
2Planning the 7782 Access Point Installation
• 7782 AP Versions
• AP Connectors and LEDs
• Positioning the GPS Antenna
• Performing a Site Survey
• Planning the Physical Installation
• Deciding How to Power the AP
3Preparing the 7782 Access Point at the Depot and Shipping to the
Field
• Unpacking the AP
• Powering the AP
• Configuring the AP for Management by ZoneDirector
• Configuring the AP for Management by FlexMaster or for
Standalone Operation
• Verifying AP Operation
• Shipping the AP to the Field
4Installing the 7782 Access Point in the Field
• Installation Components and Constraints
• Deploying the AP
• Mounting the AP
• Mounting External Antennas (7782-E only)
• Verifying AP Operation
5What to Do Next
• Changing the Administrative Password
• Configuring the Security Settings
• Configuring Advanced Settings and Features
• Reading Related Documentation

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About this Installation Guide
Related Documentation
Related Documentation
In addition to this guide, each Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7782 802.11n Outdoor Access
Point documentation set includes the following:
■User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Outdoor Access
Point (AP). The Outdoor Access Point 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 FlexMasterTM or ZoneDirectorTM 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) Setting the
FlexMaster Server Address”on page 27.
■To set up the AP for management by ZoneDirector, refer to “Configuring the AP for
Management by ZoneDirector”on page 18.
Documentation Feedback
Ruckus Wireless is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your
comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Ruckus Wireless at
[email protected]
When contacting us, please include the following information:
■Document title
■Document part number (on the cover page)
■Page number (if appropriate)
For example:
■ZoneFlex 7782 Wi-Fi Dual Band 802.11n Outdoor Access Point Installation Guide
■Part number: 800-70387-001 Rev B
■Page 49

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Planning the 7782 Access Point Installation
7782 AP Versions
2Planning the 7782 Access Point Installation
Before installing the 7782, it is helpful to verify the version and to plan the AP installation:
■7782 AP Versions
■AP Connectors and LEDs
■Performing a Site Survey
■Planning the Physical Installation
■Deciding How to Power the AP
7782 AP Versions
•7782 Omni
•7782-S 120-Degree Sector
•7782-N 30-Degree Narrow Sector
•7782-E External Antenna
7782
The 7782 Omni (ordering part number 901-7782-xx01) is best deployed where internal-
antenna lateral beamforming can provide the greatest reach and throughput to a wide
coverage area, or provide the greatest distance between APs in a connecting device. See
Figure 2 for internal-antenna coverage patterns and see Figure 3 for a typical mesh
coverage pattern.
Figure 2. 7782 Omni coverage
Azimuth Plane Coverage, Top View
Limited Reach
Good Reach
Excellent
Reach
Excellent
Reach
Elevation Plane Coverage, Side View