Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741 802 11g Outdoor Access Point Getting Started Guide Part Number 800 70180 001 Published January 2008 www ruckuswireless com ...

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Page 3: ... the Access Point 14 4 Configuring 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 19 Step 5 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...

Page 4: ...l the Back Panel Cover 37 Step 3 Connect the Access Point to the Network 38 7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets 40 What You Will Need 40 Step 1 Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface 40 Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface 40 Attaching the Bracket to a Pole 44 Step 2 Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point 46 8 Mounting the Access Point 47 9 Optional Mounting and Connecting the ...

Page 5: ...ckuswireless 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...

Page 6: ...jector excluded in some SKUs Box containing the power adapter SW DC48V 0 42A AC100 240V for the PoE injector excluded in some SKUs Two prong plug adapter for three prong wall outlet Mounting kit see Mounting Kit Contents for details Bag containingbottomAccessPointcoverand relatedaccessories see BottomCover and Accessories for details Service Level Agreement Limited Warranty Statement Regulatory St...

Page 7: ...inal block Black solid rubber stoppers 2 pieces Rubber O rings 1 black and 1 green White P clip cable clamp 2 pieces Machine screws 2 pieces Machine screws with washers 3 pieces Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp Machine screw 8pieces Hex bolt 4 pieces Flat washer 4 pieces Split lock washer 4 pieces Wall anchor with metal cone and hex nut 4 pieces ...

Page 8: ... tools and equipment A notebook computer running on Windows XP 2000 and installed with one wireless 802 11b g network card and one Ethernet card 6mm flathead screwdriver 6mm Phillips screwdriver 10mm ratchet wrench 3mm Phillips screwdriver if you will be using DC power Electric drill with 8mm drill bit if mounting on a flat surface Bottom cover DC terminal block Black solid rubber stopper 2 pieces...

Page 9: ...to complete the procedure Get to Know the Access Point Features Figure 3 and Figure 4 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 3 Access Point LEDs and bottom connectors 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 10: ...ault press the Reset button for six 6 seconds WARNING Restoring the Access Point to factory default settings removes all configuration changes that you have made These include the IP address password access control list and wireless settings Returning the configuration of these features to their factory default settings may result in network connectivity issues 4 12V DC In addition to PoE you can ...

Page 11: ...is enabled there are no downlink MAPs connected to this Access Point Fast flashing green two flashes every second The WLAN service is up and at least one wireless client is associated with it Mesh networking is enabled and at least one downlink MAP is connected to this Access Point Slow flashing green one flash every two seconds The WLAN service is up but no wireless clients are currently associat...

Page 12: ...Access Point The antenna must have a gain of less than 9dBi to comply with FCC and CE regulations For more information refer to Optional Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna on page 50 Figure 4 The antenna connector is protected by a metal cap PWR Green The Access Point is connected to a power source Off No power is available or the Access Point is not connected to a power source Table 2 L...

Page 13: ...g an external antenna 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 beam...

Page 14: ... 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 5 Recommended orientation for maximum horizontal plane coverage Limited Reach Excellent Reach Excellent Reach Good...

Page 15: ...11 Before You Begin Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation Figure 6 Recommended orientation for maximum vertical plane coverage Limited Reach Excellent Reach Excellent Reach Good Reach ...

Page 16: ...12 Before You Begin Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation Figure 7 Recommended orientation for maximum mesh coverage Excellent Reach Excellent Reach Limited Reach Good Reach ...

Page 17: ... 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 and the Ethernet surge protector Figure 8 Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources O U T D O O R I N D O O R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 18: ...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 NOTE If the power outlet in your installation environment is three pronged use the two prong plug adapter tha...

Page 19: ...ister with ZoneDirector you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS For more information refer to the ZoneDirector User Guide CAUTION If you use this method make sure that you do not change the IP address of ZoneDirector after the AP discovers and registers with it If you change the ZoneDirector IP address the AP will no longer be able to communicate with it and will be unable to rediscover it Before s...

Page 20: ...e 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 PoE Out port on the PoE injector and then connect the other e...

Page 21: ...net cable to the RJ45 port on the Access Point and then connect the other end to the administrative computer s Ethernet port 2 Take out the DC terminal block from the small plastic bag that contains the bottom cover of the Access Point 3 Connect the DC cable s ground wire to V terminal If you are looking at the terminal block with the wiring terminal screws on top the V terminal is on the left sid...

Page 22: ...wiring terminal screws Screw torque value must be 4kg 5kg 6 Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DC port on the Access Point Figure 11 Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DC port 7 Connect the DC cable to a DC power source for example a battery You have completed connecting the Access Point to the administrative computer and to a DC power source Ground Wire to V Terminal 12V DC Wire to V ...

Page 23: ... automatic approval is enabled the Status column should show Connected If automatic approval is disabled click the Allow link that is on the same row as the Access Point s MAC address This allows the Access Point to register with ZoneDi rector When the Status column shows Connected this indicates that the Access Point has successfully registered with ZoneDirector and that it can now be moved to it...

Page 24: ...ng to power the Access Point using a 12v DC connection you will also need the following One 3 1mm 3 3mm UL1185 80 300V single shielded DC cable 12v DC 1A DC power source for example a battery 3mm Phillips screwdriver Step 1 Prepare the Administrative Computer NOTE The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is running on Windows XP or Windows 2000 If you are using a differ...

Page 25: ...uter to its current network configuration 5 Click Use the following IP address and then configure the IP address settings with the values listed in Table 3 For a sample configuration refer to Figure 12 You can leave the Alternate DNS server box blank 6 Click OK to save your changes and close the TCP IP Properties dialog box 7 Click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box ...

Page 26: ...n 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 PoE Out p...

Page 27: ...power source Use DC Power To use DC to power the Access Point you need to connect a DC cable not supplied with the Access Point to the DC terminal block 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port on the Access Point and then connect the other end to the administrative computer s Ethernet port 2 Take out the DC terminal block from the small plastic bag that contains the bottom cover of...

Page 28: ... tighten the wiring terminal screws Screw torque value must be 4kg 5kg 6 Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DC port on the Access Point Figure 15 Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DC port 7 Connect the DC cable to a DC power source for example a battery You have completed connecting the Access Point to the administrative computer and to a DC power source Ground Wire to V Terminal 12V ...

Page 29: ...o continue The Access Point s login page appears Figure 16 The ZoneFlex Access Point login page 5 In User name type super 6 In Password type sp admin 7 Click Log In The Web interface appears displaying the Device page 8 Continue to Step 4 Configure the Wireless Settings below Step 4 Configure the Wireless Settings To complete this step you will need to configure the settings on the Common tab and ...

Page 30: ...Setting Default Value SSID network name Wireless 1 to Wireless 8 8 WLANs Encryption security Disabled on all WLANs Default management IP address 192 168 0 1 Table 5 Common wireless configuration Setting Recommended Value Wireless Mode Auto select Channel SmartSelect Country Code If you purchased the Access Point in the United States this value is fixed to United States at the factory and is not us...

Page 31: ... descriptive name that you want to call this wireless network For example you can type Ruckus Wireless AP This SSID is the name that will help users identify this wireless network in their wireless network connection applica tion NOTE You may also configure other wireless settings on this and other Wireless tabs in addition to the settings described above although it is not necessary for completin...

Page 32: ... the Access Point you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS to point the Access Point to the FlexMaster server For more information refer to the FlexMaster User Guide 1 On the menu click Administration Management 2 Scroll down the page to the TR069 SNMP Management Choice section 3 Verify that the Auto option is selected 4 In FlexMaster Server URL type the URL of the FlexMaster server on the network Y...

Page 33: ...ns on how to verify that the Access Point and FlexMaster can communi cate with each other are provided in Check the TR069 Status FlexMaster Management Only on page 32 Step 5 Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer 1 Disconnect the Access Point from the power source either from the PoE injector or DC power source 2 Verify that the PWR LED on the back of the Access Point is off ...

Page 34: ...P IP Properties dialog box click OK to close it 6 Click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box You are now ready to connect the Access Point to your network 5 Verifying Access Point Operation Before mounting the unit Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you verify that the Access Point is operating correctly To do this you will need to connect the Access Point to you...

Page 35: ...Point s WLAN service If you do not have Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector on the network the DIR LED is off This indicates that the Access Point is operating in standalone mode If there is a ZoneDirector device on the network the DIR LED is green Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point 1 On the administrative computer verify that the wireless interface is enabled On Windows XP click All Progr...

Page 36: ...nt from the power source 2 Disconnect the Ethernet cable that runs to the Access Point s RJ45 port from your network s router or switch You are now ready to deploy the Access Point to its permanent mounting location 6 Deploying the Access Point In this step you will connect the Access Point to the network from its mounting location Step 1 Complete the Power Connections The Access Point supports bo...

Page 37: ...he PoE injector and use two outdoor rated Ethernet cables for the connections See Figure 25 for an example 5 Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the LAN port on the PoE injector and then connect the other end to your network 6 Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector WARNING Do not apply power to the Access Point at this point You should connect the Access P...

Page 38: ...ing around the Ethernet cable and then place the wrapped section into the left cable groove The black rubber O ring can support a cable with 5 6mm to 6 0mm outside diameter Figure 21 Install the white P clip clamp and the black rubber O ring You have completed setting up the PoE power connection ...

Page 39: ... DC cable s 12v DC wire to the V terminal If you are looking at the terminal block with the wiring terminal screws on top the V terminal is on the right side Figure 22 Connect the ground wire to the V terminal and the 12v DC wire to the V terminal 4 Using a 3mm Phillips screw tighten the wiring terminal screws Screw torque value must be 4kg 5kg 5 Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DC port on...

Page 40: ...ite P clip clamp and the black rubber O ring CAUTION If you are not connecting the DC cable to the DC terminal block make sure you cover the right cable groove with one of the supplied solid rubber stoppers You have completed setting up the DC power connection P clip Cable Clamp Rubber O ring ...

Page 41: ...of the Access Point onto the bottom section and then fasten it using the three machine screws that are supplied with the Access Point CAUTION Before installing the bottom cover verify that the perimeter rubber gasket on the underside of the cover is clear of debris Figure 24 Fasten the bottom cover using three machine screws ...

Page 42: ...25 shows an example of the connections required for a typical installation that uses both PoE and DC power as power sources Figure 25 Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources O U T D O O R I N D O O R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Router or switch 8 Ground rod 2 Ethernet CAT5 cable 9 Drip loop 3 PoE injector 10 Outdoor rated FTP cable 4 PoE injector power adapter 11 Zo...

Page 43: ...s Point and Ethernet surge protector This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering the Access Point Ethernet surge protector or the building where the cable terminates 5 Verify that the RJ45 port on the AP is connected to the PoE OUT port on the PoE injector 6 Connect the Ethernet cable from the 10 100 DATA IN port on PoE injector to your network router or switch 7 Apply power ...

Page 44: ...r Step 1 Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface The procedure for attaching the bracket to the mounting surface depends on whether you are mounting the Access Point to a flat surface or a pole Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface Attaching the Bracket to a Pole Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface WARNING Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you wear eye protection before dril...

Page 45: ... mounting holes on the four mounting tabs Figure 26 Mark the locations of the mounting holes o 3 Remove the static bracket from the mounting surface 4 Drill an 8mm diameter hole with a depth of 36mm 38mm into each of the four markings that you made on the mounting surface 5 Insert a wall anchor with the unthreaded part first into each of the holes that you drilled 6 Place a metal cone on each wall...

Page 46: ...Attaching the Mounting Brackets Step 1 Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface Figure 27 Insert a wall anchor into each hole that you drilled and then place a metal cone and a flat washer on top ...

Page 47: ... 7 Align the four screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors that you inserted earlier Figure 28 Align the screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors 8 Use four hex nuts to attach the bracket to the mounting surface Figure 29 Use four hex nuts to attach the bracket to the surface ...

Page 48: ...s the metal cones that are built into the wall anchors will expand and lock the wall anchors into place 10 Continue to Step 2 Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point Attaching the Bracket to a Pole The Access Point can be mounted vertically or horizontally on a 30mm to 60mm 1 18 in to 2 36 in pole 1 Insert the open end of the steel clamp into the two tabs on the bracket Figure 30 Insert the...

Page 49: ...acket to the pole Figure 31 Use the clamp to attach the bracket to the pole 3 Using a 10mm flathead screwdriver tighten the clamp lock to secure the bracket to the pole Screw torque value must be 4kg 5kg Figure 32 Tighten the clamp lock to secure the bracket 4 Continue to Step 2 Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point ...

Page 50: ... flat side of the Access Point so that the four screw holes on the bracket align with the four screw holes on the Access Point Make sure that the shorter end of the mounting bracket is on the same side as the antenna connector 2 Insert four machine screws supplied with the Access Point into the screw holes on the bracket Figure 33 Insert four machines screws into the screw holes ...

Page 51: ...E Figures in this section show mounting on a vertical pole Procedures for mounting on a flat surface or horizontal surface are similar To join the two mounting brackets together 1 Join the two brackets as shown in Figure 34 Make sure that The dynamic bracket attached to the Access Point encloses the static bracket attached to the mounting surface For mounting on a vertical pole The side of the Acc...

Page 52: ...ing holes on the static bracket 3 Place a split lock washer and then a flat washer onto a hex bolt Then insert the hex bolt into one of the mounting holes NOTE Make sure the screw washer assembly is in correct order The split lock washer should be in the middle and the flat washer should touch the bracket 4 Repeat Step 3 for each of the mounting holes There are four mounting holes on the bracket t...

Page 53: ...oint to your desired orientation NOTE If you have not yet determined the optimal orientation for your Access Point refer to Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation on page 10 for orienta tion guidelines 7 Using a 10mm ratchet wrench tighten the hex bolts to fix the Access Point s orientation Screw torque value must be 4kg 5kg You have completed mounting the Access Point ...

Page 54: ...onnecting the antenna to the Access Point make sure that you disconnect the Access Point from the power source 1 Disconnect the Access Point from the power source 2 Unscrew the metal cap that protects the antenna connector Place the metal cap in a safe place in case you need it later 3 Connect the antenna to the standard N type female antenna connector If the antenna comes with an RF coaxial cable...

Page 55: ...nect the RF coaxial cable to the standard N type female connector on the Access Point If the antenna comes with a standard N type male connector for direct connection for example an omnidirectional antenna connect the standard N type male connector to the standard N type female connector on the Access Point To Patch Antenna ...

Page 56: ...ng tape to the antenna connector to help prevent water from entering the connector 5 Reconnect the Access Point to the power source CAUTION If you are not connecting an external antenna to the standard N type antenna interface on the Access Point make sure that the metal cap remains installed and securely fastened to protect the interface from elements such as water or dirt You have completed conn...

Page 57: ...ur network Configure the Security Settings Unlike wired networks anyone with a compatible wireless adapter can receive wireless data transmissions from your network well beyond your walls To prevent unauthorized users from entering your wireless network and accessing your computers and files Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends enabling and configuring wireless security on the Access Point The Acce...

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