Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7762 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

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

Contents

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

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.

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)

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

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.

Before You Begin

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

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.

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