Ruckus 7372 data sheet

BENEFITS

data sheet

Best-in-class mid-range performance at lowest cost

Unprecedented price/performance with extended
range at the industry’s most affordable price point

Extended range requires fewer APs

Adaptive antenna technology delivers up to a 2x
increase in Wi-Fi signal coverage minimizing the
number of APs required to service any area

Wire-like wireless reliability

Patented smart antenna array, adaptive antenna
technology and Quality of Service technologies
combine to mitigate interference and minimize
packet loss

Sleek, low prole enclosure for ease-of-deployment

Aesthetically-pleasing design ts almost anywhere

Channel selection optimizes throughput

ChannelFly dynamic management, based on through­put measurements, not just interference, chooses the
best channel to give users the highest throughput.

Super simple conguration and management

The industry’s simplest conguration and management
through a Web-based wizard and automated
deployment capabilities

ZoneFlex™ 7352

802.11N SMART WI-FI ACCESS POINTS

High Performance, 802.11n Mid-Range Smart Wi-Fi Access
Points with Adaptive Antenna Technology

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7352 delivers high-performance and reliable

802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s most affordable price point.

Unlike any other 802.11n wireless solution in its class, the ZoneFlex
7352 combines patented adaptive antenna technology and automatic
interference mitigation to deliver consistent, predictable performance at
extended ranges with up to an additional 4dB of BeamFlex+ gain on top
of the physical antenna gain and up to 10dB of interference mitigation.

Additional performance enhancements to signal gain can be attributed
to the chip-based transmit beamforming capability adding 3 dB when
associated to a compatible client. The 7352 is also ideal for client
performance with mobile devices that constantly change orientation with
dual-polarized antennas that adapt to hand-held device movement.

Each ZoneFlex 7352 integrates Ruckus-patented BeamFlex+, a soft­ware-controlled, high gain antenna array that continually forms and
directs each 802.11n packet over the best performing signal path. The
ZoneFlex 7352 automatically selects channels for highest throughput
potential using Ruckus ChannelFly dynamic channel management,
adapting to environmental changes. Once deployed, enterprises never
have to worry about constant site surveys as the environment changes.

Flexible deployment options

Standalone or controller-based deployment

Smart wireless meshing

When used with a ZoneDirector Smart WLAN
controller, the ZoneFlex 7352 easily extends Wi-Fi
services to areas where Ethernet cabling isn’t available,
possible or cost effective

Adaptive Polarization Diversity (PD-MRC)

Dual-polarized antennas that are dynamically selected
provide better reception for hard to hear clients and
more consistent performance as clients constantly
change orientation

A sleek and low-prole design, the ZoneFlex 7352 was purpose-built for
cost-minded enterprises requiring reliable high speed client connectivity.
It is ideal for a variety of enterprise and hotspot environments including
hotels, schools, retail outlets, branch ofces and public venues.

The ZoneFlex 7352 can be deployed as a standalone access point or
as part of the centrally-controlled Smart Wireless LAN with the Ruckus
ZoneDirector. The ZoneFlex 7352 can also be easily deployed using
Smart Mesh Networking to extend Wi-Fi services in locations where
Ethernet cabling is not available or cost prohibitive.

ZoneFlex™ 7352

802.11N SMART WI-FI
ACCESS POINTS

Patented BeamFlex+™ Technology Extends Signal Range,
Improves Stability of Client Connections

All ZoneFlex 7352 Smart Wi-Fi access points integrate a
software-controlled smart antenna array that delivers up to an
additional 4dB of BeamFlex+ gain and 10dB of interference
mitigation. This allows up to a 2x improvement in signal range
and a reduction in packet loss from the ability to automatically
mitigate interference and avoid obstacles.

Advanced WLAN Applications
with Smart/OS

When used with the Ruckus
ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller,
each ZoneFlex 7352 supports a wide
range of value-added applications such
as guest networking, Smart Wireless
Meshing, Dynamic PSK, hotspot
authentication, wireless intrusion
detection and many more. With
Smart/OS, WLANs can be created and
mapped to the same or different APs or VLANs. In a centrally
managed conguration, the ZoneFlex 7352 works with a wide
range of authentication servers including Microsoft’s Active
Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS.

Complete Local and
Remote Management

Each ZoneFlex 7352 can be
managed as a standalone AP
through a Web-based GUI,
using SNMP or through the
Ruckus FlexMaster Wi-Fi
remote management system.
Local management can also
be performed using the
ZoneDirector Smart WLAN
controller. FlexMaster is a
LINUX-based software platform
that uses industry-standard
protocols to perform bulk
conguration, fault detection,
monitoring and a wide range of troubleshooting capabilities
over a wire area connection. The ZoneDirector enables local
management and control of APs, adding value-added services
such as transmit power control, guest networking and meshing.

Flexible Deployment Options

ZoneFlex 7352 APs can be deployed as a standalone AP or as
part of a centrally managed wireless LAN using ZoneDirector
Smart WLAN controllers. ZoneFlex 7352 can be deployed across
any L2/L3 network and can bridge trafc onto the local network,
tunnel to a central location using L2TP or PPPoE, or route
between the WAN and NAT’ed private subnets. It can be wired
to the network or connect wirelessly by meshing to another AP
when Ethernet cabling is unavailable. When used with the
ZoneDirector, each ZoneFlex 7352 is automatically congured
through the network making deployment quick and easy.

One 10/100 Mbps and one
80 2.3af Po E 10/100/10 00
Mbps Ethernet port support

Many potential antenna
combinations can
be chosen for high
availability of Wi-Fi

High-gain directional
antenna elements not
only delivers signal gain
but also interference
mitigation for range
extension, reliability
and high data rates

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