Ruckus R300 data sheet

BENEFITS

data sheet

Best-in-class 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 a 2x to 4x
increase in Wi-Fi signal coverage minimizing the
number of APs required to service any area

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

Flexible deployment options

Standalone or controller-based deployment

Hassle free migration to higher speed Wi-Fi

Support for standard 802.3af power over Ethernet
allows enterprises to use existing PoE switches
without costly upgrades

ZoneFlex™ R300

DUAL-BAND 802.11N
SMART WI-FI ACCESS POINTS

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

The Ruckus ZoneFlex R300 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
R300 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.

Each ZoneFlex R300 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 R300 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.

ZoneFlex™ R300

DUAL-BAND 802.11N
SMART WI-FI ACCESS POINTS

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

All ZoneFlex R300 Smart Wi-Fi access points integrate a
software-controlled smart antenna array that delivers up to an
additional 4 dB of BeamFlex gain and 10 dB of interference
mitigation. This allows a 2 to 4x 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 R300 supports
a wide range of value-added applications such
as guest networking, 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
R300 works with a wide range of authentication servers including
Microsoft’s Active Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS.

Flexible Deployment Options

ZoneFlex R300 APs can be deployed as a standalone AP or
as part of a centrally managed wireless LAN using ZoneDirec­tor Smart WLAN controllers. ZoneFlex R300 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. When
used with the ZoneDirector, each ZoneFlex R300 is automatically
congured through the network making deployment quick and
ea sy.

Complete Local and Remote Management

Each ZoneFlex R300 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, and guest networking.

FEATURES

• Dual-band concurrent (5GHz/2.4GHz)

• Adaptive antenna technology and advanced RF management

• Up to an additional 4dB BeamFlex gain / 10dB interference

mitigation

• Automatic interference mitigation, optimized for high-density

environments

• Integrated smart antenna technology

• Standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• Router mode with NAT and DHCP ser vices

• 2 to 4 times extended range and coverage

• IP multicast video streaming support

• Up to 27 BSSIDs per radio with unique QoS and security policies

• Advanced QoS packet classication and automatic priority for

latency-sensitive trafc

• Dynamic, pre-user rate-limiting for hotspot WLANs

• WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support for RADIUS and Active

Directory**

• Ethernet 802.1x port-based authentication (authenticator and

supplicant)

• Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK**

• Admission control/load balancing**

• Bandsteering and airtime fairness

• Captive portal and guest accounts **

• Wall, desktop or ceiling mountable

• Limited lifetime warranty

** when used with management

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