Ruckus Wireless 7762-T Installation Manual

Ruckus Wireless

™

7762-T Dual Band 802.11n
Outdoor Access Point

Installation Guide

Part Number 800-70318-001
Published April 2011

www.ruckuswireless.com

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1 About This Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mounting Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Get to Know the Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Perform a Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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 . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 3: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster . . . . . . . . 20

What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 3: Log In to the Access Point’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 4: Configure the Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . 33

Step 6: Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5 Verifying Access Point Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Check the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Disconnect the Access Point from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6 Deploying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Step 1: Connect and Seal the RJ-45 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Step 2: Complete the Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

8 Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

9 (Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Maximum Antenna Gain Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Configure the Antenna Gain from the AP CLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Configure the Antenna Gain from the ZoneDirector Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10 Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

11 What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Configure the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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1 About This Installation Guide

This Installation Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex
7762-T 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-T 802.11n Outdoor Access
Point documentation set includes the following:

■ User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Access Point. 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 Access Point’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 ZoneDi­rector to manage the Access Point, this guide describes the required steps that will enable
the Access Point to report to and communicate with FlexMaster or ZoneDirector success­fully.

■ To set up the Access Point for management by FlexMaster, refer to “(Optional) Set the

FlexMaster Server Address” on page 30.

■ To set up the Access Point for management by ZoneDirector, refer to “Configuring for

Management by ZoneDirector” on page 15.

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Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point

Package Contents

2 Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point

1. Open the Access Point 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 Access Point package contains all of the items listed below:

■ ZoneFlex 7762-T Outdoor Access Point

■ Small plastic bag containing the Ruckus Wireless PoE injector for ZoneFlex 7762-T AP

■ Box containing the power adapter for the PoE injector

■ Box containing the mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)

■ Small plastic bag containing the DC connector pins and DC cord connector assembly

(see Figure 1

)

■ Two small plastic bags each containing RJ-45 waterproofing assembly (see Figure 2)

■ Small plastic bag containing an electrical shunt (for resetting the Access Point to factory

default settings, see Figure 3

)

■ Ground screw

■ Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement

■ Regulatory Statement

■ This Installation Guide

WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter (if supplied with your
Access Point) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapter
outdoor with the Access Point.

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Package Contents

Figure 1. DC connector pins and DC cord connector assembly

Figure 2. RJ-45 waterproofing assembly

Boot DC cord connector Coupling ring Connector pins (4 pieces)

Cable clamp housing

RJ-45 connector (on
AP)

Clamping ring
assembly

Rubber O-ring Sealing nut

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Package Contents

Figure 3. Electrical shunt for resetting the Access Point to factory default settings

Mounting Kit Contents

■ Dynamic bracket

■ Static bracket

■ Steel clamp (2 pieces)

■ Machine screws (8 pieces)

■ Hex bolts (4 pieces)

■ Flat washers (4 pieces)

■ Split lock washers (4 pieces)

■ Wall anchors (4 pieces)

Figure 4. Mounting kit contents

Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp (2 pieces) Machine screw (8 pieces)

Hex bolt (4 pieces) Flat washer (4

pieces)

Split lock washer (4
pieces)

Wall anchor with metal
cone and hex nut
(4 pieces)

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Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

3 Before You Begin

Before installing and setting up the Access Point, 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 2000/XP/Vista/7 with one wireless 802.11b/

g/n network card and one Ethernet card installed

■ A pair of long nose pliers

■ 6mm flathead screwdriver

■ 6mm Phillips screwdriver

■ 10mm ratchet wrench

■ Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)

NOTE: At the beginning of each procedure, this guide lists the specific tools, accessories,
and equipment that you will need to complete the procedure.

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Get to Know the Access Point Features

Get to Know the Access Point Features

Figure 5 and Figure 6 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 5. Access Point parts

Power LED

Status LED

5GHz External

Antenna

Connectors

RJ-45/PoE

Connectors

DC Connector

Ground Screw

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Table 1. LEDs and connectors on the AP

Label Description

Power LED

•Off: No power is available, or the Access Point is not
connected to a power source.

•Red: The Access Point is powering on.

• Green: The Access Point is connected to a power source
and has completed its power-on sequence.

Status LED If the Access Point 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 Access Point is being managed by Ruckus Wireless
ZoneDirector:

• Green: The AP is part of a mesh network (either as Root
AP or Me sh AP) and is c onnec ted to an upl ink wit h goo d
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 supplied PoE injector (if connected).

• PoE OUT port: Supports 10/100/1000Mbps
connections. If the supplied PoE injector is used, this
port can supply 802.af PoE to the connected PoE­capable device (for example, another ZoneFlex 7762-T
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.

For more information, refer to “(Optional) Enable PoE

for the PoE OUT Port” on page 31.

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Get to Know the Access Point Features

If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect external
antennas (5GHz only) to the standard N-type radio frequency (RF) antenna connectors on
the top panel of the Access Point. For more information, refer to “(Optional) Mounting

and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas” on page 51.

NOTE: The maximum value for the antenna gain that you should set depends on the type
of external antennas that you are connecting to the AP. Refer to “Maximum Antenna Gain

Value” on page 52 for more information.

DC Connector In addition to PoE, you can also use direct current or DC

(from a battery, for example) to supply power to the Access
Point.

Table 1. LEDs and connectors on the AP

Label Description

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Perform a Site Survey

Figure 6. The 5GHz antenna connectors are protected by metal caps

Perform a Site Survey

Before installing the Access Point, perform a site survey to determine the optimal Access
Point placement or maximum range, coverage, and network performance. When
performing a site survey, consider the following factors:

■ Data rates: Range is generally inversely proportional to data rates. The maximum radio

range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. Higher data rates will generally be
achieved at closer distances.

■ Antenna type and placement: Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in

maximizing radio range. As a general rule, radio range is increased by mounting the
radio higher off of the ground with the Access Point oriented so that the dome is facing
down (for recommended orientation examples, refer to Figure 7

on page 11). If you
are connecting an external antenna (5GHz only) to the Access Point, mount the Access
Point so that the external antenna is pointing down.

Metal caps

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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation

■ 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 beams, filing cabinets, buildings, or trees, can block or
hinder wireless communication. Avoid installing the Access Point in an environment
where there is an obstruction between sending and receiving devices. A number of
machines and electronic devices that emit radio waves – cranes, wireless phones,
microwave ovens, satellite dishes – interfere with and block wireless signals. Building
materials used in construction also influence radio signal penetration. For example,
drywall construction permits greater range than concrete blocks.

For more Access Point placement guidelines, refer to “Determine the Optimal Mounting

Location and Orientation”.

Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and
Orientation

The location and orientation that you choose for the Access Point play a 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.

NOTE: The following orientation figures apply to the 2.4GHz radio antenna that is built
into the 7762-T AP. For information on the external 5GHZ antennas (not supplied), refer to

“(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas”

on page 51.

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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation

Figure 7. Recommended orientation for maximum horizontal plane coverage

Limited Reach

Excellent

Reach

Excellent

Reach

Good Reach

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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation

Figure 8. Recommended orientation for maximum vertical plane coverage

Limited Reach

Excellent

Reach

Excellent

Reach

Good Reach

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Become Familiar with the Installation Components

Figure 9. Recommended orientation for maximum mesh coverage

Become Familiar with the Installation Components

The Access Point can be installed in an indoor or outdoor environment, such as an interior
wall or ceiling or the exterior roof overhang of a building or a streetlight pole. Refer to

Figure 10

for the components involved in a typical installation.

Take note of the components that must be installed indoor and outdoor. The PoE injector
and 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).

Excellent

Reach

Excellent

Reach

Limited Reach

Good Reach

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Become Familiar with the Installation Components

Figure 10. Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources

WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace,
or service this equipment.

WARNING: Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national electrical
codes.

CAUTION: Make sure that you form a 3”-5” drip loop in any cable that is attached to the

Access Point. This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering the Access
Point or the building where the cable terminates.

CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available 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.

INDOOR OUTDOOR

DC power source

Router or switch

PoE injector

ZoneFlex 7762-T

Outdoor AP

CAT5 Ethernet

cable

PoE power

adapter

Outdoor-rated

Cat5e FTP cable

Drip loop

Outdoor-rated

Cat5e FTP cable

DC cable

Ground rods

Ground

screw

18 AWG min

green-and­yellow wire

used

18 AWG min

green-and­yellow wire

used

Ground rod

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Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point

Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access
Point

The Access Point supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 12V DC power and can be
connected to both power sources at the same time. If you connect the Access Point to
both PoE and DC power sources at the same time, it will use DC power as the primary
power source and PoE as the backup power source.

4 Configuring the Access Point

The procedure for completing the Access Point’s essential configuration depends on
whether you want it to be managed by either ZoneDirector or FlexMaster or to operate
as a standalone access point. Refer to the section that is relevant to your deployment:

■ Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector

■ Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster

Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector

If ZoneDirector is installed on the network, you can configure the Access Point for
management by ZoneDirector. Simply connect the Access Point to same Layer 2 subnet
as ZoneDirector. When the Access Point starts up, it will discover and register with
ZoneDirector automatically.

NOTE: In addition to using Layer 2 auto discovery to enable the Access Point to register
with ZoneDirector, you can also use DHCP Option 43 or DNS. For more information, refer
to the ZoneDirector User Guide.

Before starting this procedure, check the back panel of the Access Point (above the recess
where the bottom connectors are located), and then write down the MAC address of the
Access Point. You will need the MAC address to identify the Access Point on the ZoneDi­rector Web interface.

What You Will Need

Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following require­ments ready:

■ A computer from which you can access the ZoneDirector Web interface

■ Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the

administrative computer

■ One Cat5e foil screened twisted pair (FTP) solid cable

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Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector

■ Two Ethernet cables

■ PoE injector (if not supplied with the Access Point, you can purchase a third party

802.3at-compliant PoE injector or switch)

■ 6mm Phillips screwdriver

If you are planning to power the Access Point using a 12v DC connection, you will also
need the following:

■ One 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable

■ 12v DC, 1.5A DC power source (for example, a battery)

Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point

The procedure for connecting cables to the Access Point depends on the power source
that you will be using. You can 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 Cat5e or better Ethernet cables.

3. Connect one end of one Ethernet cable to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE injector,
and then connect the other end to the PoE IN port on the Access Point.

4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PoE

injector, and then connect the other end to ZoneDirector directly or through a hub.

5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector, and then
plug the power adapter to a power source. The single LED on the PoE injector turns
green.

6. Check the Power LED on the side of the Access Point. Initially, the LED will turn red as
the AP powers on. After it completes the power-on sequence, the LED will turn green.

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Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector

Figure 11. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector

You have completed connecting the Access Point to the network and to a PoE power
source.

Use DC Power

To use DC to power the Access Point, you need to assemble the DC cord connector, and
then plug it into the 12V DC connector on the AP. To complete this task, you will need:

■ A 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable that is long enough to connect the AP (at its

mounting location) with the DC power source.

■ A pair of long nose pliers

■ A soldering gun (optional)

To assemble the DC cord connector and supply DC power to the AP

1. Take the small plastic bag containing the DC connector pins and DC cord connector

from the AP package. Take its contents out.

2. Feed the end of the DC cable through the boot, cable clamp housing, and coupling
ring (in the same order). See Figure 12

.

To AP

To network

To AC po we r s ourc e

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Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector

Figure 12. DC cable connector assembly

3. Strip the DC cable for about 3/8” and each of the four conductors for about 7/32”.

Figure 13. Strip the DC cable and the four conductors

4. Insert the stripped part of the conductors into the four connector pins, and then crimp
the edges of the connector pins to secure the conductors. Alternatively, use a soldering
gun to solder the conductors to the pins.

5. Insert all four connector pins into the holes on the cord connector. See Figure 14 for
the correct pinout connections.

Cable clamp

housing

Boot

Coupling ringDC cable

3/8 inches (max)

7/32 inches (max)

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Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector

Figure 14. Pinout connections for the DC cable

Figure 15. Insert the conductors into the pins, crimp or solder the edges, and then

insert the pins into the connector

6. Push the coupling ring all the way forward so that it covers the edge of the cord
connector.

7. Push the cable clamp housing forward until it locks into the connector body. The two
clamps should snap into their compartments.

8. Push the boot all the way forward so that it covers the cable clamp housing securely.

9. Remove the protective cap from the 12V DC connector on the AP.

10. Connect the DC cord connector that you have assembled to the 12V DC connector on

the AP.

11. Connect the DC cable to a DC power source (for example, a battery).

You have completed connecting the Access Point to a DC power source.

No. Pinout

1+DC power

2-DC power

3Factory reset

4Ground

1

4

2

3

Crimp or solder the conductors

before inserting them into the

connector

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Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster

Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Same Subnet as
ZoneDirector

1. Verify that the Access Point is powered on.

2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the PoE IN port on the AP.

3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the same Layer 2 subnet as ZoneDi-

rector. The same Layer 2 subnet means that there should not be any router between
the Access Point and ZoneDirector.

4. Log in to ZoneDirector, and then go to the Monitor > Access Points page.

5. Look for the MAC address of the Access Point, and then check its Status column.

• If 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 ZoneDi­rector.

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 its destination
Layer 2 or Layer 3 network.

Step 3: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power
Source

1. Disconnect the Access Point from the power source (either from the PoE injector or

DC power source).

2. Verify that the Power LED on the Access Point is off.

3. Continue to “Attaching the Mounting Brackets”

on page 42.

Configuring for Standalone Operation or for
Management by FlexMaster

What You Will Need

Before starting with the configuration task, make sure that you have the following require­ments ready:

■ An administrative computer (notebook computer) running on Microsoft Windows

Vista/XP/2000

■ Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later) installed on the

administrative computer

■ One 5.6mm-6.0mm (outside diameter) Cat5e foil screened twisted pair (FTP) solid

cable

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■ Two Ethernet cables

■ PoE injector (supplied with the AP)

■ 6mm Phillips screwdriver

If you are planning to power the Access Point using a 12v DC connection, you will also
need the following:

■ One 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable

■ 12v DC, 1.5A DC power source (for example, a battery)

■ A pair of long nose pliers

■ A soldering gun (optional)

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 different operating system, refer to
the documentation that was shipped with your operating system for information on how
to modify the computer’s IP address settings.

1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connections (or
Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the Start menu is

set up:

• On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

• On Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Network Connections.

2. When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for Local Area
Connection, and then click Properties.

NOTE: Make sure that you configure the Local Area Connection properties, not the
Wireless Network Connection properties.

3. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) from the scrolling list, and then click Properties. The Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.

4. Write down all of the currently active network settings. You will need this information

later when you restore your computer to its current network configuration.

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5. Click Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address settings with
the values listed in Table 2

. For a sample configuration, refer to Figure 16.

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.

Windows saves the IP address settings that you have configured.

Figure 16. Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box

Table 2. Configure your computer’s IP address settings

IP address 192.168.0.22 (or any address in the 192.168.0.x

network—with the exception of 192.168.0.1, which
is already used by the Access Point)

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Default gateway 192.168.0.1

Preferred DNS server 192.168.0.1

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Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative
Computer

The procedure for connecting the Access Point to the administrative computer depends
on the power source that you will be using. You can 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 Cat5e or better Ethernet cables.

3. Connect one end of one Ethernet cable to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE injector,
and then connect the other end to the PoE IN port on the Access Point.

4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PoE

injector, and then connect the other end to the admin computer.

5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector, and then
plug the power adapter to a power source. The single LED on the PoE injector turns
green.

6. Check the Power LED on the side of the Access Point. Initially, the LED will turn amber
as the AP powers on. After it completes the power-on sequence, the LED will turn

green.

Figure 17. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector

To AP

To admi n

computer

To AC po we r s ourc e

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You have completed connecting the Access Point to the administrative computer and to
a PoE power source.

Use DC Power

NOTE: If you already assembled the DC cord connector in “Step 1: Connect the Cables

to the Access Point” on page 16, you only need to connect the DC cord connector to the

12V DC port on the AP (see Step 10

and onwards).

To use DC to power the Access Point, you need to assemble the DC cord connector, and
then plug it into the 12V DC connector on the AP. To complete this task, you will need:

■ A 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable. Make sure that it is long enough to connect the

AP (at its mounting location) with the DC power source.

■ A pair of long nose pliers

■ A soldering gun (optional)

To assemble the DC cord connector and supply DC power to the AP

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the PoE IN port on the AP, and then connect

the other end to the administrative computer’s Ethernet port.

NOTE: A waterproof connector for the RJ-45 port is supplied with the AP. You do not
need to assemble the connector at this point.

2. Take the small plastic bag containing the DC connector pins and DC cord connector
from the AP package. Take its contents out.

3. Feed the end of the DC cable through the boot, cable clamp housing, and coupling
ring (in the same order). See Figure 18

.

Figure 18. DC cable connector assembly

4. Strip the DC cable for about 3/8” and each of the four conductors for about 7/32”.

Cable clamp

housing

Boot

Coupling ringDC cable

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Figure 19. Strip the DC cable and the four conductors

5. Insert the stripped part of the conductors into the four connector pins, and then crimp
the edges of the connector pins to secure the conductors. Alternatively, use a soldering
gun to solder the conductors to the pins.

6. Insert all four connector pins into the holes on the cord connector. See Figure 31

for

the correct pinout connections.

Figure 20. Pinout connections for the DC cable

3/8 inches (max)

7/32 inches (max)

No. Pinout

1+DC power

2-DC power

3Factory reset

4Ground

1

4

2

3

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Figure 21. Insert the conductors into the pins, crimp or solder the edges, and then

insert the pins into the connector

7. Push the coupling ring all the way forward so that it covers the edge of the cord
connector.

8. Push the cable clamp housing forward until it locks into the connector body. The two
clamps should snap into their compartments.

9. Push the boot all the way forward so that it covers the cable clamp housing securely.

10. Remove the protective cap from the 12V DC connector on the AP.

11. Connect the DC cord connector that you have assembled to the 12V DC connector on

the AP.

12. 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.

Step 3: Log In to the Access Point’s Web Interface

1. On the administrative computer, open a Web browser window.

2. In the address or location bar, type the following address:

https://192.168.0.1

3. Press <Enter> on the keyboard to connect to the Access Point’s Web interface. A
security alert message appears.

4. Click Ye s or OK (depending on the browser) to continue. The Access Point’s login page
appears.

Crimp or solder the conductors

before inserting them into the

connector

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Figure 22. 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 at
least one Wireless # tab. These are the essential wireless settings that will enable wireless
devices on the network to associate with the Access Point.

NOTE: ZoneFlex 7762-T has one 2.4GHz radio and one 5GHz radio. The wireless settings
for each radio need to be configured separately on the Web interface (except for the
country code setting, see note in Ta b l e 4

). To configure the 2.4GHz radio settings, click
Configuration > Radio 2.4G. To configure the 5GHz radio settings, click Configuration
> Radio 5G.

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For your reference, the default wireless settings on the Access Point are listed in Table 3 .

Configure Common Wireless Settings

1. On the left menu of the Web interface, click Configuration > Radio {2.5/5} G. The
Common page appears.

2. Verify that the common wireless settings are configured as listed in Table 4

.

3. If you made any changes to the Common tab, click Update Settings.

4. Continue to “Configure Wireless # Settings” below.

Table 3. Default wireless settings

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 4. Common wireless configuration

Setting Recommended Value

Wireless Mode Auto-select

Channel SmartSelect

Channel Width 20MHz or 40MHz

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 user configurable.

• If you purchased the Access Point outside the
United States, verify that the value is set to your
country or region. Selecting the correct country
code ensures that the Access Point uses only the
radio channels allowed in your country or region.

NOTE: The two radios on ZoneFlex 7762-T AP are
always configured with the same country code setting.
If you change the country code for Radio 2.4G, for
example, the same change will be automatically
applied to Radio 5G.

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Figure 23. The Configuration > Radio 2.4 > Common tab

Configure Wireless # Settings

1. Click one of the Wireless # tabs.

2. In Wireless Availability, click Enabled.

3. In Broadcast SSID, click Enabled.

4. Clear the SSID box, and then type a unique and 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 applica­tion.

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 completing
the Access Point installation.

5. Click Update Settings.

You have completed configuring the basic wireless settings of the Access Point.

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Figure 24. The Configuration > Radio 2.4 > Wireless 1 tab

(Optional) Set the FlexMaster Server Address

If you have a FlexMaster server installed on the network and you intend to use FlexMaster
to manage the Access Point, you can set the FlexMaster server address at this point. Before
starting this procedure, make sure you obtain the correct FlexMaster server URL.

NOTE: In addition to setting the FlexMaster server URL manually on 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. You

can use either http or https to connect to the URL and include either the host name
or IP address of the FlexMaster server in the URL. The following are examples of valid
FlexMaster server URLs:

http://flexmaster/intune/server

https://flexmaster/intune/server

http://192.168.20.1/intune/server

https://192.168.20.1/intune/server

5. Click Update Settings to save your changes.

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You have completed setting the FlexMaster server address on the Access Point.

Figure 25. Type the FlexMaster server URL

NOTE: Instructions on how to verify that the Access Point and FlexMaster can communi­cate with each other are provided in “Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management

Only)” on page 35.

(Optional) Enable PoE for the PoE OUT Port

If you are using the supplied Ruckus Wireless PoE injector for 7762-T AP (and power
adapter) to supply power to the AP, you can use PoE OUT port to supply PoE to any PoE­capable device (for example, another ZoneFlex 7762-T AP or an IP-based surveillance
camera). The PoE feature for the PoE OUT port needs to be enabled from the Web
interface.

NOTE: If you use DC power or a PoE injector other than the one supplied with the AP,
the AP will be operational but some features (such as the built-in heater and PoE for the
PoE OUT port) will be unavailable. See Tabl e 5

below for more information.

To enable PoE for the PoE OUT port

1. On the menu, click Configuration > Device.

2. In Power Source, select the Use custom PoE injector check box.

3. Click Update Settings to save your changes.

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You have completed enabling PoE for the PoE OUT port.

Figure 26. Select the Use custom PoE injector check box

In addition to the supplied Ruckus Wireless PoE injector for ZoneFlex 7762-T AP, you can
also use DC power or a standard 802.3af/802.3at PoE injector to supply power to the AP.
Note, however, that some features (specifically, the built-in heater and PoE for the PoE
OUT port) will be unavailable if the supplied PoE injector is not used. Refer to Ta b l e 5

for

the available power options and the limitations associated with each option.

NOTE: If the built-in heater is disabled, the lowest operating temperature that the Access
Point can support is -20° C.

Table 5. Power configuration options

Power Input Operational AP Heater PoE for PoE OUT

12V DC Yes No No

802.3af input Yes No No

802.3at input Yes Yes No

Ruckus Wireless PoE injector
for ZoneFlex 7762-T AP (with
supplied power adapter)

Yes Ye s Ye s

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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.

3. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the administrative computer’s Ethernet port.

Step 6: Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network
Settings

1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connections (or
Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the Start menu is

set up:

• On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.

• On Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Network Connections.

2. When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for Local Area
Connection, and then click Properties.

3. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) from the scrolling list, and then click Properties. The TCP/IP
Properties dialog box appears.

4. Restore the computer’s network settings by typing the original IP address settings in
the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.

5. On the TCP/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 your live network temporarily and make sure that the network connection works and
that wireless clients are able to associate with the Access Point and connect to your network
and the Internet.

NOTE: The network and power connections that you will be making in this step are
temporary. You can perform these verification tasks indoor.

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Connect the Access Point to the Network

Connect the Access Point to the Network

If the AP is using PoE

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NETWORK port on the PoE injector to your
network’s router or switch.

2. Connect the PoE injector to an AC power source.

If the AP is using DC power

1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the PoE IN port on the Access Point to your network’s
router or switch.

2. Connect the DC cable to a DC power source.

You have completed connecting the Access Point to your live network. Perform the tasks
described in the following sections to verify that the Access Point is operating normally.

Check the LEDs

Perform a spot-check using the LEDs to verify that the Access Point is operating normally.
If the Access Point is operating normally and no wireless clients are associated with it:

■ The Power LED is green.

■ The Status LED shows slow blinking amber. This indicates that there are no wireless

clients connected to the Access Point’s WLAN service.

Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point

1. In the system tray, right-click the (Wireless Network Connection) icon, and then
click View Available Wireless Networks.

2. In the list of available wireless network, click the network with the same SSID as you

configured in “Configure Wireless # Settings”

on page 29. For example, if you set the

SSID to Ruckus Wireless AP, click the wireless network named Ruckus Wireless AP.

3. Click Connect.

Your wireless client connects to the wireless network. After the wireless client connects to
the wireless network successfully, the wireless client icon in the system tray changes to .

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Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only)

Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management
Only)

If you configured the Access Point to report to a FlexMaster server on the network, make
sure you verify that it can successfully communicate with the FlexMaster server. You can
do this by checking the TR069 status on the Access Point’s Web interface.

1. Log in to the Access Point’s Web interface.

2. Go to the Administration > Management page.

3. Scroll down to the TR069 Status section.

4. Check the value for Last successful contact. If it shows a date in green, this indicates

that the Access Point was able to communicate successfully with FlexMaster.

Disconnect the Access Point from the Network

1. Disconnect the Access Point 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: Connect and Seal the RJ-45 Cable

The Access Point comes with two sets of RJ-45 waterproof connectors. To complete this
step, you will need one RJ-45 cable (two if you plan to use both the PoE IN and PoE OUT
ports) and the RJ-45 waterproof connector assembly that is supplied with the AP.

1. Take out one of the two plastic bags containing the RJ-45 waterproof connector
assembly.

2. Feed the end of the RJ-45 cable through the sealing nut, rubber-O ring, and clamping
ring assembly (in the same order). See Figure 27

.

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Figure 27. RJ-45 waterproof connector assembly

3. Connect the RJ-45 cable to the PoE IN port on the AP.

4. Screw the clamping ring assembly onto the RJ-45 connector.

5. Push the rubber-O ring into the clamping ring assembly. Make sure that the clamping

ring assembly fully encloses the rubber-O ring.

6. Push the sealing nut forward and tighten it to seal the assembly.

If you are using both the PoE IN and PoE OUT ports, assemble the second waterproof
connector by repeating the same procedure.

You have completed connecting the RJ-45 cable and sealing the connection.

Step 2: Complete the Power Connections

The Access Point supports both PoE and DC power and it can be connected to both power
sources at the same time. If you want use both power sources, complete the power
connections in this step.

NOTE: If you want to use PoE only or DC power only (not both), you do not need to
complete this step. You already configured one power connection earlier when you
completed “Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer”

on

page 23

. You may continue directly to “Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network”

on page 40

.

Sealing nut

Rubber-O ring

Clamping ring assembly

RJ-45 connector (PoE IN/PoE OUT port on the AP)

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Step 2: Complete the Power Connections

For instructions on completing the power connection that you need to make, refer to the
procedures below:

■ Use Power Over Ethernet

■ Use DC Power

Use Power Over Ethernet

1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Access Point package.

2. Obtain one outdoor-rated Cat5e Ethernet cable and one indoor-rated Cat5e cable.

3. Connect one end of the outdoor-rated Ethernet cable to the PoE IN port on the Access
Point, and then connect the other end to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE injector.

4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PoE

injector, and then connect the other end to your network.

5. Connect the power jack to the DC48V IN connector on the PoE injector.

WARNING: Do not apply power to the Access Point at this point. You should connect the

Access Point to a power source only after you finish connecting all other components in

“Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network”

on page 40.

Figure 28. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector

You have completed setting up the PoE power connection.

To Acce ss

Point

To network

To AC po we r s ourc e

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Step 2: Complete the Power Connections

Use DC Power

NOTE: If you already assembled the DC cord connector in “Step 1: Connect the Cables

to the Access Point” on page 16, you only need to connect the DC cord connector to the

12V DC port on the AP (see Step 10

and onwards).

To use DC to power the Access Point, you need to assemble the DC cord connector, and
then plug it into the 12V DC connector on the AP. To complete this task, you will need:

■ A 0.195” to 0.265” diameter DC cable. Make sure that it is long enough to connect the

AP (at its mounting location) with the DC power source.

■ A pair of long nose pliers

■ A soldering gun (optional)

To assemble the DC cord connector and supply DC power to the AP

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the PoE IN port on the AP, and then connect

the other end to the administrative computer’s Ethernet port.

NOTE: A waterproof connector for the RJ-45 port is supplied with the AP. You do not
need to assemble the connector at this point.

2. Take the small plastic bag containing the DC connector pins and DC cord connector
from the AP package. Take its contents out.

3. Feed the end of the DC cable through the boot, cable clamp housing, and coupling
ring (in the same order). See Figure 29

.

Figure 29. DC cable connector assembly

4. Strip the DC cable for about 3/8” and each of the four conductors for about 7/32”.

Cable clamp

housing

Boot

Coupling ringDC cable

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Step 2: Complete the Power Connections

Figure 30. Strip the DC cable and the four conductors

5. Insert the stripped part of the conductors into the four connector pins, and then crimp
the edges of the connector pins to secure the conductors. Alternatively, use a soldering
gun to solder the conductors to the pins.

6. Insert all four connector pins into the holes on the cord connector. See Figure 31

for

the correct pinout connections.

Figure 31. Pinout connections for the DC cable

3/8 inches (max)

7/32 inches (max)

No. Pinout

1+DC power

2-DC power

3Factory reset

4Ground

1

4

2

3

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Figure 32. Insert the conductors into the pins, crimp or solder the edges, and then

insert the pins into the connector

7. Push the coupling ring all the way forward so that it covers the edge of the cord
connector.

8. Push the cable clamp housing forward until it locks into the connector body. The two
clamps should snap into their compartments.

9. Push the boot all the way forward so that it covers the cable clamp housing securely.

10. Remove the protective cap from the 12V DC connector on the AP.

11. Connect the DC cord connector that you have assembled to the 12V DC connector on

the AP.

12. 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.

WARNING: Do not apply power to the Access Point at this point. You should connect the
Access Point to a power source only after you finish connecting all other components in

“Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network”

on page 40.

You have completed setting up the DC power connection.

Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network

In this step, you will connect the Access Point from its mounting location to the network.
The connections required for your installation depend on the power sources that you are
using. Figure 33

shows an example of the connections required for a typical installation

that uses both PoE and DC power as power sources.

Crimp or solder the conductors

before inserting them into the

connector

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Figure 33. Typical installation components using both PoE and DC power sources

WARNING: Do not apply power to the Access Point until you finish connecting all other
components.

1. Take the Access Point to its mounting location.

2. Verify that the Cat5e FTP cable (outdoor-rated) from the Access Point is long enough

to reach the PoE injector that is installed indoor.

3. Create a drip loop in any cable that is attached to the Access Point. This will prevent
water from running along the cable and entering the Access Point or the building where
the cable terminates.

4. Verify that the PoE IN port on the AP is connected to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE
injector.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NETWORK port on PoE injector to your network
router or switch.

6. Apply power to the Access Point.

• If you are using PoE, plug the power adapter to an AC power source.

• If you are using DC power, connect the DC cable to a DC power source.

7. Check the Power LED on the Access Point. It should turn red as the AP powers on and
green when it completes its power-on sequence.

8. Continue to “Attaching the Mounting Brackets”

.

INDOOR OUTDOOR

DC power source

Router or switch

PoE injector

ZoneFlex 7762-T

Outdoor AP

CAT5 Ethernet

cable

PoE power

adapter

Outdoor-rated

Cat5e FTP cable

Drip loop

Outdoor-rated

Cat5e FTP cable

DC cable

Ground rods

Ground

screw

18 AWG min

green-and­yellow wire

used

18 AWG min

green-and­yellow wire

used

Ground rod

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What You Will Need

7 Attaching the Mounting Brackets

What You Will Need

To complete this procedure, you will need the following items:

■ Static bracket (supplied with the AP)

■ Dynamic bracket (supplied with the AP)

■ 10mm ratchet wrench

If you are mounting the Access Point on a flat surface, you will also need:

■ An electric drill with an 8mm drill bit

■ Wall anchors (supplied with the AP)

■ Flat washers (supplied with the AP)

■ Hex nuts (supplied with the AP)

If you are mounting the Access Point on a pipe or pole, you will also need the following:

■ A 30mm to 60 mm (1.18 in. to 2.36 in.) pipe or pole

■ Two steel clamps (supplied with the AP)

■ 10mm flathead screwdriver

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

drilling holes on the mounting surface.

NOTE: The wall anchors that are supplied with the Access Point are for mounting on solid
masonry walls only. If you are mounting the Access Point on other materials (for example,

drywall, wood, or hollow cinder block), you will need the appropriate types of wall anchors.
Check your local hardware store for options.

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Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface

1. Place the static bracket at the exact location on the mounting surface where you want
to mount it.

2. Use the static bracket as a template to mark the locations of the mounting holes on
the four mounting tabs.

Figure 34. 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 anchor.

7. Align the four screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors that you inserted earlier.

8. Use four flat washers and four hex nuts to attach the bracket to the mounting surface.

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Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface

Figure 35. Insert a wall anchor into each hole that you drilled, align the holes on the

bracket with the wall anchors, and the secure the bracket with the flat
washers and the hex nuts

9. Using a 10mm open-end wrench, tighten the nuts to secure the bracket to the
mounting surface. Screw torque value must be 0.4-0.5 Newton meter (Nm). As you
tighten the nuts, 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”

.

Wall anchor

Metal cone

Flat washer

Hex nut

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Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface

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 one steel clamp into the upper two tabs on the bracket.

2. Take the other steel clamp and insert it into the lower two tabs on the bracket.

Figure 36. Insert the steel clamps into the two tabs on the bracket

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Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface

3. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole.

Figure 37. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole

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Attaching the Mounting Brackets

Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point

4. Using a 10mm flathead screwdriver, tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracket to
the pole. Screw torque value must be 1.1-1.2 Newton meter (Nm).

Figure 38. Tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracket

5. Continue to “Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point”.

Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access
Point

1. Place the dynamic bracket onto the 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.

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Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point

3. Using a 6mm Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four machine screws to fasten the bracket
to the Access Point. Screw torque value must be 0.4-0.5 Newton meter (Nm).

4. Continue to “Mounting the Access Point” in the next section.

8 Mounting the Access Point

To mount the Access Point, you will need to join the two mounting brackets that you
attached earlier to the device and the mounting surface. For this procedure, you will need
the following items:

■ Hex bolts

■ 10mm ratchet wrench

NOTE: 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 39

. Make sure that:

• The dynamic bracket (attached to the Access Point) encloses the static bracket

(attached to the mounting surface).

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Mounting the Access Point

Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point

• (For mounting on a vertical pole) The side of the Access Point with the 5GHz
antenna connectors is on top, especially if you are planning to install an external
antenna.

• (For mounting on a horizontal pole) The side of the Access Point with the RJ45 port
is toward the building. This will help ensure that the Ethernet cable or DC cable
will not create any signal interference for the antenna.

Figure 39. Joining the two brackets in a vertical pole installation

2. Align the mounting holes on the dynamic bracket with the mounting 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 – two on each side.

Antenna connectors

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Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point

Figure 40. Insert hex bolts into the mounting holes

5. Finger tighten the hex bolts.

6. Adjust the Access Point 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 0.6-0.8 Newton meter (Nm).

You have completed mounting the Access Point.

Hex bolts

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(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas

Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point

9 (Optional) Mounting and Connecting the

5GHz External Antennas

If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect 5GHz 14dBi (or
lower) external antennas to the standard N-type female connectors on the Access Point.

WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should install, replace, or service this
equipment.

WARNING: Before connecting the 5GHz antennas 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 caps that protect the antenna connectors. Place the metal caps in

a safe place, in case you need them later.

3. Connect the 5GHz antennas to the standard N-type female antenna connectors on the
Access Point.

If the 5GHz antennas come with RF coaxial cables (for example, a patch antenna), do
the following:

a. Physically mount the patch antenna at your desired location, preferably on the same

supporting mounting structure as the Access Point.

b. Connect the RF coaxial cables to the two standard N-type female connectors on

the Access Point.

4. Apply weatherproofing tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water and dirt
from entering the Access Point.

5. Reconnect the Access Point to the power source.

CAUTION: If you are not connecting 5GHz external antennas to the standard N-type

antenna interfaces on the Access Point, make sure that the metal caps remain installed
and securely fastened to protect the interface from elements, such as water and dirt.

You have completed connecting external antennas to the Access Point.

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(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the 5GHz External Antennas

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain

The 7762-T AP allows you to configure the gain of the two 5GHz external antennas (not
supplied). There are two ways you can configure the 5GHz antenna gain:

■ Configure the Antenna Gain from the AP CLI

■ Configure the Antenna Gain from the ZoneDirector Web Interface

Maximum Antenna Gain Value

The maximum value for the antenna gain that you should set depends on the type of
external antennas that you are connecting to the AP. Refer to Ta bl e 6

for the recommended

antenna gain values that you can use for different antenna types.

Configure the Antenna Gain from the AP CLI

To configure the 5GHz antenna gain from the AP CLI

1. Log in to the 7762-T AP via the command line interface.

2. Set the 5GHz antenna gain by entering the following command:

set extantgain <wifi name> <0 - 90dBi>

3. Verify that the antenna gain has been configured by entering the following command:

get extantgain <wifi name>

You have completed configuring the 5GHz antenna gain from the AP CLI.

Configure the Antenna Gain from the ZoneDirector Web
Interface

To configure the 5GHz antenna gain from the ZoneDirector Web interface

1. Log in to the Web interface of the ZoneDirector device that is managing the 7762-T AP.

2. Go to the Configure > Access Points page.

3. In the Access Points table, look for the 7762-T AP that you want to configure, and then

click the Edit link that is in the same row as the AP name.

The Editing {MAC Address} form appears.

Table 6. Antenna gain values for different antenna types

Antenna Type Antenna Gain Value

Omni Antenna 6dBi or lower

Patch Antenna 16dBi or lower

Point-to-Point Antenna 23dBi or lower

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Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain

4. Scroll down to the Radio A/N (5.0 GHz) section of the form.

5. Verify that WLAN Service check box is selected. The WLAN service must be enabled

before you can configure the antenna gain.

6. Select the check box after External Antenna, and then enter the antenna gain value
(in dBi) in the box provided.

7. Click OK at the bottom of the form to save your changes.

You have completed configuring the 5GHz antenna gain from the ZoneDirector Web
interface.

Figure 41. Configure the external antenna gain

10 Resetting the Access Point to Factory

Default Settings

You can reset the Access Point to its factory default settings by shorting pins 3 and 4 on
the DC connector. Use the electrical shunt that is provided with the Access Point package
to perform this procedure.

NOTE: The Access Point can only be reset to factory default if it is using PoE.

1. Verify that the Access Point is using PoE as its power source.

2. Take out the electrical shunt that is supplied with the Access Point.

3. If the DC connector on the Access Point is protected by its cap, remove the cap. Take

note of the location of pins 3 and 4 (see Figure 42

).

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Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain

Figure 42. Note the location of pins 3 and 4

Pin 4

Pin 3

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Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain

4. Install the shunt on pins 3 and 4, as shown in Figure 43

Figure 43. Install the shunt

Pin 3

Pin 4

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Resetting the Access Point to Factory Default Settings

Configuring the 5GHz Antenna Gain

5. Wait 10 seconds, and then remove the shunt.

Figure 44. Wait 10 seconds

Figure 45. Remove the shunt

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What to Do Next

Change the Administrative Password

6. Verify that the STATUS LED on the Access Point is off. If the STATUS LED is off, it
indicates that the reset process is complete.

You have completed resetting the Access Point to its factory default settings.

11 What to Do Next

The following are some of the post-installation tasks that Ruckus Wireless recommends.
Refer to the ZoneFlex 7762-T Dual Band 802.11n Outdoor Access Point User Guide for
more information on configuring and managing the Access Point.

Change the Administrative Password

Management access to the Web interface of the Access Point is controlled through
administrative user name and password. As soon as you complete the Access Point setup,
make sure you log on to the Access Point’s Web interface and change the default
administrative user name and password. This will help prevent unauthorized users from
logging in to the Access Point’s Web interface and changing the access point settings to
compromise your 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 Access Point supports several types of encryption and authentication methods
to help prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network.

Read Related Documentation

If you are using FlexMaster or ZoneDirector to manage the Access Point, make sure you
read the accompanying documentation to learn how to configure and manage the Access
Point from the FlexMaster and ZoneDirector Web interface.

The latest versions of Ruckus Wireless product documentation are available for download
on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at:

http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents

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Read Related Documentation