Ruckus Wireless C110 User Manual
C110 Dual Band 802.11ac Wall
Plate Cable Modem Access
Point
Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions
on how to set up your Ruckus Wireless C110 Dual Band
802.11ac Wall Plate Cable Modem Access Point. After
completing the steps described in this Guide, you will be
able to access the C110 and begin providing wired and
wireless network access to users.
The C110 has many options:
• Includes DOCSIS (or EuroDOCSIS) 3.0 cable modem
• It can be mounted on a standard USA- or EU-style
single-gang wall outlet box.
• It has bottom cutouts for one or two bypass cables. The
mounting bracket has locating hooks to keep the
bypass cables aligned with the cutouts when attaching
the C110 to the mounting base.
• It can have a low-power (0.5W or less) customersupplied USB device plugged in.
NOTE: The C110 requires a minimum firmware revision
of SmartZone 3.4 or later to operate.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before deploying Ruckus Wireless products, please check
for the latest software and the release documentation.
• User Guides and Release Notes are available at
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents
• Software Upgrades are available at
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/software
• Open Source information is available at
http://opensource.ruckuswireless.com
• Software License and Limited Warranty are available at
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty
About Peripheral Devices
The C110 can supply power to USB devices through its
USB port on the bottom of the unit.
• The USB port is intended for low-power devices such
as BLE (Bluetooth low energy) beacons. The maximum
power that the USB port can supply is 0.5W.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• C110 Cable Modem Access Point
• AC/DC power supply
• Mounting bracket
• Two 10mm M3x0.5 thread Torx flat head machine
screws
• Two 1” 6-32 thread Phillips pan head machine screws
• Two 4” long cable ties
• Product warranty statement
• Regulatory flyer
• Declaration of Conformity, if required
•This
Quick Setup Guide
CONFIGURING THE C110 (OPTIONAL)
Note: The C110 normally receives its latest AP and CM
firmware and initial configuration settings from the cable
modem termination system (CMTS) high speed data
services equipment when it powers up; if this is the case,
then skip the following steps and continue with
the Mounting Bracket to an Outlet Box.
If the C110 does not receive its latest firmware and initial
configuration settings from the CMTS equipment when the
AP powers up, then continue with these procedures:
•
Step 1: Collecting Tools and Setup Requirements
• Step 2: Connecting the Computer to the C110
• Step 3: Preparing Your Computer for C110 Setup
• Step 4: Logging Into the C110 Access Point
• Step 5: Customizing the Wireless Settings
Step 6: Attaching
STEP 1: COLLECTING TOOLS AND SETUP
REQUIREMENTS
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver and T10 Torx driver for the
mounting bracket screws
• A standard USA- or EU-style single-gang wall outlet
box
• Coaxial cable for backhaul
• A computer with an Ethernet port, wireless card and a
web browser
• Cat 5e or better Ethernet cable (for initial software
configuration)
STEP 2: CONNECTING THE COMPUTER TO THE C110
Figure 1: Front view
1 After removing your C110 from its package, place it
next to your computer.
2 Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer’s net-
work port to either of the Ethernet ports on the bottom
of the C110.
3 Using an AC adapter (included), connect the C110
12VDC port to a protected power source.
Figure 2: Rear and bottom view
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STEP 3: PREPARING YOUR COMPUTER FOR C110
SETUP
NOTE: The following procedures assume Windows 7
as the operating system. Procedures for other OS’s are
similar.
1 On your Windows 7 computer, configure your network
adapter from the Local Area Connection settings as follows:
• Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing
Center > Change Adapter Settings
2 Edit the TCP/IPv4 address settings as follows:
• Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties
dialog box appears.
IMPORTANT! Write down all of the currently active
settings so you can restore your computer to its
current configuration later, when this process is
complete.
3 Select Use the following IP address (if it is not already
selected) and then make the following entries:
• IP address: 192.168.0.22 (or any available address in
the 192.168.0.x network, except 192.168.0.1)
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway: 192.168.0.1
Leave the DNS server fields empty.
4 Click OK to save your changes.
Your changes are put into effect immediately.
STEP 4: LOGGING INTO THE C110 ACCESS POINT
As specified in Step 3: Preparing Your Computer for C110 Setup, the C110 should be directly connected to your computer (through the Ethernet port on the bottom of the C110) and powered on, ready for setup.
1
On your computer, open a web browser window.
2 In the browser, type this URL to connect to the C110:
• https://192.168.0.1
3 Press <Enter> to initiate the connection. When a security
alert dialog box appears, click OK/Yes to proceed.
4 When the Ruckus Wireless Admin login page appears,
enter the following:
• Username: super
STEP 4A: OPERATING THE CABLE MODEM
Note: If the C110 CM is going to be managed by a CMTS, then skip this
section and continue with
Note: The CM and AP each have their own independent firmware load
that are each updated independently.
Continue with
Into the CM Web Interface via a Dynamic IP Address.
Logging Into the CM Web Interface via the Ethernet Port or Logging
Logging Into the CM Web Interface via the Ethernet Port
1 Complete
Step 3: Preparing Your Computer for C110 Setup.
2 On the administrative computer, open a web browser
window.
3 In the address or location bar, type the CM IP address,
for instance:
192.168.100.1
--OR-<DHCP-assigned CM IP address>
4 The CM web interface displays a login prompt.
5 Leave User Name blank.
6 In Password, type ADMIN.
7 Click Log In. The Connection Status page appears, indicat-
ing that you have successfully logged on to the CM web
interface.
Logging Into the CM Web Interface via a Dynamic IP Address
1 Connect the administrative computer to the same sub-
net as the C110.
2 On the administrative computer, start a web browser.
3 In the address bar, enter the IP address that is assigned
to the CM by the CMTS. The CM web interface displays
a login prompt.
4 Leave User Name blank.
5 In Password, type ADMIN.
6 Click Log In. The Connection Status page appears, indicat-
ing that you have successfully logged on to the CM web
interface.
Step 6: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to an Outlet Box.
Step 1: Collecting Tools and Setup Requirements through
STEP 5: CUSTOMIZING THE WIRELESS SETTINGS
Default C110 Access Point Settings (for your reference)
Network Names (SSIDs) Wireless1-Wireless8
(2.4GHz radio)
Wireless9-Wireless16
(5GHz radio)
Security (Encryption
method)
Default Management IP
Address
1 On the web interface menu, click Configuration > Radio
2.4G or Configuration > Radio 5G. The Configure > Wireless
> Common page appears.
2 Verify that the following options are active:
• Channel: SmartSelect.
• Country Code: If you are not located in the United
States of America, select your current country.
3 Click Update Settings if you made any changes.
4 Click any of the “Wireless #” (Wireless LAN Number)
tabs at the top of the page.
5 In Wireless Availability, click Enabled.
6 Delete the text in the SSID field, then type a name for
your network that will help your users identify the C110
access point in their wireless network connection applications.
7 Click Update Settings to save your changes.
8 Repeat Steps 4-7 for each Wireless # (Wireless LAN
Number) interface that you want to enable.
9 Click Logout to exit the Web interface.
Optional: In a default C110 configuration, the C110 uses
a DHCP-assigned IP address.
If you anticipate logging into the C110 regularly to
perform monitoring or maintenance once it is in place,
then you may want to consider switching from DHCP
and instead assigning a static IP address to the C110.
A On the menu, click Configuration > Internet.
B Click the Static IP option.
C Fill in the IP Address and Mask fields.
D Click Update Settings to save your changes.
10 When the Ruckus Wireless Admin login page reappears,
you can exit your browser.
Disabled for each wireless
interface
192.168.0.1
• Password: sp-admin
5 Click Login.
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11 Disconnect the C110 from the computer and from the
power source, and then restore your computer to its
original network connection configuration.
Continue with
Step 6: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to an Outlet Box.
STEP 6: ATTACHING THE MOUNTING BRACKET TO
AN OUTLET BOX
1 Using a T10 torx screwdriver, remove the two torx lock-
ing screws from the sides of the AP.
Figure 3: Remove the torx screws to detach the bracket from the AP
2 Remove the mounting bracket from the rear of the AP.
Figure 4: Mounting bracket
6 When you have extra bypass cables (up to two) that are
to bypass the C110, pull them through the wall outlet
box. Note: The bypass cables can be Ethernet, coax, or
any other type of cable, as required.
STEP 7: ATTACHING THE C110 TO THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1 Make sure that the mounting bracket is securely fas-
tened as described in
Outlet Box.
2 If you are installing a customer-supplied USB device
(such as a BLE beacon), then plug it securely into the
USB jack on the bottom of the C110.
3 Pull the uplink coaxial cable from your network through
the outlet box, and plug it into the back of the C110.
4 Connect the power adapter cable to the 12VDC in port
on the back of the C110.
5 The mounting bracket has two lower hooks that fit into
slots on the bottom of the C110. Rest the bottom of the
C110 on those hooks, and then tilt the C110 toward the
wall until it is up against the mounting bracket.
Note that any optional bypass cable(s) should slide
smoothly into the slots on the bottom of the C110.
Figure 5: Attaching the C110 to the Mounting Bracket
Step 6: Attaching the Mounting Bracket to an
STEP 8: TESTING THE C110 OPERATION
After a short pause to re-establish the Internet connection,
you can test the C110.
1 Using any wireless-enabled computer or mobile device,
search for and select the wireless network you previously configured.
2 If you can connect, open a browser and navigate to any
public Web site.
3 Using any wired computer or other device and an Ether-
net cable, plug into an Ethernet port on the bottom of
the C110.
4 Open a browser and navigate to any public Web site.
5 Repeat
on the bottom of the C110.
6 Verify that any connected USB devices are working cor-
rectly, if applicable.
Congratulations! Your C110 is active and ready for use.
Step 3 and Step 4 for the rest of the Ethernet ports
3 Use either the original wall outlet box screws or the fac-
tory-supplied 1” Phillips pan head machine screws to
attach the C110 mounting bracket to a single-gang wall
outlet box.
NOTE: The C110 mounting bracket has two hooks that
face UP. Make sure that the hooks are facing up when
attaching the mounting bracket to the wall outlet box.
4 Pull the coaxial cable for the C110 through the wall out-
let box.
5 Pull the power cable from the adapter through the wall
6 Use a T10 Torx driver to screw the factory-supplied Torx
flat head machine screws through the C110 screw holes
into the threaded inserts on the sides of the mounting
bracket.
outlet box.
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