Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 2825, MediaFlex 2211, MediaFlex 2111 Specifications
MediaFlex Router
Multi-Port, Multi-Zone Multimedia Wireless Services Platform
The Ruckus MediaFlex router is the first-of-its-kind wireless multi-
media service platform that reliably distributes multimedia content
over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi to every corner of the home.
The Ruckus MediaFlex router combines innovative, patent-pend-
ing smart antenna and traffic management technologies to break
down the barriers that have prevented a single Wi-Fi network from
simultaneously supporting voice, video and data in the home.
The Ruckus MediaFlex gives broadband operators a single system
that reliably extends multimedia services throughout the home
over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi while giving them unprecedented
visibiilty into and control over subscriber Wi-Fi environments all the
way down to end devices.
The First Fully Managed, In-Home
Wireless Services Platform for
Multimedia Distribution
BENEFITS
Unparalleled remote control
Remote visibility into and control over services associated
with each subscriber, real-time monitoring of the in-home
Wi-Fi environment
Dramatic range and performance increases
Smart antenna system with six antennas and 63 unique
antenna patterns ensure optimum signal paths and high
data rates to support up to 3 simultaneous video streams
No more dead spots
Antenna control software monitors the RF and switches
antenna patterns dynamically to route signals farther and
bypass interference for the best coverage and capacity
Highest quality viewer experience
Precision and heuristic QoS management combined with
smart antenna system delivers consistent, reliable bandwidth essential for high-definition TV (HDTV)
Reliable Wi-Fi transmission of multicast IPTV
Unique traffic classification and smart multicast handling
deliver multicast IPTV reliably to one or more set top boxes
Unlike any Wi-Fi system on the market, the Ruckus MediaFlex
router constantly monitors the wireless environment, steering RF
signals around interference and prioritizing different traffic types
for transmission over the air. With the Ruckus MediaFlex system,
consumers now have complete freedom and flexibility to distribute
and enjoy multimedia content anywhere in their homes - all with-
out wires. Meanwhile service providers can accelerate deployment,
minimize installations costs and maximize service potential.
Virtual access point supports multiple SSIDs
Separate wireless domains and security modes segment
service providers traffic, such as IPTV, from home user traffic, such as Internet browsing
Self-installing, auto-configuration
Comprehensive DHCP client and server support for both
the service provider and home users. Port-based classification ensures separation of the data and video traffic
Remote management and automatic upgrades
SNMP for troubleshooting and diagnostics. Auto firmware
upgrades ease deployment and remote management
Ruckus MediaFlex
Multi-Port, Multi-Zone Multimedia Wireless Services Platform
Introducing the Ruckus MediaFlex Router
A complete solution for video-grade, high performance wireless network-
ing, the Ruckus system includes the Ruckus MediaFlex 802.11b/g multimedia
router and Ruckus MediaFlex multimedia Wi-Fi adapter. The system incorpo-
rates patent-pending BeamFlex and SmartCast technologies to guarantee
optimal range and performance for concurrent video and data traffic.
AC power
adapter input
10/100 Mbps
RJ-45 network ports
WAN
port
Factory
resets
CAPABILITIES
• Enables whole-home video distribution without
tedious and expensive wiring
•
Allows media receivers to be located anywhere
in the home, giving consumers more flexibility
and convenience
•
Provides standards-compliant 802.11 wireless
connectivity for Ethernet-equipped media
receivers including set-top-boxes and personal
video recorders (PVRs)
• Enables reliable streaming of IPTV from
broadband gateway to set top boxes without
costly and time-consuming cable installations
•
Extends 802.11b/g range and coverage by up
to 300 percent, maximizes throughput and
minimizes interference
•
Optimizes both unicast and multicast video
• Full routing functionality with DHCP client and
server functionalities
•
Simultaneous video, voice and data traffic
over the same wireless network with heuristic
classification of each traffic type
• Remote management: SNMP and HTTP
• Automatic firmware upgrade via TFTP, FTP, or
HTTP
• Virtual AP support provides segregation of
wireless domains for service providers and users
• Completely standards-based 802.11
system designed for compatibility with
future 802.11 standards
Attached to the broadband gateway, the Ruckus MediaFlex router optimizes
all 802.11b/g devices in the home while enabling wireless video applications.
The Ruckus MediaFlex adapter provides video-grade, 802.11b/g connectivity
to any Ethernet-equipped video server and video receiver, including set top
boxes, personal video recorders, media centers and media center extenders.
Flexible System Architecture
The Ruckus MediaFlex router supports WAN ports and up to four LAN
ports to also serve as a home gateway. The MediaFlex router has a flexible
architecture that allows multiple ports to be defined as WAN ports to be con-
nected to the multi-port broadband gateway. Many service providers have
designed their network to separate the video traffic from the data traffic by
pre-configuring the broadband gateway to send out video traffic on one port
and the data traffic on a separate port. The MediaFlex architecture allows
the home users to plug in the MediaFlex router directly to the broadband
gateway using separate video and data ports.
Most off-the-shelf Wi-Fi products are equipped with one or two antennas, of-
fering little resilience or diversity in the event of a debilitated signal path. The
Ruckus MediaFlex router is equipped with BeamFlex, a patent-pending MIMO-
G smart antenna system. BeamFlex enables client devices to communicate
over longer distances at higher speeds than consumer-grade 802.1 products
- delivering unprecedented reliability and diversity.
Each Ruckus MediaFlex router integrates BeamFlex, a compact, internal anten-
na array with six high-gain, directional antenna elements capable of forming 63
unique antenna patterns for massive diversity. Expert system control software
continuously ranks the antenna patterns for each receiving device, using the
inherent feedback mechanism built into the 802.11 MAC layer protocol.
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