Ruckus Wireless ZF7351 User Manual

IMPORTANT!

If the AP is deployed with a ZoneDirector, follow the ZoneDirector Quick Setup Guide, and connect the AP to your local network.

The 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).

ZoneFlex 7351-U 802.11n

Multimedia Wi-Fi Access Point

Quick Setup Guide

This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up your Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex Access Point. After completing the steps described in this Guide, you will be able to place the Access Point (AP) at your site and provide wireless network access to users.

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 available at

http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• ZoneFlex 7351-U Access Point

• Mounting screws and anchors (2)

•This Quick Setup Guide

SETUP REQUIREMENTS

• A computer running Windows 7 (procedures for other OS’s are similar)

• One or more of the following:

• A modem (DSL or cable), broadband router, or other

device provided by your Internet Service Provider that brings Internet access to your site.

• A network switch or a DSL/Internet gateway device.

• Two Cat 5e Ethernet cables

• An AC power adapter (sold separately)

STEP 1: CONNECT THE AP TO YOUR COMPUTER

1 After removing your Ruckus Wireless AP from its pack-

age, place it next to your computer.

2 Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer’s net-

work port to the 10/100/1000 port on the AP.

3 Using the AC adapter (sold separately), connect the AP

to a convenient power source.

4 Verify that the Power LED on the external enclosure is a

steady green.

STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER FOR AP

ETUP

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

3 Select

4 Click

Your changes are put into effect immediately.

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 address in the

192.168.0.x network)

•

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

•

Default gateway: 192.168.0.1

Leave the

DNS server fields empty.

OK to save your changes.

STEP 3: LOG INTO THE AP

As specified earlier, the AP should be directly connected to your computer (through the Ethernet port) and powered on, ready for setup.

On your computer, open a Web browser window.

2 In the browser, type this URL to connect to the AP:

https://192.168.0.1

3 Press <Enter> to initiate the connection. When a security

alert dialog box appears, click

4 When the Ruckus Wireless Admin login page appears,

enter the following:

•

Username: super

•

Password: sp-admin

5 Click

OK/Yes to proceed.

STEP 4: CUSTOMIZE THE WIRELESS SETTINGS

1 On the Web interface menu, click Configuration > Wire-

less [2.4G/5G]. The Configure :: Wireless :: Common

options appear.

2 Verify that the following options are active:

Channel: SmartSelect

•

Country Code: If you are not located in the United

States, select your current country.

3 Click

4 Click any of the eight “Wireless #” tabs at the top of the

5 In Wireless Availability, click

Update Settings if you made any changes.

page.

Enabled.

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6 Delete the text in the SSID field, and then type a name

Mounting holes

Mounting slots

Dimples

for your network that will help your users identify the AP in their wireless network connection application.

7 Click

8 Repeat Steps 4-7 for each Wireless # interface that you

9 Click

10 Disconnect the AP from the computer and from the cur-

Update Settings to save your changes.

want to enable.

Logout to exit the Web interface.

rent power source, and then restore your computer to its original network connection configuration.

STEP 5: PLACE THE AP IN YOUR SITE

1 Move the AP to its permanent location (accessible to both

AC power and network connection).

2 Use an Ethernet cable to connect the 10/100/1000 port

of the AP to your network.

3 Connect the AC power adapter to the AP, then to a con-

venient power source.

4 Verify that the 10/100/1000 port LED is lit.

After a short pause to re-establish the Internet connection, you can test the AP.

STEP 6: VERIFY THE INSTALLATION

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 link to any public

Web site.

Congratulations! Your wireless network is active and ready for use. If you need to configure advanced wireless settings, such as enabling security, see the AP User Guide.

(OPTIONAL) MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The ZoneFlex 7351-U can be mounted to a wall or ceiling using an optional mounting bracket or book/photo mount stand (mounting accessories sold separately).

ZoneFlex 7351-U Accessory Kit part number: 902-0104-0000.

Mounting to a Flat Surface

1 Affix the mounting bracket to the mounting surface using

the mounting holes or slots (see Figure 1).

Figure 1.

2 Slide the ZoneFlex 7351-U onto the mounting bracket so

that the bracket hooks engage the AP chassis (see Figure

2).

Figure 2.

3 Lock the AP to the bracket using the supplied Torx screw.

You will need a T10 security Torx bit.

Book Mount

1 Slide the book mount stand onto the AP so that the stand

tabs enter the dimples on the AP chassis (see Figure 3).

Figure 3.

Photo Mount

1 Snap the photo mount stand into the slot on the AP chassis

as shown (Figure 4).

Figure 4.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

You can now use the wireless network to log into the AP’s Web interface. Use the Web interface to review and finetune a wide range of AP settings. For information on how to configure the AP from the Web interface, refer to the Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex Access Point User Guide or the Online Help, available from within the Web interface.

Published June 2012, Part Number 800-70393-001