Ruckus Wireless ZF7352 Users Manual

ZoneFlex

™

7352

Dual-Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Points

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

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7352 delivers high-performance and reli­able 802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s most afford­able price point.

Unlike any other 802.11n wireless solution in its class, the
ZoneFlex 7352 combines patented adaptive antenna technol­ogy and automatic interference mitigation to deliver consistent,
predictable performance at extended ranges with up to an
additional 4dB of BeamFlex gain on top of the physical antenna
gain and up to 10dB of interference mitigation.

Additional performance enhancements to signal gain can be
attributed to the chip-based transmit beamforming capability
adding 3 dB when associated to a compatible client. The 7352
is also ideal for client performance with mobile devices that
constantly change orientation with dual-polarized antennas
that adapt to hand-held device movement.

Each ZoneFlex 7352 integrates Ruckus-patented BeamFlex, a
software-controlled, high gain antenna array that continually
forms and directs each 802.11n packet over the best perform­ing signal path. The ZoneFlex 7352 automatically selects chan­nels for highest throughput potential using Ruckus ChannelFly
dynamic channel management, adapting to environmental
changes. Once deployed, enterprises never have to worry
about constant site surveys as the environment changes.

A sleek and low-prole design, the ZoneFlex 7352 was purpose­built for cost-minded enterprises requiring reliable high speed
client connectivity. It is ideal for a variety of enterprise and
hotspot environments including hotels, schools, retail outlets,
branch ofces and public venues.

BENEFITS

Best-in-class mid-range performance at lowest cost

Unprecedented price/performance with extended range at the
industry’s most affordable price point for both single and dual-band

Extended range requires fewer APs

Adaptive antenna technology delivers a 2x to 4x increase in Wi-Fi signal
coverage minimizing the number of APs required to service any area

Wire-like wireless reliability

Patented smart antenna array, adaptive antenna technology and
Quality of Service technologies combine to mitigate interference and
minimize packet loss

Sleek, low prole enclosure for ease-of-deployment

Aesthetically-pleasing design ts almost anywhere

Channel selection optimizes throughput

ChannelFly dynamic management, based on throughput measure­ments, not just interference, chooses the best channel to give users the
highest throughput.

Super simple conguration and management

The industry’s simplest conguration and management through
a Web-based wizard and automated deployment capabilities

Flexible deployment options

Standalone or controller-based deployment

Smart wireless meshing

When used with a ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller, the ZoneFlex
7352 easily extends Wi-Fi services to areas where Ethernet cabling isn’t
available, possible or cost effective

Adaptive Polarization Diversity (PD-MRC)

Dual-polarized antennas that are dynamically selected provide better
reception for hard to hear clients and more consistent performance as
clients constantly change orientation

Offered in single and dual band models, the ZoneFlex 7352
can be deployed as a standalone access point or as part of
the centrally-controlled Smart Wireless LAN with the Ruckus
ZoneDirector. The ZoneFlex 7352 can also be easily deployed
using Smart Mesh Networking to extend Wi-Fi services in loca­tions where Ethernet cabling is not available or cost prohibitive.

Hassle free migration to higher speed Wi-Fi

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

Multiple Ethernet ports

One Ethernet ports enable connectivity of wired devices such as
printers, registers, VoIP phones, servers, etc.

ZoneFlex™7352

Single/Dual-Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Points

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

All ZoneFlex 7352 Smart Wi-Fi access points integrate a
software-controlled smart antenna array that delivers up to an
additional 4dB of BeamFlex gain and 10dB of interference miti­gation. This allows a 2 to 4x improvement in signal range and a
reduction in packet loss from the ability to automatically mitigate
interference and avoid obstacles.

Advanced WLAN Applications
with Smart/OS

When used with the Ruckus ZoneDirector
Smart WLAN controller, each ZoneFlex 7352
supports a wide range of value-added appli­cations such as guest networking, Smart
Wireless Meshing, Dynamic PSK, hotspot
authentication, wireless intrusion detection
and many more. With Smart/OS, WLANs can be created and
mapped to the same or different APs or VLANs. In a centrally
managed conguration, the ZoneFlex 7352 works with a wide
range of authentication servers including Microsoft’s Active
Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS.

One 10/100 Mbps and one 802.3af
PoE 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
port support

High-gain directional
antenna elements not
only delivers signal gain
but also interference
mitigation for range
extension, reliability
and high data rates

Many potential antenna
combinations can be chosen
for high availability of Wi-Fi

Flexible Deployment Options

ZoneFlex 7352 APs can be deployed as a standalone AP or
as part of a centrally managed wireless LAN using ZoneDirector
Smart WLAN controllers. ZoneFlex 7352 can be deployed across
any L2/L3 network and can bridge trafc onto the local net­work, tunnel to a central location using L2TP or PPPoE, or route
between the WAN and NAT’ed private subnets. It can be wired
to the network or connect wirelessly by meshing to another
AP when Ethernet cabling is unavailable. When used with the
ZoneDirector, each ZoneFlex 7352 is automatically congured
through the network making deployment quick and easy.

Complete Local and
Remote Management

Each ZoneFlex 7352 can be
managed as a standalone
AP through a Web-based GUI,
using SNMP or through the Ruckus
FlexMaster Wi-Fi remote manage­ment system. Local management
can also be performed using the
ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller.
FlexMaster is a LINUX-based software
platform that uses industry-standard protocols to perform bulk
conguration, fault detection, monitoring and a wide range of
troubleshooting capabilities over a wire area connection. The
ZoneDirector enables local management and control of APs,
adding value-added services such as transmit power control,
guest networking and meshing.

FEATURES

t 2.4GHz

t Adaptive antenna technology and advanced RF

management

t Up to an additional 4dB BeamFlex gain / 10dB interfer-

ence mitigation / 6 dBi physical antenna gain

t Automatic interference mitigation, optimized for

high-density environments

t Integrated smart antenna technology

t Standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)

t Router mode with NAT and DHCP services

t 2 to 4 times extended range and coverage

t IP multicast video streaming support

t Up to 27 BSSIDs per radio with unique QoS and security

policies

t Advanced QoS packet classication and automatic

priority for latency-sensitive trafc

t Dynamic, pre-user rate-limiting for hotspot WLANs

t WEP, WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support for RADIUS and

Active Directory**

t Ethernet 802.1x port-based authentication (authenticator

and supplicant)

t Smart Mesh Networking**

t Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK**

t Admission control/load balancing**

t Bandsteering and airtime fairness

t Captive portal and guest accounts **

t Wall, desktop or ceiling mountable

t Limited lifetime warranty

** when used with Ruckus ZoneDirector controller.