Ruckus Wireless Access Points a/b/g/n/ac

Ruckus access points (ZoneFlex) are centrally-managed, multimedia Wi-Fi APs capable of extending Wi-Fi signals two to four-times farther than conventional APs. ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi APs utilise an integrated, miniaturised smart antenna array that continuously steers Wi-Fi traffic over the best performing signal paths, automatically avoiding interference and obstacles. This enables unmatched and unprecedented Wi-Fi reliability. Unique Ruckus ChannelFly dynamic channel management combines with adaptive antenna interference mitigation techniques to automatically choose the channel that delivers the most network capacity and depolyable in standalone mode without a ZoneDirector controller, or in a classic split-MAC” mode with the controller.

Reliable Wi-Fi – People are sick and tired of unstable connections dropped packets and erratic performance. The Ruckus wireless LAN (WLAN) delivers better coverage capacity and reliability. People want the sophistication of a high-end WLAN but is more affordable and easier to deploy and manage.

Easy to set up and manage – Fully pluggable, meshable, and easy to install, configure and expand with automatic client administration and advanced security as well as a Quality of Service (QoS) which supports triple play data, video and voice.

Smart antenna technology – For greater speed, fewer errors, and instant bandwidth delivery, Ruckus BeamFlex offers first-of-its-kind smart antenna technology that maximizes signal coverage, throughput, and network capacity. Consisting of a smart, compact antenna array with multiple elements, which can be combined in real time to form unique antenna patterns. The advanced BeamFlex software continually learns the environment with all its hostilities and interference sources, including disruptive RF conditions, numerous communicating devices, network performance issues, and application flows. Then, it selects the optimum antenna pattern for each communicating device in real time, while actively avoiding interference and minimising noise to nearby networks and devices.

Smart Quality of Service (QoS) – Ruckus Smart QoS, and application-aware traffic classification capabilities deliver robust wireless transport for Multi-media streams. When SmartCast detects a wireless client subscribing to a multicast streaming application, such as IPTV or a VOIP call, it directs the associated multicast packets to each subscriber, using the optimum data rate and signal path. To ensure peak performance, all packets are queued/de-queued by specialized schedulers, optimized for the corresponding traffic type, the delay/jitter tolerance and bandwidth requirements of the traffic, and the changing characteristics of each station on the WLAN.

Smart security is vital in Wireless LANs – Ruckus SmartSec is a unique collection of security capabilities that automates client-side security, making it easy to use. It provides a patent-pending mechanism that generates, configures, and installs encryption keys on client devices in a process that’s totally transparent to the user.

• Pre-shared encryption keys
• Role-based user access
• Layer 2/3 client isolation
• Robust link layer encryption
• Wireless intrusion detection
• Industry first Dynamic PSK
• Captive portal authentication
• Automatic guest access
• ActiveDirectory, LDAP, and RADIUS support

Intelligent indoor mesh -With Ruckus SmartMesh Networking, you reduce cumbersome RF planning and costly cable backhaul, as Ethernet wiring is no longer needed to connect to individual access points. Enterprise WLAN deployment becomes dramatically faster, simpler, and less costly, as access points are simply plugged into any convenient power source. No extensive RF site surveys, cable runs, configuration, or optimization adjustments are required. Ruckus SmartMesh Networking is the first Wi-Fi meshing approach that combines high-gain smart antenna arrays, sophisticated RF routing, and centralised management in a single WLAN system. And it extends Smart Wi-Fi technology to create a new class of reliable WLANs that are self-organising, self-optimizing, and self-healing.

Ruckus is the home of 802.11n – why? – Because 802.11n uses “spatial multiplexing” to combine two beams of data at the receiving end, theoretically doubling throughput, but also doubling the chances of interference. Ruckus BeamFlex Smart antenna technology mitigates interference by sending WiFi energy only in the intended direction, thereby greatly increasing the range of successful spatial multiplexing. In addition, Ruckus improves 802.11n’s “channel bonding” techniques which combine two 20Mhz channels into a single 40MHz channel for increased throughput. With BeamFlex, channel bonding effectiveness is increased four-fold.

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802.11ac: Next Steps to Next Generation WiFi

Ruckus ZoneFlex R500 Access Point Series

Unlike any other 802.11ac wireless solution in its class, the ZoneFlex R500 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.

Ruckus ZoneFlex R300 Access Point Series

The next generation Ruckus ZoneFlex R300 is an entry level 802.11n 2×2:2 dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent access points designed for bandwidth hungry and latency sensitive applications such as Voice and Video over Wi-Fi.

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7982 Access Point Series

For enterprises and carriers requiring increased wireless performance, capacity, unparalleled ease of use and greater business value, particularly within high-density environments, the ZoneFlex 7982 is one of the most reliable and highest performing product in the industry.

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7372 Access Point Series

The next generation Ruckus ZoneFlex™ 7372 2×2:2 dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz concurrent access points are designed for high density mobile device environments with bandwidth hungry and latency sensitive applications such as Voice and Video over Wi-Fi. These APs boast Ruckus patented adaptive antennas enhanced with polarisation diversity to deliver BeamFlex+.

Ruckus ZoneFlex H500 Wall Switch Access Point

The ZoneFlex H500 is a dual-band dual-concurrent 802.11ac wall mounted wired switch and wireless wall access point in one form factor. The ZoneFlex H500 features integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHZ concurrent radios, five wired Ethernet ports, PoE ouput, and a passthrough feature for devices such as digital phones that require native access to a PBX system.

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7055 Wall Switch Access Point Series

The ZoneFlex 7055 is a dual-band dual-concurrent wall mounted wired switch and wireless wall switch designed for next generation wireless. The ZoneFlex 7055 features integrated 2.4GHz and 5GHZ concurrent 802.11n WLAN radios, five wired Ethernet ports, PoE output, and a passthrough port for devices such as digital phones that require native access to a PBX system.

Ruckus ZoneDirector 1100 Series Controller

Developed for the needs and budgets of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and hotzone operators. It’s perfect for operators who want to offer business class hot spot services such as voice over Wi-Fi, IP-based video, secure enterprise access and tiered Wi-Fi services in venues such as hotels, airports, schools and public buildings requiring a robust and secure WLAN.

Ruckus ZoneDirector 1200 Series Controller

The ZoneDirector 1200 is also perfect for businesses who want to offer services such as voice over Wi-Fi, IP-based video, secure enterprise access and tiered Wi-Fi services in venues such as hotels, airports, schools and public buildings.

Ruckus ZoneDirector 5000 Series Controller

The ZoneDirector 5000 is one of the industry’s first controller-based system that can be flexibly deployed either in-line, or out of the data path, supporting up to 20,000 clients, 1,000 access points and 2048 wireless LANs within a single, easy-to-use platform. Boasting 6x the processing power and twice the capacity and redundancy of other models, the ZD5000 is perfect for large-scale wireless environments. Comes with a lifetime warranty.

Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 Series Controller

Capable of centrally managing up to 500 ZoneFlex 802.11g and 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi access points, ZoneDirector 3000 is designed for ease of use, high performance, and low cost of ownership. Ruckus Smart Redundancy ensures high network availability and is easy to use with automatic synchronisation of configuration and authorised users between ZoneDirectors.