Ruckus Wireless ZF7351 DUAL-BAND 802.11a/b/g/n ACCESS POINT User Manual Ruckus Wireless AP ZF2942 7942 Quick Setup Guide

Ruckus Wireless, Inc. DUAL-BAND 802.11a/b/g/n ACCESS POINT Ruckus Wireless AP ZF2942 7942 Quick Setup Guide

User Manual

Copyright © 2012 Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Published June 2012, Part Number 800-70393-001
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
1After removing your Ruckus Wireless AP from its pack-
age, place it next to your computer.
2Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer’s net-
work port to the 10/100/1000 port on the AP.
3Using the AC adapter (sold separately), connect the AP
to a convenient power source.
4Verify that the Power LED on the external enclosure is a
steady green.
STEP 2: PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER FOR AP
SETUP
1On 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
2Edit the TCP/IPv4 address settings as follows:
Local Area Connection > Properties > Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties
The TCP/IPv4 Properties dialog box appears.
3Select 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.
4Click OK to save your changes.
Your changes are put into effect immediately.
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.
1On your computer, open a Web browser window.
2In the browser, type this URL to connect to the AP:
https://192.168.0.1
3Press <Enter> to initiate the connection. When a security
alert dialog box appears, click OK/Yes to proceed.
4When the Ruckus Wireless Admin login page appears,
enter the following:
Username: super
Password: sp-admin
5Click Login.
STEP 4: CUSTOMIZE THE WIRELESS SETTINGS
1On the Web interface menu, click Configuration > Wire-
less [2.4G/5G]. The Configure :: Wireless :: Common
options appear.
2Verify that the following options are active:
Channel: SmartSelect
Country Code: If you are not located in the United
States, select your current country.
3Click Update Settings if you made any changes.
4Click any of the eight “Wireless #” tabs at the top of the
page.
5In Wireless Availability, click Enabled.
IMPORTANT!
If the AP is deployed with a ZoneDirector, follow the
ZoneDirector Quick Setup Guide, and connect the AP to
your local network.
NOTE:
The following procedures assume Windows 7 as the
operating system. Procedures for other OS’s are similar.
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).
Copyright © 2012 Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Published June 2012, Part Number 800-70393-001
6Delete the text in the SSID field, and then type a name
for your network that will help your users identify the AP
in their wireless network connection application.
7Click Update Settings to save your changes.
8Repeat Steps 4-7 for each Wireless # interface that you
want to enable.
9Click Logout to exit the Web interface.
10 Disconnect the AP from the computer and from the cur-
rent power source, and then restore your computer to its
original network connection configuration.
STEP 5: PLACE THE AP IN YOUR SITE
1Move the AP to its permanent location (accessible to both
AC power and network connection).
2Use an Ethernet cable to connect the 10/100/1000 port
of the AP to your network.
3Connect the AC power adapter to the AP, then to a con-
venient power source.
4Verify 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
1Using any wireless-enabled computer or mobile device,
search for and select the wireless network you previously
configured.
2If 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
1Affix the mounting bracket to the mounting surface using
the mounting holes or slots (see Figure 1).
Figure 1.
2Slide the ZoneFlex 7351-U onto the mounting bracket so
that the bracket hooks engage the AP chassis (see Figure
2).
Figure 2.
3Lock the AP to the bracket using the supplied Torx screw.
You will need a T10 security Torx bit.
Book Mount
1Slide 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
1Snap 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 fine-
tune 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.
Mounting holes
Mounting slots
Dimples

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