Ruckus Zone Director 9.13 (GA) User Guide ZD Rev D 20160909
2016-09-13
User Manual: Ruckus ZoneDirector 9.13 (GA) User Guide
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- Copyright Notice and Proprietary Information
- About This Guide
- Introducing Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector
- Overview of ZoneDirector
- ZoneDirector Physical Features
- Introduction to the Ruckus Wireless Network
- Ensuring That APs Can Communicate with ZoneDirector
- How APs Discover ZoneDirector on the Network
- How to Ensure that APs Can Discover ZoneDirector on the Network
- Option 1: Perform Auto Discovery on Same Subnet, then Transfer the AP to Intended Subnet
- Option 2: Customize Your DHCP Server
- Option 3: Register ZoneDirector with a DNS Server
- Firewall Ports that Must be Open for ZoneDirector Communications
- Installing ZoneDirector
- Accessing ZoneDirector’s Command Line Interface
- Using the ZoneDirector Web Interface
- Registering Your Product
- Configuring System Settings
- System Configuration Overview
- Changing the Network Addressing
- Creating Static Route Entries
- Enabling Smart Redundancy
- Configuring the Built-in DHCP Server
- Controlling ZoneDirector Management Access
- Setting the System Time
- Setting the Country Code
- Changing the System Log Settings
- Setting Up Email Alarm Notifications
- Configuring SMS Settings for Guest Pass Delivery via SMS
- Enabling Login Warning Messages
- Enabling Network Management Systems
- Configuring DHCP Relay
- Enabling Bonjour Gateway
- Configuring SPoT Location Services
- Configuring Security and Other Services
- Configuring Self Healing Options
- Configuring Wireless Intrusion Prevention
- Controlling Network Access Permissions
- Using an External AAA Server
- Active Directory
- LDAP
- RADIUS / RADIUS Accounting
- Managing a Wireless Local Area Network
- Overview of Wireless Networks
- About Ruckus Wireless WLAN Security
- Creating a WLAN
- General Options
- WLAN Usage Types
- Autonomous WLANs
- Social Media WLANs
- About the Ruckus Wireless Facebook WiFi Implementation
- Other Social Media Types
- OAuth Setup Procedure for Google+ Social Media Login
- OAuth Setup Procedure for LinkedIn Social Media Login
- OAuth Setup Procedure for Microsoft Live Social Media Login
- Create an OAuth 2.0 WLAN on ZoneDirector
- User Login to Social Media WLAN
- Authentication Method
- Fast BSS Transition
- Encryption Options
- Options
- Advanced Options
- Creating a Copy of an Existing WLAN for Workgroup Use
- Customizing WLAN Security
- Working with WLAN Groups
- Deploying ZoneDirector WLANs in a VLAN Environment
- Working with Hotspot Services
- Creating a Hotspot 2.0 Service
- Working with Dynamic Pre-Shared Keys
- Bypass Apple CNA
- Managing Access Points
- Monitoring Your Wireless Network
- Reviewing the ZoneDirector Monitoring Options
- Importing a Map View Floorplan Image
- Using the Map View Tools
- Evaluating and Optimizing Network Coverage
- Reviewing Current Alarms
- Reviewing Recent Network Events
- Moniting WLAN Status
- Reviewing Current User Activity
- Monitoring Individual Clients
- Monitoring Access Point Status
- Monitoring Individual APs
- Monitoring Mesh Status
- Detecting Rogue Access Points
- Monitoring System Ethernet Port Status
- Monitoring AAA Server Statistics
- Monitoring Location Services
- Managing User Access
- Managing Guest Access
- Configuring Guest Access
- Creating a Guest Access Service
- Creating a Guest WLAN
- Using the BYOD Onboarding Portal
- Working with Guest Passes
- Deploying a Smart Mesh Network
- Overview of Smart Mesh Networking
- Smart Mesh Networking Terms
- Supported Mesh Topologies
- Deploying a Wireless Mesh via ZoneDirector
- Understanding Mesh-related AP Statuses
- Using the ZoneFlex LEDs to Determine the Mesh Status
- Using Action Icons to Configure and Troubleshoot APs in a Mesh
- Setting Mesh Uplinks Manually
- Troubleshooting Isolated Mesh APs
- Best Practices and Recommendations
- Setting Administrator Preferences
- Changing the ZoneDirector Administrator User Name and Password
- Changing the Web Interface Display Language
- Upgrading ZoneDirector and ZoneFlex APs
- Working with Backup Files
- Restoring ZoneDirector to Default Factory Settings
- Working with SSL Certificates
- Using an External Server for Administrator Authentication
- Upgrading the License
- Support Entitlement
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Failed User Logins
- Fixing User Connections
- Measuring Wireless Network Throughput with SpeedFlex
- Diagnosing Poor Network Performance
- Starting a Radio Frequency Scan
- Using the Ping and Traceroute Tools
- Generating a Debug File
- Viewing Current System and AP Logs
- Packet Capture and Analysis
- AP Diagnostic Information
- Importing a Script
- Enabling Remote Troubleshooting
- Restarting an Access Point
- Restarting ZoneDirector
- Smart Mesh Networking Best Practices
- Appendix: Zone 2 APs