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Ruckus WirelessTM

ZoneFlexTM7731802.11n Wireless Bridge

User Guide

Part Number 800-70285-001

Published October 2010

www.ruckuswireless.com

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About This GuideDocument Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii

1 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Get to Know the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2 Installing the Wireless Bridge

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Summary of Configuration Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Point to Point Bridge Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Point to Multipoint Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Mounting the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Setting the Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Channel Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Verifying the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

3 Navigating the Web Interface

Logging Into the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Navigating the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Monitoring the Wireless Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Monitoring the Local Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Monitoring the Peer Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Monitoring Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

4 Configuring the Wireless Bridge

Configuring Wireless System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Wireless Link Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Configuring Bridge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Configuring Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Role Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Configuring Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Configuring Global QoS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

ToS Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Dot1p Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Dot1p Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

5 Managing the Wireless Bridge

Managing Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Upgrading Manually via the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Upgrading Manually via FTP or TFTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Upgrading Manually Using a Local File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Scheduling Automatic Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Scanning for Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Changing the Administrative Login Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Enabling Other Management Access Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Viewing FlexMaster Management Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Pointing the bridge to FlexMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Configuring the Bridge for SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Saving a Copy of the Current Log to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Rebooting the Wireless Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Resetting the Wireless Bridge to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Running Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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About This Guide

About This Guide

Thisguide describes how to install, configure, and manage the Ruckus WirelessTM

ZoneFlexTM7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge. This guide is written for those responsible

for installing and managing network equipment. Consequently, it assumes that the

reader has basic working knowledge of local area networking, wireless networking,

and wireless devices.

NOTE: If release notes are shipped with your product and the information therediffers from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.

Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable

Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at:

http://support.ruckuswireless.com/

Document ConventionsTable 1and Table 2list the text and notice conventions that are used throughout this

guide.

Table 1. Text Conventions

Convention Description Example

monospace Represents information as itappears on screen

[Device name]>

monospace bold Represents information thatyou enter

[Device name]> set

ipaddr 10.0.0.12

default font bold Keyboard keys, softwarebuttons, and field names

On the Startmenu, clickAllPrograms.

italics Screen or page names Click Advanced Settings.

The Advanced Settingspageappears.

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About This Guide

Related DocumentationIn addition to this User Guide, each ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge documentation

set includes the following:

Getting Started Guide: Provides essential installation and configuration informa-tion to help you get the wireless bridge up and running within minutes.

Online Help: Provides instructions for performing tasks using the wireless bridges

Web interface. The online help is accessible from the Web interface.

Release Notes: Provide information about the current software release, including

new features, enhancements, and known issues.

Documentation FeedbackRuckus Wireless is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your

comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Ruckus Wireless at:

[email protected]

When contacting us, please include the following information:

Document title

Document part number (on the cover page)

Page number (if appropriate)

For example:

Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge User Guide

Part number: 800-70285-001

Page 88

Table 2. Notice Conventions

Icon Notice Type Description

Information Information that describesimportant features orinstructions

Caution Information that alerts you topotential loss of data orpotential damage to anapplication, system, or device

Warning Information that alerts you topotential personal injury

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1Introducing the ZoneFlex WirelessBridge

The ZoneFlex 7731 is the first 802.11n smart Wi-Fi backhaul system that delivers fastand reliable connectivity across long distances. The ZoneFlex 7731 integrates a state-

of-the-art, dual-polarized smart antenna with the performance advantages of the

802.11n standard to provide consistent performance at ranges up to 15 kilometers.

Operating in the 5GHz band, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 190 Mbps

at 1.5 kilometers, and up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

The ZoneFlex 7731 features simple installation, automatic pairing and intuitive aiming

and configuration procedures so that you can bridge two or more networks together

quickly and efficiently.

In This Chapter

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Get to Know the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge1. Open the Wireless Bridge package, and then carefully remove the contents.

2. Return all packing materials to the shipping box, and put the box away in a dry location.

3. Verify that all items listed in Package Contentsbelow are included in the package.Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorizedRuckus Wireless sales representative.

Package Contents

Each ZoneFlex 7731 package contains the following: ZoneFlex 7731 Point to Multipoint Wireless Bridge

PoE injector box (excluded in some SKUs)

Power adapter box (SW DC48V/0.42A AC100-240V) for the PoE injector (excluded insome SKUs)

Mounting kit (see Mounting Kit Contentsfor details)

Bag containing bottom Wireless Bridge cover and related accessories (see BottomCover and Accessoriesfor details)

Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement Regulatory Statement

This Getting Started Guide

WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter (if supplied with yourWireless Bridge) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapteroutdoors with the Wireless Bridge.

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Mounting Kit Contents

Each mounting kit contains:

Dynamic bracket Static bracket

Steel clamps (2 pieces)

Hex bolts (2 pieces)

Flat washers (4 pieces)

Split lock washers (4 pieces)

Thumb screws (2 pieces)

Machine screws (4 pieces)

Wall anchors (2 pieces)

Figure 1. Mounting kit contents

Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp (2 pieces)

Hex bolt (2 pieces) Flat washer (4 pieces) Split lock washer (4 pieces)

Thumb screw (2 pieces) Machine screw (4 pieces) Wall anchor with metal coneand hex nut (2 pieces)

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Bottom Cover and Accessories

Each bottom cover accessory bag contains:

Bottom cover of the Wireless Bridge DC terminal block

20mm x 30mm sealing strips (2 pieces)

Sealing plug

White P-clip cable clamps (2 pieces - 1 large, 1 small)

Machine screws (2 pieces)

Machine screws with washers (3 pieces)

Figure 2. Bottom cover and accessory package contents

Bottom cover DC terminal block Sealing Plug Sealing Strip (2

pieces)

White P-clip cable

clamp

Machine screw (2

pieces)

Machine screw with

O-ring and washer (3pieces)

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Before You Begin

Before You Begin

Prepare the Required Hardware and ToolsYou must supply the following tools and equipment:

A notebook or desktop computer running Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) with oneEthernet card installed

6mm flathead screwdriver

6mm Phillips screwdriver

10mm ratchet wrench

3mm Phillips screwdriver (if you will be using DC power) Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)

NOTE: At the beginning of each procedure, this guide lists the specific tools, accessories,and equipment that you will need to complete the procedure.

Get to Know the Hardware FeaturesFigure 3identifies the Wireless Bridge features that are relevant to the installation andmounting instructions that this guide provides. Before you begin the installation process,

Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features.

Figure 3. Wireless Bridge LEDs and bottom connectors

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Get to Know the Hardware Features

Aiming Mode

In Aiming Mode, LED 1 indicates that the Wireless Bridge is in Aiming Mode. LED

indicators 2 - 6 are used together to indicate signal strength, and should be read from

bottom to top (the higher the LEDs go, the stronger the signal).

In Aiming Mode, each LED has three states to represent different values. Solid yellow

indicates the highest value, flashing yellow indicates medium value and off indicates thelowest value. If all six LEDs are solid yellow, the Wireless Bridge has the strongest signalpossible. If some LEDs are flashing yellow or off, reposition the Wireless Bridge to achievea better signal. For more detailed information on signal strength levels, see RSSI valuesof LED indicatorson page 48.

Push Buttons

The ZoneFlex 7731 includes two push buttons: A recessed factory default reset button (located inside the bottom panel)

A large blue Aiming button that sets the bridge to Aiming Mode (located on theoutside of the unit)

To reset the unit to its factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for six (6) seconds.

Press and hold the blue Aiming button for four (4) seconds to initiate aiming between the

Root and Non-Root Bridges.

CAUTION: Resetting the ZoneFlex 7731 to its factory defaults will result in loss of allconfiguration settings, including the provisioning (pairing of the Root and Non-RootBridge) settings. If you do need to reset to defaults, you will need to re-provision thebridge.

Table 3. Aiming Mode LED indicators

LED Meaning

LED 6 Signal strength 5





LED 1 (AIM/PWR) Solid Yellow = Aiming Mode (RSSI >= 5)

Solid Green = Normal Operation Mode

Off = Off

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External Antenna Connectors

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes one purpose designed internal directional

antenna. If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect anexternal high gain 5GHz patch antenna to the two standard N-type external antennaconnectors on the top panel of the Wireless Bridge. The antenna must have a gain of lessthan 23dBi to comply with FCC and CE regulations. For more information, refer toMounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional)on page 46.

Figure 5. The antenna connectors are protected by metal caps

Metal Cap

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2Installing the Wireless Bridge

Before You BeginThe Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n wireless bridge provides a reliable, high

speed wireless bridge connection between networks that is easy to install and

maintain.

The ZoneFlex 7731 units are shipped in pre-configured pairs so that you do not need

to manually configure the units prior to installation. Simply install the root bridge at

the edge of your core network, install the non-root bridge at the edge of the networkyou want to bridge, aim the pair, and youre done.

Therefore much of the information in this User Guide is for reference only or for more

advanced configuration options. For the quickest setup instructions, refer to the

Getting Started Guide that came with your ZoneFlex 7731 unit(s).

Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the required items for

the installation ready.

Preparing for InstallationThis section describes the configuration procedures required before you proceed to

mount the ZoneFlex 7731 wireless bridge units in their permanent locations. These

tasks should be performed prior to connecting any ZoneFlex 7731 to your live network.

In This Chapter

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Mounting the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Verifying the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Installing the Wireless Bridge

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Preparing for Installation

Summary of Configuration TasksIf you have purchased the standard two unit package, the Root Bridge and Non-Root

Bridge will have already been preconfigured at the factory. Therefore, you will onlyneed to access both units and set the Country Code prior to installation (unless your

country is United States, in which case, Country Code is also preconfigured), then you

can go directly to Physical Installation.

If you have purchased a single wireless bridge, to expand your network to a point to

multipoint configuration, or replaced one of the units, or have decided to reset the

units to factory defaults for any reason, the following tasks should be performed prior

to physical installation:

1. Provision one ZoneFlex 7731 as the Root Bridge, and the remaining units as Non-

Root Bridges.

2. Access the wireless bridge Web interface using an administrative computer.

3. Set the country code to your current location.

4. Change other configuration settings (optional).

5. Verify association between the Root and Non-Root bridges.

NOTE: If you purchased your wireless bridge in the United States, the country codeis fixed to United States at the factory and is not user configurable. If not, you mustset the country code to your location prior to mounting to ensure compliance withnational regulatory requirements.

CAUTION: If changing the Country Code over the air, you will need to configure theremote units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss of connectivity.

In addition to setting the country code (required), the following optional configuration

settings may be changed at this time:

Change the device names, SSID, shared secret, user names and passwords

Manually assign static IP addresses

Enable SNMP or FlexMaster network management

Configure security settings

Configure management VLANTo customize any of these settings before deploying the bridge pair, you will need to

connect an administrative computer directly to each ZoneFlex 7731, and provide

power using either DC power or Power over Ethernet before you can access the Web

interface.

The default IP addresses for the Root and Non-Root Bridge are as follows:

Root Bridge: 192.168.2.1

Non-Root Bridge: 192.168.2.254


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What You Will NeedBefore starting with the configuration tasks, make sure that you have the following

requirements ready:

An administrative computer running Microsoft Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7)

Microsoft Internet Explorer (6.0 or later) installed on the administrative computer

Two Ethernet cables (Cat-5e or better)

PoE injector (if not supplied with the Wireless Bridge, you can purchase a thirdparty 802.3af-compliant PoE injector or switch)


If you are planning to power the Wireless Bridge using a 12v DC connection, you will

also need the following:

One 3.1mm-3.3mm UL1185 (80, 300V) single shielded DC cable

12v DC, 1A DC power source (for example, a battery)


Point to Point Bridge ConfigurationThe following section provides instructions for configuring two ZoneFlex 7731 wireless

bridges for point to point bridging.

If you will be deploying more than one Non-Root Bridge, Ruckus Wireless recom-

mends first completing the Point to Point Bridge configuration, before proceeding to

Point to Multipoint Configurationon page 22.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to access the Web interface of two ZoneFlex 7731 unitsat the same time by connecting both to the same Layer 2 switch or to the samebroadcast domain on a live network. This will cause a network loop, which can disruptyour entire network.

Step 1: Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge

This procedure assumes that you will be using Power over Ethernet for the pre-

installation configuration, even if you plan to use DC power in the final deployment.

For DC power setup, see Use DC Poweron page 32.

NOTE: You only need to connect one type of power source at this point, even if youare planning to use both PoE and DC power in your final deployment.


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Use Power Over Ethernet

1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Wireless Bridge

package.

2. Obtain two Ethernet cables.

3. Connect one end of one Ethernet cable to the AP/BRIDGEport on the PoEinjector, and then connect the other end to the RJ45port on the ZoneFlex 7731.

4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORKport on the PoEinjector.

5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V INconnector on the PoE injector, and thenplug the power adapter into a power source. The single LED on the PoE injector

turns red.

6. Check the power LED on the ZoneFlex 7731 to ensure power is being supplied tothe bridge.

Figure 6. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector

You have completed connecting the Wireless Bridge to a PoE power source.

Step 2: Auto Provision the Root and Non-Root Bridges

The first configuration task (after you have supplied power) involves provisioning one

ZoneFlex 7731 as the Root Bridge and the others as Non-Root Bridges. Two methodsare available:

Auto Provisioning

Manual Provisioning

Auto Provisioning

When in factory default state, you can designate one ZoneFlex 7731 as a Root Bridge

and another as a Non-Root Bridge by simply providing power to both units and

connecting them directly to each other with an Ethernet cable. This Auto Provisioningprocess chooses the device with the lower MAC address and provisions it as the Root

To AdminComputer

To Bridge

To AC Power Source


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Bridge, while the device with the higher MAC address is automatically provisioned as

the Non-Root Bridge. If you want to have more control over which is the Root and

Non-Root Bridge, you should choose Manual Provisioning.

Auto provisioning can only be performed on two ZoneFlex 7731 units - if you will be

using more than two, you will need to manually provision the third unit.

To Auto Provision two ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges

1. Provide power to both bridges and connect them together directly via an Ethernet

cable (you can power up and then connect, OR connect and then power up both

units).

2. The LANLED on both units (LED 2) should be solid green, indicating that the unitsare connected to each other. At this point, if both units have been reset to factorydefaults, neither has yet been provisioned as Root or Non-Root.

3. Once both units are powered on and physically connected, LED 5 and 6 (labeledP0and P1) on both units begin alternately blinking, indicating that the role isunkown and provisioning is in process. This process takes about 10 to 20 seconds.

4. Simultaneous rapid blinking of these two LEDs indicates that provisioning iscomplete.

5. After provisioning is complete, LED 4 (ROLE) indicates which unit is the Root andNon-Root unit. The ROLELED is solid yellow for the Root Bridge while the Non-Root Bridges ROLELED is OFF.

6. Take note of which unit is the Root Bridge and which is the Non-Root Bridge.

7. When the auto provisioning process is complete, you must reboot both units. Areboot is triggered by disconnecting the Ethernet cable.

8. During the reboot only the bottom LED, PWRis lit. Once the reboot completesyou will see activity on the WLANLED, indicating wireless communicationbetween the pair.

You have completed auto provisioning the Root and Non-Root Bridge pair.


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Figure 7. Auto Provisioning a Root Bridge and a Non-Root Bridge

Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer

NOTE: The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer isrunning Windows XP or Windows 2000. If you are using a different operating system,refer to the documentation that was shipped with your operating system forinformation on how to modify the computers IP address settings.

1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connec-tions(or Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the

Start menu is set up:

On Windows XP, click Start> Control Panel > Network Connections.

On Windows 2000, click Start> Settings> Network Connections.

2. When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for LocalArea Connection, and then click Properties.

NOTE: Make sure that you configure the Local Area Connection properties, not the

Wireless Network Connection properties.

3. When the Local Area Connection Propertiesdialog box appears, select InternetProtocol (TCP/IP)from the scrolling list, and then click Properties. The InternetProtocol (TCP/IP) Propertiesdialog box appears.

4. Write down all of the currently active network settings. You will need this informa-

tion later when you restore your computer to its current network configuration.

PoE

Injector

PoE

Injector

Connect Directly via

Ethernet Cable to Auto

Provision

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5. Click Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address settingswith the values listed in Table 4. For a sample configuration, refer to Figure 8.

You can leave the Default Gateway and DNS fields blank.

6. Click OKto save your changes and close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.

7. Click OKagain to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

Windows saves the IP address settings that you have configured. Your admin

computer is now ready for direct connection with the ZoneFlex 7731.

Figure 8. Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Propertiesdialog box

Step 4: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the AdminComputer

If you have not already done so, connect the admin computer to the ZoneFlex 7731

using an Ethernet cable, or two Ethernet cables and a PoE injector if you are using

Power over Ethernet (see Use Power Over Etherneton page 14).

Table 4. Configure your computers IP address settings

IP address 192.168.2.22(or any address in the 192.168.2.xnetworkwith the exception of 192.168.2.1and192.168.2.254which will be used by the bridges)

Subnet mask 255.255.255.0


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Step 5: Log In to the Web Interface

1. Open a Web browser window from the admin computer.

2. In the address or location bar, type the following address:Root Bridge: http://192.168.2.1

Non-Root Bridge: http:/192.168.2.254

3. Presson the keyboard to connect to the Wireless Bridges Web interface.A security alert message appears.

4. ClickYesor OK(depending on the browser) to continue. The Wireless Bridgeslogin page appears.

Figure 9. The ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge login page

5. In User name, type super.

6. In Password, type sp-admin.

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Figure 10. Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Status :: Wirelesspage

8. Continue to Step 6: Change the Country Code.

Step 6: Change the Country Code

Change the Country Code setting to your location and reboot the bridge for updates

to take effect.

CAUTION: If changing the Country Code after the units have been mounted, you willneed to configure the remote units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss ofconnectivity.

NOTE: If you purchased the Wireless Bridge in the United States, this value is fixedto United States at the factory and is not user configurable.

If you purchased the Wireless Bridge outside of the United States, verify that the value

is set to your country or region. Selecting the correct country code ensures that the

Wireless Bridge uses only the radio channels allowed in your country or region.

To set the country code to your location:

1. On the Configuration > Wirelesspage, select your location from the Country

Code menu.

2. The following warning message appears:



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Figure 11. Country code warning message

3. Click OKto continue.

4. A reboot initiates immediately, and the Reboot in Progress screen is displayed.

Figure 12. Reboot in progress

5. When the reboot is completed, log in again to continue making configurationchanges.

6. You have completed setting the Country Code. Continue to Step 7: VerifyAssociation between the Bridges.

Step 7: Verify Association between the Bridges

Once the initial configuration procedures have been completed, verify that your

Wireless Bridges have associated with one another. If no association has been

established, the following will be displayed:



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Figure 13. No association established

The units will automatically associate with one another within approximately 1 to 2

minutes. Once the association is complete, the page will refresh and the Connected

Deviceinformation will be displayed, as shown:

Figure 14. Association established

If no association is established after a few minutes, ensure that the SSID and Pass-

phrase are set to the same values, and that Channel is set to SmartSelect (or to the

same channel, if set manually). If you have made sure all these settings are the same

and the bridges still fail to associate, the Web interface provides several tools for

diagnosing the problem, which can be found on the Administration > Diagnostics

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Figure 15. Administration :: Diagnostics page

You are now ready to begin the physical installation.

Point to Multipoint ConfigurationFor point to multipoint configuration, you will need to manually provision any addi-

tional Non-Root Bridges, as the Auto Provisioning procedure will only provision one

Root and one Non-Root Bridge.

Additionally, you will also need to assign a static IP address to the second Non-Root

Bridge (unless IP addresses are assigned by DHCP), to prevent multiple Non-Root

Bridges from using the same address (192.168.2.254).

Manual Provisioning

In addition to Auto Provisioning, there are two methods of manual provisioning:

Manual Provisioning using the Web Interface

Manual Provisioning using a Local File

Manual Provisioning using the Web Interface

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge can be manually provisioned using the Webinterface. This method may be preferable if you are installing more than one Non-

Root Bridge, or if you want to have more control over which unit is designated Root

and Non-Root.

To manually provision a ZoneFlex 7731 as a Root or Non-Root Bridge

1. Connect the Admin computer directly to the ZoneFlex 7731 (see Step 3: Prepare

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2. Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer) and enter the default IP address in theURL bar (default IP: 192.168.2.1).

3. Enter the Usernameand Password(default username: super; default password:

sp-admin) and click Login.4. If the unit has not yet been provisioned (factory default state), the Manual

Provisioning Wizard launches automatically immediately after login, as shown inFigure 16.

Figure 16. Manual Provisioning Wizard

5. Select Root Bridgeor Non-Root Bridgeand click Nextto continue.6. Adjust settings on the WLAN configuration page if necessary. You may want to

change the SSID and Passphrase to something easy to remember at this point--you can change them again after installation for increased security.

7. Set the Country Codeto your location.

8. Write down the SSID, encryption settings and Passphrase, as these values will needto be identical so that the Root and Non-Root Bridges can communicate with eachother.

9. Click Nextto continue. The Your Setup configuration summary page appears.

10.Click Rebootto confirm changes and reboot the bridge. Once the reboot iscomplete, the manual provisioning is complete.

Figure 17. WLAN Configuration options


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Figure 18. Reboot after completing the Manual Provisioning Wizard

To manually provision additional Non-Root Bridges, you can either:

Repeat the Manual Provisioning Wizard for each Non-Root Bridge, or

Save Root Bridge provisioning information to a local file, then import the config-uration file to one or more Non-Root Bridges (see Manual Provisioning using aLocal File).

Manual Provisioning using a Local FileTo provision a Non-Root Bridge using a local file

1. In the Root BridgesWeb interface, go to Configuration > Wireless.

2. Locate the Export Configurationsection, and click the Save Configuration tolocal filelink.

3. Save the file to a convenient location on your Admin computer.

4. Disconnect the Admin computer from the Root Bridge, and connect it to the newbridge that you will configure as a Non-Root Bridge.

5. Log into the Web interface (Root: 192.168.2.1; Non-Root: 192.168.2.254).

6. The Manual Provisioning Wizardlaunches.

7. For Wireless Bridge Mode, select Non-Root Bridge, and click Next.

8. Locate the Import Configurationfield, and click Browse(or type in the path andfilename in the field).

9. Select the file that you saved to your local computer in Step 2, and click Next.10.The overview page entitled Your Setupdisplays the configuration information

that was imported from the Root Bridge.

11.Click Rebootto restart the new Non-Root Bridge and save configuration changes.

12.Once the reboot is complete, the new Non-Root Bridge is provisioned withparameters matching those of the Root Bridge.

13.Repeat this process for additional Non-Root Bridges, if needed.


Physical Installation

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Figure 19. Import provisioning settings from Root Bridge to Non-Root Bridge


Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

You must supply the following tools and equipment: A notebook or desktop computer running Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) with one

Ethernet card installed



10mm ratchet wrench

3mm Phillips screwdriver (if you will be using DC power)

Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)

Two outdoor-rated 5.6mm-6.0mm (outside diameter) Cat-5e foil screened twistedpair (FTP) solid Ethernet cables

Determine the Optimal Mounting Location andOrientationThe location and orientation that you choose for the Wireless Bridge play a critical

role in the performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recom-

mends installing Wireless Bridges away from obstructions and sources of interference

and ensuring that the Wireless Bridges are in direct line of sight of one another.

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Figure 20. Recommended orientation for optimal performance

Point to Multipoint Orientation

In a point to multipoint configuration, there are many factors to consider. First, notethat the maximum angle from the Root Bridge is 30 degrees. As you get closer to the

maximum angle from the Root Bridge, throughput performance decreases. If you go

beyond 30 degrees, performance will be drastically impacted to the point that the

connectivity may be lost entirely.

Second, consider the difference in distance from the Root Bridge. If one Non-Root

Bridge is at placed at the maximum distance from the Root Bridge (approximately 20

km), and the other is very close, performance may be impacted due to different time

delays between the two transmission links.

Some examples of recommended and non-recommended orientations are below.

Direct

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Figure 21. Recommended and non-recommended orientations

Become Familiar with the Installation ComponentsThe ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge is designed for installation in an outdoor environ-

ment, such as an exterior wall, or the roof overhang of a building, or a streetlight pole.

Take note of the components that must be installed indoors and outdoors. The PoE

injector and power adapter that are shipped with the Wireless Bridge are for indoor

use only. Surge protectors should be installed near the Wireless Bridge and near any

connections where cables enter the building. Ruckus Wireless also strongly recom-

mends that you form a drip loop on any cable that is connected to devices that are

installed outdoors (for example, the Wireless Bridge and the Ethernet surge

protector), to prevent water from running along the cable and entering electrical

components.

Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless

BridgeThe Wireless Bridge supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 12 VC DC power andcan be connected to both power sources at the same time. If you connect the Wireless

Bridge to both PoE and DC power sources at the same time, it will use PoE as the

primary power source and DC power as the backup power source. Refer to the

following sections depending on which power supply method you will use:

Using Power over Ethernet

Using DC Power

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Root

Non-Root

Non-Root

Non-Root

Root

Outside 30

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WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,replace, or service this equipment.

WARNING: Installation of this equipment must comply with local and nationalelectrical codes.

CAUTION: Make sure that you form a 3-5 drip loop in any cable that will be placedoutdoors. This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering theWireless Bridge, the surge protector or the building where the cable terminates.

CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and nationalelectrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightningarrestors.

.

WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (if supplied with your Wireless Bridge)

is for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector outdoors with the Wireless Bridge.

Using Power over Ethernet

Refer to the following diagram for installation components when using PoE to power

the Wireless Bridge.

Figure 22. Installation components for a PoE installation

*Note: see note about Drip loopsbelow.

Router or switch PoE injector

Cat5Ethernet

cable

PoEpower

adapter

ZoneFlex 7731

Wireless Bridge

INDOORS OUTDOORS

Groundrod

Ethernet surge

protectors

18 AWG min

green-and-

yellow

wire used

Groundrod

Outdoor-rated

Cat5e FTP cable

Drip loop*

Legend

Ethernet cable

Power cable

Ground wire



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Using DC Power

Refer to the following diagram for installation components when using DC to power

the Wireless Bridge.

Figure 23. Installation components for a DC power installation

Drip loops

Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends forming a 3-5 (75-120 mm) drip loop in any

outdoor cable where water running along the cable could possibly enter any outdoor

component. If the orientation of the cables is such that water cannot possibly enter,

then drip loops are not necessary.

Router or switchOutdoor-rated

Cat5e FTP cable

ZoneFlex 7731

Wireless Bridge

INDOORS OUTDOORS

Groundrod

Ethernet surgeprotectors

18 AWG min

green-and-

yellow

wire used

Groundrod

DC power

supply

Cat5e Ethernet cable

Drip loop*

Legend

Ethernet cable

Power cable

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Deploying the Wireless BridgeIn this step, you will connect the Wireless Bridge to the network from its mounting

location.

Step 1: Complete the Power ConnectionsRuckus Wireless recommends using both PoE and DC power for backup in a typical

outdoor installation. For instructions on completing the power connection that you

need to make, refer to the procedures below:


Use DC Power


1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Wireless Bridge

package.

2. Obtain three Cat-5e Ethernet cables. Two of these Ethernet cables must beoutdoor-rated. The cable that connects to the ZoneFlex 7731 must have an outsidediameter of between 5.6 - 6.0mm.

3. Connect one end of the outdoor-ratedCat-5e Ethernet cable to the RJ45port onthe Wireless Bridge, and then connect the other end to the Ethernet surgeprotector.

4. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to another port on the Ethernet surgeprotector, and then connect the other end to the AP/BRIDGEport on the PoEinjector.

NOTE: Install the Ethernet surge protector between the Wireless Bridge and the PoE

injector and use two outdoor-rated Ethernet cables for the connections. See Figure22for an example.

5. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORKport on the PoEinjector, and then connect the other end to your network.

6. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V INconnector on the PoE injector.

WARNING: Do not supply power to the Wireless Bridge at this point. You shouldconnect the Wireless Bridge to a power source only after you finish connecting allother components in Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Networkonpage 35.



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Figure 24. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector

7. Take out one of the 20mm x 30mm sealing strips from the accessories bag.

8. Remove the adhesive backing from the sealing strip.

9. Wrap the sealing strip around the Ethernet cable, about 60mm from the Ethernetconnector.

Figure 25. Wrap the sealing strip around the Ethernet cable, 60mm from theEthernet connector

10.Place the Ethernet cable in the cavity on the enclosure, and then press it intoposition. Make sure the sealing strip protrudes beyond the entry and exit points.

11.Wrap the white P-clip cable clamp around the Ethernet cable, and then fasten itto the Wireless Bridge chassis using one of the short machine screws supplied.

To NetworkTo Outdoor Bridge

To AC Power Source

60mm

Sealing strip



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Figure 26. Install the white P-clip clamp

You have completed setting up the PoE power connection.

Use DC Power

To use DC to power the Wireless Bridge, you need to connect a DC cable (not supplied

with the Wireless Bridge) to the DC terminal block.

1. Take out the DC terminal block from the small plastic bag that contains the bottomcover of the Wireless Bridge.

2. Connect the DC cables ground wire to the V- terminal. If you are looking at theterminal block with the wiring terminal screws on top, the V- terminal is on the leftside.

3. Connect the DC cables +12V DC wire to the V+ terminal. If you are looking at theterminal block with the wiring terminal screws on top, the V+ terminal is on theright side.

Sealingstrip

P-clip cableclamp



Figure 27 Connect the ground wire to the V terminal and the +12V DC wire to

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Figure 27. Connect the ground wire to the V- terminal and the +12V DC wire tothe V+ terminal

4. Using a 3mm Phillips screw, tighten the wiring terminal screws. Screw torque valuemust be 20.5 mN-m 2 mN-m.

5. Take out one of the 20mm x 30mm sealing strips from the accessories bag.

6. Remove the adhesive backing from the sealing strip.

7. Wrap the sealing strip around the DC cable, about 60mm from the DC terminal

block.

Figure 28. Wrap the sealing strip around the DC cable, 60mm from the DCterminal block

8. Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DCport on the Wireless Bridge.

9. Place the DC cable into the right cable groove on the enclosure, and then pressit into position. Make sure the sealing strip protrudes beyond the entry and exitpoints.

10.Wrap the white P-clip cable clamp around the DC cable, and then fasten it to theWireless Bridge chassis using one of the short machine screws supplied with theWireless Bridge.

Ground Wire toV- Terminal

12V DC Wire toV+ Terminal

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WARNING: Do not apply power to the Wireless Bridge at this point. You shouldconnect the Wireless Bridge to a power source only after you finish connecting all

other components in Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Networkonpage 35.

Figure 29. Install the white P-clip cable clamp

CAUTION: If you are not connecting the DC cable to the DC terminal block, makesure you cover the right cable groove with the supplied sealing plug.

You have completed setting up the DC power connection.

P-clip CableClamp

SealingStrip



Step 2: Install the Back Panel Cover

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Step 2: Install the Back Panel Cover

1. Make sure that the perimeter rubber gasket on the underside of the bottom cover

is in place and is clear of debris.

2. Place the bottom cover of the Wireless Bridge onto the bottom section.

3. Using the three gasketed machine screws that are supplied with the WirelessBridge, fasten the bottom cover to the chassis. Screw torque value must be 6.9 0.2 kgf-cm (6.2 0.2 lbfin) to obtain a proper seal.

Figure 30. Fasten the bottom cover using three machine screws

Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Network

In this step, you will connect the Wireless Bridge from its mounting location to the

network. Follow the steps below for a typical installation that uses both PoE and DC

power as power sources.

WARNING: Do not apply power to the Wireless Bridge until you finish connecting

all other components.

1. Take the Wireless Bridge to its mounting location.

2. Verify that the Cat-5e FTP cable (outdoor-rated) from the Wireless Bridge is long

enough to reach the PoE injector that is installed indoors.



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p p y prunning along the cable and entering the Wireless Bridge or the building wherethe cable terminates.

4. Verify that the RJ45port on the Wireless Bridge is connected to the AP/BRIDGEport on the PoE injector.

5. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NETWORKport on the PoE injector to yournetwork router or switch.

6. Apply power to the Wireless Bridge.

If you are using PoE, plug the power adapter in to an AC power source.

If you are using DC power, connect the DC cable to a DC power source.

7. Verify that the PWR LED on the back of the Wireless Bridge is steady green.

8. Continue to Attaching the Mounting Brackets.

Attaching the Mounting Brackets

What You Will Need

To complete this procedure, you will need the following items:

Static bracket

Dynamic bracket

Wall anchors

Flat washers

Hex nuts

10mm ratchet wrench

If you are mounting the Wireless Bridge on a flat surface, you will also need an electric

drill with an 8mm drill bit.If you are mounting the Wireless Bridge on a pipe or pole, you will also need the

following:

A 30mm to 60 mm (1.18 in. to 2.36 in.) pipe or pole

Steel clamp


Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the MountingSurface

The procedure for attaching the bracket to the mounting surface depends on whether

you are mounting the Wireless Bridge to a flat surface or a pole.

Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface

Attaching the Bracket to a Pole



Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface

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WARNING: Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you wear eye protection

before drilling holes on the mounting surface.

NOTE: The wall anchors that are supplied with the Wireless Bridge are for mountingon solid masonry wallsonly. If you are mounting the Wireless Bridge on other materials(for example, drywall, wood, or hollow cinder block), you will need the appropriatetypes of wall anchors. Check your local hardware store for options.

1. Place the static bracket at the exact location on the mounting surface where you

want to mount it.

2. Use the static bracket as a template to mark the locations of the mounting holeson the two mounting tabs.

Figure 31. Mark the locations of the mounting holes

3. Remove the static bracket from the mounting surface.

4. Drill an 8mm-diameter hole with a depth of 36mm-38mm into each of the markingsthat you made on the mounting surface.

5. Insert a wall anchor (with the unthreaded part first) into each of the holes that youdrilled.

6. Place a metal cone on each wall anchor, and then place a flat washer on top of themetal cone.



Figure 32. Insert a wall anchor into each hole that you drilled, and then place al d fl h

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metal cone and a flat washer on top



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earlier.

Figure 33. Align the screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors

8. Use two hex nuts to attach the bracket to the mounting surface.

Figure 34. Use two hex nuts to attach the bracket to the surface

9. Using a 10mm open-end wrench, tighten the nuts to secure the bracket to themounting surface. Screw torque value must be 4kg-5kg. As you tighten the nuts,the metal cones that are built into the wall anchors will expand and lock the wall

anchors into place.

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Figure 36. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole

3. Using a 10mm flathead screwdriver, tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracketto the pole. Screw torque value must be 1.1 N-m 0.1 N-m.

Figure 37. Tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracket

4. Continue to Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Wireless Bridge.



Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the WirelessB id

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Bridge

1. Place the dynamic bracket onto the flat side of the Wireless Bridge so that the

four screw holes on the bracket align with the four screw holes on the Wireless

Bridge. Make sure that the shorter end of the mounting bracket is on the same

side as the antenna connector.

2. Insert four machine screws (supplied with mounting kit) into the screw holes onthe bracket.

Figure 38. Insert four machines screws into the screw holes



3. Using a 6mm Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four machine screws to fasten thebracket to the Wireless Bridge. Screw torque value must be 0.4 N-m 0.1 N-m.

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Figure 39. Fasten bracket to the Wireless Bridge

4. Continue to Mounting the Wireless Bridgein the next section.

Mounting the Wireless BridgeTo mount the Wireless Bridge, you will need to join the two mounting brackets that

you attached earlier to the device and the mounting surface. For this procedure, you

will need the following items:

Hex bolts

Thumb screws

10mm ratchet wrench

NOTE: Figures in this section show mounting on a vertical pole. Procedures formounting on a flat surface are similar.

To join the two mounting brackets together:

1. Join the two brackets as shown in Figure 40. Make sure that:

The dynamic bracket (attached to the Wireless Bridge) encloses the staticbracket (attached to the mounting surface).



(For mounting on a vertical pole) The side of the Wireless Bridge with theantenna connectors is at the top, especially if you are planning to install
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external antennas.

Figure 40. Joining the two brackets in a vertical pole installation

2. Align the mounting holes on the dynamic bracket with the mounting holes on thestatic bracket.

3. Place a split lock washer, and then a flat washer onto a hex bolt. Then insert thehex bolt into one of the lower mounting holes.

Figure 41. Insert hex bolts into lower mounting holes



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should be in the middle and the flat washer should touch the bracket.

4. Repeat Step 3 for the lower mounting hole on the other side.

5. Finger tighten the hex bolts.

6. Insert the two thumb screws into the upper mounting holes as shown in Figure 42.

Figure 42. Insert thumb screws into the upper mounting holes

7. Finger tighten the thumb screws.

8. Adjust the Wireless Bridge to your desired orientation.

NOTE: If you have not yet determined the optimal orientation for your WirelessBridge, refer to Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientationonpage 25for orientation guidelines.

9. Using a 10mm ratchet wrench, tighten the hex bolts to fix the Wireless Bridgesorientation. Screw torque value must be 0.7 N-m 0.1 N-m.

You have completed mounting the Root Bridge. Perform the same procedure for

mounting the Non-Root Bridge.



Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna(Optional)
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(Optional)If you want to extend the range of your Wireless Bridge connection, you can connect

an external patch antenna to the standard N-type female connectors on the Wireless

Bridge.

WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,replace, or service this equipment.

WARNING: Before connecting the antenna to the Wireless Bridge, make sure thatyou disconnect the Wireless Bridge from the power source.

1. Disconnect the Wireless Bridge from the power source.

2. Unscrew the metal caps that protect the antenna connectors. Place the metal capsin a safe place, in case you need them later.

3. Connect the antenna to the standard N-type female antenna connectors.

Figure 43. Connect the external antenna to the standard N-type femaleconnectors on the Wireless Bridge.


Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel

4. Ensure that antenna connectors are firmly tightened, and apply weatherproofingtape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water from entering the connec-tors

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tors.

5. Reconnect the Wireless Bridge to the power source.

CAUTION: If you are not connecting external antennas to the Wireless Bridge, makesure that the metal caps remain installed and securely fastened to protect the interfacefrom elements, such as water or dirt.

You have completed connecting the external antenna to the Wireless Bridge.

Optimizing the Distance, Orientation andChannelOnce you have completed the physical installation of both (all) bridges, complete the

following tasks to optimize the wireless link(s):

Setting the Distance

Aiming

Channel Optimization

Setting the Distance1. On the Root Bridge Web interface, go to Configure > Wireless > Advanced, and

select the approximate distance from the drop-down menu.

2. Click Update Settingsto confirm your changes.

Figure 44. Setting the distance between bridges



Aiming Aiming in a Point to Point Deployment

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Aiming in a Point to Multipoint Deployment

Aiming in a Point to Point DeploymentOnce both units are installed in their permanent locations, press the Aiming Button

on the outside of either unit to begin aiming. Alternatively, you can start the aiming

process via the Web browser, by clicking Start Aimingon the Status > Wirelesspage.

NOTE: The following section describes the procedure for aiming a pair of ZoneFlex

7731 Wireless Bridges in a point to point configuration. For information on aiming ina point to multipoint deployment, see Aiming in a Point to Multipoint Deploymenton page 49.

1. Press the blue button on the side of either bridge and hold it for 4 seconds.

The bottom LED turns yellow, indicating that the unit is in Aiming Mode.

If the unit is in Aiming mode but there is no association between the two bridgeunits, all LEDs will cycle yellow until the two ZoneFlex 7731 units have associ-

ated.2. Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the first unit to maximize the Aiming LED

indicators. RSSI (received signal strength indication) values are shown in Table 5.

3. After one unit is at its maximum link level, adjust the second unit to increase thelink performance.

Table 5. RSSI values of LED indicators

LED Status RSSI (

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g ,reattach the bracket to the enclosure. Repeat steps 2 through 7. Adjust the

ZoneFlex 7731 to your desired orientation.

NOTE: The cable end of the ZoneFlex 7731 should always be pointing down.

5. Once the ZoneFlex 7731 is in the proper orientation, tighten the thumb screwsflush to the bracket.

6. Using a 10mm ratchet wrench, tighten the two hex bolts to fix the unit's orientation.The bolt torque value must be 0.6-0.8 Newton meter (Nm).

7. Verify that the ZoneFlex 7731 link performance has not changed.

8. Press the blue Aiming button once again to stop aiming.

9. Repeat steps 1-8 for the other bridge unit.

NOTE: If the unit is mounted in a position that does not allow the user to view theLEDs, the Web UI can be used for Aiming. On the Status > Wirelesspage, pressingthe Start Aiming link is the same as pressing the blue Aiming button. The SignalStrength is shown on the Web page. More green bars indicate higher signal strength.

10. If using the Web interface for aiming, adjust the orientation of the units tomaximize the green bars under Signal Strength.

11.For more precise aiming, the value under ACK RSSI can also be used. A higherACK RSSI indicates better signal strength. Both the green bars in the Web interfaceand the LEDs on the outside of the bridge units serve as indicators of ACK RSSIvalues.

NOTE: For best results, it is important to perform the aiming procedure for bothunits.

Aiming in a Point to Multipoint DeploymentIn a point to multipoint installation, the procedure is slightly different.

1. Choose the optimal pair (one Root and one Non-Root) for your network. The

optimal pair can be determined by placement location, throughput require-

ments, or other factors.

For example, if you are installing three Non-Root Bridges spaced approxi-mately even in angle from the Root Bridge, you would likely want to choosethe middle one, as shown, for an optimal balance of performance for all three.

2. Complete the point to point aiming procedure for this optimal pair first, asdescribed in Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channelon page 47.



3. Repeat the aiming procedure for each additional Non-Root Bridge, while leavingthe Root Bridge fixed.

4. Once you have completed the aiming procedure for all Non-Root Bridges

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4. Once you have completed the aiming procedure for all Non Root Bridges,proceed to Verifying the Connection.

Figure 45. Choosing the optimal pair in a point to multipoint deployment

Channel OptimizationAfter the aiming process is complete the first time, the Root Bridge automatically

initiates a channel scan to determine the optimal channel for the specific environment.

Once it has scanned each channel and determined which channel provides the bestperformance, the Root Bridge sends a message to all Non-Root Bridges informing

them of the proper channel to use.

You can also manually initiate this channel scan process at any time. Ruckus Wireless

recommends manually running the channel optimizer again each time additional Non-

Root Bridges are added (after the Aiming process is complete).

To manually initiate the Channel Optimizer Process:

1. Go to Status > Wirelesson the Root BridgeWeb interface.

2. Click the Start Channel Optimizer Processlink.

3. The Channel Optimizer begins immediately.

4. The LEDs on the Root Bridge cycle orange until the process is complete.

5. Wait for the Channel Optimizer to complete scanning, and it will automaticallyconfigure the Root and Non-Root Bridges with the appropriate channel. The timeit takes for the process to complete depends on the number of channels available

in your country or region.

Optimal

Pair

Root Bridge

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Navigating the Web InterfaceThe Wireless Bridges Web browser-based interface provides intuitive controls for

viewing the status making configuration changes network administration and trou-

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viewing the status, making configuration changes, network administration and trou

bleshooting. Table 6lists the Web interface features that are identified in Figure 49.

Figure 49. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Web interface elements

Workspace

Help Button

Logout Button

Menu

Auto-Update Button

Table 6. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Web interface elements

Element Description

Menu Under each category (Status, Configuration, etc.)are options that, when clicked, open the relatedworkspace in the area to the right.

Auto-Update Button Enable or disable automatic refresh of thisinterface page. For example, on the Status >Wirelesspage, you can enable Auto-Update

during Aiming, so that you do not need tomanually refresh the page as you adjust theorientation of the bridge.

Workspace This large area displays features, options andindicators relevant to your menu bar choices.

Logout Button Click this button to log out of the bridge.


Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status

Help Button Click this button to open a help window with

Table 6. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Web interface elements

Element Description

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Monitoring the Wireless Bridge StatusThe Status > Wireless, Status > Bridgeand Status > QoSpages provide information

that can be useful for monitoring your ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges. The following

section details the status information available from each of these pages.

Monitoring the Wireless LinkThe Status > Wirelesspage also serves as the home page, and provides general

information on the status of the wireless link.

Figure 50. The Status > Wireless page

Help Button Click this button to open a help window with

information related specifically to the optionscurrently displayed in the workspace.

Table 7. The Status > Wireless page

Item Description

Wireless Mode For the ZoneFlex 7731, Wireless Mode will alwaysbe 11na -- Operates with 802.11n and 802.11a

devices in 5 GHz spectrum only.



Channel Displays the current channel, and indicates whetherSmartSelect is enabled.

Table 7. The Status > Wireless page

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Monitoring the Local BridgeThe Status > Bridge page shows current status and configuration information about

the Ruckus Wireless device.

Channel Width Displays the width of the channel (40MHz or 20MHz).

Country Code Displays the current country/region setting.

SSID Displays the name of the wireless network.

BSSID Displays the MAC address of the wireless network.

Wireless Status Indicates whether the wireless network is up ordown.

Broadcast SSID? Indicates whether or not the SSID is beingbroadcast.

Encryption Mode Displays the encryption method currently in use.

Distance Indicates the distance setting, as configured on theConfiguration > Wireless > Advanced Settingspage.

Wireless Bridge Mode Indicates whether this is a Root or Non-Root Bridge.

Aiming Action The Start Aiminglink initiates the aiming process.This is the same as pressing the blue button on theoutside of the bridge.

Channel Optimizer The Start Channel Optimizer Processlink initiatesa progressive channel scan to determine the optimalchannel for the wireless link. This process isdisruptive to your wireless link, and may take several

minutes to complete, depending on the number ofchannels available in your country or region.

Site Survey Click the ReScanbutton to immediately scan thenearby area for interference from other 802.11devices. Click Last Surveyto view the results of thelast scan.

Link Status Indicates whether the link between Root and Non-Root bridges is up or down.

Connected Devices Provides information on the peer device(s)connected to this device. If the bridge link is down,No Association will be displayed.



Figure 51. The Status > Bridge page

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Table 8. Status > Bridge information

Device Name The name of the device. The default device nameis RuckusWB. To edit the device name, go toConfiguration > Bridge.

Device Location The location of the device. To set the devicelocation, go to Configuration > Bridge.

GPS Coordinates The latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates of thedevice location. To set these coordinates, go toConfiguration > Bridge.

Internal Heater The status of the internal heater.

MAC Address The MAC address of the physical interface.

Serial Number The serial number of the device.

Software Version The current software version.

Internal Temperature The most recent internal temperature reading.

Uptime The elapsed time since the last reboot.

Current Time (GMT) The best guess of the current GMT time. Access toan Internet time server allows the device to learn thecorrect time.

Gateway The gateway IP address.



Primary DNS Server The IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the secondary DNS server

Table 8. Status > Bridge information

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Monitoring the Peer DeviceWhile logged in to the Web interface of a given bridge unit, you can access informa-

tion on a peer device to monitor statistics from the peer devices perspective (you can

access information on a Non-Root bridge from the Root Bridge interface, for

example).

To view peer device information1. Locate the peer device in the Connected Devicessection of the Status > Wireless

page.

2. Click the link under MAC Address. A new page entitled Status :: Wireless :: StationDetailsappears, showing the current status and statistics of an associated wirelessdevice.

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NTP Server The IP address of the network time protocol (NTP)server.

Network Status Indicates the status of the Ethernet interface.

IP Setting Indicates the IP address assignment method (Staticor DHCP).

MAC Address The MAC address of the Internet interface.

IP Address The IP address currently assigned to the device.

Subnet Mask The subnet mask currently assigned to the device.

DHCP Actions Click Renew DHCPto request an IP address from aDHCP server. Click Release DHCPto release this IPaddress back to the DHCP server.

Management VLAN Indicates whether management VLAN is enabled ordisabled, and displays the VLAN ID, if enabled.



Figure 52. Monitoring the peer device

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The peer device station details page includes the following information.

Monitoring Quality of Service SettingsThe Status > QoSpages in the Web interface present tables of QoS priorities and

summary statistics for ingress packets on both the wired and wireless interface. For

information on configuring QoS priorities, see Configuring Quality of Service

Settingson page 78.

To review the current QoS configuration

1. Go to Status > QoS. The Status :: QoS :: Globalpage appears. This page provides

an overview of global QoS settings. Click the Ethernetor Wirelesstab at the top

to view QoS status for the specific interface.

Table 9. Wireless Station Details

Item Description

SSID, IP Address, MACAddress

The peer devices IP address, MAC address and the SSIDused to connect with the local device.

Transmit Details This section summarizes packet throughput and error rateson data transmitted to the remote station.

Receive Details This section lists the number of good packets anddiscarded packets received from the remote station.

Support Details Provides a link to the Support.txt file generated by theremote unit that can be used for troubleshooting.



2. Review the following table for descriptions of what each field represents:

Table 10. Meanings of QoS Parameters

Item Description Meaning

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Figure 53. Monitoring global QoS status

ToS Classification Shows the rules forclassifying packets toWMM categoriesbased on ToS values,as set on theConfiguration > QoSpage.

ToS (Type of Service) is a field in the IPheader used to define the traffic typeas the packet ingresses an interface.

Dot1p Classification Shows the rules for

classifying packetsbased on Dot1pvalues, as set on theConfiguration > QoSpage.

Dot1p is a field in the VLAN header

used to indicate the priority of thisVLAN-tagged packet.

Dot1p Marking Shows the VLAN IDsfor which Dot1pmarking will be

performed.

The reverse of Dot1p Classification,Dot1p Marking is used to assign theDot1p value on the VLAN-tagged

packets based on priority queuevalues.



To view current QoS settings and statistics for either the Ethernet or Wirelessinterface

1. Go to Status > QoS, and click on the Ethernetor Wirelesstab at the top of the

page. The QoS status page appears for the interface.

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2. Review the entries in the following table for a description of what each represents.

Table 11. Meanings of QoS parameters by interface - Ethernet and Wireless

Item Description

ToS Classification Enabled or disabled.

Dot1p Classification Enabled or disabled.

Dot1p Classification VLANIDs

VLANs for which Dot1p Classification is active.

Dot1p Marking VLAN IDs VLANs for which Dot1p Marking is active.

Classification Statistics Shows statistics on the volume of each type of trafficthat has passed through the bridge.

Previous Classify: Shows the total number of

ingress packets that were previously classified

into each queue before entering the interface.

SRP-based: Shows the total number of ingress

packets that were classified as Spectralink voice

packets.

Dot1p-based: Shows the total number of ingress

packets that were classified using dot1p classifi-

cation.

TOS-based: Shows the total number of ingress

packets that were classified using TOS classifica-tion.

Heuristics UDP: Shows the total number of

ingress packets that were classified using the

heuristics algorithm.



Figure 54. Monitoring QoS on the Ethernet interface

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Configuring the Wireless Bridge

Configuring Wireless System SettingsSystem configuration settings are divided into wireless configuration settings, bridge

configuration settings and QoS settings. The Configuration :: Wirelesspage allows

you to set parameters that affect the wireless link between the Root and Non-Root

bridges. Note that any configuration changes on this page made for one unit must

also be made for the other units.

The Configuration :: Bridgepage allows you to set parameters specific to the unit you

are currently accessing, such as device name, location, login name and password.

Wireless Link Configuration Settings1. Go to Configuration> Wireless. The Configuration :: Wirelesspage appears.

2. Review the following table for descriptions of configuration settings.

In This Chapter

Configuring Wireless System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Wireless Link Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Configuring Bridge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Configuring Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Configuring Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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Configuring Wireless System Settings

Encryption Method By default, ZoneFlex 7731 units are shipped with WPA2encryption enabled.

For more information see either Using WEP on page 73

Table 12. Wireless configuration options

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3. The Channelsetting allows you to define a specific channel for bridge communi-cation, or set to SmartSelect (default) to let the bridge automatically choose theoptimal channel.

4. In Country Code, set your current location (if available). If you are located in theUnited States, this option is not available.

CAUTION: Selecting the incorrect country or region may result in violation of appli-cable laws. If you purchased the bridge in the United States, you do not need tomanually set the country code. Ruckus Wireless APs that are sold in the US arepreconfigured with the correct country code and this setting cannot be changed.

5. In SSID, type a new name for the wireless link or leave as is to accept the defaultname.

6. Click Update Settingsto save and apply your changes.

For more information, see either Using WEP on page 73or Using WPAon page 75.

Wireless Bridge Mode Used to manually designate the unit as the Root or Non-Root bridge. See Role Reversalon page 77.

Export Configuration Only available from the Root Bridge Web interface. Usethis link to save a Root Bridge configuration file to an admincomputer. This configuration file can then be used toconfigure Non-Root Bridges with matching settings.



Figure 55. The Wireless Configuration page

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Advanced Wireless SettingsThese settings should only be changed by an experienced administrator. Advanced

wireless settings include transmit power, protection mode, beacon interval and

distance.

CAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced networkadministrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. Incorrectsettings can severely impact wireless performance. In general, Ruckus Wireless recom-

mends that the default settings be retained for best performance.

To configure the advanced wireless settings

1. On the Configuration> Wirelesspage, click Edit Common Settings. The

Configuration :: Wireless :: Advanced :: [Root Bridge / Non-Root Bridge]page

appears.



Figure 56. Advanced wireless settings page

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2. Configure the advanced settings listed in Table 13as required.

Table 13. Advanced Wireless Configuration Options

Option Description

Transmit Power The default setting is Full. Select the level oftransmit power from the drop-down menu. Thisoption sets the maximum transmit power levelrelative to the predefined power (this valuediffers according to the current country code).

Protection Mode (Inactive by default.) If you activate protection,

you control how 802.11 devices know when theyshould communicate with another device. This isimportant in a mixed environment of both802.11a and 802.11n clients.

WARNING: Activating this option (andconfiguring the settings) boosts theinteroperability of 802.11a and 802.11n devicesbut will severely decrease performance.

CTS-only: Choose this option to force alldestination devices to acknowledge theirability to receive data when a transmission isinitiated. Use this option for compliance withthe Wi-Fi Alliance certification.

RTS/CTS: Choose this option to force bothsending and receiving devices to confirm adata exchange on both ends before

proceeding.


Configuring Bridge Settings

RTS / CTS Threshold (The default value is 65535.) This optiondetermines at what packet length the RTS/CTSfunction is triggered. A lower threshold may be

necessary in an environment with excessive

Table 13. Advanced Wireless Configuration Options
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