Ruckus Wireless solutions are simple, yet feature-rich WLAN system designed specifically for enterprises needing an easy-to-use Wi-Fi system that is reliable and extensible. ZoneFlex uniquely combinesat a low total cost of ownership:
- powerful smart antenna array technology
- wireless meshing
- advanced security features
ZoneFlex is the only “Smart” WLAN system available today that combines advanced Wi-Fi signal routing with wireless meshing and centralized management. The smarts come from patented hardware and software technologies that deliver predictable performance, extended range and real time adaptability to changing Wi-Fi environments.
Smart Wi-Fi is a collection of four unique technology breakthroughs in the areas of:
- adaptive RF control (BeamFlex),
- sophisticated application-aware QoS (SmartCast)
- advanced security mechanisms (SmartSec)
- resilient Wi-Fi meshing (Smart Mesh Networking)
Key benefits
World’s most reliable / best performing Wi-Fi
- Three to four times the range and reliability
- Each AP integrates high-gain, directional smart antenna array for consistent performance at range and automatic interference rejection for more reliable Wi-Fi connections
- Unmatched support for IP-based streaming video and voice
Unprecedented simplicity
- Confgures in minutes, pluggable, meshable and self-forming
- Eliminates confguration complexity and cumbersome WLAN deployment issue
- Simple and robust security
- Automatic RF management
- Flexible deployment options (distributed forwarding, centralized, decentralized or cloud-based WLAN management)
Most comprehensive Wi-Fi portfolio
- Indoor and outdoor high-gain APs, customer premise equipment, long-range point-to-point/multipoint bridges, WLAN controllers, PoE switches and remote Wi-Fi system management software
Dramatically lower CAPEX/OPEX
- Smart Mesh networking eliminates the need to cable every AP
- Fewer (40 to 50 percent) APs required
- Adaptive Wi-Fi coverage, deploy once, never survey site again
Solution and Product portfolio
Indoor APs - Smart WLAN 802.11 systems for large-scale indoor deployments
- ZoneFlex 7962 - The industry’s highest performance enterprise-class dual-band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi access point with dynamic beamforming and centralized management. Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 7363 - The industry’s best-in-class mid-range performance dual-band indoor 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi access point with dynamic beamforming and centralized management. Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 7343 -The industry’s best-in-class mid-range performance indoor 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi access point with dynamic beamforming and centralized management. Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 2942 - The industry’s best performing, affordable indoor 802.11g standard Smart Wi-Fi access point with dynamic beamforming and centralized management. Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 7025 - The industry’s first high performance 802.11n integrated wired/wireless wall switch. Datasheet
Outdoor APs - Smart WLAN 802.11 systems for outdoor deployments.
- ZoneFlex 7762 - The World's First Concurrent 2.4/5GHz 802.11n Access Point with Dynamic Beamforming and Smart Wi-Fi Meshing Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 7762-S - The World’s First Concurrent 2.4/5GHz 802.11n Sector Access Point with Dynamic Beamforming and Smart Wi-Fi Meshing Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 7761-CM - Dual-band 2.4/5GHz 802.11n Access Point with Integrated DOCSIS 3.0 Modem Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 7731 - Connect your access mesh to the core network with robust, easy-to-use, and low-cost point-to-point 802.11n backhaul Datasheet
- ZoneFlex 2741 - The groundbreaking outdoor 802.11g Smart Wi-Fi access point with high capacity, full Smart Mesh support, and centralized management. Datasheet
MediaFlex APs - Carrier-class, multimedia Wi-Fi customer premise equipment for broadband service providers.
- MediaFlex 7200 Series - In-home 802.11n Wireless Bridge purpose-built for operators building large scale last-mile access networks. Datasheet
- MediaFlex 7000 Series - Picture-perfect HD IPTV distribution comes home, in this managed, Smart WiFi 802.11n system. Datasheet
- MediaFlex 2800 Series - fully-managed, in-home 802.11g wireless services platform for multimedia distribution of standard definition multicast IPTV content. Datasheet
- MediaFlex 2835 - 802.11g Smart Wi-Fi customer premise equipment that turns subscriber homes into multimedia carrier hotspots. Datasheet
- MediaFlex 2200 Series - Reliably receive IP-based multimedia content throughout the home, with this long-range, high-gain Wi-Fi receiver. Datasheet
Controllers ZoneDirector - Smart WLAN controllers with advanced Smart/OS software capabilities.
ZoneDirector series
ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controllers are the first enterprise-class Smart WLAN solution that delivers a simple, secure, robust and easily expandable WLAN at an unmatched total cost of ownership.
- ZoneDirector 3000 - Smart WLAN controllers for medium to large enterprises that scale from 25 to 500 access points Datasheet
- ZoneDirector 1000 - Smart WLAN controllers for small to medium-sized businesses, with installations ranging from 6 to 50 access points Datasheet
- Smart/OS - Simple and straight forward centralized WLAN software system included on all our ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controllers Datasheet
ZoneSwitches Wire-speed Layer 2 Gigabit switches that provide Power over Ethernet for up to 24 WLAN APs at the networks edge
ZoneSwitch 4000 series
The Ruckus Wireless ZoneSwitch 4000 series is a family of fully managed, Power over Ethernet (POE), 24-port Gigabit Layer 2 LAN switches specii cally designed for the packet processing needs of connecting ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access points to the enterprise network infrastructure.
- ZoneSwitch 4224 - 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports of 802.3at POE providing up to 30W per port
- ZoneSwitch 4124 - 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports of 802.af POE providing up to 15W per port
FlexMaster - A sophisticated remote platform for managing thousands of Smart Wi-Fi access points or Smart Wireless LAN systems.
FlexMaster
Ruckus Wi-Fi systems can be securely controlled, monitored, and upgraded from anywhere in the world, over the Internet or a private IP network. Fitting seamlessly into existing operational support systems (OSS), FlexMaster is ideal for telecommunication carriers, multi-service operators, and broadband providers looking to monetize Wi-Fi services in growing new services markets, including hotspots, hotzones, home spots, and IPTV services.
With FlexMaster, providers gain the benefits of:
- Single platform for Wi-Fi service management
- Carrier-grade scalability of hundreds of thousands of remote Smart Wi-Fi APs or Smart Wireless LANs (WLANs)
- Seamless integration with existing OSS systems
- At-a-glance customizable network dashboard provides overview of events, devices, and clients
- Easy installation and use by automatically discovering deployed devices in the network
- Bulk configuration and firmware upgrades eliminate tedious remote configuration
- Easy management grouping by geography, device type, serial number, and customer
- Detailed historical reports by device, client, mesh changes for a specified time
- Reduced total cost of ownership from eliminating service calls and remote IT diagnostics
- New revenue streams, resulting from the ability to offer innovative managed Wi-Fi services
- Multi-tiered administration for offering managed WLAN service or cloud-based WLAN management services