Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741 802.11g Manuel utilisateur

Ruckus Wireless®

ZoneFlex®2741 802.11g

Outdoor Access Point

Getting Started Guide

Part Number 800-70180-001

Published January 2008

www.ruckuswireless.com

1About This Getting Started Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

Mounting Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Bottom Cover and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Get to Know the Access Point Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

LED Colors and What They Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Perform a Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4Configuring the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Connect the Cables to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Same Subnet as ZoneDirector . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster . . . . . . . . 20

What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 1: Prepare the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 2: Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3: Log Into the Access Point’s Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 4: Configure the Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 5: Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer . . . . . . . . . 29

Step 6: Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contents

5Verifying Access Point Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Check the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Associate a Wireless Client with the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Check the TR069 Status (FlexMaster Management Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Disconnect the Access Point from the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

6Deploying the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Step 1: Complete the Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Step 2: Install the Back Panel Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Step 3: Connect the Access Point to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

7Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Attaching the Bracket to a Pole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

8Mounting the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

9(Optional) Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

10 What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Change the Administrative Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Configure the Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Read Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

1About This Getting Started Guide

This Getting Started Guide provides information on how to set up the Ruckus Wireless

ZoneFlex 2741 802.11g Outdoor Access Point on your network. Topics covered in this

guide include installation, basic configuration, and device mounting.

This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network

equipment. Consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of local area networking,

wireless networking, and wireless devices.

Related Documentation

In addition to this guide, each Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2741 802.11g Outdoor Access

Point documentation set includes the following:

■User Guide: Provides detailed information on how to configure the Access Point. The

User Guide is available for download on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at:

http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents

■Release Notes: Provides late-breaking information about the current software release,

including new features, enhancements, and known issues. If the information in the

Release Notes differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the

Release Notes.

■Online Help: Accessible from the Access Point’s Web interface, the Online Help

provides information that helps you configure the device from the Web interface.

Using ZoneDirector or FlexMaster to Manage the

Access Point

If you are planning to use either Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster or Ruckus Wireless ZoneDi-

rector to manage the Access Point, this guide describes the required steps that will enable

the Access Point to report to and communicate with FlexMaster or ZoneDirector success-

fully.

■To set up the Access Point for management by FlexMaster, refer to “(Optional) Set the

FlexMaster Server Address” on page 28.

■To set up the Access Point for management by ZoneDirector, refer to “Configuring for

Management by ZoneDirector” on page 15.

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point

Package Contents

2Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point

1. Open the Access Point 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 Contents below are included in the package.

Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized

Ruckus Wireless sales representative.

Package Contents

A complete Access Point package contains all of the items listed below:

■ZoneFlex 2741 Outdoor Access Point

■Box containing the PoE injector (excluded in some SKUs)

■Box containing the power adapter (SW DC48V/0.42A AC100-240V) for the PoE injector

(excluded in some SKUs)

■Two-prong plug adapter (for three-prong wall outlet)

■Mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)

■Bag containing bottom Access Point cover and related accessories (see “Bottom Cover

and Accessories” for 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 your

Access Point) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapter

outdoor with the Access Point.

Mounting Kit Contents

■Dynamic bracket

■Static bracket

■Steel clamp

■Wall anchors (4 pieces)

■Hex bolts (4 pieces)

■Machine screws (8 pieces)

■Split lock washers (4 pieces)

■Flat washers (4 pieces)

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point

Package Contents

Figure 1. Mounting kit contents

Bottom Cover and Accessories

■Bottom cover of the Access Point

■DC terminal block

■Black solid rubber stoppers (2 pieces)

■Rubber O-rings (1 black and 1 green)

■White P-clip cable clamp (2 pieces)

■Machine screws (2 pieces)

■Machine screws with washers (3 pieces)

Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp Machine screw (8 pieces)

Hex bolt (4 pieces) Flat washer (4

pieces)

Split lock washer (4

pieces)

Wall anchor with metal

cone and hex nut (4

pieces)

Before You Begin

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

Figure 2. Mounting kit contents

3Before You Begin

Before installing and setting up the Access Point, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you

first complete the following pre-installation tasks.

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

You must supply the following tools and equipment:

■A notebook computer running on Windows XP/2000 and installed with one wireless

802.11b/g network card and one Ethernet card

■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)

Bottom cover DC terminal block Black solid rubber

stopper (2 pieces)

Rubber O-ring (1

black and 1 green)

White P-clip cable

clamp

Machine screw (2

pieces)

Machine screw with

washer (3 pieces)

Before You Begin

Get to Know the Access Point Features

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 Access Point Features

Figure 3 and Figure 4 identify the Access Point features that are relevant to the installation

and mounting instructions that this guide provides. Before you begin the installation

process, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features.

Figure 3. Access Point LEDs and bottom connectors

Before You Begin

Get to Know the Access Point Features

LED Colors and What They Mean

Refer to Table 2 below for all possible LED states and what they indicate.

Table 1. LEDs and bottom panel connectors

No Label Description

1 LEDs See “LED Colors and What They Mean” below for more

information.

2 RJ45 LAN port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10/

100Mbps network connections

3 Reset Using a pointed object (for example, a pen), press this

button to restart the Access Point or to restore it to factory

default settings:

• To restart the Access Point, press the Reset button once.

• To restore the Access Point to factory default, press the

Reset button for six (6) seconds.

WARNING: Restoring the Access Point to factory default

settings removes all configuration changes that you have

made. These include the IP address, password, access

control list, and wireless settings. Returning the

configuration of these features to their factory default

settings may result in network connectivity issues.

4 12V DC In addition to PoE, you can also use direct current or DC

(from a battery, for example) to supply power to the Access

Point.

Table 2. LED states and behaviors

LED Meaning

OPT Not used in this model

DIR • Off: The Access Point is not being managed by

ZoneDirector (standalone mode).

•Green: The Access Point is being managed by

ZoneDirector.

•Flashing green: The Access Point is being managed

by ZoneDirector, but is currently unable to

communicate with ZoneDirector.

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