The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942

Description

Ruckus ZoneFlex? 7942
Wire-Class Wireless with the First Smart Wi-Fi 802.11n System for Hotspot Operators and Enterprises

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 is the first centrally managed, multimedia Wi-Fi access point that unleashes the promise of 802.11n, delivering unparalleled throughput.

Together with the Ruckus ZoneDirector central WLAN controller, Ruckus ZoneFlex APs plug-and-play with minimum operational overhead. Ideal for hotels, schools, airports and medium-sized businesses with little or no IT staff and a limited budget, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 is also perfect for hot spot operators that want to deliver business class hot spot services - such as voice over Wi-Fi, IP-based video or secure enterprise access.

802.11n carries the promise of high data rates and througput. The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 delivers on this promise by ensuring that the advanced techniques used in 802.11n, such as spatial multiplexing, channel bonding and frame aggregation are optimized.

The ZoneFlex 7942 implements Ruckus patented BeamFlexTM smart antenna technology that enables consistent, high performance, extended coverage and multimedia support as it automatically tunes itself to adapt to constant changes in the environment. This means fewer APs, more satisfied users, and a cost effective system that can be installed anywhere by non-wireless experts.

A Web-based wizard allows any computer user to configure ZoneFlex 7942s through the ZoneDirector - creating a secure and sophisticated WLAN in a matter of minutes. Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942s simply plug into any Ethernet network and automatically discover the ZoneDirector. No RF tuning. No client configuration. A true plug-and-play multimedia WLAN that is ready to use.

Ruckus ZoneFlex? 7942 Features:

* Integrated smart antenna array with 4K unique patterns designed for triple-play services
* Automatic interference avoidance optimized for high density environment
* Two to four-times extended range/coverage
* 80 Mbps sustainable video throughput
* 4 queues per station
* 8 BSSIDs with unique QoS and security policies
* WEP, WPA-PSK, 802.1X
* Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK (with ZoneDirector)
* Admission control/load balancing (with ZoneDirector)
* Captive portal and guest accounts (with ZoneDirector)
* RADIUS and Active Directory support (with ZoneDirector)
* Advanced RF management (with ZoneDirector)
* Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports allowing for daisy chaining of APs and connection of local devices
* Power over Ethernet for easy deployment
* Ceiling or wall mountable with Kensington lock option

High performance and cost effective

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 is built on patented BeamFlex Smart antenna technology that automatically adapts to the RF environment by steering Wi-Fi signals on the best path and rejecting interference in real time. Each Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 comes equipped with a state-of-the-art, high-gain smart antenna array designed to deliver unsurpassed density and range. Supporting up to 100 simultaneous data users or 20 concurrent voice calls while its superior coverage reduces the number of APs required by a factor of two or more, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 gives hot zone operators and SMBs the most cost-effective multimedia Wi-Fi solution.

IT ?lite? deployment

The self-optimizing BeamFlex technology allows the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 to be installed without site survey and RF planning. Simply plug any Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 into an Ethernet and it automatically discovers the Ruckus ZoneDirector and self-configures.

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 and ZoneDirector system seamlessly integrate with existing security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection system and authentication servers including RADIUS and ActiveDirectory. An internal authentication database allows SMBs to implement user authentication without the expenses and complexity associated with external authentication servers.

Minute configuration

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 APs are automatically configured by the Ruckus ZoneDirector. A network of APs can be centrally configured in a matter of minutes through the ZoneDirector?s web-based wizard.

Automatic user security

Centralized configuration and RF management of Zoneflex APs can be provided through the ZoneDirector 1000 Used with the Ruckus ZoneDirector, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 provides first-of-its-kind automatic, robust user security enforcement. Provisioning secure wireless access often involves configuring all the client devices with wireless setting such as an SSID and encryption key. Typically organizations use a single pre-shared key for all employees. This is a security problem and is an ongoing operational headache.

Ruckus patent-pending Dynamic PSK on the Ruckus ZoneDirector and ZoneFlex 7942 automates this process to assure integrity of the user authentication system. First time users simply plug their computers into the LAN and specify a URL that directs them to a captive portal for a onetime authentication. Upon authentication, the ZoneDirector automatically configures the user?s system with the designated SSID and a unique, dynamically generated encryption key. The key can be removed automatically upon expiration or manually when the user or their device is no longer trusted.

Business-Class, Multimedia Hotspots

The ZoneFlex 7942 now lets operators builda new class of hotspots and offer multimedia hotspot services. Equipped with dual-polarized directional antenna system, the ZoneFlex 7942 delivers stable Wi-Fi connectivity to any Wi-Fi-enabled handheld device. This high-capacity Wi-Fi system delivers flicker-free support for concurrent video streams and voice over Wi-Fi calls.

Differentiated services with multiple SSIDs

Multiple SSIDs can be configured within each Ruckus ZoneFlex 7942 with unique broadcast, QoS, security and management parameters assigned to each SSID This enables a hot zone operator to easily offer tiered services to different user or traffic types. SMBs can utilize this facility to implement unique guest, contractor and employee access policies.

Dynamic RF management

A Ruckus ZoneFlex WLAN is inherently RF-coordinated as BeamFlex automatically steers Wi-Fi signals toward each receiver and away from noise in real time. And unlike omni antennas, BeamFlex does not constantly radiates in all directions, thereby minimizing the chances of adjacent AP interference. As a last resort, the Ruckus ZoneDirector can dynamically exert control over the RF channel assignment and transmit power level on the ZoneFlex APs to further optimize the RF environment without manual intervention.