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ZoneDirector 10.5.1 (GA) Upgrade Guide
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The RUCKUS H550 is a Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H550 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ax WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H550 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units with just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
Equipped with four Ethernet ports for in-room access, the RUCKUS H550 can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual band Wi-Fi 6 WLAN coverage and concurrent BLE & Zigbee coverage with dual IoT Radios. An IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) out port on the 901-H550-XX00 SKU, or a 48V passive PoE out port on the 901-H550-XX02 SKU, allows devices such as IP telephones to be powered directly from H550. The H550 itself may be powered via standard PoE or a DC power adapter. The H550 can be managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, Cloud or Unleashed management platforms.- Stability Release:
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The T350c is an 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. The T350c is an optimized Outdoor AP in its class - enabling multiple use cases of outdoor deployments. It is an omni-directional internal antenna AP, perfect for outdoor deployments where Wi-Fi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart Cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP supports temperatures down to -20C, making it a good fit for moderately cold weather deployments where Wi-Fi is still critical.
It is powered through standard PoE (802.3af/at). The T350c enables multiple use cases, yet retains a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T350c can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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The T350d is an 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. The T350d is the most advanced Outdoor AP in its class - enabling multiple use cases of outdoor deployments that are not possible with any other AP. It is an omni-directional internal antenna AP, perfect for outdoor deployments where Wi-Fi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart Cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP supports temperatures down to -40C, making it a good fit for extreme weather deployments where Wi-Fi is still critical. It can be powered in 2 ways: through standard PoE (802.3at) and through DC power. The DC power input ensures that Meshed outdoor T350d APs are not powered off an unreliable power grid - ensuring that the Wi-Fi outdoor mesh network can continue to function even during grid power outages.
Additionally, the T350d comes with an onboard BLE/ZigBee radio plus a USB port - perfect for supporting all manner of IoT technologies - both today, and any new technologies that come in the future. The T350d enables multiple different use cases, yet retains a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T350d can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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ZoneFlex C110 Wave2 802.11ac (MU-Mimo) Wi-Fi AP with DOCSIS 3.0 backhaul support.
The ZoneFlex C110 is a Wave 2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO capable) Wi-Fi Access Point with support for DOCSIS 3.0 backhaul. The C110 comes in a convenient wall-plate form factor for easy installs.
C110 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac Wi-Fi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. C110, with a DOCSIS 3.0 backhaul, allows a range of wired and wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units over existing coaxial cabling and, therefore, minimal additional capital expenditure.
C110 has an Ethernet switch with two 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports that can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IP telephones and networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN coverage.
The C110 is powered by an external 12V DC power supply. The C110 can be deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by SmartZone or ZoneDirector management platforms.
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The ZoneFlex™ E510 is a Wave 2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point (AP) with a unique, diminutive two element enclosure which separates the RF components from the antenna module, is designed to address challenging RF conditions in an aesthetic manner. The E510 is ideal for installation in stadiums, park benches, street furniture, light poles or on trains.
The E510 can be placed unobtrusively inside metal-shielded signage at a bus or train station, and within a vending machine and display kiosk. The low profile antenna module can be located externally and linked to the RF module via weather proof cabling.
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The H320 is an entry-level Wave2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H320 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H320 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling unit swith just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
H320 has dual-band concurrent 2x2:2 on 5GHz and 1x1:1 on 2.4GHz with MU-MIMO support.
With a 1Gbps Eth0 link to switched network, there are 2 Ethernet ports for in-room access, to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual band 802.11ac wireless LAN coverage. The H320 itself may be powered via standard PoE (802.3af), and can be deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, or FlexMaster management platforms.
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The ZoneFlex™ H510 is a Wave 2 802.11ac (MU-MIMO-capable) Wi-Fi access point with integrated switch in a wall-plate form factor.
H510 features Ruckus' patented BeamFlex + adaptive antenna technology to deliver high-speed 802.11ac WiFi in a low-profile design that can be discretely installed over a standard electrical junction box. H510 allows a range of wired & wireless services to be delivered in hotel guest rooms, student residences, and multi-dwelling units with just a single cable pull per room and eliminates the need for additional switches and power supplies.
Equipped with four Ethernet ports for in-room access, the ZoneFlex H510 can be used to connect a range of wired network devices such as IPtv set top boxes, IP telephones, or networked minibars while simultaneously providing dual band 802.11ac wireelss LAN coverage. An IEEE 802.3af-compliant Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) port on the H510 allows devices such as IP telephones to be powered directly from the wall switch. The H510 itself may be powered via standard PoE or a DC power adapter. The H510 can be deployed as a standalone device or centrally managed by SmartZone, ZoneDirector, or FlexMaster management platforms.
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The ZoneFlex R310 is the industry’s lowest cost enterprise class 802.11ac access point. The R310 has dual radios (2.4GHz & 5GHz) which are capable of concurrent operation. It is a 2x2:2 stream access point, offering up to 867Mbps of physical layer throughput in the 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz range, with an additional 300Mbps physical layer throughput in the 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz range. It has a single Gigabit Ethernet port and can be powered by 802.3af PoE or a 12V DC power supply. The R310 has a compact form factor (13.8cm x 13.5cm x 3.3cm) is extremely helpful in easy installation, and enables the power of 802.11ac literally in the palm of your hand.
It is perfect for low client density deployments such as coffee shops, convenience stores and other brick & mortar establishments, where cutting edge WiFi is necessary, but there is only a lean IT staff to manage the network. The R310 is a perfect entry level enterprise class 802.11ac access point that delivers maximum value at minimal cost.
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The ZoneFlex R500 is the industry’s best-performing 2x2 802.11ac indoor WLAN access point, combining Ruckus-patented RF technologies with the new IEEE 802.11ac standard to provide outstanding WiFi performance.
The R500 features dual radios, capable of concurrent operation. It features a 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac radio in a 2x2:2 spatial stream configuration, capable of physical layer rates of up to 867 Mbps. A 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n radio in a 2x2:2 spatial stream configuration offers an additional 300 Mbps of physical layer throughput. Ruckus’ ZoneFlex R500 is an ideal access point for medium client density enterprise and hotspot environments including SMBs, schools, hotels, branch offices and retail outlets.
The ZoneFlex R510 brings cutting edge 802.11ac Wave 2 to the mid-tier segment. It improves aggregate network throughput and benefits both Wave 2 & non-Wave 2 clients. It combines Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class design with the next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver outstanding Wi-Fi performance and reliability. It future proofs the customer for emerging Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
With throughput capacities of 300Mbps (2.4GHz) and 867 Mbps (5GHz), the ZoneFlex R510 brings cutting edge Wave 2 technology for the mid-tier segment. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the R510 to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability.
ZoneFlex R510 is purpose-built for medium density, high performance and interference-laden environments such as schools, universities, small-medium businesses, hotels, MDUs and conference centers.
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The Ruckus R550 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless Technology Hub. It's a 4 stream AP (2x2:2 in 2.4Ghz, 2x2:2 in 5GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 1200Mbps in 5GHz and 574Mbps in 2.4GHz. The Ruckus R550 also comes with built-in BLE & Zigbee, and the option to expand to other IoT wireless protocols in the future.
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The ZoneFlex R600 is a 3x3 802.11ac WLAN access point featuring performance-enhancing, Ruckus-patented RF technologies available at a compelling price point. The R600 is ideal for medium- to high-density mobile device wireless networks. It is a power-efficient access point, capable of operating with full functionality on standard (802.3af) PoE. This keeps total cost of ownership of the R600 low by eliminating the need to upgrade to more expensive PoE+ switch infrastructure. The R600 features dual radios, capable of concurrent operation. It features a 5 GHz802.11a/n/ac radio in a 3x3:3 spatial stream configuration, capable of physical layer rates of up to 1300 Mbps. A 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n radio in a 3x3:3 spatial stream configuration offers an additional 450 Mbps of physical layer throughput.
The ZoneFlex R610 delivers blazing performance, with data rates up to 1900 Mbps and the density-handling ability to match. Patented BeamFlex+ technology rejects interference and improves signal quality for any device, anywhere. Included MU-MIMO technology maximizes network efficiency, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing user experience.
The R610 is a great fit for deployments in high-density enviornments in which dozens of clients need guaranteed high throughput. K-12 schools offering online digital learning with 30+ kids per classroom and university lecture halls serving concurrent HD video streams to hundreds of student devices are perfect use cases for the r610.
The R610 can be used with any Ruckus control and management platform - appliance, virtual or cloud-managed. That means that as your business needs change, your architecture - and your APs - can change with you.
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The Ruckus R650 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless technology hub. It's a 6 stream AP (4x4:4 in 5GHz, 2x2:2 in 2.4GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 2400Mbps in 5GHz and 574Mbps in 2.4GHz.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like OFDMA and has the added benefit of increasing your phone's battery life, thanks to the Target Wake Time (TWT) feature.
Additionally, the R650 comes with built-in BLE and Zigbee, and the option to expand to other wireless protocols in the future. With the R650, adopting a new wireless technology is as if it's a wireless language, the R650 will be able to speak it.
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The ZoneFlex R710 is industry’s highest performance 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. It combines Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class design with the next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver outstanding Wi-Fi performance and reliability.
With throughput capacities of 800 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps (5GHz), the ZoneFlex R710 supports the highest available throughput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the R710 to simultaneously transmit tomultiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability.
ZoneFlex R710 is purpose-built for high-capacity, high performance and interference-laden environments such as schools, universities, public venues, hotels, and conference centers.
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The ZoneFlex R720 is a new dual-band concurrent 4x4 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point capable of 160 MHz and 80+80 MHz channelization, designed for high density indoor applications. The R720 features one 10/100/1000 Etherenet port, and one 100/1000/2500 Ethernet port that supports 802.3af and 802.3at Power Over Ethernet (PoE), and a USB port for IoT applications.
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The Ruckus R730 is a new dual-band concurrent 12 stream 802.11ax-Ready Access Point, capable of delivering 4.8Gbps with 8x8:8 5GHz radio and 1.148Gbps with a 2.4GHz radio.
The R730 is designed for high density, high performance applications, and has on-board BLE & Zigbee radios for IOT Applications. The R730 supports a 5Gbps PoE_in Ethernet interface that can operate with uPOE, PoH, and 802.3at power, and has an additional 1Gbps Ethernet interface and a USB port.
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The Ruckus R750 represents an evolution in Access Point (AP) technology - it's not just a Wi-Fi AP, it's a Wireless technology hub. It's an 8 stream AP (4x4:4 in 5GHz, 4x4:4 in 2.4GHz) that comes with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) capable of delivering 2.4Gbps in 5GHz and 1.148Gbps in 2.4GHz.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like OFDMA and has the added benefit of increasing your phone's battery life, thanks to the Target Wait Time (TWT) feature.
Additionally, the R750 comes with built-in BLE & Zigbee, and the option to expand to other wireless protocols in the future. With the R750, adopting a new wireless technology is as if it's a wireless language, the R750 will be able to speak it.
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The Ruckus R850 is a new dual-band concurrent 12 stream Wi-Fi 6 Access Point, capable of delivering 4.8Gbps with 8x8:8 5GHz radio and 1.148Gbps with a 2.4GHz radio.
The R850 is designed for high density, high performance applications, and has on-board BLE & Zigbee radios for IOT Applications. The R850 supports a 5Gbps PoE_in Ethernet interface that can operate with uPOE, PoH, and 802.3at power, and has an additional 1Gbps Ethernet interface and a USB port.
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The ZoneFlex T300, a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point (AP), is designed explicitly for high density public venues such as airports, conventions centers, plazas & malls, and other dense urban environments.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T300 is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy Wi-Fi in high-capacity environments.
The T301n, a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point (AP), is designed explicitly for high density public venues such as airports, conventions centers, plazas & malls, and other dense urban environments.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T301n is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy Wi-Fi in high-capacity environments. The T301n includes a narrow (30 degree) internal antenna.
The T301s, a dual-band 802.11ac outdoor access point (AP), is designed explicitly for high density public venues such as airports, conventions centers, plazas & malls, and other dense urban environments.
Designed for easy installation within an ultra-lightweight and low profile enclosure, the T301s is ideal for venue owners and enterprises looking to quickly and economically deploy Wi-Fi in high-capacity environments. The T301s includes a wide (120 degrees) internal antenna.
The T310d is an 802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2 Outdoor AP with MU-MIMO. The T310d is the most advanced Outdoor AP in it's class - enabling multiple use cases of outdoor deployments that are not possible with any other AP. It is an omni-directional internal antenna AP, perfect for outdoor deployments where WiFi access is needed like Stadiums, Smart cities, Large Public Venues, Campgrounds, Schools and other outdoor areas. The AP supports temperatures down to -40C, making it a good fit for extreme weather deployments where WiFi is still critical.
It can be powered in 2 ways: through standard PoE (802.3af) and for the first time, through DC power. The DC power input ensures that Meshed outdoor T310d APs are not powered off an unreliable power grid - ensuring that the WiFi outdoor mesh network can continue to function even during grid power outages.
Additionally, the T310d comes with a USB port - perfect for supporting all manner of IoT technologies - both today, and any new technologies that come in the future. The T310d enables multiple different use cases, yet retains a sleek, compact form factor - atypical for an outdoor AP. The T310d can be deployed as standalone, or managed by ZoneDirector or SmartZone controllers.
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The T610 delivers blazingly fast connectivity for high-density outdoor deployments, with combined radio data rates of 2.5Gbps and the density-handling ability to match. Patented BeamFlex+ technology rejects interference amd improves signal quality for any device, anywhere. Included MU-MIMO technology maximizes network efficiency, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing user experience. Smart Mesh accelerates time-to-deployment and eliminates the cost associated with Running Ethernet cabling between multiple access points in the network. The T610 can be used with any Ruckus control and management platform - appliance, virtual or cloud-managed. That means as your business needs change, your architecture - and your APs - can change with you.
The T610 is designed for high-density deployments in which dozens of clients need guaranteed high throughput. Smart Cities providing city wide wireless connectivity for: municipal Wi-Fi, untilities and smart sensors for IoT applications are ideal use cases for the T610. The T610 is for customers that want premium wireless performance and don't have specialized backhaul interface needs (like fiber or coaxial cable).
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The ZoneFlex T710 is the industry's first and highest performing 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor AP. The T710 combined Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. With throughput capacities of 800Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps(5GHz), the ZoneFlex T710 supports the highest available thoughtput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the T710 to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability. The T710 is designed to support multiple backhaul scenarios like Ethernet (with Link Aggregation between the 2 Ethernet ports supported to boost data rates) andFiber.
The T710 is ideal for deployment in dynamic outdoor environments with highest density utilization and interference, like public outdoor hotspots, smart cities, outdoor enterprise and schools,where support for hight client densities and/or data intensive streaming multimedia applications (like HD IPvideo) is imperative.
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The ZoneFlex T710s the 120-degree Sector coverage version of the T710 - industry's first and highest performing 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor AP. The T710 combined Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with next generation of 802.11ac features to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. With throughput capacities of 800Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps(5GHz), the ZoneFlex T710s supports the highest available thoughtput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the T710s to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability. The T710s is designed to support multiple backhaul scenarios like Ethernet (with Link Aggregation between the 2 Ethernet ports supported to boost data rates) andFiber.
The T710 is ideal for deployment in dynamic outdoor environments where directional (120-degree sector) coverage is required.
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The Ruckus T750 is the Wi-Fi Industry's first and highest performing outdoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP. The T750 combines all Ruckus patented technologies and best-in-class industrial grade design with the latest high performance 4x4:4 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) platform to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, reliability and coverage for challenging high density outdoor deployments. The T750 is capable of delivering an aggregate throughput of 2.4Gbps in the 5GHz band and 1.148Gbps in the 2.4GHz band.
Wi-Fi 6 Multi-gigabit wireless technology is custom designed for ultra-high density deployments using technologies like ODDMA and it is capable of delivering more reliable Wi-Fi experience with the Long Guard Interval feature specifically added in Wi-Fi 6 for outdoor usage.
In addition, T750 has on-board BLE and Zigbee radios to enable IoT use-cases and has the option to expand to other wireless protocols in the future, and a 2.5Gbps Ethernet back-haul to support the high throughput expected in ultra-high density deployments.
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With simplicity and ease of use in mind, the RuckusZoneDirector 1200 is purpose-built to address the gap between standalone, feature-deficient access points (APs) that must be individually managed and the costly, complex high-end enterprise systems that are overkill for most small business environments.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector 1200 can be deployed and operated by non-wireless experts and installed quickly and easily. Any organization with limited IT staff and budget can create a robust and secure multimedia WLAN in a matter of minutes.
This controller is focused on small to medium enterprise business, which scales up to 150 AP’s, 4,000 client devices, and 256 WLANs. The ZD 1200 works with the ZoneFlex AP’s to deliver a highly reliable and easy to manage Wi-Fi network. The pay as you grow licensing system allows you to start with a standard license for 5 AP’s and grow to a maximum of 150 AP’s with a granularity of one AP license.
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