MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway User’s Guide Part number: 8000013 December 2006
Copyright © 2006 Ruckus Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. December 2006. Trademarks Ruckus Wireless, BeamFlex™, MediaFlex™, MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, MF2900 AP, and MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless Web Interface All other brand and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the WAN SSID With 802.1x Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 LAN SSID Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Configuring the LAN SSID With No Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the LAN SSID With WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring the LAN SSID With WPA-PSK Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Who Should Use this Guide Preface This MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway User’s Guide will help you understand the MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway, how to install it, and configure it using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. Who Should Use this Guide This User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided herein.
System Requirements System Requirements The MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking. The MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers are supported: • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher • Netscape version 6.0 and higher • Apple Safari 1.0 and higher • Mozilla Firefox version 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway. The MM2211 is a purpose-built home gateway designed to deliver the best possible connectivity from subscriber homes to Mesh Networks. Mesh Networks provide coverage across wide areas using a mesh distribution of access points based on standard Wi-Fi protocols. The installation uses outdoor high power Mesh routers to achieve coverage for outdoor wireless devices.
MetroFlex™ A typical installation consists of a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway connected to a PC. The MM2211 Gateway receives wireless signals from outdoor Mesh Routers or other remote AP that is connected to a DSL router or cable modem. With the MM2211-DZ, home devices have the option of wireless association to the Ruckus device. Data traffic is distributed to all devices connected behind the MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway.
BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g wireless networks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain antenna elements, that allow the MM2211 to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain the baseline performance required in a metro wi-fi environment.
Dual Zone Virtual AP Figure 2—Dual Zone Operation This single radio solution minimizes the cost to the consumer.There are distinct SSIDs between the LAN and WAN wireless. Separate security configurations (WPA, WEP, or 802.1X) provide for truly secure access. One device thus provides both indoor and outdoor wireless coverage. NOTE – When the WAN wireless link goes down the LAN wireless does not stay connected.
Chapter 2: Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to install your MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway, and how to set up your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. Topics covered in this chapter include: Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packing List Packing List 1. MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway 2. AC power adapter (Input DC 5-18V 1-2A) 3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway Front View Figure 3— “Front View of the MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway” shows the front view MM2211 Gateway, with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behavior in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.
LED Status Lights LED Status Lights Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the MM2211 Gateway. Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings Label LED Activity Description 1 Power Green Power is supplied to the MM2211 Gateway. Off Power is not supplied to the MM2211 Gateway. Green Steady The MM2211 Gateway has link. Off The MM2211 Gateway has no link. Green Flashing The MM2211 Gateway is transmitting data.
LED Status Lights Rear View 7 6 8 9 Figure 4—Rear View of the MM2211 Gateway Table 3—Rear Ports and Adapters Label Description 6 AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 1A) 7 10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network port 8 Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the MM2211 Gateway to its factory default settings. While the unit is on, insert the end of a paper clip or pin into the hole and hold it in for at least 8 seconds. 9 Push button. Not operational in current release.
Placement Guidelines Placement Guidelines You or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the MM2211 Gateway by using the following guidelines. Establishing a Good General Location Your MM2211 Gateway should be placed: • On a shelf or other elevated location away from any physical obstructions. • Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless phones). • Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors.
Connect and Configure Your Ruckus MM2211 Gateway Figure 5—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, and click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window. 6. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window. Connect and Configure Your Ruckus MM2211 Gateway The following steps will guide you to set up and gain administrative access to your Ruckus MM2211 Metro Broadband Gateway. 1.
Captive Portal Feature NOTE – If your MM2211 is not properly configured, you will see the captive portal page. After logging in, you will see the main information page. On the information page, there are two panes. The pane on the left shows major information or configuration points. Each major information or configuration area has a number of sub-menus. Clicking on the relevant menu will bring the relevant page onto the screen. The system monitors the activities on the Web user interface.
Captive Portal Feature Figure 6—Illustrating the Captive Portal Feature If you attempt to access an Internet address, in this example www.ruckuswireless.com, and your Internet Status is disconnected, you are directed to the MM2211 Web Server page as shown, instead of a 404 Page Not Found display. This shows you that the problem is your Internet connection rather than the page you are trying to address.
Chapter 3: Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface This chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the MM2211 Gateway to run on your wireless network. Topics covered in this chapter include: Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MM2211 Gateway Settings Worksheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless Settings Worksheet Wireless Settings Worksheet Before you modify any wireless settings on the MM2211 Gateway, print Table 4— “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or network administrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheet should be used to configure the MM2211 Gateway’s wireless settings.
MM2211 Gateway Settings Worksheet MM2211 Gateway Settings Worksheet Print Table 5, and record your personalized settings for configuring the MM2211 Gateway. Enter the security settings you recorded in Table 4, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20. Remember—If the MM2211 Gateway’s device settings do not match the Mesh Networks Router settings, the MM2211 Gateway will not be able to find your network. Store this information in a safe place.
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a particular menu, simply click on the menu link. Common Buttons The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface screens contain the following menu buttons (Table 6): Table 6—Wireless Web Interface Menu Buttons Button Action Logout Logs out the current session. Restore Restores the last executed configuration change.
Air Quality Indicator The Air Quality Indicator examines the environment that surrounds a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MM2211 Gateway, and determines the amount of interference in the environment. The Radio Frequency (RF) side of a wireless device is a combination of a receiver and a transmitter. Both receiver and transmitter provide feedback as they operate. The Air Quality indicator bases its evaluation on the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) that is returned as part of the 802.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Configuring the MM2211 Gateway This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the MM2211 Gateway configuration to run on your wireless network. Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings: • "Connecting to the MM2211 Gateway" on page 15 • "Connect and Configure Your Ruckus MM2211 Gateway" on page 16.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 7—System Configuration—Route Mode NOTE – If you want to use the dual zone configuration option, you must choose Route mode 8000013, December 2006 MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway User’s Guide 25
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 8—System Configuration—Bridge Mode The System->Configuration window allows you to configure system mode—either Route or Bridge. In addition, this window allows you to configure IP address assignment and to change the username and password to access the device. Route mode provides the capability to perform NAT (network address translation) of the traffic from the Internet (WAN Interface) to the local interface.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway 6. Click Reboot to reboot the device so configuration changes can take effect. ! CAUTION:—You must click the Update button to save any configuration changes. The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface will timeout after 5 minutes of inactivity. If you let the system time out before clicking the Update button, any changes you made will be lost.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway 2. Check Allow Remote HTTP Management and Allow Remote CLI Management. 3. Click IP Range Setting. The Remote IP Range Table window of Figure 10 appears. Figure 10—Remote IP Range Table 4. Enter the IP addresses and subnet masks supplied by your service provider. 5. Click Update. Reboot for this to take effect. NUTTCP NUTTCP is a network performance measurement tool that is used by service providers.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 11—Configuration->System for Remote Management The default setting is for NUTTCP Server Status to be disabled. If you check Enabled, the NUTTCP port remains open to wait for the request from the service provider. Checking Oneshot opens the NUTTCP port for one stream of data and then closes it. NOTE – You must enable the default port 5000 and 5001 in a firewall environment for the control and data port of NUTTCP.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Customizing the System Configuration It is recommended that you customize the username and password so that you can control who can gain administrative access to the MM2211 Gateway. We recommend that you do not change the IP address (LAN) of the MM2211 Gateway. The MM2211 Gateway has DHCP enabled by default, and provides network address translation and security functionality to your home PC. Refer to Table 7 for details on each field.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Table 7—System Configuration—Route Mode (Continued) Field Description NAT Selecting NAT (Network Address Translation) will perform all address translation from the internal IP address to external IP address. User Name The user name. The default user name is admin. If you change the user name, make sure to write it down for future reference. Password / Confirm The user password. The default is password.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Figure 12—Wireless Interface Configuration 2. Check Dualzone Support 3. Enter the WAN SSID provided by your ISP. 4. Enter the Preferred BSSID (optional). 5. Click Last Survey. The Last Survey window (Figure 13) appears.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Figure 13—Last Survey Window 6. Move your mouse to the desired entry in the window. The entry text will change color. Click to select. 7. Fill in the parameters as described in Table 8. Table 8—Wireless Interface Configuration Field Description SSID The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name of the wireless network. The default SSID is V54, but you should change your SSID to that given by your Metro ISP provider.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Table 8—Wireless Interface Configuration (Continued) Field Description Country Code Sets your country or region code. Selecting the incorrect country or region may result in violation of applicable law. The selectable countries or regions are United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan. NOTE – For MM2211 Gateways shipped in the United States, the country code cannot be modified. The country code is pre-defined for United States only.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Figure 14—WEP Configuration Window Table 9 explains the WEP Configuration parameters. Table 9—WEP Configuration Field Description Authentication WEP allows three authentication options: open system, shared key, or automatic selection of authentication method.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Table 9—WEP Configuration (Continued) Field Description Restore Restores your previous configuration. Default Shared Key/Encryption Key You can create an encryption key in either of two ways. If you enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click Generate, the four encryption keys will be populated. Or you can edit any of the encryption keys to match a pre-existing key. 3.
Configuring the Wireless Interface 4. Click Update to save your settings. Configuring the WAN SSID With 802.1x Security 802.1X allows you to authenticate and control traffic to a protected network with dynamically varying encryption keys. Proceed as follows: 1. Select WPA-802.1X in the Security drop-down menu. 2. Click Edit Security Settings. The WPA-802.1X Configuration window appears (Figure 16). Figure 16—WPA 802.1X Configuration 3. Select your Identity, User Name and Password. 4.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Table 10—Phase 2 Choices Field Description PAP Password Authentication Protocol. One user sends the other a user name and password for authentication. CHAP Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol. One user sends the other a random number or challenge. The second hashes his copy and sends it to back to the first. The first user hashes its copy of the second users response. If the hashes match, the password is correct.
Configuring the Wireless Interface 2. Check Dualzone Support 3. Enter your LAN SSID. 4. If you want to suppress broadcast of your SSID, check SSID suppress. 5. Choose the security option—either Disable, WEP, or WPA-PSK. The security configuration procedure will depend on the option you select. Configuring the LAN SSID With No Security Choose Disabled as the security setting. Click Update. If a notification that rebooting is required, follow the instructions. Configuring the LAN SSID With WEP Security 1.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Table 11—WEP Configuration Field Description Authentication WEP allows three authentication options: open system, shared key, or automatic selection of authentication method. Shared key authentication adds another layer of security by requiring that the MM2211 Gateway supply a shared key first to authenticate to the Mesh Networks Outdoor Router, and then supply the same shared key for encrypting and decrypting data.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Figure 19—WPA Configuration 3. In the Configuration ->Security (WPA-PSK) menu, enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm field. 4. Click Update to save your settings. Advanced Wireless Configuration The Advanced Wireless Configuration menu is preconfigured with the optimum settings. Changing the advanced settings may negatively affect the MM2211 Gateway’s operation, or completely disable it.
Configuring the Wireless Interface Figure 20—Advanced Wireless Configuration Table 12 shows the Advanced Wireless Configuration parameters. Table 12—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters Field Description Wireless Mode Sets the wireless mode for the MM2211 Gateway. The wireless mode determines the wireless speed of devices that are allowed to associate to the MM2211 Gateway. Options are: • • • • 802.11g&b: stations running at either 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) or 802.11b (2.
Viewing System Information Table 12—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued) Field Description Transmit Power Select the desired Adapter transmit power from the drop-down menu. We recommend that you use the default power, Full. The options are: • • • • • Full Half (-3 dB) Quarter (-6 dB) Eighth (-9 dB) Minimum The default is Full. Fragment Length The fragment length. The range is between 256 and 2346 bytes. The default is 2346. The MM2211 Gateway uses fragmentation to divide 802.
Viewing System Information Figure 21—System Information Window Table 13 explains the System Information Parameters. Table 13—System Information Parameters Field Description System Name The local name for the MM2211 Gateway, if the device is configured as a router. MAC Address The MAC address of the MM2211 Gateway, or the station behind the adapter, if the device is configured in bridge mode. Internet Status Connected or Disconnected.
Viewing Wireless Information Table 13—System Information Parameters (Continued) Field Description H/W Version The hardware revision. S/W Version The firmware version that is currently operating. Creation Date The date/time that the firmware was created. Viewing Wireless Information The Wireless information menu shows the current wireless configurations for the MM2211 Gateway. To view this window, click Information->Wireless from any window. Figure 22 shows the Wireless Information Window.
Viewing Statistics Table 14—Wireless Information Window Parameters (Continued) Field Description Channel The wireless channel number and operating frequency in MHz. Country code The country in which the MM2211 Gateway is operating.The country code will automatically select the Channels available for that country. Encryption Enabled or Disabled Authentication Choices are WPA, WPA2 or Auto. Cipher Choices are TKIP, AES, or Auto.
Viewing Statistics Table 15 explains the LAN Statistics window parameters. Table 15—LAN Statistics Window Parameters Field Description Unicast Packets The total number of unicast packets received or transmitted by the interface. Multicast Packets The total number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the interface. Discard Packets The total number of received packets that were discarded by the interface.
Viewing Statistics Viewing Wireless Statistics The Wireless statistics menu shows the link, traffic, and security settings for the MM2211 Gateway. To view this menu, choose Statistics->Wireless. The Wireless Statistics Window of Figure 24 appears. At the top of this menu, MM2211 Gateway’s MAC address will display as either joined or disconnected to the remote AP. Joined means that the MM2211 is associated with the remote AP; disconnected means that the MM2211 is not associated with the remote AP.
Updating the Firmware Table 16—Wireless Statistics (Continued) Field Description Phy Rate (Mbps) The data rate of the PHY in Mbps. Throughput Estimate (Mbps) The theoretically possible receive or transmit throughput in megabits per second. PER (%) The PHY error rate expressed as a percent. Estimated SNR (dB) The estimated signal to noise ratio in dB. Discards CRC Errors The number of packets with CRC error received or transmitted by the interface.
Updating the Firmware T Figure 25—Updating the Firmware Automatic Firmware Upgrade The Host Name, User Name, and Password shown in the window of Figure 25 have been preconfigured to automatically access Ruckus Wireless’s firmware update website. You can alternatively change these parameters to access a different firmware upgrade website. You can perform an immediate firmware upgrade by clicking Firmware Upgrade Now. The MM2211 will proceed with a firmware upgrade at the host specified.
Updating the Firmware To choose the manual firmware upgrade option, proceed as follows: 1. In the Auto F/W upgrade box of Figure 25, check Disable. 2. The window of Figure 26 appears Figure 26—Manual Firmware Upgrade Window To download a firmware image from a Web site and use it to update the firmware on the MM2211 Gateway: 1. Point your browser to the Web site where the MM2211 Gateway’s firmware is stored, and download the firmware image to a folder on your hard drive.
Updating the Firmware Table 17 describes the Updating the Firmware parameters. Table 17—Updating the Firmware Field Description Web Download If you have downloaded a Firmware image from a Web site and stored it locally on your PC, you can click the Browse... button to select the image. The path to the image will appear in the Local File Name: field. Click Firmware Upgrade, located below the Local File Name field. TFTP/FTP Download Allows you to use a TFTP or FTP server to download a firmware image.
Updating the Firmware 5. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear (Figure 28). Figure 28—Successful Image Upgrade 6. Click the Reboot button. 7. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear. A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Try downloading the firmware image again, and repeat the above steps.
Rebooting the System 8. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear. A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Check the TFTP/FTP server address and the firmware image name. Then try downloading the firmware image again, and repeat the above steps. 9. You must now reboot the system. Rebooting the System You must reboot the system if you want your configuration changes to take effect.
Taking a System Support Snapshot Taking a System Support Snapshot The Support menu enables you to take a system snapshot for further analysis and troubleshooting. The system snapshot can be sent and saved to a TFTP or FTP server for analysis by a technical support engineer. 1. To view the support menu, choose Maintenance->Support from any window. The Support Menu appears (Figure 30). Figure 30—Support Menu Table 18 describes the support menu parameters.
Taking a System Support Snapshot Your service provider or technical support contact should provide you with information for configuring the TFTP or FTP server. 3. Click on the Refresh button to get the current system snapshot. 4. Click on the Send To button to send the support.txt file to the TFTP or FTP server. You can set the address for the TFTP or FTP server in the Firmware Update menu. 5. Click the Upload link at the bottom of the page to upload to the specified server.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway: 5V-18V 10W External power adapter: Unifive Technology Co LTD, Model US300520, Input 100-240V AC, Output 5V DC 2A, UL Listed Power requirements DVE, Model DSA-031F-12 UK 12, Input 100-240V AC, Output 12V DC 1A, TUV Certified DVE, Model DSA-031F-12 EU 12, Input 100-240V AC, Output 12V DC 1A, TUV Certified Physical size 5.72 x 4.92 x 2.9 in (145 x 125 x 74 mm.) Weight 0.53 lbs (0.
Management Username: admin Login Statistics Software update Other Utilities Password: password LAN, wireless and associated remote APs Accessible via Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Via FTP, TFTP, or Web download Accessible via Ruckus Wireless Web Interface System Support Snapshot Others Standards/Specifications 802.11 b/g 802.11u 802.11e, Wi-Fi Alliance WMM Channels US/Canada: 1-11 Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13 Japan X41: 1-13 RF Power output 23 dBm for 802.11b 23 dBm for 802.
