Metro Broadband Gateway User’s Guide USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 September 2007 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Copyright © 2007 Ruckus Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. September 2007. Trademarks Ruckus Wireless, BeamFlex™, MediaFlex™, MM2225 and MM2211 Metro Broadband Gateways are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless. 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.
Table of Contents Preface Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Connection Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enabling an L2TP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface This Metro Broadband Gateway User’s Guide will help you understand the Ruckus Wireless Metro 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 Table 1—Typographic conventions Typeface or Symbol Meaning Example fixed Screen text, URLs, IP addresses Browse to the following IP address: http://192.168.0.254 System Requirements The Metro Broadband Gateway is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking. The Metro Broadband Gateway is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface.
Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Ruckus Wireless Metro Broadband Gateway. The Metro Broadband Gateway 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™ Figure 1—The Metro Broadband Gateway in a Typical Home Network MetroFlex™ MetroFlex™ is a Ruckus Wireless family of purpose-built, multimedia Wi-Fi appliances that enable reliable wireless metro-area wi-fi network access. 2 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ BeamFlex™ is a Ruckus Wireless 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 Metro Broadband Gateway 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 Dual Zone Virtual AP The MM2211-DZ is equipped for dual zone coverage, which provides both wireless connectivity to the Metro Node simultaneously with wireless connectivity to your home PC (Dual Zone Operation). 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.
Opening the Web User Interface Opening the Web User Interface To manage your Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway, use the Ruckus Wireless Web User interface. To open the Web User interface: 1. On the PC, open a web browser window. 2. Type the IP address of the Metro Broadband Gateway in the browser window, then press Enter to initiate the connection.The IP address is located on a label on the bottom of your Metro Broadband Gateway unit. Type the IP address in this format: https:// 3.
Opening the Web User Interface 4. For login credentials, locate the username and password on the same label as the IP address on the bottom of your Metro Broadband Gateway unit. Figure 5—Ruckus Wireless Admin login in Internet Explorer 5. Click Login. The Web User interface appears. 6 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Opening the Web User Interface Key Features of the Web User Interface The Wireless Web User interface has been organized into the following collections of features. 1. Menu bar: Under each category (Status, Configuration, etc.) are commands that, when clicked, open related workspaces in the area to the right. 2. Workspace: This large area displays features, options and indicators relevant to your menu bar choices. 3. Logout: Click this button to log out of the Wireless Web interface. 4.
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to install your Metro 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Metro Broadband Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Packing List Packing List 1. Metro Broadband Gateway 2. AC power adapter (Input DC 5-18V 1-2A) 3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable 4. Metro Broadband Gateway Quick Start Guide 5. Limited Warranty Statement and Software License Agreement 6. Federal Communications Commission Notices 7. SupportMinds Special Support Offer for Ruckus Wireless Customers Metro Broadband Gateway Ruckus Wireless offers three Metro Broadband Gateway platforms: the MM2225-NG, the MM2211-NG, and the MM2211-EXT.
Metro Broadband Gateway LED Status Lights Table 2— “MM2211 LED Indicators and Descriptions” and Table 3— “MM2225 LED Indicators and Descriptions” describe the LED lights on the front of the Metro Broadband Gateway. Table 2—MM2211 LED Indicators and Descriptions Label LED Activity Description 1 Power Green Power is supplied to the Metro Broadband Gateway. Off Power is NOT supplied to the Metro Broadband Gateway. Green Steady Client connected to the WAN port.
Metro Broadband Gateway Table 3—MM2225 LED Indicators and Descriptions Label LED Activity Description 1 Power Green Power is supplied to the Metro Broadband Gateway. Off Power is NOT supplied to the Metro Broadband Gateway. Green Steady Client connected to the WAN port using 100 Mbps link. Amber Steady Client connected to the WAN port using 10 Mbps link. Green Flashing Client passing traffic at 100 Mbps. Amber Flashing Client passing traffic at 10 Mbps.
Metro Broadband Gateway Rear View Figure 8—Rear view of the MM2211-NG with WAN port only 10 Figure 9—Rear view of the MM2211-EXT with optional external antenna connector USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway 13 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Metro Broadband Gateway 11 Figure 10—Rear View of the MM2225-NG with four LAN ports and one WAN port Table 4—Rear Ports and Adapters 14 Label Description 6 AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 1A) 7, 11 10/100Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network ports. The MM2225 has 5 such ports (1, 2, 3, 4, and WAN), while the MM2211 has one 10/100Mbps port (WAN). 8 Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the Metro Broadband Gateway to its factory default settings.
Placement Guidelines Placement Guidelines You or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the Metro Broadband Gateway by using the following guidelines. Establishing a Good General Location Your Metro Broadband 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.
Connecting to the Metro Broadband Gateway Connecting to the Metro Broadband Gateway Before using the Metro Broadband Gateway, you have to configure it to work within your home network. Your service provider or installer will likely perform all installation tasks for you, or you may read the following section to understand how to configure it manually. The default IP address of the Metro Broadband Gateway is located on a label on the bottom of your device.
Connecting to the Metro Broadband Gateway 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically, and click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window. 5. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window. Macintosh 1. Open System Preferences 2. Click Network under “Internet & Network” of the System Preferences. Figure 12—Network option under Macintosh System Preferences 3. Under Network, select to Show: Built-in Ethernet, and then select Configure IPv4: Using DHCP. 4. Click Apply Now.
Connecting to the Metro Broadband Gateway Figure 13—Configuring Macintosh network settings 18 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Connect and Configure the Metro Broadband Gateway Connect and Configure the Metro Broadband Gateway The following steps will guide you to set up and gain administrative access to your Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway. 1. Remove the Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway from the packaging and place it next to your computer. 2. Connect the AC power supply to the Metro Broadband Gateway and plug the other end into a power outlet or to a surge protector that is plugged into a power outlet. 3.
Connect and Configure the Metro Broadband Gateway Figure 15—Quick Start Wizard configuration options 9. Choose the device operations that best fits your scenario. The three scenarios are as follows: • Extend your home wireless coverage? — Using this setting, the Metro Broadband Router will be configured as a bridge device, extending the coverage of your existing home wireless router.
Connect and Configure the Metro Broadband Gateway Figure 16—Specifying the WAN to connect to 11. Select the appropriate network, and—if necessary—type the Password (i.e., passphrase) associated with authenticating to that network. Figure 17—Entering the password for the selected WAN 12. Click Next. Your selection is summarized for you and the Metro Broadband Router will be configured with the properties you set in the wizard. USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway 21 4Gon www.4Gon.
Connect and Configure the Metro Broadband Gateway Figure 18—Quick Start Wizard summary page 13. Click Home to go to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. Initial configuration is now complete. The wizard will not appear upon next login. To re-purpose the device after initial configuration, go to Configuration :: Smart Configuration. ! CAUTION:—Do not use reset to reconfigure your device unless you do not care about already configured settings.
Captive Portal Feature Captive Portal Feature The Metro Broadband Gateway has a captive portal feature. If your WAN link is lost, all URLs or web addresses will be redirected to the Metro Broadband Gateway device web user interface. This is illustrated in Figure 19. Figure 19—Captive Portal feature If you attempt to access an Internet address, and your Internet connection status is “down”, you are directed to the Metro Broadband Gateway Web Server page as shown, instead of a 404 Page Not Found display.
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Chapter 3: Status and Configuration This chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the Metro Broadband Gateway to run on your wireless network. Topics covered in this chapter include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Metro Broadband Gateway Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless Settings Worksheet Wireless Settings Worksheet Before you modify any wireless settings on the Metro Broadband Gateway, print Table 5— “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 Metro Broadband Gateway’s wireless settings.
Metro Broadband Gateway Settings Worksheet Metro Broadband Gateway Settings Worksheet Print Table 6, and record your personalized settings for configuring the Metro Broadband Gateway. Enter the security settings you recorded in Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 26. Remember—If the Metro Broadband Gateway’s device settings do not match the Mesh Networks Router settings, the Metro Broadband Gateway will not be able to find your network. Store this information in a safe place.
Viewing Device, Internet, and System Status Viewing Device, Internet, and System Status The Device, Internet, and System screens provide information about Metro Broadband Gateway operation.
Viewing Device, Internet, and System Status Air Quality Indicator The Air Quality indicator icon shows the current state of your wireless connection. Air Quality is measured by the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) value, which is a measurement of the wireless signal strength. A high RSSI value usually means that the wireless connection is stable, and quality data transmission can be achieved.
Viewing Device, Internet, and System Status Internet Information Status :: Internet displays the following: • • • • • • • • • Gateway IP address of the Internet gateway device Primary DNS Server IP address Secondary DNS Server IP address (if configured) Connection Status of Internet access as Up or Down.
Viewing Device, Internet, and System Status System Information The Status :: System screen shows information about the operating mode, device IP and MAC addresses, and DHCP details. Note the following fields: • Operation Mode of the Metro Broadband Gateway: either Bridge or Router. • Local IP Address of the Metro Broadband Gateway. You use this IP address to access the device from the Local Network side. • MAC Address of the Metro Broadband Gateway • DHCP Server status: enabled or disabled.
Viewing Wireless Information Viewing Wireless Information The Status :: Wireless information menu shows the current wireless configurations for the Metro Broadband Gateway. To view this window, click Status :: Wireless. Figure 24—Status :: Wireless :: Common tab Figure 25—Status :: Wireless :: Metro WLAN tab 32 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Viewing Wireless Information Figure 26—Status :: Wireless :: Home WLAN tab Table 8 lists the Status :: Wireless parameters. Table 8—Wireless Information Window Parameters Field Description Wireless Mode The wireless mode as auto, 2.4 GHz 54Mbps (802.11g), 2.4 GHz 11Mbps (802.11b). Channel The wireless channel number. This is the channel that the Metro Broadband Gateway associates with the Mesh AP. Country code The country in which the Metro Broadband Gateway is operating.
Viewing Wireless Information Table 8—Wireless Information Window Parameters (Continued) Field Description Encryption Mode Choices are Disabled, WEP, or WPA. Connected Devices The wireless devices connected to the Metro Broadband Gateway on the local network side. Viewing Statistics of Connected Devices Under Status : Wireless, you can view statistics for Connected Devices by going to either the Metro WLAN or Home WLAN tabs, notably transmit and receive details. 1. Go to Status :: Wireless. 2.
Viewing Wireless Information Table 9—Wireless Statistics (Continued) Field Description Physical Layer Data Rate (Mbps) The data rate of the PHY in Mbps. Throughput Estimate (Mbps) The theoretically possible receive or transmit throughput in megabits per second. Packet Error Rate The PHY error rate expressed as a percent. Estimated SNR The estimated signal to noise ratio in dB. Receive Details Good Packets The total number of good packets received by the interface.
Configuring Device Identification and Login Settings Configuring Device Identification and Login Settings To replace the current login settings, follow these steps: 1. After logging in to the Web User interface (following the steps in the Quick Start Guide), click Device under Configuration. Figure 28—Configure :: Device page 2. (Optional) Change the Device Name, Username, and/or Password (plus Password Confirmation) in the appropriate text fields.
Configuring Internet Settings Configuring Internet Settings ALERT Perform this task only in consultation with your Internet Service Provider. By default, your Metro Broadband Gateway is configured to use DHCP and reflects the IP address of the Mesh AP or your extended home wireless router at Gateway. To review and modify the network configuration, follow these steps: 1. After logging into the Web User interface, click Internet under Configuration. Figure 29—Configure :: Internet page, DHCP enabled 2.
Configuring Internet Settings Changing the Connection Type There is one instance when you would change the IP address of the gateway: If the current IP address of the Metro Broadband Gateway consistently conflicts with that of any other device in your wireless network. ALERT Perform this task only with guidance from your ISP. The required entry for static IP should be available, if your gateway connection type is changed to either of those types.
Configuring System Settings Configuring System Settings This section describes the tasks and screens used to configure the Metro Broadband Gateway to run on your wireless network as a bridge or a router. NOTE – If you used the wizard during initial login to configure your Metro Broadband Gateway, bridge or router mode has already been configured for you depending on your wizard selections.
Configuring System Settings Figure 31—Configure :: System in Router mode Figure 32—Configure :: System in Bridge mode 40 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Configuring System Settings Figure 33—Configure :: System in Repeater mode 3. Choose the system mode from Router, Bridge, Repeater or Tunnel/L2TP. NOTE – To configure Tunnel/L2TP mode, see "Enabling an L2TP Connection" on page 42. 4. (Optional) Enter your configuration changes in the appropriate fields. 5. For DHCP Relay Mode, select either Relay or Forward. This option allows you to configure the DHCP Relay to either relay or forward the DHCP packets between WAN and LAN. 6.
Configuring System Settings Enabling an L2TP Connection Changing your System operating mode to Tunnel/L2TP allows a client’s MAC address to be exposed to the authentication server. This is often necessary in Metro Wi-Fi hotspots where authentication is required on a per-client basis. To enable an L2TP connection, do the following: 1. After logging into the Web User interface, click System under Configuration. 2.
Configuring Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings, follow these steps: 1. Open the Web User interface, and click Wireless under Configuration. 2. Make changes to the following options (if necessary): • Wireless Mode: The wireless mode options include the following: • Auto-Select: Allows both 802.11g- and 802.11b-compliant devices to connect to the network. This is the default setting. • 2.4GHz 54 Mbps (For faster 802.11g devices only): Allows only 802.
Configuring Wireless Settings Reviewing the Advanced::Common Options This workspace permits access to advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be changed by an experienced administrator. Incorrect settings can severely impact wireless performance. It is recommended that the default settings be retained for best performance. 1. In the Configure :: Wireless :: Common workspace, click Edit Common Settings. Figure 36—Configure :: Wireless :: Advanced :: Common page 2.
Configuring Wireless Settings Setting Threshold Options ALERT Do not undertake the customizing of these options unless you are an experienced network administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. The following options allow you to fine-tune the “Protection Mode” behavior, set previously in the Wireless :: Common workspace. After activating a Protection Mode, you can open each Wireless tab and customize the threshold settings, that determine what is put in effect and when.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings 1. After opening the Web User interface, click Wireless under Configuration. 2. When the Configure :: Wireless :: Common workspace appears, click either the Metro WLAN or Home WLAN tab. Figure 38—Configure :: Wireless :: Metro WLAN settings 46 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings Figure 39—Configure :: Wireless :: Home WLAN settings 3. Make the following entries: • Wireless Availability: This option controls whether the wireless network is Enabled or Disabled. If the wireless network is Disabled, it is not available to users. • Broadcast SSID: (Home WLAN only) This option controls whether or not the SSID is visible to anyone looking for wireless networks.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings Setting the Preferred BSSID To set the Preferred BSSID, do the following: 1. From the Metro WLAN tab view, click Rescan or Last Survey. 2. From the “Site Survey” table, click the BSSID MAC address link of the preferred network. You are returned to the Metro WLAN tab view and the Preferred BSSID field is populated with the selected MAC address. 3. To change the Preferred BSSID Mode, select either Preferred (default) or Locked. 4.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings Customizing WEP Encryption To configure WLAN-specific WEP encryption settings, follow these steps: 1. Open the Web User interface, and click Wireless under Configuration. 2. When the Configure :: Wireless :: Common workspace appears, click either the Metro WLAN tab. 3. When the workspace appears, open the Encryption Method menu and choose WEP. An additional set of WEP-specific encryption options appear in this workspace.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings • Key Entry Method • Hexadecimal: The encryption key only accepts hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F). • ASCII Text: The encryption key accepts ASCII printable characters. • Passphrase: This assists in automatic key generation. Enter some text and click the Generate button. The system will generate the WEP key automatically. You may specify a passphrase up to 32 characters. Please note that the algorithm used for key generation may vary from system to system.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings 4. You can make the following changes: • WPA Version: Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto. • When WPA-Auto is selected, the wireless client decides the version of WPA will be used. WPA is the recommended default for best compatibility. Wi-Fi WPA-capable PDAs and other gadgets are usually limited to WPA + TKIP. • WPA2 is an advanced option. WPA2 support on Windows requires a Microsoft patch and is only available on Windows XP with Service pack 2 or later.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings Customizing 802.1X Settings ALERT Do not undertake the customizing of these options unless you are an experienced network administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. If you choose “WPA” as the encryption method, you have the option to set up the Metro Broadband Gateway to act as an 802.1X proxy, utilizing external authentication sources such as a RADIUS server.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings 5. Additional options appear, that you can use to customize your 802.1X authentication. • WPA Algorithm • EAP Authentication Protocol • Certificate Management: For more, see "Certificate Management" on page 53. • Inner Authentication Protocol • identity • user name • password 6. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message appears at the top of this workspace. 7.
Customizing Metro WLAN or Home WLAN Settings Figure 45—Certificate Management for CA Certificate option 2. Select the appropriate Cert. Type and do one of the following: • CA Certificate: Browse your computer (or reachable network locations) for the certificate from your certificate authority (CA). • Client Certificate: Enter the appropriate values in the following fields and then browse to your certificate. • Certificate User Name: Type the user name of the client certificate.
Port Forwarding Port Forwarding Port forwarding enables application traffic through the firewall of your Ruckus Wireless Router to one of the computers in your home. Ordinarily, the router blocks incoming traffic as a security protection, but if you want other computers to be able to initiate communications with yours, you need to set up port forwarding.
Port Forwarding Adding Entries to the Port Forwarding Table To add a new port-forwarding entry, click Add new entry at the bottom of the table. Fill in all the fields and click Update. Figure 47—Port Forwarding add a new entry options 56 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Access Controls Access Controls Access Controls give you control over which stations are allowed to join (associate with) your WLAN networks. Figure 48—Configuring Access Controls main page Access Controls Options Disabling WLAN access restrictions If you select "Disable WLAN access restrictions", then MAC-address-based restrictions on which stations can join the WLAN are disabled; thus, any station can join.
Access Controls Changing Access Controls 1. Open the Web User interface, and click Access Controls under Configuration. 2. Select the radio button for the desired access control. (For a description of the options, see "Access Controls Options" on page 57.) The Access Controls Table appears [with no entries]. . Figure 49—Access Controls allow settings 3. Click the Add new entry button to add a MAC address to the table. Figure 50—Access controls: adding an entry 4.
Access Controls Access Control Table Columns The Access Control Table, as seen in Figure 49 and Figure 50, contains the following columns: • Address: Six text boxes appear in which you enter the desired MAC address in hexadecimal digit form, two characters in each box. You can specify a full 12-hex-digit MAC address or enter "wildcard" characters for "don't care" digits. Allowable hex-digit characters are 0-9, a-f, and A-F.
Smart Configuration Smart Configuration Smart Configuration enables you to re-purpose your Metro Broadband Gateway to better define the role it plays in your network. Smart Configuration is essentially the initial Quick Start Wizard, thus providing a simple, straightforward interface for configuring Metro Broadband Gateway operation.
Smart Configuration Extending Your Home Wireless Coverage In this mode, the Metro Broadband Gateway will be configured to extend the reach of your current wireless setup. In this operating mode, the Metro Broadband Gateway acts as a “repeater”, thus retransmitting the wireless signal to cover a larger distance at a higher bandwidth. 1. Open the Web User interface, and click Smart Configuration under Configuration. 2. Select the radio button for the desired operation; in this case, ...
Smart Configuration Figure 53—Specifying the WAN to connect to and its password 5. Click Next. Your selection is summarized for you and the Metro Broadband Router will be configured with the properties you set in the wizard. 62 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
Smart Configuration Figure 54—Quick Start Wizard summary page 6. Configuration is now complete. Click Home to return to the default entry page. Connecting Your Wireless Computer(s) to a Metro Wi-Fi Network In this mode, the Metro Broadband Gateway will be configured to connect to a local Metro Wi-Fi network in order to improve your coverage of that network. Your home personal computer will be able to access the Metro Wi-FI network via the Metro Broadband Gateway.
Smart Configuration Figure 55—Selecting to connect your wireless computer to a metro wi-fi network The “Tell us about your WAN configuration” screen appears and displays a list of the metro wi-fi networks by name discovered within range, including the security level, Channel, and SNR (Signal-to-noise ratio) of each device. For the SNR, the higher the number, the less obtrusive the background noise is. 4. Select the appropriate network, and—if necessary—type the Password (i.e.
Smart Configuration 6. On the “Tell us about your HOME WLAN configuration” page, do the following: • Type the name of your netwok in the What is your network name? (SSID) field. • Select the radio button that describes your network’s security settings out of the What type of security are you using? options. If you use WEP or WPA, enter the password of the network. Figure 57—Identifying your network and its security type 7. Click Finish.
Smart Configuration Connecting Your Home Router to a Metro Wi-Fi Network In this mode, the Metro Broadband Gateway will be configured to provide wireless coverage through a broadband router. Your home personal computer will communicate via the Metro Broadband Gateway. 1. Open the Web User interface, and click Smart Configuration under Configuration. 2. Select the radio button for the desired operation; in this case, ...connect your home router to a metro wi-fi network?.
Smart Configuration Figure 60—Selecting the metro wi-fi network to connect to and its password 5. Click Next. Your selection is summarized for you and the Metro Broadband Router will be configured with the properties you set in the wizard. Figure 61—Quick Start Wizard summary page USM-Metro-RKS1-091807-01 Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway 67 4Gon www.4Gon.co.uk info@4gon.co.
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Chapter 4: Maintenance and Administrator This chapter provides information on how you can use the Web User Interface to monitor the activity and status of your Ruckus Wireless Metro Broadband Gateway. Depending on your access, you may not see some of these options as they are privileged to Administrators only. Topics covered in this chapter include: • • • • • • Activating the Log and Sending the Log to a Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Activating the Log and Sending the Log to a Syslog Server Activating the Log and Sending the Log to a Syslog Server 1. After logging in to the Web User interface, click Log under Administrator. Figure 62—Administrator :: Log page 2. Look for Log Status and click Enabled. (By default the log is disabled.) 3.
Sending a Copy of the Log File to Support Staff Reviewing the Latest Log File Entries The Administrator :: Log screen shows the log messages kept by the Ruckus Metro Broadband Gateway since it was rebooted. The log has limited size: the oldest messages are replaced as new messages arrive. 1. After logging into the Web User interface, click Log under Administrator. ALERT if you have not previously activated the log function, you will need to do so now as there will be no entries in the log file.
Sending a Copy of the Log File to Support Staff Figure 63—Maintenance :: Support Info page Saving a copy of the Log to your computer You can manually send a copy of the Current Log to your own computer, if needed. 1. After logging into the Web User interface, click Support Info under Maintenance 2. Review the Upload Method options 3. Click the radio button by Save to local computer. 4. Click Upload Now. 5. When the “Save as...
Running Diagnostics on Network Connections 6. Click Save to save the file to your computer. Running Diagnostics on Network Connections Two network connection tests have been built into the AP that you can take advantage of in the Web User interface: ping and traceroute. To run diagnostics for network troubleshooting, follow these steps: 1. After logging in to the Web User interface, click Diagnostics under Administrator.
Administrator Management Administrator Management ALERT Do not undertake the customizing of these options unless you are an experienced network administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional.
Administrator Management Figure 65—Administrator :: Management page The default setting is for NUTTCP Server Status to be disabled. Note the following: • 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.
Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware The Maintenance :: Upgrade option provides a utility for updating the Metro Broadband Gateway’s firmware. A firmware update may be necessary or desirable to add new features, important fixes or enhancements to the Metro Broadband Gateway. The Metro Broadband Gateway is provided with an automatic firmware upgrade feature.
Upgrading the Firmware Automatic Firmware Upgrade For TFTP and FTP, the Firmware Server, Port, Image Control File, User Name (FTP only), and Password (FTP only) have been preconfigured to automatically access Ruckus Wireless’s firmware update website. For Web, the URL has been pre-configured as well. The default interval for checking for new updates is 12 hours, as shown in the Interval to Check for Software Upgrade drop-down list. You can set this to a longer or shorter interval as required. 1.
Rebooting or Resetting the Device Rebooting or Resetting the Device You may be required to reboot the device for configuration changes to take effect. Two types of reboot are provided: • If the system times out and you have to re-login before setting the reboot, your configuration changes will be saved, as long as you have already clicked the Update button to save the current configuration.
Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Characteristics Metro Broadband Gateway: 5V-18V 10W External power adapter: Power requirements Unifive Technology Co LTD, Model US300520, Input 100-240V AC, Output 5V DC 2A, UL Listed 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 802.11i 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.
