Ruckus Wireless™ MediaFlex™ 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway User Guide For the following MediaFlex 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway models: ■ 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (MF7211) ■ 7211 EXT Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (MF7211-EXT) ■ 7211 Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (MF7211-Outdoor) Part Number 800-70273-001 Rev B Published September 2010 www.ruckuswireless.
Contents About This Guide Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii 1 Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Overview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 4 Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Configuring Internet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Default IP Addressing Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About This Guide Document Conventions About This Guide This guide describes how to install, configure, and manage the Ruckus Wireless™ MediaFlex™ 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway. This guide is written for those responsible for installing and managing network equipment. Consequently, it assumes that the reader has basic working knowledge of local area networking, wireless networking, and wireless devices.
About This Guide Related Documentation Table 2.
1 Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway In This Chapter Overview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unpacking the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Overview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Overview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Congratulations on your purchase of the Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway! The 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway is a purpose-built home gateway designed to deliver the best possible connectivity from Wireless Broadband Networks to subscriber homes.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features ■ Power adapter for the PoE injector ■ A packet that contains the side cover, two screws, and two silicone screw caps ■ Software License Agreement/Product Warranty Statement ■ Quick Setup Guide Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features This section identifies the physical features of each Smart Wi-Fi Gateway model that is discussed in this guide.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features Figure 1. MF7211 and MF7211-EXT front panel 1 2 3 Table 3. MF7211 and MF7211-EX LED behavior Number Name Description 1 PWR (Power) • Off: No power is available, or the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway is not connected to a power source. • Green: The Smart Wi-Fi Gateway has completed booting up and is now operational. 2 ETH (Ethernet) • Off: The Ethernet port is not connected to any device.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features Side Panel Features Figure 2 shows the side panel of the MF7211 and MF7211-EXT models. For a description of each side panel element, refer to Table 4. Figure 2. MF7211 and MF7211-EXT side panel 1 Table 4.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features Rear Panel Features The rear panel has two mounting slots that you can use to mount the device on a wall or to a pole. Refer to “Mount the Device” on page 23 to learn how to use these two mounting slots. Figure 3.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features MF7211-Outdoor Model This section describes the physical features of the MF7211-Outdoor model. Side Panel Features Figure 4 shows the side panel of the MF7211-Outdoor model. For a description of each side panel element, refer to Table 5. Figure 4. MF7211-Outdoor side panel 1 2 3 4 Table 5.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features Table 5. MF7211-Outdoor side panel features Number Name Description 3 Air Quality LEDs The Air Quality LEDs indicate the wireless signal quality between the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway and your service provider’s Wireless Broadband Network. The number of LEDs that are on indicate the wireless signal quality.
Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features Rear Panel Features The rear panel has two mounting slots that you can use to mount the device on a wall or to a pole. Refer to “Mount the Device” on page 23 to learn how to use these two mounting slots. Figure 5.
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2 Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway In This Chapter Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model The installation procedures for the MF7211/MF7211-EXT and MF7211-Outdoor models are slightly different. Refer to the installation procedure for the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway model that you have.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model 3. Take out the CAT5 Ethernet cable. Connect one end of the CAT5 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your computer, and then connect the other end to the Ethernet port on the device (see Figure 6). Figure 6.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model Figure 7. Web interface login page 4. Click the Login button. The Web interface welcome page appears and asks you if you want to use the quick start wizard to set up the device. 5. Click YES I want to use the wizard. The first page of the Quick Start Wizard appears. Figure 8.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model 6. Select the topology that best describes your network setup, and then click Next. The two topology options include: • • connect your wireless computer(s) to a Metro Wi-Fi network (Router mode) connect your home router to a Metro Wi-Fi network (Bridge mode) The device checks for available wireless networks with which it can associate and displays these networks on the next page. 7.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model • What type of security are you using?: Select the type of wireless security that you want to use. Options include Open (no security), WEP, and WPA. If you select WEP or WPA, you must type a password in the box provided. WEP passwords must consist of either 5 or 13 characters. WPA passwords must be between 8 and 63 characters.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model What to Do Next ■ ■ ■ If you want to become familiar with the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Web interface, refer to “Navigating the Web Interface” on page 25. If you want to perform additional configuration tasks (such as configuring the system and wireless settings and controlling access to the wireless network), refer to “Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway” on page 31.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the following items that are required for the installation ready: ■ A computer with a Web browser ■ Two CAT5 Ethernet cables ■ The PoE injector and power adapter that are supplied with the device. CAUTION: The Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Gateway is not 802.3af compliant.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model Step 2: Connect the Device to a Power Source and the Admin Computer CAUTION: Use only the PoE injector and power adapter that are supplied with this device. 1. Take out the PoE injector and power adapter that were shipped with the device. 2. Connect the power jack to the 12VDC port on the PoE injector, and then connect the power adapter to a power source or to a surge protector that is plugged into a power source. Figure 10.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model Figure 11.Side panel of the Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Power LED Ethernet LED Reset button Air Quality LEDs Ethernet port Step 3: Configure the Device Using the Quick Setup Wizard Before you start this step, make sure you have already obtained the Wireless Broadband Network’s SSID and security settings from your service provider. 1. On your computer, open a Web browser window. 2. In the address or location bar, enter 192.168.30.1.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model Figure 12.Web interface login page 4. Click the Login button. The Web interface welcome page appears and asks you if you want to use the quick start wizard to set up the device. 5. Click YES I want to use the wizard. The first page of the Quick Start Wizard appears. Figure 13.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model 6. Select the topology that best describes your network setup, and then click Next. The two topology options include: • • connect your wireless computer(s) to a Metro Wi-Fi network (Router mode) connect your home router to a Metro Wi-Fi network (Bridge mode) The device checks for available wireless networks with which it can associate and displays these networks on the next page. 7.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model If You Are Mounting the Device Outdoors WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector outdoors with the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway.
Installing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Installing the MF7211-Outdoor Model Figure 14.The side cover must be installed and the unit must be mounted in the upright position Side cover Unit must be installed in the upright position, so the hole at the bottom can drain out water What to Do Next ■ ■ ■ If you want to become familiar with the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Web interface, refer to “Navigating the Web Interface” on page 25.
3 Navigating the Web Interface In This Chapter Logging Into the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Navigating the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating the Web Interface Logging Into the Web Interface Logging Into the Web Interface If you need to manage the device, you do it with the features of the Ruckus Wireless Web interface (which you already used to set up the device for use). NOTE: The following procedure assumes that you know the IP address that the device is currently using, or you have some means of determining the dynamic IP address in use by the device.
Navigating the Web Interface Logging Into the Web Interface Figure 15.
Navigating the Web Interface Navigating the Web Interface Navigating the Web Interface You manage the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway through a Web browser-based interface that you can access from any computer that is on the same subnet as the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway. Table 6 lists the Web interface features that are identified in Figure 16. Figure 16. Elements of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Web Interface Log Out Button Tabs Help Button Menu Workspace Table 6.
Navigating the Web Interface Navigating the Web Interface Table 6. 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Web interface elements Element Description Help Button Click this button to open a help window with information related specifically to the options currently displayed in the workspace.
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4 Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway In This Chapter Configuring Device Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Configuring Internet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Configuring System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Configuring Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Device Settings Configuring Device Settings Device settings refer to the device name and service provider login settings. Figure 17. The Configuration > Device page To configure the device settings 1. Go to Configuration > Device. The Configuration :: Device page appears. 2. In Device Name, type a new name for the device or leave as is to accept the default device name (RuckusMetro).
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Internet Settings Configuring Internet Settings Internet settings define how the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway connect to your service provider’s Wireless Broadband Network. This section describes how to view and configure the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway’s Internet settings.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Internet Settings Figure 18. The Configuration > Internet page To assign a static IP address to the Gateway 1. Go to Configuration > Internet. The Internet page appears. 2. Verify that Connection Type is set to Static IP. 3. When the Static IP options appear, you can changes to the following settings: • • • • Gateway: This is the gateway IP address of the Internet interface. Primary DNS Server: The IP address of the primary Domain Name System (DNS) server.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Internet Settings Changing the Network Connection Type NOTE: Perform this task only with guidance from your ISP. The required entries for static IP address should be available, if your Smart Wi-Fi Gateway connection type is changed this connection type. To change the connection type (DHCP or Static IP) 1. Go to Configuration > Internet. The Configuration > Internet page appears. 2.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring System Settings To renew or release the DHCP server assigned IP address 1. Go to Status > Internet. 2. Review the current settings. 3. If the current Connection Type is DHCP, you will be able to see the currentlyassigned IP address and subnet mask listed below. • • To force the DHCP server to assign a new IP address to the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway, click Renew DHCP.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring System Settings Figure 20. MF7211/MF7211-EXT system settings Figure 21.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring System Settings To configure the system settings 1. Go to Configuration > System. The Configure :: System page appears. NOTE: Take note of the Bridge and Route options under the first column. You will select one of these two options for each of the interfaces on the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to set the operation mode. 2.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless Settings This section describes how to configure the wireless settings of the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway. There are three types of wireless settings that you need to configure: ■ ■ ■ Configuring Common Wireless Settings: Includes the wireless mode, country code, and advanced wireless settings, such as the wireless transmit power and wireless protection mode.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings common to all WLAN 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless :: Common page appears. 2. Make changes to the common wireless settings listed in the table below. Table 7. Common Wireless settings Setting Description Wireless Mode The wireless mode options include the following: • 802.11b/g/n mixed mode: This is the recommended setting in most cases. It allows 802.11b, 802.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Reviewing Common Advanced Settings Advanced wireless 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. CAUTION: To fully benefit from the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway’s capabilities, it is advisable not to change these values unless absolutely necessary. Figure 23.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings 2. Configure the advanced settings listed in Table 8 as required. Table 8. Advanced > Common options Option Description Transmit Power The default setting is Full. Select the level of transmit power from the drop-down menu. This option sets the maximum transmit power level relative to the predefined power (this value differs according to the current country code). Protection Mode (Inactive by default.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Configuring WAN Settings WAN settings define how the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway will connect your home network to your service provider’s Wireless Broadband Network. NOTE: Before starting this procedure, Ruckus Wireless recommends obtaining from your service provider the SSID and security settings of the Wireless Broadband Network with which you will be associating.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings • If you want the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to run another wireless survey to check for available wireless networks, click the ReScan button. 4. If you know the MAC address of the specific Wireless Broadband Network device with which the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway should associate, type it in the Preferred BSSID text box.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Configuring Wireless # Settings The MF7211 and MF7211-EXT models provide two wireless interfaces that allow wireless clients on your home network to associate with the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway directly. NOTE: Only MF7211 and MF7211-EXT models have wireless interfaces. Figure 25. Wireless # settings To configure wireless settings 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless :: Common page appears. 2.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings 3. Review the WLAN options listed in Table 9, and then make changes as required. Table 9. Wireless # options Option Description Wireless Availability This option controls whether or not the wireless network is available to users (Off or On). Broadcast SSID This option controls whether or not the WLAN SSID is visible to anyone looking for wireless networks.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Using WEP CAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced network administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. Figure 26. WEP settings To configure WLAN-specific WEP encryption settings 1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless :: Common page appears. 2. Click the Wireless # tab that you want to configure. The Configuration :: Wireless :: Wireless[#] page appears. 3.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings 4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 10, and then make changes as required. Table 10. WEP settings Encryption Setting Description Authentication Mode Your options include: • Open: No security measure is enforced. • Shared Key: The selected Default Shared Key is used. • Auto: Automatically-selected authentication mode. Encryption Strength • 64 bit: Specify the key with 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Using WPA CAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced network administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. Use of WPA PSK allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPAPSK provides very strong security, but may not be supported on older wireless devices. In some cases, the older devices can be upgraded with adapters to take advantage of WPA-PSK.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings 4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 11, and the make changes as preferred. Table 11. WPA settings Encryption Setting Description WPA Version Your options are WPA, WPA2 or WPA Auto. • When WPA 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.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Wireless Settings Customizing 802.1x Settings CAUTION: Do not customize 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 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to act as an 802.1x proxy, utilizing external authentication sources such as a RADIUS server.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Port Forwarding • • Authentication Server [-Required-]: Enter the information needed to establish a connection between the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway and the RADIUS server. Accounting Server [-Optional-]: Enter the information needed to establish this connection. 6. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message appears at the top of this page. 7. Click Go back to Wireless Configuration to reopen the previous page.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Port Forwarding Figure 29. ■ ■ ■ ■ Editing port forwarding entries To enable port forwarding for a Web application, click the (Enable) option that is on the same row as the application name, and then click Update. To delete a port forwarding entry, click the (Delete) option that is on the same row as the application name, and then click Update.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Port Forwarding NOTE: You add up to 32 entries to the port forwarding table. When this limit is reached, the message Table is full at the bottom of the page. Figure 30.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Controlling Access to the Wireless Network Controlling Access to the Wireless Network Access Control enables you to specify the stations are allowed to join (associate with) your WLAN networks. There are “tab” entries for each available WLAN. Access Control Options This section describes the options that you can use to control access to the wireless network.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Controlling Access to the Wireless Network Changing the Access Controls for a WLAN By default, the Disable WLAN access restrictions option is selected, which allows any wireless station gain access to the wireless network. If you want to change this setting, follow the instructions below. Figure 31. Access control settings To edit the ACL 1. Go to Configuration > Access Control. 2. Click the Wireless # tab for which you want to configure the access control settings. 3.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard Supported wildcard characters include “x”, “X” and blank (space character). Wildcards are useful when you want to specify all MAC addresses from a given manufacturer. For example, by specifying only the Organizationally Unique Identifier (the first six hexadecimal digits of any MAC address from that manufacturer is its OUI) saves you having to enter all 24 million of them (the table size is limited in the AP/Router to 128 entries).
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard • • connect your wireless computer(s) to a metro wi-fi network?: Select this option if you want the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to operate as a router. Router mode provides the capability to perform NAT (Network Address Translation) for the traffic from the WAN interface (Internet) to the LAN interface. It allows home users to hide the IP address from the Internet.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard Figure 33. Select the Wireless Broadband Network, and then type the network password (if required) 6. Click Next. The Wireless 1 (WLAN) configuration page appears. Smart Wi-Fi Gateway MF7211 and MF7211-EXT models provide two wireless interfaces that allow wireless clients on your home network to associate with the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway directly. NOTE: This option is only available on MF7211 and MF7211-EXT models. 7.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard Figure 34. Configure your first WLAN 8. Click Finish. The Web interface displays a summary of the settings that you have configured. Figure 35.
Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard 9. Click Reboot to reboot the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway and apply the new wireless settings. A warning message appears, notifying you that the reboot process may take several minutes. WARNING: Do not remove power from the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway during the reboot process. 10. Click OK. When the reboot is complete, the message Please click “OK” to reconnect appears. 11. Click OK.
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5 Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway In This Chapter Viewing Current Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Changing the Administrative Login Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Configuring Management Access Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Viewing Current Wireless Settings Viewing Current Wireless Settings If you want to view the current common wireless settings that the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway is using, go to the Status > Wireless page. Table 12 lists the descriptions of each common wireless setting. Figure 36.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Changing the Administrative Login Settings Table 12. Common Wireless settings Setting Description Wireless Mode Shows the wireless mode that the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway is currently using. Possible values include: • 11b/g/n • 11b/g • 11b only • 11g only Channel Shows the wireless channel that the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway is currently using. If you set the wireless channel to SmartSelect, this field will show the value Channel # [SmartSelect].
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Changing the Administrative Login Settings You have completed changing the default login settings. The next time you log in to the Web interface, make sure you use these updated login settings. Figure 37.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Management Access Options Configuring Management Access Options In addition to managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway via a Web browser through HTTP, several other management access options are available on the AP. These options include management access via HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH. You can also enable remote management, if you want to be able to access the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Web interface from outside your home network. Figure 38.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Configuring Management Access Options 2. Review the access options listed in Table 13, and then make changes as needed. Table 13. Management Access Options Option Description Telnet access By default, this option is disabled (inactive). Telnet port This field lists the default Telnet port of 23 — only if Telnet is active. You can manually change this port number, if required. SSH access By default, this option is enabled (active).
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server If you have a syslog server on the network, you can configure the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to send the device logs to the server. You will need to enable logging (disabled by default), and then configure the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to send logs to the syslog server. 1. Go to Administration > Log. The Administration :: Log page appears. 2.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support The Support Info log consists of the configuration and run-time status of the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway and can be useful for troubleshooting.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware You can use the Web interface to check for software updates/upgrades for the firmware built into the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway. You can then apply these updates to the device in one of two ways: ■ Manually updating on an as-needed basis, or; ■ Automating the update by setting an update schedule.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading Manually via the Web 1. In the Upgrade Method options, click Web. 2. Click the Web Options URL field, and then type the URL of the download Web site. Remember to start the URL with the http:// prefix. 3. You can change the Image Control File filename extension as noted here: • • Replace any file names ending in .rcks with the .html extension Replace any file names ending in .fI7 with the .
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Upgrading the Firmware Configuring Automatic Upgrade Configure the automatic upgrade schedule to enable the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to check a firmware upgrade source for available downloads and upgrade its firmware automatically. Figure 41. The Auto Upgrade section on the Upgrade page To configure automatic upgrade 1. In the Upgrade Method options, click the button for your preferred upgrade method.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Upgrading the Firmware 5. In Schedule Reboot Time after Upgrade, select the time (GMT) when the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway will be rebooted automatically after the new firmware is downloaded. The Smart Wi-Fi Gateway requires a reboot to complete the upgrade process. Ruckus Wireless recommends that you select an offpeak hour so fewer users would be affected by the reboot. 6.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Rebooting the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Rebooting the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway You can use the Web User interface to prompt the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to reboot, which simply restarts the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway without changing any of the current settings. CAUTION: Rebooting the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway will disrupt network communications on any currently active WLANs. Figure 42. The Maintenance > Reboot/Reset page To reboot the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway 1. Go to Maintenance > Reboot/Reset.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Resetting to Factory Default Resetting to Factory Default WARNING: DO NOT reset the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to factory default, unless you are directed to do so by Ruckus Wireless support staff or by a network administrator. Do this only if you are able to immediately reconnect the restored Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to your computer, to reconfigure it for Wi-Fi network use — as detailed in “Running the Smart Configuration Wizard” on page 57.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Running Diagnostics Figure 43. Pinging ruckuswireless.com Figure 44. Running traceroute on ruckuswireless.
Managing the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Where to Find More Information Where to Find More Information If you have questions that this User Guide does not address, visit the Ruckus Wireless Support Portal at http://support.ruckuswireless.com/. The Support Portal hosts the latest versions of user documentation. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for each Ruckus Wireless product type.
Index Numerics F 802.1x, 51 802.
N U NTP server, 34 upgrading firmware, 71 uplink WDS, 38 user name, 32 O operation mode bridge, 36 router, 36 P package contents, 2 passphrase, 48 PING, 76 PoE injector, 19 port forwarding, 52 protection mode, 42 Q Quick Setup Guide, 2 R W WAN settings, 43 Web interface, 26 WEP, 47 wireless availability, 46 wireless broadband network, 2 wireless channel, 65 wireless mode, 40, 65 wireless security 802.
