MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway User’s Guide Part number: 8000013 July 2006
Copyright © 2006 Ruckus Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. July 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing LAN Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing Wireless Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. 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.
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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 2— “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 3—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. 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 4—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.
Accessing the Web Interface 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.
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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 • "Accessing the Web Interface" on page 17.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 5—System Configuration—Route Mode 8000013, July 2006 MM2211 Wireless Broadband Gateway User’s Guide 25
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 6—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 5. Click the Update button to save your settings. 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 Table 7—System Configuration—Route Mode (Continued) Field Description LAN Interface LAN interface configuration provides the selection of the IP address assignment from the Local Area Network. This is the IP address that the home users will use to access the Web Interface. DHCP Server Selecting the DHCP Server will allow the Metro Wireless Access Gateway to act as a DHCP server to assign IP address to PC's connected to the Wireless Access Gateway.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Configuring the Wireless Interface It is recommended that you consult with your service provider to understand the wireless settings. Before changing any settings in the Wireless configuration menu, make sure you have recorded and verified the information in the following worksheets: • "Wireless Network Settings Worksheet" on page 20 • "MM2211 Gateway Default and User Settings Worksheet" on page 21. 1. After connecting to the MM2211 Gateway, choose Configuration->Wireless.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 8—Last Survey Window 4. Move your mouse to the desired entry in the window. The entry text will change color. Click to select. 5. 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. The SSID can consist of up to 32 characters.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway 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 MM2211 Gateway Figure 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration Table 9 shows the Advanced Wireless Configuration parameters. Table 9—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: • • • • Super G 32 802.11g&b: stations running at either 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) or 802.11b (2.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Table 9—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued) Field Description Data Rate Select the desired data rate from the drop-down menu. The default is Best, which means the system will adjust the data rate automatically. 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.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 10—WEP Configuration Window Table 10 explains the WEP Configuration parameters. Table 10—WEP Configuration Field Description Authentication WEP allows three authentication options: open system, shared key, or automatic selection of authentication method.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Table 10—WEP Configuration (Continued) Field Description PassPhrase The MM2211 Gateway supports automatic generation of four keys from a passphrase. Make sure that the passphrase is the same as the passphrase used on the remote AP. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click Generate. The passphrase is case sensitive; e.g. MediaFlex is not the same as MEDIAFLEX. The four key boxes will be automatically populated with key values.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Figure 11—WPA Configuration Table 11 explains the WPA Configuration parameters and a description of the Authentication and Cipher choices. Table 11—WPA Configuration Field Description WPA Wi-Fi protected access using Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA2 Wi-Fi protected access using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Authentication Choices are WPA, WPA2 or Auto. Cipher Choices are TKIP, AES, or Auto.
Configuring the MM2211 Gateway Configuring WPA 802.1X 802.1X allows you to authenticate and control traffic to a protected network with dynamically varying encryption keys. Proceed as follows: 1. Click the Configuration -> Wireless link in the left-hand navigation pane (Figure 7). 2. Select WPA-802.1X in the Security drop-down menu. 3. The WPA-802.1X Configuration window appears (Figure 12). Figure 12—WPA 802.1X Configuration 4. Select your Identity, User Name and Password. 5. Retype the password. 6.
Viewing System Information Table 12—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.
Viewing System Information Figure 13—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 Uptime The system uptime since last reboot, displayed in HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds). 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.
Viewing Statistics Table 14—Wireless Information Window Parameters (Continued) Field Description Wireless Mode The wireless mode, such as 2.4 GHz 54Mbps (802.11b/g) 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 Figure 15—LAN Statistics Window 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 Table 15—LAN Statistics Window Parameters (Continued) Field Description Rx Unknown Protocols The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to an unknown protocol. RX No Desc Interrupts The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to no descriptor interrupt. RX Stopped Interrupts The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface due to stopped interrupts.
Viewing Statistics Figure 16—Wireless Statistics 1. Click the Auto Update button to receive periodic updates to these statistics. The button will then display as Stop Update. 2. Click the Stop Update button if you do not wish to receive periodic updates. Table 16 shows the Wireless Statistics parameters. Table 16—Wireless Statistics Field Description Good Packets The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface. Retries The total number of packets that were retried.
Updating the Firmware Table 16—Wireless Statistics (Continued) Field Description 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. Noise Floor (dB) The value of the noise floor, expressed in dB.
Updating the Firmware T Figure 17—Updating the Firmware Automatic Firmware Upgrade The Host Name, User Name, and Password shown in the window of Figure 17 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 ! CAUTION:—If you have recently made configuration changes to the MM2211 Gateway, make sure to reboot the system (see “Rebooting the System” on page 50) first so that your changes are preserved. Then update the firmware. To choose the manual firmware upgrade option, proceed as follows: 1. In the Auto F/W upgrade box of Figure 17, check Disable. 2.
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 20). Figure 20—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 22).
Taking a System Support Snapshot Table 18 describes the support menu parameters. Table 18—Support Menu Field Description Send To Select the server type: TFTP or FTP. File Name Specify the file name for the system snapshot that is to be saved on a TFTP or FTP server. NOTE – If you have not yet configured the TFTP or FTP server, click the Maintenance->Upgrade link. 2. In the Firmware->Upgrade menu, enter the TFTP or FTP server information.
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.
