User guide

Overview of the ZoneFlex Access Point
ZoneFlex Outdoor Access Point 9.8.1 User Guide, 800-70598-001 Rev B 11
Overview of the ZoneFlex Access Point
Congratulations on your purchase of the Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex Access Point!
ZoneFlex Access Points are the industry’s most easy to use, yet robust and feature-
rich Wi-Fi Access Points designed to bring power and simplicity together for large-
scale outdoor deployments.
Your ZoneFlex Access Point uses BeamFlex, a patented antenna technology from
Ruckus Wireless that allows wireless signals to navigate around interference, extend
wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for wireless networks. The
BeamFlex antenna system consists of an array of high-gain directional antenna
elements that allow ZoneFlex Access Points to find quality signal paths in a changing
environment, and sustain the baseline performance required for supporting data,
audio and video applications.
In addition to Ruckus Wireless’ proprietary BeamFlex technology, ZoneFlex 7782
Access Point models also support chip level transmit beamforming (TxBF), which
complements BeamFlex to provide enhanced interference mitigation.
Your ZoneFlex Access Point can be deployed in standalone mode or as part of the
ZoneFlex Smart WLAN system, in which it can be managed by either FlexMaster or
ZoneDirector WLAN controller.
NOTE For more information on the ZoneFlex system (including FlexMaster and
ZoneDirector), BeamFlex, transmit beamforming, and other Ruckus Wireless
technologies, visit www.ruckuswireless.com.