Ruckus ZF 7731

Ruckus WirelessTM
ZoneFlexTM 7731
802.11n Wireless Bridge
User Guide
Part Number 800-70285-001 rev D

Published December 2012
www.ruckuswireless.com
Contents
About This Guide

Document Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Documentation Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
1 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Get to Know the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 Installing the Wireless Bridge

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Summary of Configuration Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Point to Point Bridge Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Point to Multipoint Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Become Familiar with the Installation Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Attaching the Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Mounting the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Setting the Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Channel Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Verifying the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
3 Navigating the Web Interface

Logging Into the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Navigating the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Monitoring the Wireless Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Monitoring the Local Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Monitoring the Peer Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Monitoring Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4 Configuring the Wireless Bridge

Configuring Wireless System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Wireless Link Configuration Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring Bridge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Configuring Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Role Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Configuring Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Configuring Global QoS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
ToS Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Dot1p Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Dot1p Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Configuring LAN Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Working with 802.1X on Wired Ethernet Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Working with Port-Based VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
5 Managing the Wireless Bridge

Managing Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Upgrading Manually via the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Upgrading Manually via FTP or TFTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Upgrading Manually Using a Local File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Scheduling Automatic Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Scanning for Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Changing the Administrative Login Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Enabling Other Management Access Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
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Viewing FlexMaster Management Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Pointing the bridge to FlexMaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Configuring the Bridge for SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Saving a Copy of the Current Log to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Rebooting the Wireless Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Resetting the Wireless Bridge to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Running Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
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About This Guide
About This Guide
This guide describes how to install, configure, and manage the Ruckus WirelessTM
ZoneFlexTM 7731 802.11n Wireless Bridge. 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.
NOTE: If release notes are shipped with your product and the information there
differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the release notes.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable
Document Format (PDF) or HTML on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at:
http://support.ruckuswireless.com/
Document Conventions
Table 1 and Table 2 list the text and notice conventions that are used throughout this
guide.
Table 1. Text Conventions
Convention Description Example

monospace Represents information as it [Device name]>
appears on screen
monospace bold Represents information that [Device name]> set
you enter ipaddr 10.0.0.12
default font bold Keyboard keys, software On the Start menu, click All
buttons, and field names Programs.
italics Screen or page names Click Advanced Settings.
The Advanced Settings page
appears.
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Table 2. Notice Conventions
Icon Notice Type Description
Information Information that describes

important features or
instructions
Caution Information that alerts you to

potential loss of data or
potential damage to an
application, system, or device
Warning Information that alerts you to

potential personal injury
Related Documentation
In addition to this User Guide, each ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge documentation
set includes the following:
■ Installation Guide: Provides essential installation and configuration information to
help you get the wireless bridge up and running within minutes.
■ Online Help: Provides instructions for performing tasks using the wireless bridge’s
Web interface. The online help is accessible from the Web interface.
■ Release Notes: Provide information about the current software release, including
new features, enhancements, and known issues.
Documentation Feedback
Ruckus Wireless is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your
comments and suggestions. You can email your comments to Ruckus Wireless at:
docs@ruckuswireless.com
When contacting us, please include the following information:
■ Document title
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Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless
Bridge
In This Chapter
Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Get to Know the Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The ZoneFlex 7731 is the first 802.11n smart Wi-Fi backhaul system that delivers fast
and reliable connectivity across long distances. The ZoneFlex 7731 integrates a state-
of-the-art, dual-polarized smart antenna with the performance advantages of the
802.11n standard to provide consistent performance at ranges up to 15 kilometers.
Operating in the 5GHz band, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 190 Mbps
at 1.5 kilometers, and up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).
The ZoneFlex 7731 features simple installation, automatic pairing and intuitive aiming
and configuration procedures so that you can bridge two or more networks together
quickly and efficiently.
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Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge
Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

1. Open the Wireless Bridge package, and then carefully remove the contents.
2. Return all packing materials to the shipping box, and put the box away in a dry location.
3. Verify that all items listed in Package Contents below are included in the package.
Check each item for damage. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your authorized
Ruckus Wireless sales representative.
Package Contents
Each ZoneFlex 7731 package contains the following:
■ ZoneFlex 7731 Point to Multipoint Wireless Bridge
■ PoE injector box (excluded in some SKUs)
■ Power adapter box (SW DC48V/0.42A AC100-240V) for the PoE injector (excluded in
some SKUs)
■ Mounting kit (see “Mounting Kit Contents” for details)
■ Bag containing bottom Wireless Bridge cover and related accessories (see “Bottom
Cover and Accessories” for details)
■ Service Level Agreement / Limited Warranty Statement
■ Regulatory Statement
■ This Getting Started Guide
WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector and power adapter (if supplied with your
Wireless Bridge) are for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector and power adapter
outdoors with the Wireless Bridge.
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Mounting Kit Contents

Each mounting kit contains:
■ Dynamic bracket
■ Static bracket
■ Steel clamps (2 pieces)
■ Hex bolts (2 pieces)
■ Flat washers (4 pieces)
■ Split lock washers (4 pieces)
■ Thumb screws (2 pieces)
■ Machine screws (4 pieces)
■ Wall anchors (2 pieces)
Figure 1. Mounting kit contents
Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp (2 pieces)
Hex bolt (2 pieces) Flat washer (4 pieces) Split lock washer (4 pieces)
Thumb screw (2 pieces) Machine screw (4 pieces) Wall anchor with metal cone
and hex nut (2 pieces)
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Bottom Cover and Accessories

Each bottom cover accessory bag contains:
■ Bottom cover of the Wireless Bridge
■ DC terminal block
■ 20mm x 30mm sealing strips (2 pieces)
■ Sealing plug
■ White P-clip cable clamps (2 pieces - 1 large, 1 small)
■ Machine screws (2 pieces)
■ Machine screws with washers (3 pieces)
Figure 2. Bottom cover and accessory package contents
Bottom cover DC terminal block Sealing Plug Sealing Strip (2

pieces)
White P-clip cable Machine screw (2 Machine screw with

clamp pieces) O-ring and washer (3
pieces)
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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

You must supply the following tools and equipment:
■ A notebook or desktop computer running Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) with one
Ethernet card installed
■ 6mm flathead screwdriver
■ 6mm Phillips screwdriver
■ 10mm ratchet wrench
■ 3mm Phillips screwdriver (if you will be using DC power)
■ Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
NOTE: At the beginning of each procedure, this guide lists the specific tools, accessories,
and equipment that you will need to complete the procedure.
Get to Know the Hardware Features

Figure 3 identifies the Wireless Bridge features that are relevant to the installation and
mounting instructions that this guide provides. Before you begin the installation process,
Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features.
Figure 3. Wireless Bridge LEDs and bottom connectors
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Table 1. LEDs and bottom panel connectors

No Label Description
1 LEDs See “LED Colors and What They Mean” below for more
information.
2 RJ45 LAN port that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 10/
100/1000 Mbps network connections.
3 Reset Using a pointed object (for example, a pen), press this
button to restart the Wireless Bridge or to restore it to
factory default settings:
• To restart the Wireless Bridge, press the Reset button
once.
• To restore the Wireless Bridge to factory defaults, press
and hold the Reset button for six (6) seconds.
WARNING: Restoring the Wireless Bridge to factory
default settings removes all configuration changes that
you have made. These include the IP address, password,
access control list, and wireless settings. Returning the
configuration of these features to their factory default
settings may result in network connectivity issues.
4 12V DC In addition to PoE, you can also use DC power (from a
battery, for example) to supply power to the Wireless
Bridge.
5 Aiming Button Press this button to set the Wireless Bridge to Aiming
Mode. When Aiming Mode is set, the LEDs can be used
to determine signal strength. See “Aiming Mode” for
more information.
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LED Colors and What They Mean

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes 6 dual color LEDs. The LEDs function in two
modes, normal operation mode and aiming mode.
Figure 4. LED Indicators
LED 6
LED 5
LED 4
LED 3
LED 2
LED 1
■ For Normal Operation Mode LED states and what they indicate, refer to Table 2.
■ For Aiming Mode LED states and what they indicate, refer to Table 3.
Normal Operation Mode

In Normal Operation Mode, the WLAN LED indicator is off when disconnected, flashing
green while connecting and solid green when a connection has been established.
Table 2. Normal Operation Mode LED indicators

LED Meaning
LED 1 (AIM/PWR) Solid Green = Power on
Off = Power off
LED 2 (LAN) Solid (Green / Orange / Yellow) = Link Up

Blinking (Orange / Green) = Activity
Off = Link Down
Green = Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) full/half duplex
Orange = Fast Ethernet (10/100) full/half duplex
Yellow = Ethernet full/half duplex
LED 3 (WLAN) Solid Green = Associated

Blinking Green = Not Associated
Off = Radio Off
LED 4 (ROLE) Solid Yellow = This unit is the Root Bridge

Off = This unit is the Non-Root Bridge
LED 5 & 6 (P0 and P1) Alternating Blinking = Provisioning in process, role is unknown
Simultaneous Blinking = Provisioning complete; reboot pending
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Aiming Mode
In Aiming Mode, LED 1 indicates that the Wireless Bridge is in Aiming Mode. LED
indicators 2 - 6 are used together to indicate signal strength, and should be read from
bottom to top (the higher the LEDs go, the stronger the signal).
Table 3. Aiming Mode LED indicators

LED Meaning
LED 6 Signal strength 5
LED 1 (AIM/PWR) Solid Yellow = Aiming Mode (RSSI >= 5)

Solid Green = Normal Operation Mode
Off = Off
In Aiming Mode, each LED has three states to represent different values. Solid yellow
indicates the highest value, flashing yellow indicates medium value and off indicates the
lowest value. If all six LEDs are solid yellow, the Wireless Bridge has the strongest signal
possible. If some LEDs are flashing yellow or off, reposition the Wireless Bridge to achieve
a better signal. For more detailed information on signal strength levels, see “RSSI values
of LED indicators” on page 50.
Push Buttons
The ZoneFlex 7731 includes two push buttons:
■ A recessed factory default reset button (located inside the bottom panel)
■ A large blue Aiming button that sets the bridge to Aiming Mode (located on the
outside of the unit)
To reset the unit to its factory defaults, press and hold the Reset button for six (6) seconds.
Press and hold the blue Aiming button for four (4) seconds to initiate aiming between the
Root and Non-Root Bridges.
CAUTION: Resetting the ZoneFlex 7731 to its factory defaults will result in loss of all
configuration settings, including the provisioning (pairing of the Root and Non-Root
Bridge) settings. If you do need to reset a ZoneFlex 7731 to defaults, you will need to re-
provision the bridge. In factory default state, the role of all 7731 units is Root Bridge.
Therefore, running the factory default procedure on any ZoneFlex 7731 results in that unit
becoming unreachable on the non-root bridge default IP address (192.168.2.254).
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External Antenna Connectors

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes one purpose designed internal directional
antenna. If you want to extend the range of your wireless network, you can connect an
external high gain 5GHz patch antenna to the two standard N-type external antenna
connectors on the top panel of the Wireless Bridge. The antenna must have a gain of less
than 23dBi to comply with FCC and CE regulations. For more information, refer to
“Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna (Optional)” on page 47.
Figure 5. The antenna connectors are protected by metal caps
Metal Cap
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Installing the Wireless Bridge
In This Chapter
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Physical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mounting the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Verifying the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Before You Begin

The Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 802.11n wireless bridge provides a reliable, high
speed wireless bridge connection between networks that is easy to install and
maintain.
If you purchased two ZoneFlex 7731 units for a single point-to-point wireless link, the
two units are shipped in pre-configured pairs so that you do not need to manually
configure the units prior to installation. Simply install the root bridge at the edge of
your core network, install the non-root bridge at the edge of the network you want to
bridge, aim the pair, and you’re done.
CAUTION: In factory default state, the role of all 7731 units is Root Bridge. Therefore,
running the factory default procedure on any ZoneFlex 7731 results in that unit
For the quickest setup instructions, refer to the Installation Guide that came with your
ZoneFlex 7731 unit(s).
Before starting with the installation, make sure that you have the required items for
the installation ready.
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Preparing for Installation

This section describes the configuration procedures required before you proceed to
mount the ZoneFlex 7731 wireless bridge units in their permanent locations. These
tasks should be performed prior to connecting any ZoneFlex 7731 to your live network.
Summary of Configuration Tasks

If you have purchased the standard two unit package, the Root Bridge and Non-Root
Bridge will have already been preconfigured at the factory. Therefore, you will only
need to access both units and set the Country Code prior to installation (unless your
country is United States, in which case, Country Code is also preconfigured), then you
can go directly to “Physical Installation”.
If you have purchased a single wireless bridge, to expand your network to a point to
multipoint configuration, or replaced one of the units, or have decided to reset the
units to factory defaults for any reason, the following tasks should be performed prior
to physical installation:
1. Provision one ZoneFlex 7731 as the Root Bridge, and the remaining units as Non-
Root Bridges.
2. Access the wireless bridge Web interface using an administrative computer.
3. Set the country code to your current location.
4. Change other configuration settings (optional).
5. Verify association between the Root and Non-Root bridges.
NOTE: If you purchased your wireless bridge in the United States, the country code
is fixed to “United States” at the factory and is not user configurable. If not, you must
set the country code to your location prior to mounting to ensure compliance with
national regulatory requirements.
CAUTION: If changing the Country Code over the air, you will need to configure the
remote units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss of connectivity.
In addition to setting the country code (required), the following optional configuration
settings may be changed at this time:
■ Change the device names, SSID, shared secret, user names and passwords
■ Manually assign static IP addresses
■ Enable SNMP or FlexMaster network management
■ Configure security settings
■ Configure management VLAN
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To customize any of these settings before deploying the bridge pair, you will need to
connect an administrative computer directly to each ZoneFlex 7731, and provide
power using either DC power or Power over Ethernet before you can access the Web
interface.
The default IP addresses for the Root and Non-Root Bridge are as follows:
■ Root Bridge: 192.168.2.1
■ Non-Root Bridge: 192.168.2.254
CAUTION: In factory default state, the role of all 7731 units is Root Bridge. Therefore,
running the factory default procedure on any ZoneFlex 7731 results in that unit
What You Will Need

Before starting with the configuration tasks, make sure that you have the following
requirements ready:
■ An administrative computer running Microsoft Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7)

■ Microsoft Internet Explorer (6.0 or later) or other browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome)
installed on the administrative computer
■ Two Ethernet cables (Cat-5e or better)
■ PoE injector (if not supplied with the Wireless Bridge, you can purchase a third
party 802.3af-compliant PoE injector or switch)
If you are planning to power the Wireless Bridge using a 12v DC connection, you will
also need the following:
■ One 3.1mm-3.3mm UL1185 (80°, 300V) single shielded DC cable

■ 12v DC, 1A DC power source (for example, a battery)
Point to Point Bridge Configuration

The following section provides instructions for configuring two ZoneFlex 7731 wireless
bridges for point to point bridging.
If you will be deploying more than one Non-Root Bridge, Ruckus Wireless recom-
mends first completing the Point to Point Bridge configuration, before proceeding to
“Point to Multipoint Configuration” on page 22.
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to access the Web interface of two ZoneFlex 7731 units
at the same time by connecting both to the same Layer 2 switch or to the same
broadcast domain on a live network. This will cause a network loop, which can disrupt
your entire network.
Step 1: Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge

This procedure assumes that you will be using Power over Ethernet for the pre-
installation configuration, even if you plan to use DC power in the final deployment.
For DC power setup, see “Use DC Power” on page 33.
NOTE: You only need to connect one type of power source at this point, even if you
are planning to use both PoE and DC power in your final deployment.
Use Power Over Ethernet

1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Wireless Bridge
package.
2. Obtain two Ethernet cables.
3. Connect one end of one Ethernet cable to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE
injector, and then connect the other end to the RJ45 port on the ZoneFlex 7731.
4. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PoE
injector.
5. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector, and then
plug the power adapter into a power source. The single LED on the PoE injector
turns red.
6. Check the power LED on the ZoneFlex 7731 to ensure power is being supplied to
the bridge.
Figure 6. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector
To Bridge To Admin
Computer
To AC Power Source
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You have completed connecting the Wireless Bridge to a PoE power source.
Step 2: Auto Provision the Root and Non-Root Bridges

The first configuration task (after you have supplied power) involves provisioning one
ZoneFlex 7731 as the Root Bridge and the others as Non-Root Bridges. Two methods
are available:
■ Auto Provisioning
■ Manual Provisioning
Auto Provisioning
When in factory default state, you can designate one ZoneFlex 7731 as a Root Bridge
and another as a Non-Root Bridge by simply providing power to both units and
connecting them directly to each other with an Ethernet cable. This Auto Provisioning
process chooses the device with the lower MAC address and provisions it as the Root
Bridge, while the device with the higher MAC address is automatically provisioned as
the Non-Root Bridge. If you want to have more control over which is the Root and
Non-Root Bridge, you should choose Manual Provisioning.
Auto provisioning can only be performed on two ZoneFlex 7731 units - if you will be
using more than two, you will need to manually provision the third unit.
To Auto Provision two ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges

1. Provide power to both bridges and connect them together directly via an Ethernet
cable (you can power up and then connect, OR connect and then power up both
units).
2. The LAN LED on both units (LED 2) should be solid green, indicating that the units
are connected to each other. At this point, if both units have been reset to factory
defaults, neither has yet been provisioned as Root or Non-Root.
3. Once both units are powered on and physically connected, LED 5 and 6 (labeled
P0 and P1) on both units begin alternately blinking, indicating that the role is
unkown and provisioning is in process. This process takes about 10 to 20 seconds.
4. Simultaneous rapid blinking of these two LEDs indicates that provisioning is
complete.
5. After provisioning is complete, LED 4 (ROLE) indicates which unit is the Root and
Non-Root unit. The ROLE LED is solid yellow for the Root Bridge while the Non-
Root Bridge’s ROLE LED is OFF.
6. Take note of which unit is the Root Bridge and which is the Non-Root Bridge.
7. When the auto provisioning process is complete, you must reboot both units. A
reboot is triggered by disconnecting the Ethernet cable.
8. During the reboot only the bottom LED, PWR is lit. Once the reboot completes
you will see activity on the WLAN LED, indicating wireless communication
between the pair.
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You have completed auto provisioning the Root and Non-Root Bridge pair.
Figure 7. Auto Provisioning a Root Bridge and a Non-Root Bridge
Connect Directly via

Ethernet Cable to Auto
PoE Provision PoE
Injector Injector
To AC Power To AC Power
Source Source
Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer
NOTE: The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is

running Windows XP or Windows 2000. If you are using a different operating system,
refer to the documentation that was shipped with your operating system for
information on how to modify the computer’s IP address settings.
1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connec-

tions (or Network and Dial-up Connections) control panel according to how the
Start menu is set up:
• On Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections.
• On Windows 2000, click Start > Settings > Network Connections.
2. When the Network Connections window appears, right-click the icon for Local
Area Connection, and then click Properties.
NOTE: Make sure that you configure the Local Area Connection properties, not the
Wireless Network Connection properties.
3. When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears, select Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) from the scrolling list, and then click Properties. The Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears.
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4. Write down all of the currently active network settings. You will need this informa-
tion later when you restore your computer to its current network configuration.
5. Click Use the following IP address, and then configure the IP address settings
with the values listed in Table 4. For a sample configuration, refer to Figure 8.
Table 4. Configure your computer’s IP address settings
IP address 192.168.2.22 (or any address in the 192.168.2.x
network—with the exception of 192.168.2.1 and
192.168.2.254 which will be used by the bridges)
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
You can leave the Default Gateway and DNS fields blank.
6. Click OK to save your changes and close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
7. Click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
Windows saves the IP address settings that you have configured. Your admin
computer is now ready for direct connection with the ZoneFlex 7731.
Figure 8. Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

dialog box
Step 4: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Admin

Computer
If you have not already done so, connect the admin computer to the ZoneFlex 7731
using an Ethernet cable, or two Ethernet cables and a PoE injector if you are using
Power over Ethernet (see “Use Power Over Ethernet” on page 14).
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Step 5: Log In to the Web Interface

1. Open a Web browser window from the admin computer.
2. In the address or location bar, type the following address:
Root Bridge: http://192.168.2.1
Non-Root Bridge: http:/192.168.2.254
3. Press <Enter> on the keyboard to connect to the Wireless Bridge’s Web interface.
A security alert message appears.
4. Click Yes or OK (depending on the browser) to continue. The Wireless Bridge’s
login page appears.
Figure 9. The ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge login page
5. In User name, type super.

6. In Password, type sp-admin.
7. Click Login. The Web interface appears, displaying the Status > Wireless page.
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Figure 10. Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Status :: Wireless page
8. Continue to “Step 6: Change the Country Code”.
Step 6: Change the Country Code

Change the Country Code setting to your location and reboot the bridge for updates
to take effect.
CAUTION: If changing the Country Code after the units have been mounted, you will
need to configure the remote units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss of
connectivity.
NOTE: If you purchased the Wireless Bridge in the United States, this value is fixed
to “United States” at the factory and is not user configurable.
If you purchased the Wireless Bridge outside of the United States, verify that the value
is set to your country or region. Selecting the correct country code ensures that the
Wireless Bridge uses only the radio channels allowed in your country or region.
To set the country code to your location:

1. On the Configuration > Wireless page, select your location from the Country
Code menu.
2. The following warning message appears:
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Figure 11. Country code warning message
3. Click OK to continue.
4. A reboot initiates immediately, and the Reboot in Progress screen is displayed.
Figure 12. Reboot in progress
5. When the reboot is completed, log in again to continue making configuration

changes.
6. You have completed setting the Country Code. Repeat this procedure for each
bridge. Note that if the bridges are not set to the same country code, they may
be unable to communicate due to different channels available.
Continue to “Step 7: Verify Association between the Bridges”.
Step 7: Verify Association between the Bridges

Once the initial configuration procedures have been completed, verify that your
Wireless Bridges have associated with one another. If no association has been
established, the following will be displayed:
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Figure 13. No association established
The units will automatically associate with one another within approximately 1 to 2
minutes. Once the association is complete, the page will refresh and the Connected
Device information will be displayed, as shown:
Figure 14. Association established
If no association is established after a few minutes, ensure that the SSID and Pass-
phrase are set to the same values, and that Channel is set to SmartSelect (or to the
same channel, if set manually). If you have made sure all these settings are the same
and the bridges still fail to associate, the Web interface provides several tools for
diagnosing the problem, which can be found on the Administration > Diagnostics
page. Tools include Ping, Traceroute, Show ARP Table and Show FDB Table.
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Figure 15. Administration :: Diagnostics page
You are now ready to begin the physical installation.
Point to Multipoint Configuration

For point to multipoint configuration, you will need to manually provision any addi-
tional Non-Root Bridges, as the Auto Provisioning procedure will only provision one
Root and one Non-Root Bridge.
Additionally, you will also need to assign a static IP address to the second Non-Root
Bridge (unless IP addresses are assigned by DHCP), to prevent multiple Non-Root
Bridges from using the same address (192.168.2.254).
NOTE: The maximum number of Non-Root Bridges that can connect to a single Root
Bridge is 4.
Manual Provisioning
In addition to Auto Provisioning, there are two methods of manual provisioning:
■ Manual Provisioning using the Web Interface
■ Manual Provisioning using a Local File
Manual Provisioning using the Web Interface

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge can be manually provisioned using the Web
interface. This method may be preferable if you are installing more than one Non-
Root Bridge, or if you want to have more control over which unit is designated Root
and Non-Root.
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To manually provision a ZoneFlex 7731 as a Root or Non-Root Bridge

1. Connect the Admin computer directly to the ZoneFlex 7731 (see “Step 3: Prepare
the Administrative Computer” on page 16).
2. Open a Web browser (Internet Explorer) and enter the default IP address in the
URL bar (default IP: 192.168.2.1).
3. Enter the Username and Password (default username: super; default password:
sp-admin) and click Login.
4. If the unit has not yet been provisioned (factory default state), the Manual
Provisioning Wizard launches automatically immediately after login, as shown in
Figure 16.
Figure 16. Manual Provisioning Wizard
5. Select Root Bridge or Non-Root Bridge and click Next to continue.

6. Adjust settings on the WLAN configuration page if necessary. You may want to
change the SSID and Passphrase to something easy to remember at this point--
you can change them again after installation for increased security.
7. Set the Country Code to your location.
8. Write down the SSID, encryption settings and Passphrase, as these values will need
to be identical so that the Root and Non-Root Bridges can communicate with each
other.
9. Click Next to continue. The “Your Setup” configuration summary page appears.
10. Click Reboot to confirm changes and reboot the bridge. Once the reboot is
complete, the manual provisioning is complete.
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Figure 17. WLAN Configuration options
Figure 18. Reboot after completing the Manual Provisioning Wizard
To manually provision additional Non-Root Bridges, you can either:

■ Repeat the Manual Provisioning Wizard for each Non-Root Bridge, or
■ Save Root Bridge provisioning information to a local file, then import the config-
uration file to one or more Non-Root Bridges (see “Manual Provisioning using a
Local File”).
Manual Provisioning using a Local File

To provision a Non-Root Bridge using a local file
1. In the Root Bridge’s Web interface, go to Configuration > Wireless.
2. Locate the Export Configuration section, and click the Save Configuration to
local file link.
3. Save the file to a convenient location on your Admin computer.
4. Disconnect the Admin computer from the Root Bridge, and connect it to the new
bridge that you will configure as a Non-Root Bridge.
5. Log into the Web interface (Root: 192.168.2.1; Non-Root: 192.168.2.254).
6. The Manual Provisioning Wizard launches.
7. For Wireless Bridge Mode, select Non-Root Bridge, and click Next.
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Physical Installation
8. Locate the Import Configuration field, and click Browse (or type in the path and
filename in the field).
9. Select the file that you saved to your local computer in Step 2, and click Next.
10. The overview page entitled “Your Setup” displays the configuration information
that was imported from the Root Bridge.
11. Click Reboot to restart the new Non-Root Bridge and save configuration changes.
12. Once the reboot is complete, the new Non-Root Bridge is provisioned with
parameters matching those of the Root Bridge.
13. Repeat this process for additional Non-Root Bridges, if needed.
Figure 19. Import provisioning settings from Root Bridge to Non-Root Bridge
Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

You must supply the following tools and equipment:
■ A notebook or desktop computer running Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7) with one
Ethernet card installed
■ 3mm Phillips screwdriver (if you will be using DC power)
■ Electric drill with 8mm drill bit (if mounting on a flat surface)
■ Two outdoor-rated 5.6mm-6.0mm (outside diameter) Cat-5e foil screened twisted
pair (FTP) solid Ethernet cables
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Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and

Orientation
The location and orientation that you choose for the Wireless Bridge play a critical
role in the performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recom-
mends installing Wireless Bridges away from obstructions and sources of interference
and ensuring that the Wireless Bridges are in direct line of sight of one another.
NOTE: Ruckus Wireless recommends installing the Root Bridge on the network side
of the bridged link and the Non-Root Bridge on the remote side.
Figure 20. Recommended orientation for optimal performance
Direct
Line of
Sight
Direct
Point to Multipoint Orientation

In a point to multipoint configuration, there are many factors to consider. First, note
that the maximum angle from the Root Bridge is 30 degrees. As you get closer to the
maximum angle from the Root Bridge, throughput performance decreases. If you go
beyond 30 degrees, performance will be drastically impacted to the point that the
connectivity may be lost entirely.
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Second, consider the difference in distance from the Root Bridge. If one Non-Root
Bridge is at placed at the maximum distance from the Root Bridge (approximately 20
km), and the other is very close, performance may be impacted due to different time
delays between the two transmission links.
Some examples of recommended and non-recommended orientations are below.
Figure 21. Recommended and non-recommended orientations
Non-Root Non-Root
Outside 30 o
coverage
angle
30o
Non-Root
Root Root
Become Familiar with the Installation Components

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge is designed for installation in an outdoor environ-
ment, such as an exterior wall, or the roof overhang of a building, or a streetlight pole.
Take note of the components that must be installed indoors and outdoors. The PoE
injector and power adapter that are shipped with the Wireless Bridge are for indoor
use only. Surge protectors should be installed near the Wireless Bridge and near any
connections where cables enter the building. Ruckus Wireless also strongly recom-
mends that you form a drip loop on any cable that is connected to devices that are
installed outdoors (for example, the Wireless Bridge and the Ethernet surge
protector), to prevent water from running along the cable and entering electrical
components.
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Decide How You Will Supply Power to the Wireless

Bridge
The Wireless Bridge supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and 12 VC DC power and
can be connected to both power sources at the same time. If you connect the Wireless
Bridge to both PoE and DC power sources at the same time, it will use DC as the
primary power source and PoE as the backup power source. Refer to the following
sections depending on which power supply method you will use:
■ Using Power over Ethernet
■ Using DC Power
WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,

replace, or service this equipment.
WARNING: Installation of this equipment must comply with local and national
electrical codes.
CAUTION: Make sure that you form a 3”-5” drip loop in any cable that will be placed
outdoors. This will prevent water from running along the cable and entering the
Wireless Bridge, the surge protector or the building where the cable terminates.
CAUTION: Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national
electrical codes. For additional lightning protection, use lightning rods and lightning
arrestors.
.
WARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE injector (if supplied with your Wireless Bridge)
is for indoor use only. Never mount the PoE injector outdoors with the Wireless Bridge.
Using Power over Ethernet

Refer to the following diagram for installation components when using PoE to power
the Wireless Bridge.
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Figure 22. Installation components for a PoE installation
INDOORS OUTDOORS
Legend
Drip loop* ZoneFlex 7731
Wireless Bridge
Ethernet cable
Power cable
Ground wire
Ethernet surge
protectors
Router or switch PoE injector

Outdoor-rated
Cat5e FTP cable
Cat5 Ethernet
18 AWG min
green-and-
Ground rod
Ground rod
PoE power
yellow
cable
adapter
wire used
*Note: see note about Drip loops below.
Using DC Power
Refer to the following diagram for installation components when using DC to power
the Wireless Bridge.
Figure 23. Installation components for a DC power installation
INDOORS OUTDOORS
Legend
ZoneFlex 7731
Drip loop* DC power
Wireless Bridge
supply
Ethernet cable
Power cable
Ground wire
Ethernet surge
protectors
Router or switch
Outdoor-rated
Cat5e Ethernet cable Cat5e FTP cable
18 AWG min
Ground rod
Ground rod
green-and-
yellow
wire used
Drip loops
Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends forming a 3-5” (75-120 mm) drip loop in any
outdoor cable where water running along the cable could possibly enter any outdoor
component. If the orientation of the cables is such that water cannot possibly enter,
then drip loops are not necessary.
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Deploying the Wireless Bridge

In this step, you will connect the Wireless Bridge to the network from its mounting
location.
Step 1: Complete the Power Connections

Ruckus Wireless recommends using both PoE and DC power for backup in a typical
outdoor installation. For instructions on completing the power connection that you
need to make, refer to the procedures below:
■ Use Power Over Ethernet
■ Use DC Power
Use Power Over Ethernet

1. Take out the PoE injector and the power adapter from the Wireless Bridge
package.
2. Obtain three Cat-5e Ethernet cables. Two of these Ethernet cables must be
outdoor-rated. The cable that connects to the ZoneFlex 7731 must have an outside
diameter of between 5.6 - 6.0mm.
3. Connect one end of the outdoor-rated Cat-5e Ethernet cable to the RJ45 port on
the Wireless Bridge, and then connect the other end to the Ethernet surge
protector.
4. Connect one end of another Ethernet cable to another port on the Ethernet surge
protector, and then connect the other end to the AP/BRIDGE port on the PoE
injector.
NOTE: Install the Ethernet surge protector between the Wireless Bridge and the PoE
injector and use two outdoor-rated Ethernet cables for the connections. See Figure
22 for an example.
5. Connect one end of the other Ethernet cable to the NETWORK port on the PoE
injector, and then connect the other end to your network.
6. Connect the power jack to the DC 48V IN connector on the PoE injector.
WARNING: Do not supply power to the Wireless Bridge at this point. You should
connect the Wireless Bridge to a power source only after you finish connecting all
other components in “Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Network” on
page 36.
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Figure 24. Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector
To Outdoor Bridge To Network
To AC Power Source
7. Take out one of the 20mm x 30mm sealing strips from the accessories bag.
8. Remove the adhesive backing from the sealing strip.
9. Wrap the sealing strip around the Ethernet cable, about 60mm from the Ethernet
connector.
Figure 25. Wrap the sealing strip around the Ethernet cable, 60mm from the
Ethernet connector
60mm
Sealing strip
10. Place the Ethernet cable in the cavity on the enclosure, and then press it into
position. Make sure the sealing strip protrudes beyond the entry and exit points.
11. Wrap the white P-clip cable clamp around the Ethernet cable, and then fasten it
to the Wireless Bridge chassis using one of the short machine screws supplied.
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Figure 26. Install the white P-clip clamp
P-clip cable
clamp
Sealing
strip
CAUTION: If you are not connecting the DC cable to the DC terminal block, make
sure you cover the right cable groove with the supplied sealing plug. Place the plug
into the enclosure, and then press it into position. Make sure the sealing plug
protrudes beyond the entry and exit points, as shown in Figure 27.
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Figure 27. If not using DC power, ensure that you cover the right cable groove
with the sealing plug.
Sealing
Plug
You have completed setting up the PoE power connection.
Use DC Power
To use DC to power the Wireless Bridge, you need to connect a DC cable (not supplied
with the Wireless Bridge) to the DC terminal block.
1. Take out the DC terminal block from the small plastic bag that contains the bottom
cover of the Wireless Bridge.
2. Connect the DC cable’s ground wire to the V- terminal. If you are looking at the
terminal block with the wiring terminal screws on top, the V- terminal is on the left
side.
3. Connect the DC cable’s +12V DC wire to the V+ terminal. If you are looking at the
terminal block with the wiring terminal screws on top, the V+ terminal is on the
right side.
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Figure 28. Connect the ground wire to the V- terminal and the +12V DC wire to
the V+ terminal
12V DC Wire to
Ground Wire to V+ Terminal
V- Terminal
4. Using a 3mm Phillips screw, tighten the wiring terminal screws. Screw torque value
must be 20.5 mN-m ± 2 mN-m.
5. Take out one of the 20mm x 30mm sealing strips from the accessories bag.
6. Remove the adhesive backing from the sealing strip.
7. Wrap the sealing strip around the DC cable, about 60mm from the DC terminal
block.
Figure 29. Wrap the sealing strip around the DC cable, 60mm from the DC
terminal block
Sealing strip
60mm
8. Connect the DC terminal block to the 12V DC port on the Wireless Bridge.
9. Place the DC cable into the right cable groove on the enclosure, and then press
it into position. Make sure the sealing strip protrudes beyond the entry and exit
points.
10. Wrap the white P-clip cable clamp around the DC cable, and then fasten it to the
Wireless Bridge chassis using one of the short machine screws supplied with the
Wireless Bridge.
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WARNING: Do not apply power to the Wireless Bridge at this point. You should
connect the Wireless Bridge to a power source only after you finish connecting all
other components in “Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Network” on
page 36.
Figure 30. Install the white P-clip cable clamp
P-clip Cable
Clamp
Sealing
Strip
You have completed setting up the DC power connection.
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Step 2: Install the Back Panel Cover

1. Make sure that the perimeter rubber gasket on the underside of the bottom cover
is in place and is clear of debris.
2. Place the bottom cover of the Wireless Bridge onto the bottom section.
3. Using the three gasketed machine screws that are supplied with the Wireless
Bridge, fasten the bottom cover to the chassis. Screw torque value must be 6.9 ±
0.2 kgf-cm (6.2 ± 0.2 lbfin) to obtain a proper seal.
Figure 31. Fasten the bottom cover using three machine screws
Step 3: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Network

In this step, you will connect the Wireless Bridge from its mounting location to the
network. Follow the steps below for a typical installation that uses both PoE and DC
power as power sources.
WARNING: Do not apply power to the Wireless Bridge until you finish connecting
all other components.
1. Take the Wireless Bridge to its mounting location.

2. Verify that the Cat-5e FTP cable (outdoor-rated) from the Wireless Bridge is long
enough to reach the PoE injector that is installed indoors.
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NOTE: Careful selection of Ethernet cable type is important in outdoor installations.

Outdoor-rated, FTP (foil twisted pair) or STP (shielded twisted pair) Category 5E cable
should be used. Additionally, UV protected cable may be necessary if the cables will
be installed under direct sunlight, smaller AWG rating cables should be used for long
runs, and shielded RJ-45 connectors should be used with cable that includes a drain
wire.
3. Create a drip loop in any cable installed outdoors. This will prevent water from
running along the cable and entering the Wireless Bridge or the building where
the cable terminates.
4. Verify that the RJ45 port on the Wireless Bridge is connected to the AP/BRIDGE
port on the PoE injector.
5. Connect the Ethernet cable from the NETWORK port on the PoE injector to your
network router or switch.
6. Apply power to the Wireless Bridge.
• If you are using PoE, plug the power adapter in to an AC power source.
• If you are using DC power, connect the DC cable to a DC power source.
7. Verify that the PWR LED on the back of the Wireless Bridge is steady green.
8. Continue to “Attaching the Mounting Brackets”.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets
What You Will Need

To complete this procedure, you will need the following items:
■ Static bracket
■ Dynamic bracket
■ Wall anchors
■ Flat washers
■ Hex nuts
If you are mounting the Wireless Bridge on a flat surface, you will also need an electric
drill with an 8mm drill bit.
If you are mounting the Wireless Bridge on a pipe or pole, you will also need the
following:
■ A 30mm to 60 mm (1.18 in. to 2.36 in.) pipe or pole
■ Steel clamp
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Step 1: Attach the Static Bracket to the Mounting

Surface
The procedure for attaching the bracket to the mounting surface depends on whether
you are mounting the Wireless Bridge to a flat surface or a pole.
■ Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface
■ Attaching the Bracket to a Pole
Attaching the Bracket to a Flat Surface
WARNING: Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you wear eye protection
before drilling holes on the mounting surface.
NOTE: The wall anchors that are supplied with the Wireless Bridge are for mounting
on solid masonry walls only. If you are mounting the Wireless Bridge on other materials
(for example, drywall, wood, or hollow cinder block), you will need the appropriate
types of wall anchors. Check your local hardware store for options.
1. Place the static bracket at the exact location on the mounting surface where you
want to mount it.
2. Use the static bracket as a template to mark the locations of the mounting holes
on the two mounting tabs.
Figure 32. Mark the locations of the mounting holes
3. Remove the static bracket from the mounting surface.

4. Drill an 8mm-diameter hole with a depth of 36mm-38mm into each of the markings
that you made on the mounting surface.
5. Insert a wall anchor (with the unthreaded part first) into each of the holes that you
drilled.
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6. Place a metal cone on each wall anchor, and then place a flat washer on top of the
metal cone.
Figure 33. Insert a wall anchor into each hole that you drilled, and then place a
metal cone and a flat washer on top
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7. Align the two screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors that you inserted
earlier.
Figure 34. Align the screw holes on the bracket with the wall anchors
8. Use two hex nuts to attach the bracket to the mounting surface.
Figure 35. Use two hex nuts to attach the bracket to the surface
9. Using a 10mm open-end wrench, tighten the nuts to secure the bracket to the
mounting surface. Screw torque value must be 4kg-5kg. As you tighten the nuts,
the metal cones that are built into the wall anchors will expand and lock the wall
anchors into place.
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10. Continue to “Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Wireless Bridge”.
Attaching the Bracket to a Pole

The Wireless Bridge can be mounted vertically on a 30mm to 60mm (1.18 in. to 2.36
in.) pole.
1. Insert the open end of the steel clamps into the two tabs on the bracket.
Figure 36. Insert the steel clamps into the two tabs on the bracket
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2. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole.

Figure 37. Use the clamps to attach the bracket to the pole
3. Using a 10mm flathead screwdriver, tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracket
to the pole. Screw torque value must be 1.1 N-m ± 0.1 N-m.
Figure 38. Tighten the clamp locks to secure the bracket
4. Continue to “Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Wireless Bridge”.
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Step 2: Attach the Dynamic Bracket to the Wireless

Bridge
1. Place the dynamic bracket onto the flat side of the Wireless Bridge so that the
four screw holes on the bracket align with the four screw holes on the Wireless
Bridge. Make sure that the shorter end of the mounting bracket is on the same
side as the antenna connector.
2. Insert four machine screws (supplied with mounting kit) into the screw holes on
the bracket.
Figure 39. Insert four machines screws into the screw holes
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3. Using a 6mm Phillips screwdriver, tighten the four machine screws to fasten the
bracket to the Wireless Bridge. Screw torque value must be 0.4 N-m ± 0.1 N-m.
Figure 40. Fasten bracket to the Wireless Bridge
4. Continue to “Mounting the Wireless Bridge” in the next section.
Mounting the Wireless Bridge

To mount the Wireless Bridge, you will need to join the two mounting brackets that
you attached earlier to the device and the mounting surface. For this procedure, you
will need the following items:
■ Hex bolts
■ Thumb screws
NOTE: Figures in this section show mounting on a vertical pole. Procedures for
mounting on a flat surface are similar.
To join the two mounting brackets together:

1. Join the two brackets as shown in Figure 41. Make sure that:
• The dynamic bracket (attached to the Wireless Bridge) encloses the static
bracket (attached to the mounting surface).
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• (For mounting on a vertical pole) The side of the Wireless Bridge with the
antenna connectors is at the top, especially if you are planning to install
external antennas.
Figure 41. Joining the two brackets in a vertical pole installation
2. Align the mounting holes on the dynamic bracket with the mounting holes on the
static bracket.
3. Place a split lock washer, and then a flat washer onto a hex bolt. Then insert the
hex bolt into one of the lower mounting holes.
Figure 42. Insert hex bolts into lower mounting holes
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NOTE: Make sure the screw-washer assembly is in correct order. The split-lock washer
should be in the middle and the flat washer should touch the bracket.
4. Repeat Step 3 for the lower mounting hole on the other side.
5. Finger tighten the hex bolts.
6. Insert the two thumb screws into the upper mounting holes as shown in Figure 43.
Figure 43. Insert thumb screws into the upper mounting holes
7. Finger tighten the thumb screws.

8. Adjust the Wireless Bridge to your desired orientation.
NOTE: If you have not yet determined the optimal orientation for your Wireless
Bridge, refer to “Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and Orientation” on
page 26 for orientation guidelines.
9. Using a 10mm ratchet wrench, tighten the hex bolts to fix the Wireless Bridge’s
orientation. Screw torque value must be 0.7 N-m ± 0.1 N-m.
You have completed mounting the Root Bridge. Perform the same procedure for
mounting the Non-Root Bridge.
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Mounting and Connecting the External Antenna

(Optional)
If you want to extend the range of your Wireless Bridge connection, you can connect
an external patch antenna to the standard N-type female connectors on the Wireless
Bridge.
WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,

replace, or service this equipment.
WARNING: Before connecting the antenna to the Wireless Bridge, make sure that
you disconnect the Wireless Bridge from the power source.
1. Disconnect the Wireless Bridge from the power source.

2. Unscrew the metal caps that protect the antenna connectors. Place the metal caps
in a safe place, in case you need them later.
3. Connect the antenna to the standard N-type female antenna connectors.
Figure 44. Connect the external antenna to the standard N-type female
connectors on the Wireless Bridge.
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Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel
4. Ensure that antenna connectors are firmly tightened, and apply weatherproofing
tape to the antenna connectors to help prevent water from entering the connec-
tors.
5. Reconnect the Wireless Bridge to the power source.
CAUTION: If you are not connecting external antennas to the Wireless Bridge, make
sure that the metal caps remain installed and securely fastened to protect the interface
from elements, such as water or dirt.
You have completed connecting the external antenna to the Wireless Bridge.
Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and

Channel
Once you have completed the physical installation of both (all) bridges, complete the
following tasks to optimize the wireless link(s):
■ Setting the Distance
■ Aiming
■ Channel Optimization
Setting the Distance

1. On the Root Bridge Web interface, go to Configuration > Wireless, and click the
Edit Common Settings button next to Advanced Settings.
2. On the Configure :: Wireless :: Advanced :: Root Bridge page, select the approx-
imate distance between Root and Non-Root bridges from the Distance list.
3. Click Update Settings to confirm your changes.
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Figure 45. Setting the distance between bridges
Aiming
■ Aiming in a Point to Point Deployment
■ Aiming in a Point to Multipoint Deployment
Aiming in a Point to Point Deployment

Once both units are installed in their permanent locations, press the Aiming Button
on the outside of either unit to begin aiming. Alternatively, you can start the aiming
process via the Web browser, by clicking Start Aiming on the Status > Wireless page.
NOTE: The following section describes the procedure for aiming a pair of ZoneFlex
7731 Wireless Bridges in a point to point configuration. For information on aiming in
a point to multipoint deployment, see “Aiming in a Point to Multipoint Deployment”
on page 51.
1. Press the blue button on the side of either bridge and hold it for 4 seconds.
• The bottom LED turns yellow, indicating that the unit is in Aiming Mode.
• If the unit is in Aiming mode but there is no association between the two bridge
units, all LEDs will cycle yellow until the two ZoneFlex 7731 units have associ-
ated.
2. Adjust the azimuth and elevation of the first unit to maximize the Aiming LED
indicators. RSSI (received signal strength indication) values are shown in Table 5.
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Table 5. RSSI values of LED indicators

LED Status RSSI (<=)
Solid 35 (Max)
LED 6
Flashing 30
Solid 28
LED 5
Flashing 25
Solid 23
LED 4
Flashing 20
Solid 18
LED 3
Flashing 15
Solid 13
LED 2
Flashing 10
Solid 8
LED 1
Flashing 5 (Min)
3. After one unit is at its maximum link level, adjust the second unit to increase the
link performance.
4. If the unit's elevation adjustment needs to be reversed, remove the 4 bolts mating
the two mounting bracket pieces together. Remove the 4 mounting screws
attaching the bracket to the ZoneFlex 7731 enclosure, rotate the bracket 180º and
reattach the bracket to the enclosure. Repeat steps 2 through 7. Adjust the
ZoneFlex 7731 to your desired orientation.
NOTE: The cable end of the ZoneFlex 7731 should always be pointing down.
5. Once the ZoneFlex 7731 is in the proper orientation, tighten the thumb screws
flush to the bracket.
6. Using a 10mm ratchet wrench, tighten the two hex bolts to fix the unit's orientation.
The bolt torque value must be 0.6-0.8 Newton meter (Nm).
7. Verify that the ZoneFlex 7731 link performance has not changed.
8. Press the blue Aiming button once again to stop aiming.
9. Repeat steps 1-8 for the other bridge unit.
NOTE: If the unit is mounted in a position that does not allow the user to view the
LEDs, the Web UI can be used for Aiming. On the Status > Wireless page, pressing
the “Start Aiming” link is the same as pressing the blue Aiming button. The Signal
Strength is shown on the Web page. More green bars indicate higher signal strength.
10. If using the Web interface for aiming, adjust the orientation of the units to
maximize the green bars under “Signal Strength.”
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11. For more precise aiming, the value under “ACK RSSI” can also be used. A higher
ACK RSSI indicates better signal strength. Both the green bars in the Web interface
and the LEDs on the outside of the bridge units serve as indicators of ACK RSSI
values.
NOTE: For best results, it is important to perform the aiming procedure for both
units.
Aiming in a Point to Multipoint Deployment

In a point to multipoint installation, the procedure is slightly different.
1. Choose the “optimal pair” (one Root and one Non-Root) for your network. The
“optimal pair” can be determined by placement location, throughput require-
ments, or other factors.
• For example, if you are installing three Non-Root Bridges spaced approxi-
mately even in angle from the Root Bridge, you would likely want to choose
the middle one, as shown, for an optimal balance of performance for all three.
2. Complete the point to point aiming procedure for this “optimal pair” first, as
described in “Optimizing the Distance, Orientation and Channel” on page 48.
3. Repeat the aiming procedure for each additional Non-Root Bridge, while leaving
the Root Bridge fixed.
4. Once you have completed the aiming procedure for all Non-Root Bridges,
proceed to “Verifying the Connection”.
Figure 46. Choosing the “optimal” pair in a point to multipoint deployment
Non-Root Non-Root
Non-Root Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
“Optimal”
Pair
Root Bridge
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Channel Optimization
After the aiming process is complete the first time, the Root Bridge automatically
initiates a channel scan to determine the optimal channel for the specific environment.
Once it has scanned each channel and determined which channel provides the best
performance, the Root Bridge sends a message to all Non-Root Bridges informing
them of the proper channel to use.
You can also manually initiate this channel scan process at any time. Ruckus Wireless
recommends manually running the channel optimizer again each time additional Non-
Root Bridges are added (after the Aiming process is complete).
The channel optimizer scanning takes about three minutes (depending on number of
channels available) and saturates the link with UDP packets, as it analyzes bi-
directional throughput. This will impact client traffic traversing the link at the time.
To manually initiate the Channel Optimizer Process:

1. Go to Status > Wireless on the Root Bridge Web interface.
2. Click the Start Channel Optimizer Process link.
3. The Channel Optimizer begins immediately.
4. The LEDs on the Root Bridge cycle orange until the process is complete.
5. Wait for the Channel Optimizer to complete scanning, and it will automatically
configure the Root and Non-Root Bridges with the appropriate channel. The time
it takes for the process to complete depends on the number of channels available
in your country or region.
Figure 47. Running the Channel Optimizer
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Verifying the Connection

Once you have completed the hardware installation and aiming procedure for all
Wireless Bridges, verify the connection and signal integrity between a Root and Non-
Root bridge pair using the following procedure:
1. Access the Root Bridge Web interface by entering its IP address into a Web
browser on a computer connected to the same switch that the Root Bridge is
connected to.
2. On the Status > Wireless page, check to make sure the Non-Root Bridge is listed
under the Connected Devices section.
Figure 48. Viewing connected device from the Web interface
3. On the Status > Wireless page, click the SpeedFlex icon to launch the
SpeedFlex Wireless Performance Test.
4. Click Start to begin testing.
5. Once the test is completed, the following result page is displayed.
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Figure 49. SpeedFlex Performance Test succeeded
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Navigating the Web Interface
In This Chapter
Logging Into the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Navigating the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Logging Into the Web Interface

If you need to manage your bridge, you can log into the Web interface using an
administrative computer via a standard Web browser.
NOTE: The following procedure assumes that you know the static IP address of the
bridge, or you have some means of determining the dynamic IP address in use by the
bridge. The PC you use for bridge administration should be on the management
VLAN.
To log into the Web interface

1. On the PC, open a Web browser window.
2. In the address or location bar, type the IP address of the bridge.
3. Press <Enter> to connect to the Web interface.
4. If a Windows security alert dialog box appears, click OK/Yes to proceed. The
Ruckus Wireless Admin login page appears.
5. In Username, type super.
6. In Password, type sp-admin.
7. Click Login.
The ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge Web interface appears.
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The Wireless Bridge’s Web browser-based interface provides intuitive controls for
viewing the status, making configuration changes, network administration and trou-
bleshooting. Table 6 lists the Web interface features that are identified in Figure 50.
Figure 50. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Web interface elements

Auto-Update Button Logout Button
Help Button
Menu
Workspace
Table 6. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge Web interface elements
Element Description
Menu Under each category (Status, Configuration, etc.)
are options that, when clicked, open the related
workspace in the area to the right.
Auto-Update Button Enable or disable automatic refresh of this
interface page. For example, on the Status >
Wireless page, you can enable Auto-Update
during Aiming, so that you do not need to
manually refresh the page as you adjust the
orientation of the bridge.
Workspace This large area displays features, options and
indicators relevant to your menu bar choices.
Logout Button Click this button to log out of the bridge.
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Monitoring the Wireless Bridge Status
Table 6. ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge 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.

The Status > Wireless, Status > Bridge and Status > QoS pages provide information
that can be useful for monitoring your ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges. The following
section details the status information available from each of these pages.
Monitoring the Wireless Link

The Status > Wireless page also serves as the home page, and provides general
information on the status of the wireless link.
Figure 51. The Status > Wireless page
Table 7. The Status > Wireless page
Item Description
Wireless Mode For the ZoneFlex 7731, Wireless Mode will always
be “11na -- Operates with 802.11n and 802.11a
devices in 5 GHz spectrum only.”
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Table 7. The Status > Wireless page
Channel Displays the current channel, and indicates whether

SmartSelect is enabled.
Channel Width Displays the width of the channel (40MHz or 20MHz).
Country Code Displays the current country/region setting.
SSID Displays the name of the wireless network.
BSSID Displays the MAC address of the wireless network.
Wireless Status Indicates whether the wireless network is up or
down.
Broadcast SSID? Indicates whether or not the SSID is being
broadcast.
Encryption Mode Displays the encryption method currently in use.
Distance Indicates the distance setting, as configured on the
Configuration > Wireless > Advanced Settings
page.
Wireless Bridge Mode Indicates whether this is a Root or Non-Root Bridge.
Aiming Action The Start Aiming link initiates the aiming process.
This is the same as pressing the blue button on the
outside of the bridge.
Channel Optimizer The Start Channel Optimizer Process link initiates
a progressive channel scan to determine the optimal
channel for the wireless link. This process is
disruptive to your wireless link, and may take several
minutes to complete, depending on the number of
channels available in your country or region.
Site Survey Click the ReScan button to immediately scan the
nearby area for interference from other 802.11
devices. Click Last Survey to view the results of the
last scan.
Link Status Indicates whether the link between Root and Non-
Root bridges is up or down.
Connected Devices Provides information on the peer device(s)
connected to this device. If the bridge link is down,
“No Association” will be displayed.
Monitoring the Local Bridge

The Status > Bridge page shows current status and configuration information about
the Ruckus Wireless device.
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Figure 52. The Status > Bridge page
Table 8. Status > Bridge information
Device Name The name of the device. The default device name
is RuckusWB. To edit the device name, go to
Configuration > Bridge.
Device Location The location of the device. To set the device
location, go to Configuration > Bridge.
GPS Coordinates The latitudinal and longitudinal coordinates of the
device location. To set these coordinates, go to
Configuration > Bridge.
Internal Heater The status of the internal heater.
MAC Address The MAC address of the physical interface.
Serial Number The serial number of the device.
Software Version The current software version.
Internal Temperature The most recent internal temperature reading.
Uptime The elapsed time since the last reboot.
Current Time (GMT) The best guess of the current GMT time. Access to
an Internet time server allows the device to learn the
correct time.
Network Status Indicates the status of the Ethernet interface.
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Table 8. Status > Bridge information
MAC Address The MAC address of the Internet interface.

NTP Server The IP address of the network time protocol (NTP)
server.
IPv4 Setting Indicates the IPv4 address assignment method
(Static or DHCP).
IPv4 Address The IP address currently assigned to the device.
IPv4 Subnet Mask The subnet mask currently assigned to the device.
IPv4 Gateway The Gateway address currently assigned to the
device.
Primary DNS Server The IP address of the primary DNS server.
Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the secondary DNS server.
DHCP Actions Click Renew DHCP to request an IP address from a
DHCP server. Click Release DHCP to release this IP
address back to the DHCP server.
Management VLAN Indicates whether management VLAN is enabled or
disabled, and displays the VLAN ID, if enabled.
Monitoring the Peer Device

While logged in to the Web interface of a given bridge unit, you can access informa-
tion on a peer device to monitor statistics from the peer device’s perspective (you can
access information on a Non-Root bridge from the Root Bridge interface, for
example).
To view peer device information

1. Locate the peer device in the Connected Devices section of the Status > Wireless
page.
2. Click the link under MAC Address. A new page entitled Status :: Wireless :: Station
Details appears, showing the current status and statistics of an associated wireless
device.
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Figure 53. Monitoring the peer device
The peer device station details page includes the following information.
Table 9. Wireless Station Details
Item Description
SSID, IP Address, MAC The peer device’s IP address, MAC address and the SSID
Address used to connect with the local device.
Transmit Details This section summarizes packet throughput and error rates
on data transmitted to the remote station.
Receive Details This section lists the number of good packets and
discarded packets received from the remote station.
Support Details Provides a link to the Support.txt file generated by the
remote unit that can be used for troubleshooting.
Monitoring Quality of Service Settings

The Status > QoS pages in the Web interface present tables of QoS priorities and
summary statistics for ingress packets on both the wired and wireless interface. For
information on configuring QoS priorities, see “Configuring Quality of Service
Settings” on page 80.
To review the current QoS configuration

1. Go to Status > QoS. The Status :: QoS :: Global page appears. This page provides
an overview of global QoS settings. Click the Ethernet or Wireless tab at the top
to view QoS status for the specific interface.
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2. Review the following table for descriptions of what each field represents:
Table 10. Meanings of QoS Parameters
Item Description Meaning

ToS Classification Shows the rules for ToS (Type of Service) is a field in the IP
classifying packets to header used to define the traffic type
WMM categories as the packet ingresses an interface.
based on ToS values,
as set on the
Configuration > QoS
page.
Dot1p Classification Shows the rules for Dot1p is a field in the VLAN header
classifying packets used to indicate the priority of this
based on Dot1p VLAN-tagged packet.
values, as set on the
Configuration > QoS
page.
Dot1p Marking Shows the VLAN IDs The reverse of Dot1p Classification,
for which Dot1p Dot1p Marking is used to assign the
marking will be Dot1p value on the VLAN-tagged
performed. packets based on priority queue
values.
Figure 54. Monitoring global QoS status
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To view current QoS settings and statistics for either the Ethernet or Wireless
interface
1. Go to Status > QoS, and click on the Ethernet or Wireless tab at the top of the
page. The QoS status page appears for the interface.
2. Review the entries in the following table for a description of what each represents.
Table 11. Meanings of QoS parameters by interface - Ethernet and Wireless
Item Description
ToS Classification Enabled or disabled.
Dot1p Classification Enabled or disabled.
Dot1p Classification VLAN VLANs for which Dot1p Classification is active.
IDs
Dot1p Marking VLAN IDs VLANs for which Dot1p Marking is active.
Classification Statistics Shows statistics on the volume of each type of traffic
that has passed through the bridge.
■ Previous Classify: Shows the total number of
ingress packets that were previously classified
into each queue before entering the interface.
■ SRP-based: Shows the total number of ingress
packets that were classified as Spectralink voice
packets.
■ Dot1p-based: Shows the total number of ingress
packets that were classified using dot1p classifi-
cation.
■ TOS-based: Shows the total number of ingress
packets that were classified using TOS classifica-
tion.
■ Heuristics UDP: Shows the total number of
ingress packets that were classified using the
heuristics algorithm.
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Figure 55. Monitoring QoS on the Ethernet interface
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Configuring the Wireless Bridge
In This Chapter
Configuring Wireless System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Wireless Link Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring Bridge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Configuring Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Configuring LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Configuring Wireless System Settings

System configuration settings are divided into wireless configuration settings, bridge
configuration settings and QoS settings. The Configuration :: Wireless page allows
you to set parameters that affect the wireless link between the Root and Non-Root
bridges. Note that any configuration changes on this page made for one unit must
also be made for the other units.
The Configuration :: Bridge page allows you to set parameters specific to the unit you
are currently accessing, such as device name, location, login name and password.
Wireless Link Configuration Settings

1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless page appears.
2. Review the following table for descriptions of configuration settings.
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Table 12. Wireless configuration options
Setting Description
Channel This option lets you select the channel used by the
network. You can choose SmartSelect, or choose one of a
specific number of channels. If you choose SmartSelect,
the bridge automatically selects the best channel
(encountering the least interference) to transmit the signal.
Channel Width Set Channel Width to 20Mhz or 40Mhz (default). The
802.11n standard allows the use of 40MHz channel width,
which allows higher transmission speeds. Setting the
channel width to 20MHz will result in lower transmission
speeds, but can allow for more wireless devices to be
deployed in proximity without overlapping channels.
Country Code This option (if enabled) lets you select your country or
region code.
Advanced Settings Click the Edit Advanced Settings button to go to the
Advanced Wireless Settings page. For more information,
see “Advanced Wireless Settings” on page 67.
External Antenna Select Enabled if an external antenna is installed.
Broadcast SSID This option controls whether or not the WLAN SSID is
visible to anyone looking for wireless networks. Disabling
(hiding) the SSID prevents wireless clients from attempting
to access the bridge, unless the SSID is known.
SSID This is the “name” of your wireless network. You can
customize the SSID for easy identification, or leave it at its
default setting. The SSID can be up to 32 characters in
length, contain letters and numbers, and is case-sensitive.
Root and Non-Root bridge SSIDs must be identical.
Encryption Method By default, ZoneFlex 7731 units are shipped with WPA2
encryption enabled.
For more information, see either “Using WEP” on page 75
or “Using WPA” on page 77.
Wireless Bridge Mode Used to manually designate the unit as the Root or Non-
Root bridge. See “Role Reversal” on page 79.
Export Configuration Only available from the Root Bridge Web interface. Use
this link to save a Root Bridge configuration file to an admin
computer. This configuration file can then be used to
configure Non-Root Bridges with matching settings.
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3. The Channel setting allows you to define a specific channel for bridge communi-
cation, or set to SmartSelect (default) to let the bridge automatically choose the
optimal channel.
4. In Country Code, set your current location (if available). If you are located in the
United States, this option is not available.
CAUTION: Selecting the incorrect country or region may result in violation of appli-
cable laws. If you purchased the bridge in the United States, you do not need to
manually set the country code. Ruckus Wireless APs that are sold in the US are
preconfigured with the correct country code and this setting cannot be changed.
5. In SSID, type a new name for the wireless link or leave as is to accept the default
name.
6. Click Update Settings to save and apply your changes.
Figure 56. The Wireless Configuration page
Advanced Wireless Settings

These settings should only be changed by an experienced administrator. Advanced
wireless settings include transmit power, protection mode, beacon interval and
distance.
CAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced network
administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. Incorrect
settings can severely impact wireless performance. In general, Ruckus Wireless recom-
mends that the default settings be retained for best performance.
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To configure the advanced wireless settings

1. On the Configuration > Wireless page, click Edit Common Settings. The
Configuration :: Wireless :: Advanced :: [Root Bridge / Non-Root Bridge] page
appears.
Figure 57. Advanced wireless settings page
2. Configure the advanced settings listed in Table 13 as required.
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Table 13. Advanced Wireless Configuration 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.) If you activate protection,
you control how 802.11 devices know when they
should communicate with another device. This is
important in a mixed environment of both
802.11a and 802.11n clients.
WARNING: Activating this option (and
configuring the settings) boosts the
interoperability of 802.11a and 802.11n devices
but will severely decrease performance.
• CTS-only: Choose this option to force all
destination devices to acknowledge their
ability to receive data when a transmission is
initiated. Use this option for compliance with
the Wi-Fi Alliance certification.
• RTS/CTS: Choose this option to force both
sending and receiving devices to confirm a
data exchange on both ends before
proceeding.
RTS / CTS Threshold (The default value is 65535.) This option
determines at what packet length the RTS/CTS
function is triggered. A lower threshold may be
necessary in an environment with excessive
signal noise or hidden nodes; but may result in
some performance degradation.
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Configuring Bridge Settings
Table 13. Advanced Wireless Configuration Options
Beacon Interval (The default value is 300.) This value indicates the
frequency interval of the beacon in milliseconds.
A beacon is a broadcast packet sent by the
Wireless Bridge to synchronize the wireless
network.
Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) (The default value is 1.) This value indicates the
interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM). This is a countdown field that the device
uses to inform its clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast or multicast messages.
Distance Manually setting a distance can help with
configuration of RTS/CTS thresholds and other
wireless settings. Select the approximate
distance (within 1 km) between Root and Non-
Root bridges.

This section describes how to view and configure physical, network and management
settings specific to this bridge unit. Topics discussed include:
■ Setting device name and location
■ Enabling internal heater
■ Changing administrator username and password
■ Changing IP address settings
■ Enabling management VLAN
To configure settings specific to this bridge unit

1. Go to Configuration > Bridge. The Configuration :: Bridge page appears.
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Figure 58. The Configuration :: Bridge page
Setting Device Name and Location

Assigning a unique device name and location to the bridge makes it easier to identify
the unit for network management, whether you will be managing the bridge through
SNMP, Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster server or directly through the Web interface.
1. Select and delete the text in Device Name, and replace with a unique name
(default: RuckusWB).
2. Enter a recognizable location in Device Location, such as “headquarters,” “ware-
house,” etc.
3. Entering GPS coordinates enables you to quickly identify the unit using Flex-
Master’s map feature. See your FlexMaster User Guide for more information.
Enabling the Internal Heater

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge includes an optional internal heater to provide
extended operating temperatures in outdoor environments with temperatures
ranging from -40 to 65°C.
If the internal heater is included in your unit, select Enable Internal Heater and set
the interval (in seconds) at which the unit will update its temperature reading.
CAUTION: The internal heater requires using PoE as the primary power source. Do
not attempt to enable the internal heater when the unit is powered by DC only.
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Changing the Username and Password

The default username (super) and password (sp-admin) should be changed after
installation to prevent unauthorized access. To change the login information,
1. Go to Configuration > Bridge.
2. Under Service Provider Settings, enter the new username, existing password and
new password (twice).
3. Click Update Settings to confirm.
Default IP Addressing Behavior

By default, the Wireless Bridge is configured to automatically obtain an IP address
from a DHCP server on the network. If the bridge does not detect a DHCP server, it
automatically assigns itself a static IP address to make it easier for you to preconfigure
and deploy it on your network.
The default IP addresses for the Root and Non-Root bridge (if no DHCP server is
available) are as follows:
Root Bridge: 192.168.2.1
Non-Root Bridge: 192.168.2.254
Obtaining and Assigning an IP Address

There are at least two instances when you would change the IP address of the bridge:
■ If the current bridge IP address consistently conflicts with that of any other device
in your network
■ If you want to switch to a static IP address from DHCP, for use in managing or
maintaining the bridge
Unless you are able to determine the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to the
bridge, it may prove helpful for anyone needing administrative access to assign a
static IP address to the bridge.
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Figure 59. Changing IP address settings
To change the method of acquiring an IP address:

1. Go to Configuration > Bridge.
2. Verify that IPv4 Connection Type is set to Static IP.
3. When the Internet Connection Settings appear, you can make changes to the
following settings:
• IP Address: The new IP address you will assign to the bridge.
• Subnet Mask: The subnet mask that defines which subnet the bridge is part of.
• Gateway: This is the gateway IP address of the Internet interface.
4. The following settings may also need to be changed:
• Primary DNS Server: The IP address of the primary Domain Name System
(DNS) server.
• Secondary DNS Server: The IP address of the secondary Domain Name
System (DNS) server.
• NTP Server: Hostname of the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
5. Click Update Settings to save your changes.
Renewing or Releasing DHCP

This task should be performed only if you have access to the DHCP server. It serves
as a troubleshooting technique when IP addresses to one or more networked devices
prove to be unusable or in conflict with others, or when the bridge loses its DHCP-
assigned IP address for some reason.
1. Go to Status > Bridge.
2. Review the current settings.
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3. If the current IP Setting is DHCP, you will be able to see the currently-assigned IP
address and subnet mask listed below.
4. If the IP address is 192.168.2.1 (root bridge) or 192.168.2.254 (non-root bridge), the
bridge is not receiving an IP address from a DHCP server.
• To force the DHCP server to renew the IP address assigned to this bridge, click
Renew DHCP. If the bridge is listed in the DHCP server’s address table, it will
attempt to reassign the previous address to the bridge (unless the address is
already in use).
• To force the DHCP server to assign new IP address, click Release DHCP, then
Renew DHCP.
5. Click Update Settings to save your settings.
Figure 60. Renew/Release DHCP
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Configuring Wireless Security

By default, the ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge uses WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) as
its encryption and authorization method. WPA2 provides enhanced security
compared to the older WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA methods.
While not recommended, you can change the default security setting from WPA2 to
either WPA, WEP or Disabled.
CAUTION: Setting the encryption method to WEP or setting the WPA algorithm to
TKIP will result in decreased performance, as these settings are not supported by the
802.11n standard.
Using WEP
To use WEP as the WLAN encryption method
1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless :: Root Bridge page
appears.
2. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WEP. An additional set of WEP-
specific encryption options appear on this page.
Figure 61. WEP settings
3. Review the WEP encryption settings listed in Table 14, and then make changes as
required.
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Table 14. 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.
• 128 bit: Specify the key with 26
hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.
The 128-bit cryptography is stronger
privacy protection for your network and is
recommended if you use WEP.
Key Entry Method • Hexadecimal: The encryption key only
accepts hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F).
• ASCII Text: The encryption key accepts
ASCII 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.
If you generate a new WEP key for one of the
bridge pair you must take note of the key and
enter it exactly the same on the other bridge.
WEP Key Enter the key manually according to the Key
Entry Method and Encryption Strength
settings.
Key Index Choose the index, from “1” to “4”, that the
WEP key is to be stored in.
4. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message
appears at the top of the page.
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Using WPA
administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional.
Use of WPA PSK allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPA-
PSK provides very strong security.
To configure WPA encryption settings

1. Go to Configuration > Wireless. The Configuration :: Wireless page appears.
2. Click the Encryption Method menu, and then click WPA. An additional set of
WPA-specific encryption options appears on this page.
Figure 62. WPA settings
3. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 15 and make changes as preferred
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4. Click Update Settings to save and apply the changes. A confirmation message
appears at the top of the page.
Table 15. WPA Settings
Encryption Setting Description

WPA Version Options are WPA, WPA2 and WPA Auto.
• WPA2 provides the strongest security and is the
recommended setting. WPA2 incorporates a more
advanced encryption algorithm (AES) than WPA.
• WPA provides stronger security than WEP, but not as
strong as WPA2.
• WPA-Auto allows the bridge to choose the best level
of encryption and compatibility available. If both root
and non-root bridges are set to WPA2 or WPA-Auto,
they will use the strongest security method available
(WPA2 + AES).
WPA Algorithm When Auto is selected, the wireless bridge decides
whether TKIP or AES will be used. AES offers the strongest
encryption, and is the only option supported by the
802.11n standard. Selecting TKIP will result in decreased
performance and weaker security.
Passphrase Enter a new passphrase between 8 and 32 characters long,
using any combination of printable characters (letters,
numbers, hyphens and underscores).
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Role Reversal
Role Reversal
If for some reason you decide that a different location for the Root Bridge is desirable
for an installed device, you can manually change the role of a Non-Root Bridge to a
Root Bridge, and vice versa. This procedure requires that you log in to both units
directly using an admin computer, as changing the role of either will disrupt the
wireless link.
CAUTION: If changing the role over the air, you will need to configure the remote
units first followed by the local unit, to avoid loss of connectivity.
To reverse the role of the Root or Non-Root Bridge:

1. Configure the admin computer for direct connection to the bridge (see “Step 3:
Prepare the Administrative Computer” on page 16).
2. Connect the admin computer to the Ethernet port of the unit whose role you want
to change.
3. Go to Configuration > Wireless.
4. Next to Wireless Bridge Mode, select Root Bridge or Non-Root Bridge.
5. A warning message appears, indicating that a reboot is required. Click OK.
6. Click Update Settings. The setting changes are put into effect immediately, and
a reboot begins.
7. Once the reboot is complete, the role is reversed.
8. Repeat this procedure for each device whose role you want to change.
Figure 63. Changing the role from Root to Non-Root Bridge
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Configuring Quality of Service Settings

QoS configuration allows you to classify and prioritize traffic according to either ToS
or Dot1p classifications. This section is for advanced network configuration. In general,
the default values should be retained for optimal traffic prioritization.
administrator or are under the guidance of an IT/support professional. These settings
should only be changed in rare circumstances, in situations where the default settings
need to be changed to match those of a non-standard network configuration.
NOTE: Note that if Dot1p classification and ToS classification are both enabled,
Dot1p classification takes precedence. Therefore, if you want to use ToS classification,
Dot1p classification should be disabled.
Configuring Global QoS Settings

QoS settings can be configured globally, as well as on the Ethernet and Wireless
interfaces independently.
To configure global QoS settings

1. Go to Configuration > QoS. The Configuration :: QoS :: Global page appears.
2. Review the following table and make changes as needed.
Table 16. Global QoS parameters
Item Description
ToS Classification Hex values used for classification of packets
into the four WMM queues using ToS values.
Dot1p Classification Numeric values (0-7) used for classification of
VLAN-tagged packets into priority queues
based on VLAN ID.
Dot1p Marking Numeric values (0-7) used to assign Dot1p
values to VLAN-tagged packets based on
priority queue values.
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Figure 64. Configuring global QoS settings
ToS Classification
ToS (Type of Service) values are entries in a field in the IP header of an incoming or
outgoing packet used to classify IP packets into different WMM priority queues. WMM
priority queues consist of four traffic types called Access Categories. The four Access
Categories are as follows:
■ Voice: voice traffic gets the highest priority
■ Video: video traffic is given a higher priority than data or background traffic
■ Data: low priority traffic
■ Background: traffic that is less sensitive to latency and delays
To enable ToS classification on the Wireless interface

1. Go to Configuration > QoS, and select the Wireless tab.
2. Click the Enabled button next to TOS Classification.
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Figure 65. Configuration :: QoS :: Wireless page
Dot1p Classification
The Dot1p value is a field in the VLAN header that indicates the priority of this VLAN-
tagged packet. Dot1p classification is similar to ToS classification--when a packet
enters the bridge from an interface, it is classified and prioritized according to its
Dot1p value. However, while ToS values apply to any IP packet that enters the device,
Dot1p values apply only to traffic belonging to the specified VLANs.
For example, if Dot1p Classification is Enabled in the Wireless tab and the value in
Dot1p Classification VLAN IDs is set to 10, this means that Dot1p Classification will
be performed on any ingress VLAN-tagged packets from the wireless interface whose
VLAN ID is 10, and it will not be performed on any other packet whose VLAN ID is not
10.
The values used to prioritize traffic are intuitive: they range from 0 to 7, with 0 being
the lowest priority and 7 being highest priority.
To enable Dot1p Classification

1. Go to Configuration > QoS, and select the Wireless tab.
2. Click Enabled next to Dot1p Classification.
3. In Dot1p Classification VLAN IDs, enter the VLANs for which you want to enable
Dot1p classification. You can enter any combination of individual VLAN IDs
separated by commas, or enter a range (e.g., 1-4094).
5. Do not change any of the settings in Configuration > QoS > Global, unless you
want to enforce a different prioritization for the different traffic types.
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Figure 66. Enabling Dot1p Classification
Dot1p Marking
Dot1p Marking is the reverse operation of Dot1p Classification. Marking involves
setting the value of certain bits in the packet header to indicate what the priority of
this packet is.
To enable Dot1p Marking

1. On the Configuration > QoS > Wireless page, enter VLAN IDs for which you
want to enable Dot1p Marking.
For example, if the Dot1p marking value is 10, the bridge will only perform Dot1p
marking on packets whose VLAN ID is 10.
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Configuring LAN Ports
Figure 67. Dot1p Marking

The LAN Ports configuration page allows you to define how the bridge’s Ethernet
ports behave. As the ZoneFlex 7731 has only one Ethernet port, the port type is fixed
to “Trunk Port”. You can define packet forwarding behavior, configure 802.1X authen-
tication settings and configure VLAN settings for the Ethernet port from this page.
Table 17 describes the options available for LAN port configuration.
Table 17. LAN Port configuration options
Setting Description
Enable All LAN ports are enabled by default.
Unchecking this box next to a port disables
that LAN port entirely.
Port Type Not configurable on ZoneFlex 7731.
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Table 17. LAN Port configuration options
Packet Forwarding Not configurable on ZoneFlex 7731.

802.1X Configure the port as an 802.1X authenticator
or supplicant. The following options are
available:
■ Disabled: No 802.1X controls are applied
to this port.
■ Authenticator (Port-based): Only one of
the attached MAC hosts must be autho-
rized for all hosts to be granted access to
the network.
■ Authenticator (MAC-based): Each MAC
host is individually authenticated.
■ Supplicant: The port acts as a supplicant
to an upstream authenticator. Configure
a port as Supplicant if the port is a Trunk
Port used to connect the AP to a LAN
switch.
See “Working with 802.1X on Wired Ethernet
Ports” on page 85 for more information.
VLAN Untag ID: Enter a valid VLAN ID in this field
to redefine the “Native VLAN” (also known as
“Untag VLAN”. Default is 1. Valid entries are
1-4094.
Members: Not configurable with VLAN Trunk
port type (membership includes all VLANs).
See “Working with Port-Based VLANs” on
page 86 for more information.
Working with 802.1X on Wired Ethernet Ports

802.1X authentication consists of the following three components:
■ Supplicant: The supplicant sends access request messages along with credentials,
such as user name / password or digital certificate, to an authenticator, which
forwards the credentials to the authentication server for verification.
■ Authenticator: The authenticator challenges the identity of the supplicant, then
passes its credentials to the AAA server. If the credentials are accepted the
supplicant is allowed access.
■ Authentication Server (AAA Server): The AAA server verifies the supplicant’s
credentials and permits or rejects its request for access.
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For wired 802.1X, a Ruckus AP’s Ethernet port can be configured as either an
Authenticator or as a Supplicant. If configured as a Supplicant, a user name and
password are required for the port to authenticate to an upstream authenticator. If
configured as an Authenticator, the Authentication Server details must be entered.
Enable MAC Authentication Bypass: If MAC authentication bypass is enabled, the
port first attempts to authenticate the attached device by MAC address, and if that
fails, it will try to authenticate the device using 802.1X.
Working with Port-Based VLANs

The ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridge has only one Ethernet port and this port must be
configured as a VLAN Trunk Port. Therefore, as a VLAN Trunk Port, the port is a
member of all VLANs (1-4094).
The VLAN Untag ID field (default = 1) can be used to redefine the “Native VLAN” for
the port. If your network uses a VLAN other than 1 as the native VLAN, you should
configure the Untag VLAN so that the configuration across the network is consistent.
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5
Managing the Wireless Bridge
In This Chapter
Managing Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Changing the Administrative Login Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Enabling Other Management Access Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Rebooting the Wireless Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Resetting the Wireless Bridge to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Running Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Managing Firmware Upgrades

You can use the Web interface to check for software updates/upgrades for the
firmware built into the bridge. You can then apply these updates to the device in one
of two ways: (1) manual updating on an as-needed basis or (2) automating a regularly
scheduled update.
Before starting, decide which option you want to take:
■ Automate a regularly scheduled update.
■ Run a one-time manual update right now.
By default, the automatic upgrade option is disabled.
To get started with upgrading the firmware, go to Maintenance > Upgrade. When
the Maintenance :: Upgrade options appear, decide which upgrade method to use.
The following sections describe each of the upgrade options listed on the Upgrade
page.
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Figure 68. The Maintenance :: Upgrade page
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 “http://”.
3. Default upgrade URL:
• http://fwupdate1.ruckuswireless.com/zf7731_920_cntrl.rcks
CAUTION: Do not change the URL unless instructed to do so by Ruckus Support.
4. Click Perform Upgrade. A status bar appears during the upgrade process.
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Figure 69. Firmware upgrade in progress
5. After the upgrade is completed, the bridge will reboot automatically. The “Reboot
in Progress” page will be shown. Do not disconnect power from the bridge during
reboot.
Figure 70. Reboot in progress
6. Once the reboot is successfully completed, you can verify the current firmware
version from the Status :: Bridge page (you will need to log in again first).
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Figure 71. Viewing the current firmware version
Upgrading Manually via FTP or TFTP

1. In the Upgrade Method options, click FTP or TFTP.
2. Click the Firmware Server field, and then type the URL or IP address of the server.
CAUTION: Do not change any of the Image Control File, Username, or Password
entries.
4. After the upgrade is completed, the bridge will reboot automatically.
Upgrading Manually Using a Local File

If you have downloaded or received an updated firmware image file from Ruckus
Support and saved the file to your local disk, you can use this option to upgrade the
bridge directly using that file.
1. In the Upgrade Method options, click Local.
2. Type in the path and file name or click Browse to locate the file on your local
computer.
4. After the upgrade is completed, the bridge will reboot automatically.
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Scheduling Automatic Upgrades

The automatic upgrade feature lets you set the bridge to periodically query the Ruckus
Wireless firmware server to check for new firmware versions, upgrade when a new
version is found, and reboot the system at a specific time of day most likely to avoid
causing network interruptions.
1. In the Upgrade Method options, click the button by your preferred choice (TFTP,
FTP or Web).
• TFTP: Faster but less secure transfer protocol.
• FTP: Standard transfer protocol.
• Web: File transfer over HTTP port 80.
2. Enter the appropriate information in the Host name field or IP address field.
CAUTION: Do not change any of the Image Control File, Username, or Password
entries.
3. Select the Enabled option next to Auto Upgrade?.

4. Toggle the Interval to Check for Software Upgrade drop-down list to select your
preferred interval.
5. Toggle the Schedule Reboot Time after Upgrade drop-down list to specify a time
of day to perform the reboot after upgrading.
6. You have two options at this point:
• Click Perform Upgrade, which will start the process and the clock. The next
upgrade will occur at the selected interval.
• Click Save parameters only. The clock starts right away, and the actual
upgrade will occur at the first effective interval.
7. When the upgrade is complete, the bridge will reboot automatically.
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Scanning for Interference
Scanning for Interference

The ZoneFlex 7731 includes a Site Survey tool that allows you to scan for other wireless
networks nearby which may impact bridge to bridge performance.
To scan for nearby wireless devices

1. Go to Status > Wireless. The Status :: Wireless page appears.
2. Locate the Site Survey line, and click the Last Survey or ReScan button.
3. A list of nearby wireless devices is displayed.
Figure 72. Site Survey
4. If a large number of nearby devices is detected using the same channel as the
Wireless Bridge, you may want to move bridge traffic to another channel.
5. Go to Configuration > Wireless, and choose a less crowded channel from the
Channel pull-down menu.
NOTE: The SmartSelect feature will always attempt to use the best channel available.
If you manually select a channel, SmartSelect will be unable to automatically switch
channels to adjust to changes in the environment.
6. Click Update Settings to confirm changes.

7. Run the SpeedFlex utility to test link performance. (See “Verifying the Connec-
tion” on page 53.)
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Changing the Administrative Login Settings
Changing the Administrative Login Settings

The default user name is super and the default password is sp-admin. To prevent
unauthorized users from logging in to the Web interface using these default admin-
istrator login settings, Ruckus Wireless recommends that you change the default Web
interface password immediately after installation.
To change the default administrator login settings

1. Log into the Web interface.
2. Go to Configuration > Bridge. The Configuration :: Bridge page appears.
3. Under Service Provider Settings, change the default administrator login settings.
• (Optional) In Username, type a new user name that you will use to log in to
the Web interface. The default user name is super.
• In Password, type a new password to replace the default password sp-admin.
• In Password Confirmation, retype the new password.
4. Click Update Settings. The message Your parameters were saved appears.
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 73. Changing Username and Password
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Enabling Other Management Access Options

In addition to managing the bridge via a Web browser, several other management
access options are available on the bridge. These options include management
access via Telnet, SSH and HTTPS.
In addition to these management access options, you can also view and set up the
connection to the Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster under the TR-069/SNMP Manage-
ment Choice options. If your ZoneFlex device is to be managed by FlexMaster, then
the FlexMaster information (server URL and contact interval) is preconfigured before
you receive your ZoneFlex device.
NOTE: If you are configuring the bridge to be managed by FlexMaster, remember

to point it to the FlexMaster server after you configure the management access
options. For more information, refer to “Pointing the bridge to FlexMaster” on
page 96.
To enable other management access options

1. Go to Administration > Management. The Administration :: Management page
appears.
Figure 74. The Administration > Management page
2. Review the access options listed in Table 18, and then make changes as needed.
Table 18. Management Access Options
Option Description
Telnet access By default, this option is enabled.
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Table 18. Management Access Options
Option Description
Telnet port This field lists the default Telnet port of 23. You can
manually change this port number, if required.
SSH access By default, this option is enabled (active).
SSH port This field lists the default SSH port of 22. You can
manually change this port number if required.
HTTP access By default, this option is enabled (active).
HTTP port This field lists the default HTTP port of 80, if HTTP
is active. You can manually change this port
number if required.
HTTPS access By default this option is enabled. This connection
mode requires a security certificate, a copy of
which has been pre-installed in the device.
HTTPS port This field lists the default HTTPS port of 443. You
can manually change this port number if required.
Certificate Verification This notes whether the security certificate linked
to the HTTPS settings has been passed or not.
3. If you want to use TR-069 or SNMP to manage the bridge, configure the settings
listed in Table 19.
Table 19. TR-069 and SNMP Management Options
Option Description
Auto Enables the ZoneFlex device to connect to either
SNMP server or Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster.
SNMP only Only allow SNMP management
FlexMaster only Only allow FlexMaster management
None Disable TR069/SNMP management
DHCP Discovery URL of server providing DHCP
FlexMaster Server URL URL of the FlexMaster server
Digest-authentication This information is automatically generated by the
Username/Digest- bridge and used for authentication with
authentication password FlexMaster. Change this value only if you want the
bridge to connect to another access control server
(ACS).
Periodic FlexMaster Inform Interval at which the device should attempt to
Interval contact FlexMaster
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4. Click Update Settings to save your changes. A confirmation message appears at

the top of the page.
Viewing FlexMaster Management Status

If you configure the bridge to be managed by FlexMaster, you can check the TR069
Status section on the Administration > Management page. Table 20 lists the TR069
status information that the bridge provides.
Table 20. TR-069 status information
Status Information Description

Currently using URL Shows the FlexMaster server URL with which
the bridge is currently registered
Last attempted contact Shows the date and time of the bridge’s last
attempt to contact FlexMaster. Date and time
are specified in GMT (or UTC), which are
accurate if a Network Time Protocol (NTP)
server is configured.
Last successful contact Shows the date and time of the bridge’s last
successful contact with FlexMaster.
Current time Shows the current date and time as known to
the bridge. This timestamp is accurate if an
NTP server is configured on the bridge. If
there is no NTP server configured, this
timestamp is useful as a reference for
comparison of the timestamps for Last
attempted contact and Last successful
contact.
Pointing the bridge to FlexMaster

Your ZoneFlex device is required to “call home” to register with your FlexMaster;
FlexMaster does not initiate initial contact. To register successfully with FlexMaster,
your ZoneFlex device must know the FlexMaster server’s URL, thus entered on the
device.
To point the bridge to FlexMaster

1. Go to Administration > Management.
2. Under TR-069/SNMP Management Choice, click Auto.
3. In FlexMaster Server URL, type the URL of the FlexMaster server.
4. Toggle the Periodic FlexMaster Inform Interval drop-down list to select how
frequently the device will check the FlexMaster server for any pending configura-
tion changes available for that ZoneFlex unit.
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After the bridge registers with FlexMaster, this Administration > Management page
will show the communication status between the bridge and FlexMaster.
Configuring the Bridge for SNMP Management

To manage the bridge using Simple Network Management Protocol
1. Go to the Administration > Management page.
2. Select SNMP only under “TR069/SNMP Management Choice.” The SNMP
configuration settings are displayed.
Figure 75. SNMP configuration options
3. Enter SNMP management settings according to your network’s SNMP server

settings. Table 21 describes the settings required for SNMP management.
Table 21. SNMP Settings
Setting Description
SNMP Read-Only Community Set the community string (password) for read-
only access. The default string “public”
should be changed to match that set on your
network’s SNMP server.
SNMP Read-Write Community Set the community string for read-write
access. The default string “private” should
be changed to match that set on your
network’s SNMP server.
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Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server
Table 21. SNMP Settings
Setting Description
SNMP Trap Server IP Address Enter the IP address of the SNMP trap server
on your network.
SNMP ACL Set to Enabled to restrict SNMP access to the
ZoneFlex device to only those IP addresses
on the ACL (Access Control List).
If set to Disabled, any computer on the
network can access the ZoneFlex device via
SNMP commands.
SNMP ACL Server IP Address1-4 When SNMP ACL is enabled, enter the IP
addresses of up to four SNMP servers on the
network.
4. If you will be managing the Wireless Bridge using FlexMaster but would like to
enable SNMP management as a backup, you will need to click on SNMP only to
configure SNMP settings, then click Update Settings to save your changes, then
switch back to Auto. The ZoneFlex 7731 will choose TR069 (FlexMaster) manage-
ment first, and SNMP as a backup if no FlexMaster server is discovered.
You have finished configuring the bridge for TR069/SNMP management.
Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to

a Syslog Server
If you have a syslog server on the network, you can configure the Wireless Bridge to
send the device logs to the server. Due to memory limitations, internal logs are kept
for a short time and older logs are overwritten as new information is added.
1. Go to Administration > Log. The Administration :: Log page appears.
2. Look for Log Status, and then click Enabled.
3. After enabling logging, configure the following options:
• Syslog Server Address [Optional]: To enable the bridge to send messages
to a syslog server as they appear, enter the IP address of the syslog server.
• Syslog Server Port: By default, the syslog port number is 514. If the syslog
server is using a different port, enter that port number in this field.
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Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support
Figure 76. The Administration > Log page
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 bridge
and can be useful for troubleshooting. You have three options for sending a copy of
the current log file to Ruckus Wireless Support:
■ Save a copy to your local PC, then attach it to an e-mail message and send it to
support
■ Set up a connection to an FTP site
■ Set up a connection to a TFTP site
To upload a log file to Support using FTP/TFTP

1. Go to Maintenance > Support Info. The Maintenance :: Support Info page
appears.
2. Review the Transfer Method options.
3. To upload a copy of the support info file to an FTP or TFTP server, click the TFTP
or FTP option. Clicking the FTP option prompts you to enter a User ID and
Password.
4. In Server Address, enter the FTP or TFTP server IP address.
5. In Filename, enter a name for this file that you are saving.
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NOTE: Remember to add a TXT file extension to the file name, especially if you are
using Internet Explorer as your Web Admin “host”.
6. Click Upload Now.
Saving a Copy of the Current Log to Your Computer

You can also save a copy of the current log to your own computer, if needed.
1. Go to Maintenance > Support Info. The Maintenance :: Support Info workspace
appears.
2. Review the Upload Method options
3. Click the Save to local computer option.
4. Click either supportinfo.txt or tr069info.txt. The TXT file opens in another window.
5. Click on File > Save As... in your browser menu bar, and choose a location on
your local computer.
6. Change the file name if you prefer, and click Save to save the file to your computer.
Rebooting the Wireless Bridge

You can use the Web interface to prompt the bridge to reboot, which simply restarts
the bridge without changing any of the current settings. Please note that rebooting
the bridge will disrupt active network communications between bridges.
To reboot the Wireless Bridge

1. Go to Maintenance > Reboot/Reset. The Maintenance :: Reboot/Reset page
appears.
2. Click Reboot Now. After a brief pause, you will be automatically logged out of
the bridge.
After a minute or so, you should be able to log back into the bridge, which verifies
that the reboot was successful. You can also check the LEDs on the bridge’s back panel
to verify the status of the device.
Resetting the Wireless Bridge to Factory

Defaults
Resetting to factory defaults should not be necessary under most circumstances.
However, if you do need to reset one or multiple units to factory defaults, you can use
the Web interface to restore an inoperative bridge to its factory default settings, which
will completely erase the configuration currently active in the device.
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Note, too, that this will disrupt all wireless network communications through this
device.
WARNING: DO NOT reset the Wireless Bridge to factory defaults, unless you are
directed to do so by Ruckus Wireless support staff or by a network administrator.
Factory resetting the Wireless Bridge will cause it to lose all of its configuration
settings, including the provisioning as a Root or Non-Root Bridge. Do this only if you
are able to immediately reconnect the restored bridge to your computer, to recon-
figure it for wireless network use — as detailed in “Installing the Wireless Bridge” on
page 11.
Before resetting to factory defaults, make sure you take note of the SSID, encryption
settings, passphrase and shared secret currently in use.
To reset the Wireless Bridge to factory defaults

1. Go to Maintenance > Reboot/Reset. The Maintenance :: Reboot/Reset page
appears.
2. Click Reset Now (next to Restore to factory settings?).
After a brief pause, you will be automatically logged out of the bridge. You must now
disconnect the bridge from the switch (and the network) and reconnect it to your
computer, as described in “Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer” on page 16.
In factory default state, the ZoneFlex 7731 will revert to its default IP address
(192.168.2.1) unless it receives a dynamic IP address from a DHCP server, or it is
manually configured with a new IP address.
3. After resetting to factory defaults, you will need to reprovision one unit as the root
bridge and the others as non-root bridges.
• To automatically provision a bridge pair using an Ethernet cable, see “Auto
Provisioning” on page 15.
• To manually provision one or more units using the Web interface, see “Manual
Provisioning” on page 22.
4. Continue to “Step 7: Verify Association between the Bridges” on page 20.
5. Once provisioning and associating have completed, your bridge connection
should be operational again, and you can continue using it as normal or proceed
to other configuration options, as described in “Configuring the Wireless Bridge”
on page 65.
101
Running Diagnostics
Running Diagnostics
Four network diagnostic tools – PING, Traceroute, Show ARP Table and Show FDB
Table – have been built into the bridge to help you check network connections from
the Web interface.
To run diagnostics for network troubleshooting

1. Go to Administration > Diagnostics. The Administration :: Diagnostics page
appears. Four options are available:
• Ping
• Traceroute
• Show ARP Table
• Show FDB Table
2. For Ping and Traceroute tests, click the text field by the option you want to
activate, and type the network address of a site you wish to connect to.
3. Click Run Test. The results appear in the text field below each option.
Figure 77. Ping and Traceroute tools
4. For ARP Table and FDB Table, click Show to display the Address Resolution
Protocol and Forwarding Database tables.
102
Running Diagnostics
Figure 78. Administration > Diagnostics page
The Address Resolution Protocol table can be useful in looking up Layer 2 (MAC)
addresses of connected devices when only the Layer 3 (IP) address is known. The
Forwarding Database Table can be useful in determining whether or not bridge routes
have been established for frame forwarding, and in viewing device VLAN information
by MAC address.
103
Running Diagnostics
104
Index
A FDB table, 102

firmware
advanced wireless settings, 66–67
upgrading, 87
aiming, 58
firmware version, 59
ARP table, 102
FlexMaster, 96
authentication, 76
auto-update button, 56
H
B heater, 71
Help, 57
beacon, 70
bridge mode, 66
broadcast SSID, 66 I
installation, 11
C interference, 92
IP address, 72
channel, 66
Channel Optimizer, 58
channel width, 66 L
community login, 55
read-only, 97 logout, 56
read-write, 97 logs, 98
connected devices, 58
country code, 66–67
M
MAC address, 59, 103
D management access options, 94
default password, 93 management VLAN, 60
DHCP, 72–73 menu, 56
diagnostics, 102
distance, 48, 70
N
Dot1p Classification, 82
Dot1p Marking, 83 non-root bridge, 11
NTP server, 60
E
P
encryption, 66, 76
external antenna, 66 passphrase, 76, 78
password, 55
default, 93
F peer device, 60
factory defaults, 100 Ping, 102
105
protection mode, 69 V
viewing peer device details, 60
Q VLAN, 103
QoS (Quality of Service)
configuration, 80 W
monitoring, 61
WEP, 75
workspace, 56
R WPA, 77
rebooting, 100 WPA-Auto, 78
release DHCP, 74
remote device, 60
renew DHCP, 74
resetting to factory defaults, 100
role reversal, 79
root bridge, 11
RTS / CTS threshold, 69
S
scan for interference, 58
scanning for interference, 92
security, 75
sending support logs, 99
serial number, 59
site survey, 58, 92
SNMP, 97
SNMP trap server, 98
software version, 59
SSID, 66–67
syslog, 98
T
ToS Classification, 81
traceroute, 102
transmit power, 69
U
upgrade firmware, 87
upgrade scheduling, 91
uptime, 59
username, 55
username and password, 72
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About This Guide

1 Introducing the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

2 Installing the Wireless Bridge

3 Navigating the Web Interface

4 Configuring the Wireless Bridge

5 Managing the Wireless Bridge

About This Guide

Table 1. Text Conventions

Convention Description Example

Table 2. Notice Conventions

Icon Notice Type Description

Information Information that describes

Caution Information that alerts you to

Warning Information that alerts you to

Unpacking the ZoneFlex Wireless Bridge

Mounting Kit Contents

Dynamic bracket Static bracket Steel clamp (2 pieces)

Bottom Cover and Accessories

Bottom cover DC terminal block Sealing Plug Sealing Strip (2

White P-clip cable Machine screw (2 Machine screw with

Before You Begin

Prepare the Required Hardware and Tools

Get to Know the Hardware Features

Figure 3. Wireless Bridge LEDs and bottom connectors

Table 1. LEDs and bottom panel connectors

LED Colors and What They Mean

Figure 4. LED Indicators

Normal Operation Mode

Table 2. Normal Operation Mode LED indicators

LED 2 (LAN) Solid (Green / Orange / Yellow) = Link Up

LED 3 (WLAN) Solid Green = Associated

LED 4 (ROLE) Solid Yellow = This unit is the Root Bridge

Table 3. Aiming Mode LED indicators

LED 5 Signal strength 4

LED 4 Signal strength 3

LED 3 Signal strength 2

LED 2 Signal strength 1

LED 1 (AIM/PWR) Solid Yellow = Aiming Mode (RSSI >= 5)

External Antenna Connectors

Before You Begin

Preparing for Installation

Summary of Configuration Tasks

What You Will Need

■ An administrative computer running Microsoft Windows (2000/XP/Vista/7)

■ One 3.1mm-3.3mm UL1185 (80°, 300V) single shielded DC cable

Point to Point Bridge Configuration

Step 1: Supply Power to the Wireless Bridge

Use Power Over Ethernet

Step 2: Auto Provision the Root and Non-Root Bridges

To Auto Provision two ZoneFlex 7731 Wireless Bridges

Figure 7. Auto Provisioning a Root Bridge and a Non-Root Bridge

Connect Directly via

Step 3: Prepare the Administrative Computer

NOTE: The following procedure is applicable if the administrative computer is

1. On your Windows XP or Windows 2000 computer, open the Network Connec-

Figure 8. Sample configuration in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties

Step 4: Connect the Wireless Bridge to the Admin

Step 5: Log In to the Web Interface

5. In User name, type super.

8. Continue to “Step 6: Change the Country Code”.

Step 6: Change the Country Code

To set the country code to your location: