Ruckus ZoneDirector™ 1000

The “IT Lite” Wireless LAN Solution For Smaller Businesses.

The first complete wireless LAN (WLAN) developed specifically for the needs and budgets of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and hotzone operators, ZoneDirector 1000 gives them the same enterprise features as the ZoneDirector 3000. It's perfect for the next generation of business class hotzone services, such as voice over Wi-Fi, IP-based video, secure enterprise access, and tiered Wi-Fi services. Easily deployed, centrally managed, and automatically tuned, ZoneDirector 1000 is the high-performance, cost-effective solution for SMEs.

Smart/OS Software Suite and Application Engine

  • Provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF, and location management.
  • SmartMesh wireless meshing that is self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing
  • Elegant guest networking without the hassle
  • Dynamically-generated pre-shared keys that are automatically installed on clients
  • Support for 802.1x, LDAP (captive portal), native Active Director, and RADIUS authentication
  • Multi-site authentication to scale large deployments
  • Automatic traffic redirection using WISPr for multi-site authentication for large-scale deployments
  • Automatically ensures predictable performance for voice, video, and multimedia through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming
  • Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
  • Traffic thresholds for users on a specific SSID to ensure fairness

Easy to Deploy and Manage

  • Seamlessly integrates with existing network, security, and authentication infrastructure
  • Automatically discovers and configures ZoneFlex APs, which become instantly manageable
  • Dynamic RF controls over transmit power and channel assignments
  • Supports 32 unique WLANs mapped to specific APs or VLANs
  • Is easily configured in minutes through point-and-click web-based wizard

Outstanding Price/Performance

  • Bridges gap between deficient APs and cumbersome WLAN systems
  • Provides features not found in costlier WLAN systems
  • Can be configured by non-IT staff

Sample Floor Layout

Sample Floor Layout

Product

ZoneDirector 1000 provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF, and location management within a easy-to-use system that costs way less than competing products. It automatically manages the ZoneFlex network of APs, adjusting transmit power levels and RF channel assignments to prevent adjacent APs from interfering, and enabling redundant coverage if an AP fails. Configuration changes can easily be applied to multiple APs or to the entire system simultaneously. A customizable dashboard provides instant access to a variety of client and network information and events, and a real time heat map displays AP locations and signal coverage, as well as Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking topology.

Mobility

The Ruckus Mobility module delivers faster and more secure Wi-Fi roaming for Voice over IP (VoIP) as well as data applications. A simple software license for the Ruckus ZoneOS (version 7.0 and higher), the Ruckus Mobility module adds key capabilities to the Ruckus ZoneFlex line of Smart Wireless controllers such as wireless LAN tunneling for voice over Wi-Fi applications and 802.1X fast roaming.

The Ruckus Mobility module minimizes erratic Wi-Fi behavior by enabling uninterrupted voice calls through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming across ZoneFlex 802.11g/n access points (AP) to minimize roaming delays.

Security

Innovative Security Features.

All clients attempting to access the WLAN are sent to ZoneDirector for authentication and authorization. In addition, a patent-pending Dynamic Pre-Shared Key (PSK) capability streamlines WLAN security. First-time users simply plug their computers into the WLAN and specify a URL, which directs them to a captive Web portal for one-time authentication. Then, ZoneDirector automatically configures the user's system with the designated SSID and a unique, dynamically-generated encryption key.

Meshing

Self-Organizing, Self-Healing Wireless Meshing.

ZoneDirector's Smart Mesh eliminates the need to run Ethernet cabling to Smart Wi-Fi APs, since they can simply be plugged into any power source. Leveraging Smart Wi-Fi technology that provides extended range and dynamic signal controls, Smart Mesh Networking minimizes inter nodal hops that degrade performance, and automatically adapts Wi-Fi connections between nodes to environmental changes.

Quality

Interference Reduction And Highest Quality of Service.

ZoneDirector 1000 automatically controls the channels assignments and transmit power levels of all ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi APs. Their sophisticated RF management focuses RF signals toward clients and away from interference, automatically maximizing performance and coverage and reducing the number of APs required. And through BeamFlex, ZoneFlex continually picks the best path for every packet to the client, as well as among mesh APs.

Performance

Advanced Performance Monitoring.

ZoneDirector 1000 integrates with a unique performance utility, SpeedFlex™, which allows administrators to locally or remotely determine client Wi-Fi performance over the WLAN. It enables administrators to better plan, troubleshoot, monitor, and measure WLAN performance.

Specs
Physical Characteristics
Power • External power adapter
• Input: 110-240V AC
• Output: 12V DC, 1A
Physical Size 25cm (L), 15.93cm (W), 3.86cm (H)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1 kilogram)
Ethernet Ports 2 ports, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45
LED display Power/status
Environmental conditions • Operating temperature: 32° F (0°C) - 122°F (50°C)
• Operating humidity: 15% - 95% non condensing
Management
Configuration Web user interface, FlexMaster™
Statistics LAN, wireless and associated stations (available via UI)
Auto AP software updates Supported
Captive Portal Supported
Guest accounts Supported
VLAN support 802.1Q (per BSSID)
DHCP Server Supported
AP Discovery & Control Layer-2 or Layer-3
WLANs (BSSIDs) up to eight
Security
Wireless Security WEP, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, 802.11i
Authentication 802.1X, local database, external AAA servers, ActiveDirectory, RADIUS
Local authentication 1000 user entries
Multimedia and Quality of Service
VoIP Tunneling Supported
802.11e Supported
Software Queues Per traffic type, per client
Auto-classification Heuristics
Rate Limiting Supported
Certifications
Countries FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE (EU), C-Tick (Aus/NZ), and OFTA (Hong Kong)
Performance and Supported Configurations
Number of managed APs Up to 50
Concurrent stations Up to 1250
Videos
Dynamic Pre-Shared keyHow it works: ZoneFlexVideo Tutorials: ZoneFlex Setup Wizard
Guestpass GenerationSpeedFlexZoneDirector Dashboard Overview
How it works: SmartMesh Networking    
Data/Feature Sheets
Dynamic PSK (624.7 KB)Smart Mesh Networking (1.1 MB)SpeedFlex (607.2 KB)
Guest Pass (315.2 KB)Smart/OS (812.5 KB)ZoneDirector 1000 (1.3 MB)
Seamless Voice Mobility (1.2 MB)SmartCast (886.9 KB)  
Case Studies
ADI Logistics (702.6 KB)Midwest Surgical (687.2 KB)Douglas County School District (1.1 MB)
Delta School District (908.0 KB)Pacific Ridge School (365.7 KB)Frontenac Group (English) (2.0 MB)
Emmanuel College (969.5 KB)Players Club (914.6 KB)Frontenac Group (French) (2.0 MB)
Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Suites (1.1 MB)Raroa School (770.3 KB)Sunbird (1.3 MB)
Lodgian (857.5 KB)Sandals (1.7 MB)The Queen Mary (2.2 MB)
Maurice Sporting Goods (707.2 KB)Sea Mar Community Health Centers (1.7 MB)  
White Papers
Clear Voice over Wi-Fi in the EnterpriseRedefining WLAN Economics with SmartMeshingWireless Best Practices: A Practical Guide for Small/Medium Business
SmartSec for PCI ComplianceMaking WLANs Work Reliably and Cost-Effectively in a Multimedia World  
Product Info
ZoneFlex At-A-Glance (1.8 MB)ZoneFlex™ Overview (1.2 MB)