Ruckus MediaFlex™ 7000 Series

Two High-Performance Products. One Managed 802.11n System for Picture-Perfect HD IPTV Distribution.

The MediaFlex 7000 series is the first carrier-class 802.11n multimedia system designed to reliably distribute High Definition (HD) IP-based video (IPTV) over Wi-Fi. A complete solution for video-grade wireless networking, the MediaFlex system consists of the Ruckus MediaFlex 7811 multimedia access point (AP) and the Ruckus MediaFlex 7111 multimedia Wi-Fi adapter. With these two fully-loaded products, consumers can now enjoy multimedia content anywhere in their homes, all without wires.

Everything Broadband Operators Need in a Single System.

Reliably extends multimedia services throughout a home over standard 802.11n (5 GHz) Wi-Fi
Delivers unprecedented visibility and control of subscriber Wi-Fi environments
Incorporates BeamFlex and SmartCast technologies, to guarantee optimal range and performance for concurrent video and data traffic

High-Performance Meets Cost-Effectiveness.

Eliminates costly, bulky cabling within subscriber homes
Speeds up installation times and reduces installation expenses
Maximizes service potential

Unique FlexMaster Remote Service Management.

Lets service providers securely control, monitor, and upgrade MediaFlex and ZoneFlex Wi-Fi systems anywhere in the world
Provides comprehensive, scalable solution for configuration, fault detection, audit, and performance management.
Fits seamlessly into existing provider OSS network management architectures

Connectivity Diagram

Product

The impossible is now possible. In-home voice, video, and data can all be delivered on a single network – thanks to MediaFlex 7000 and its Smart antenna and traffic management technologies. Attached to the broadband gateway, the MediaFlex 7811 AP optimizes all 802.11n devices in the home, while enabling wireless video applications. It constantly monitors the wireless environment, steering RF signals around interference, and prioritizing different traffic types for transmission.

The MediaFlex 7111 adapter provides video-grade, 802.11n connectivity to any Ethernet-equipped video server and video receiver, including set-top boxes, personal video recorders, media centers, and media center extenders.

Reliability

Extending Signal Coverage — and Increasing Reliability.

Each MediaFlex 7811 access point integrates BeamFlex, a compact, internal MIMO smart antenna system with six high-gain, directional antenna elements capable of forming 63 unique antenna patterns. Expert system control software continuously ranks the antenna patterns for each receiving device, using the inherent feedback mechanism built into the 802.11 MAC layer protocol.

With BeamFlex, the MediaFlex 7811 AP reconfigures itself in real-time, detecting and adjusting for both spectral and multipath interference as well as neighboring network noise. By selecting the optimum antenna pattern for each receiving device from many quality signal paths, BeamFlex extends Wi-Fi range and enables higher communications speeds. It also provides stability and sustained baseline performance for delay-sensitive voice and video applications.

Multimedia

Picture-Perfect Multimedia Viewing with SmartCast.

Ruckus SmartCast technology ensures the highest reliability for all transmissions over Wi-Fi. It differentiates and manages multicast video frames separately from all other traffic types, providing a robust wireless transport for IPTV streams from the broadband gateway to the set-top box. SmartCast detects a receiver tuning to an IPTV channel, then directs the associated multicast video packets to each receiver, using the optimum data rate and signal path for that receiver. This ensures the best performance possible, while enabling reliable delivery of IPTV packets.

SmartCast

SmartCast automatically classifies all traffic based on UDP/ TCP port and other application attributes, and manages each traffic type (voice, video, data) according to its classified priority and characteristics. Automatic Type-of-Service (ToS) tagging eliminates complex QoS configurations, while automatic management of lower speed 802.11a devices assures bandwidth availability for prioritized video applications. Four priority queues per station result in high granularity of traffic prioritization and precision for multiple concurrent video streams. All packets are queued/de-queued by special schedulers that correspond to each traffic type, and take into account the delay/jitter tolerance and bandwidth requirements of the traffic, and the changing performance characteristics of each station on the WLAN.

Simple

Simple Installation, Reduced Support Costs.

The MediaFlex 7811 access point and 7111 adapter are self-installable, and attach to their respective modem or media devices using standard Ethernet. A Web UI enables easy configuration as well as firmware upgrades. Three LEDs provide status information on power, Ethernet connectivity, and wireless association. A fourth LED is a wireless video quality indicator for at-a-glance monitoring of wireless network performance. Remote management is provided through Telnet (CLI), SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH and TR-069 protocols.

Proven

Proven Streaming Performance.

A Ruckus-powered 802.11n multimedia network ensures transmission of 40-60 Mbps of guaranteed throughput for streaming video throughout a typical 5,000 square foot (465 square meter) home. The MediaFlex system can handle four to six MPEG-2 HD IPTV streams, and significantly higher number of concurrent standard definition (SD) IPTV streams.

Specs

Physical Characteristics
Power	• External power adapter • Input: 110 – 240V AC (country specific), 220-240V AC (country specific) • Output: 12V DC, 1A
Physical Size	14.2cm (L), 12.2cm (W), 7.5cm (H)
Weight	200 grams
Antenna	Internal software-configurable antenna array with six directional, high-gain elements and 63 unique omni antenna patterns
Ethernet ports	1 port, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45
LED display	Power/status, Ethernet status, wireless status, wireless network quality indicator
Environmental conditions	• Operating temperature: 32° F (0°C) - 104°F (40°C) • Operating humidity: 15% - 95% non condensing
Performance and Supported Configurations
Target UDP throughput	40-60 Mbps sustainable throughout a 5000 square foot (464m²) home
Simultaneous video streams	•2-3 MPEG-2 HD IPTV streams(20 Mbps data rate) •10-12 MPEG-2 Standard Definition IPTV streams(4-5 Mbps data rate) •4-6 MPEG-4 HD IPTV streams(10 Mbps data rate) •30 MPEG-4 Standard definition IPTV streams (2 Mbps data rate)
Traffic Management and Quality of Services
Classes of service	Voice, video, best effort and background
Hardware queues	4
Software queues	4
Automatic traffic classification	Automatic type of service tagging for multicast video packets
Heuristic classification	Available
Multicast Video (IPTV)
IGMP snooping	• Up to 32 multicast groups • Up to 48 receiving stations
Multicast optimization	• Directs multicast IPTV packets to each receiving station within the designated multicast group using the optimum data rate and antenna selection • Automatic classification into video queues • Ensures reliable transmission of multicast video packets
Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI (Telnet), SSH, HTTPS, HTTP, and TR-069, statistics interface, DHCP client support
Login	• User • Admin
Auto configuration	Supported
Statistics	• LAN, wireless and associated stations • Accessible via Web UI
Software update	• FTP or TFTP, remote auto available • Accessible via Web UI
Other utilities	• Configuration dump (admin only) • Simple support info transfer to provider • Pre-installed X.508 v3 certificates
Wi-Fi
Standards	802.11n (5 GHz operation), WPA, WPA2 (AES)
Channels	Country dependent for the following channel ranges: 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
Channelization	40 MHz channel bonding supported
RF power output	• (Country dependent for the following RF power ranges at various channel ranges) 200 mW EIRP and 1 W EIRP • Country-specific power settings are configurable
Transmit power control	Supported
Certifications	In progress: FCC (U.S.), IC (Canada), CE (EU)
MAC address table	128 entries