Ruckus MediaFlex™ 2200

Two High-Performance 802.11g Wi-Fi Products In One.

For broadband operators building large-scale broadband wireless networks, Ruckus Wireless presents the first system purpose-built and optimized to help subscribers get and stay connected — the MediaFlex 2200 series (a one port version, the MediaFlex 2211 and a five-port version, the MediaFlex 2225).

The MediaFlex 2200 series is two products in one—acting as a high-gain wireless access gateway as well as an extended range indoor 802.11b/g access point

The MediaFlex 2200 series gives operators the signal strength—and the coverage area—demanded in those Wi-Fi-hostile urban environments.

Only System That Provides Unprecedented Diversity Through Dual-polarized Antenna Array

Integrates Smart MIMO antenna technology
High-gain access point and receiver in one
Provides largest coverage area, strongest resilience to interference, and highest receiver sensitivity
Compatible with standard 802.11b/g Wi-Fi networks

Reliably Extends Wi-Fi Signals Indoors and Outdoors.

Subscribers connect faster and more reliably to broadband Wi-Fi services
Automatically optimizes around changing environmental conditions
Intelligent connection algorithms determine fastest connection path based on highest data rates and best signal strength.

Ideal for Broadband Wireless Access.

Allows broadband providers to easily extend wireless coverage while maintaining user identity
Essential for providers that authenticate users based on a unique MAC address
Uses L2TP tunneling, to transparently bridge traffic to a centralized data center or Network Operating Center (NOC), allowing authentication and billing of individual users

MediaFlex 2200 Options

Product

The two-in-one MediaFlex 2200 Series solution is equipped with the industry’s first dual-polarized antenna array, for seamless communication with metro Wi-Fi nodes. Additionally, an external RF antenna option works together with the Smart antenna array and patented expert control software, to select the best antenna patterns and RF paths for sending and receiving traffic. If there are changes to the Wi-Fi environment or adjustments to the outdoor metro mesh network (such as changes to channel assignments), MediaFlex continually rescans the RF domain, to maintain the best outdoor AP.

Performance

Dramatically Increases Range and Performance.

Each MediaFlex 2200 Series integrates BeamFlex™, a compact, internal antenna array, BeamFlex features multiple dual-polarized directional antenna elements that form unique antenna patterns for diversity. Its expert system control software continually ranks the antenna patterns for each destination device, using the feedback mechanism built into the 802.11 MAC layer protocol. BeamFlex constantly learns the RF environment and automatically adjusts the antenna pattern to steer signals to the optimum signal path to the wireless AP, to substantially increase both Wi-Fi performance and range, sustain high transmission speeds, and minimize retransmissions.

Unlike conventional wireless devices, MediaFlex 2200 Series dynamically mitigates interference caused by multipath fading, neighbor networks, and other wireless devices.

Simple

Simple Installation that Reduces Support Costs.

Self-installable, MediaFlex 2200 Series utilizes dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) for automatic configuration with a metro Wi-Fi network. It has an intuitive user interface, and provides a setup wizard that easily lets home users configure the device.

Manageable

Enhanced Manageability and Monitoring.

MediaFlex 2200 Series is remotely manageable by the metro Wi-Fi service provider’s network management center via HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, and SSH. It provides extensive statistics to the service provider’s network management center, for easy troubleshooting and monitoring. Multiple clients are supported behind MediaFlex 2200 Series in the metro Wi-Fi network. Integrated NUTTCP support allows providers to conduct performance testing directly from the metro node to the MediaFlex 2200 Series.

Ideal for Home Networks.

Equipped with DHCP server functionality, MediaFlex supports multiple home PCs by automatically assigning dynamic IP addresses. Network address translation (NAT) is used to give home PCs Internet access. If there’s a broadband connection failure, MediaFlex 2200 Series automatically alerts the user by redirecting them to a status page, while continuing to provide local network connectivity.

Specs

Physical Characteristics
Power	External power adapter Input: 100-120V AC Input: 220-240V AC Output: 12V DC, 1A
Physical Size	14.2cm (L), 12.2cm (W), 7.5cm (H)
Weight	220 grams
Antenna	Internal software-configurable antenna array with directional and omni high-gain elements that provide up to 63 unique antenna patterns External RP-SMA connector option
Ethernet ports	1 port (with or without external antenna) 5 ports (without external antenna) Auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ-45
LED display	Power/status, Ethernet status, Wi-Fi status, Wi-Fi network quality indicator
Environmental conditions	Operating temperature: 32° F (0°C) - 104°F (40°C) Operating humidity: 15% - 95% non condensing
Management
Configuration and statistics interface	Web user interface CLI (Telnet, SSH) SNMP
Statistics	LAN, wireless and associated stations Accessible via Web UI
Software update	Manually or automatically via FTP, TFTP or WebUI (pre-configured with address of Ruckus-hosted firmware server)
Other utilities	Configuration dump (admin only) Simple support info transfer to provider Smart configuration wizard
Wi-Fi
Standards	802.11b/g
Supported data rates	54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Channels	US/Canada: 1-11 Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13 Japan X41: 1-13
Routing	Static routing
RF power output	23 dBm for 802.11b/g (200mW) Country-specific power is configurable
NAT	Supported
DHCP	Supported
Bridge mode	Supported
Router mode	Supported
Tunnel mode	L2TP
Auto channel selection	Supported
Transmit power control	Supported
Certifications	FCC (U.S.), CE (EU), OFTA (Hong Kong) Canada, Australia/New Zealand Plenum rating (UL 2043) - in process WEEE/ROHS compliance
Wireless security	WEP, WPA – TKIP, WPA2 - AES
Authentication	802.1x (EAP-TTLS)
Client stations supported	10