Ruckus ZoneFlex™ 7962

Ultra-fast and Reliable Wireless with the First Dual-Band 802.11n Smart Wi-Fi Access Point with Dynamic Beamforming

Now enterprise companies can easily and affordably build higher-speed 802.11n wireless networks that deliver wire-like reliability and consistent performance at range. The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962 is the world’s only dual-band 802.11n enterprise-class AP that concurrently supports spatial multiplexing, automatic interference rejection and dynamic beamforming. The ZoneFlex 7962 delivers ultra-high speed, reliable and long-range client connectivity within challenging RF environments. It’s also the only 802.11n product purpose-built for hotels, schools and enterprises that enables high-definition IPTV, video-on-demand and other video applications while supporting data applications for guests and employees.

Ultra High Performance WLANs

High Performance WLAN Extension

Concurrent IP Video (IPTV) And Data

Product

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962 is the first affordable, dual-band 802.11n access point that delivers ultra-high speed, reliable and long-range client connectivity within challenging RF environments.

The ZoneFlex 7962 is based on dynamic RF beamforming technology that extends signal range two to four times while minimizing packet loss by constantly routing Wi-Fi transmissions over the best performing signal paths.

The world’s only enterprise-class AP that concurrently supports spatial multiplexing, automatic interference rejection and dynamic beamforming, the ZoneFlex 7962 delivers the industry’s most solid 802.11n performance at range. It’s also the only 802.11n product purpose-built for hotels, schools and enterprises that enables high-defi nition IPTV, video-on-demand and other video applications while supporting data applications for guests and employees.

Dynamic

As one of the most affordable and fastest 802.11n system available today, the ZoneFlex 7962 offers unmatched price/performance. The ZoneFlex 7962 delivers 100 to 300 percent faster Wi-Fi speeds at a fraction of the cost of competitive solutions and is simpler to confi gure, deploy and manage.

Through the use of a patented, integrated intelligent antenna array, dynamic beamforming provides consistent performance at range. Wi-Fi signals are automatically formed and directed over the best performing paths to each client based on continuous feedback.

The ZoneFlex 7962 is the only 802.11n access point to provide automatic interference mitigation. By rejecting unwanted interference that causes packet loss and retransmissions, the 7962 provides added signal gain and unprecedented Wi-Fi reliability.

And because the ZoneFlex 7962 is able to constantly find the best RF paths for each packet, once deployed, enterprises never have to worry about constant site surveys as the environment changes.

Flexibility

In a centrally-managed WLAN configuration with the ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller, all 802.11n is sent directly to its destination and not required to pass through the controller. This eliminates performance bottlenecks and single points of failure.

The ZoneFlex 7962 uniquely supports Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking technology. This enables enterprises to easily extend Wi-Fi services to locations where cabling Ethernet is cost prohibitive or impossible. Smart Mesh Networking is self-organizing and self-healing, allowing administrators to plug ZoneFlex 7962 APs into PoE injectors, then walk away.

Up to 16 discrete SSIDs can be configured within each Ruckus ZoneFlex 7962, each with unique broadcast, QoS, security and management parameters assigned. SSIDs can be mapped to different APs or VLANs. SSIDs can also be grouped and shared by specific APs.

Multimedia

The ZoneFlex 7962 provide unique support for isochronous, delay-sensitive traffic such as IP-based streaming video (IPTV) and voice over IP. By effectively eliminating packet loss, the ZoneFlex 7962 delivers picture-perfect video to IP-capable devices while supporting high-performance, high-density data requirements.

Security Used with ZoneDirector, ZoneFlex 2741 provides first-of-its-kind automatic user security enforcement. With Ruckus Dynamic PSK™, new users simply plug their computers into the LAN, then specify a URL that directs them to a captive portal for a one-time authentication. Then, ZoneDirector automatically configures the user’s system with the designated SSID and a unique, dynamically-generated encryption key.

Simple

Automated deployment keeps configuration and installation super simple - even for large enterprise deployments. And support for standard 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE) eliminates migration pains by leveraging existing PoE switches.

As a smarter dual-band 802.11n AP, the ZoneFlex 7962 gives enterprises protection over their wireless investments by supporting legacy 802.11a/b/g clients.

Specs

Physical Characteristics
Power	• External power adapter   » Input: 110-240V AC   » Output: 12V DC, 1.5A • Power over Ethernet Class 0
Physical Size	19.43cm (L), 14.43cm (W), 12.38cm (H)
Weight	680 grams (1.5 lbs.)
Antenna	Internal software-configurable antenna array with directional and omni high-gain elements that provide over 4,000 unique antenna patterns
Ethernet ports	• 2 ports, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45 • Power over Ethernet (802.3af)
Lock Option	Integrated Kensington lock
Environmental conditions	• Operating Temperature: 32°F (0°C) - 122°F (50°C) • Operating Humidity: 15% - 95% non-condensing
Power Draw	• 12.95W (PoE) • 15W (12V DC)
Performance and Supported Configurations
Concurrent stations	Up to 200
Target UDP throughput	150-200 Mbps (300 Mbps bursts) sustainable throughput for a 5000 sq. foot (460 sq meter) area for each radio for each band
Simultaneous Vo-Fi clients	up to 20
Traffic Management and Quality of Services
Classes of service	Voice, video, best effort and background
Software queues	Four per station
802.11e	Supported
Automatic traffic classification	Automatic type of service tagging for multicast video packets
Rate Limiting	Supported
VLAN support	802.1Q
Heuristic classification	Supported
Deployment
Options	• Managed by ZoneDirector • Individually Managed • Managed by FlexMaster
Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI (Telnet), SSH HTTP/S, SNMP via ZoneDirector, TR-069 via FlexMaster
Statistics	LAN, wireless and associated stations (accessible via Web UI)
Auto AP Software updates	FTP or TFTP, remote auto available
Wi-Fi
Standards	• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n • 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz concurrent operation
Supported data rates	• 802.11n:   » 6.5Mbps – 144.4Mbps (20MHz)   » 6.5Mbps – 270Mbps (40MHz) • 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps • 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps • 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps
Radio Chains	3x3
Spatial Streams	2
Channelization	20MHz and/or 40MHz
Frequency Band	• IEEE 802.11n: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz and 5.15 – 5.85 GHz • IEEE 802.11a: 5.15 – 5.85 GHz • IEEE 802.11b: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz
Operating Channels	• US/Canada: 1-11 • Europe ( ETSI X30): 1-13 • Japan X41: 1-13 • 5GHz 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
BSSID	Up to eight per radio (16 total)
Power Save	Supported
Wireless Security	• WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, 802.11i • Authentication via 802.1X with the ZoneDirector, local authentication database, support for RADIUS, LDAP, and ActiveDirectory
Certifications	• U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Hong Kong • WEEE/RoHS compliance • Wi-Fi Alliance Certification (Wi-Fi Certified™)
Product Ordering Information
ZoneFlex 7962 Dual Band 802.11n Access Point
Model	901-7962-XX01
Description	Centrally managed concurrent dual band 802.11n access point
PLEASE NOTE:	When ordering you must specify the destination region by indicating -US, -EU, -UK, -UN, -AU, -UU or -IN instead of XX.

Videos

	Bill Kish on 802.11n		How it works: ZoneFlex		Video Tutorials: ZoneFlex Setup Wizard
	Dynamic Pre-Shared key		Victor Shtrom on Dynamic Beamforming		ZoneDirector Dashboard Overview
	Guestpass Generation

Webinars

Webinar: Demystifying BeamForming

Pamphlets

Smarter Wi-Fi for Education (1.2 MB)

Data/Feature Sheets

	BeamFlex (711.8 KB)		SmartCast (886.9 KB)		ZoneFlex 7962 (1.5 MB)
	Mounting Bracket Guide (452.4 KB)

Case Studies

Douglas County School District (1.1 MB)

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants (1.2 MB)

White/Black Papers

	Clear Voice over Wi-Fi in the Enterprise		Delivering the 802.11n promise with Smart Wi-Fi		Wireless Best Practices: A Practical Guide for Small/Medium Business
	The Real Cost of 802.11n for the Enterprise		Making WLANs Work Reliably and Cost-Effectively in a Multimedia World		Forming RF Beams and Making Wi-Fi Faster on Purpose with 802.11n

Product Info

ZoneFlex At-A-Glance (1.8 MB)

ZoneFlex™ Overview (1.2 MB)