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

Advanced software capabilities
Elegant guest networking without the hassle
Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
Seamless integration with existing network infrastructure

Better Performance, Reduced Interference, and Extended Reach.

Utilizes BeamFlex™, a patented Wi-Fi beam-steering technology
Automatically ensures predictable performance for voice, video, and multimedia
Extends range to eliminate Wi-Fi deadspots
Minimizes erratic Wi-Fi behavior, enabling uninterrupted voice calls, through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming with the Ruckus Mobility Module

Easy to Use, Install, and Manage.

Seamlessly interfaces with existing network, security, and authentication infrastructure
Is easily configured through point-and-click web-based wizard
Automatically discovers and configures ZoneFlex access points (APs), which become instantly manageable

High Capability. Low Price.

Bridges gap between deficient APs and cumbersome WLAN systems
Requires fewer APs to be deployed
Can be configured by non-IT staff

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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 key	How it works: ZoneFlex	Video Tutorials: ZoneFlex Setup Wizard
Guestpass Generation	SpeedFlex	ZoneDirector Dashboard Overview
How it works: SmartMesh Networking

Data/Feature Sheets

Dynamic PSK (624.7 KB)	Smart Mesh Networking (1.2 MB)	ZoneDirector 1000 (1.2 MB)
Guest Pass (1.3 MB)	SmartCast (886.9 KB)	ZoneFlex At-A-Glance (1.8 MB)
Mobility Module (972.4 KB)	SpeedFlex (362.6 KB)	ZoneFlex Overview (1.3 MB)

Case Studies

ADI Logistics (1.0 MB)	Maurice Sporting Goods (282.5 KB)	Sandals (1.7 MB)
Delta School District (908.0 KB)	Midwest Surgical (687.2 KB)	Sea Mar Community Health Centers (1.7 MB)
Emmanuel College (969.5 KB)	Pacific Ridge School (365.7 KB)	Frontenac (English) (2.0 MB)
Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Suites (891.1 KB)	Players Club (914.6 KB)	Frontenac (French) (2.0 MB)
Lodgian (857.5 KB)	Raroa School (770.3 KB)

White Papers

	Clear Voice over Wi-Fi in the Enterprise		Redefining WLAN Economics with SmartMeshing		Wireless Best Practices: A Practical Guide for Small/Medium Business
	SmartSec for PCI Compliance		Making WLANs Work Reliably and Cost-Effectively in a Multimedia World