Ruckus ZoneFlex™ 7731
Long-Range, Reliable 802.11n Wi-Fi Backhaul for High-Speed Point-to-Point Connectivity
Developed for broadband operators looking to deliver reliable wireless broadband services, the ZoneFlex 7731 is the first smart Wi-Fi point-to-point backhaul system that delivers consistent performance at ranges up to 15 kilometers. Based on the 802.11n standard combined with a Ruckus’ smart directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS). Operating in the 5GHz band, the ZoneFlex 7731 integrates a state-of-the-art, dual-polarized smart antenna that offers blazingly fast and highly reliability connectivity across long distances.
The ZoneFlex 7731 point-to-point bridge is perfect for a variety of carrier applications such as offering Wi-Fi broadband services, backhauling 3G traffic and offloading data traffic from 3G networks. It is also ideal for hotels, multi-dwelling units, schools, warehouses and other enterprises looking to extend broadband connection to remote buildings where fixed line broadband connections aren’t feasible or cost effective. Ultra simple to use, the lightweight ZoneFlex 7731 provides a 30-degree 3dB beamwidth antenna for easy aiming and is centrally managed through the Ruckus FlexMaster remote Wi-Fi management system.
Wire-like, long range throughput
- Integration, dual-polarized directional smart antenna
- 802.11n, operating in the 5GHz band
- Up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 km/1 mi
- Up to 165 Mbps at 3 km/2 mi
- Up to 100 Mbps at 5 km/3 mi
- Up to 50 Mbps at 10 km/6 mi
- 15km maximum range
Easy installation and pairing
- No external antennas
- Lightweight design (877 grams / 1.93 lbs.)
- Flexible mounting options
- Finds peer automatically
Secure and scalable
- AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs
Robust operation
- IP-65 rated
- Operates in conditions from -40°C – 65° C (-40°F – 149°F)
- 802.3af power over Ethernet support
- Internal 14dBi directional antenna
Ultra simple positioning and aiming
- Liberal 30-degree, 3dB beam width antenna
- Sophisticated LED-based aiming software
Building to Building Bridging
ZoneFlex 7731 provides an ideal solution for either the primary link or the redundant link between the two LANs in different buildings.
Wireless Broadband Access
ZoneFlex 7731 allows providers to reliably deliver new wireless broadband services in areas where fixed line access is non-existent or cost-prohibitive.
3G Backhaul and Offload
ZoneFlex 7731 offers cost-effectiveness, reliability and better performance for 3G network offload and backhaul.
Backup Link For Disaster Recovery
ZoneFlex 7731 offers cost-effectiveness, reliability and better performance for 3G network offload and backhaul.
Video Surveillance
ZoneFlex 7731 offers cost-effectiveness, reliability and better performance for 3G network offload and backhaul.
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The Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7731 is the first centrally-managed, outdoor point-to-point bridge that unleashes the promise of 5GHz 802.11n, delivering unparalleled throughput. Backhaul throughput of over 100 Mbps opens opportunities to new business models, bridging remote locations and providing broadband services to locations not reachable before, in an affordable way.
Designed for harsh outdoor conditions, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 is perfect for service providers looking to easily extend branded broadband services, backhaul 3G networks, offload data traffic from 3G networks, deploy multimedia hotspots, or offer wireless broadband services where fixed line access is limited.
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Auto-pairing of wireless bridges, in addition to flexible mounting options, forgiving antenna pattern, and an easy-to-use aiming software, allows installers to deploy and optimize a wireless link in a short time, significantly increasing productivity and reducing deployment costs.
Lightweight and designed with simple and flexible mounting options, the ZoneFlex 7731 finds its peer automatically and enables installers to deploy the APs effortlessly.

The wireless link offers much higher data throughput rates than T1/E1 or xDSL lines at only a fraction of the fixed line installation cost and without the recurring leased line cost. The ZoneFlex 7731 is also an ideal option for backhauling 3G networks.
The internal dual polarized antenna not only does away with the need for installing an external antenna, further simplifying the installation procedure, but also offers an aesthetically pleasing look and feel.
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With a 30-degree, 3dB beamwidth antenna and sophisticated LED-based aiming software, aiming and optimizing performance has never been easier. And with Auto Channel Selection and Dynamic Channel Management*, ZoneFlex 7731 finds and selects the best performing channel automatically.


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Based on the 802.11n standard, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 300 Mbps. With Ruckus' purpose-built directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

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AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs.
- Management
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The ZoneFlex 7731 can be managed through its own WebGUI or can be fully managed by FlexMaster and supports standard-based SNMP and HTTPS/XML/SOAP allowing operators to easily configure and manage the bridges as part of the larger network. When centrally managed by FlexMaster it provides a complete view of the entire wireless network including ZoneDirector and other indoor and outdoor ZoneFlex APs.
- Specs
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Physical Characteristics Power Power over Ethernet and 12VDC Power Draw • 7W without heating
• 12W with heatingPhysical Size 27.1cm (L), 17.2cm (W), 13.15cm (H) Weight 877 grams (1.93 lbs - no external mounting hardware) Antenna • 14 dBi internal directional antenna
• 30 degree 3dB beamwidth
• Two external N-Type antenna connectorsEthernet ports • 1 port, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45
• Power over Ethernet (802.3af)Environmental conditions • IP-65 rated
• Operating air temperature: -40°C – 65° C (-40°F – 149°F)Performance and Supported Configurations Target UDP throughput (Line of Sight) • Up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 km/1 mi
• Up to 165 Mbps at 3 km/2 mi
• Up to 100 Mbps at 5 km/3 mi
• Up to 50 Mbps at 10 km/6 miMaximum Link Distance 15 kilometers Point-To-Multipoint Future software upgrade Traffic Management and Quality of Services Automatic traffic classification • Automatic type of service tagging for multicast video and voice packets
• Automatic prioritization of VoIP and video traffic
• Support for 802.1pVLAN support • 802.1Q passthrough
• Management VLANClasses of service Voice, video, best effort and background 802.1p-based Classification Supported Heuristic classification Supported Management Configuration Web user interface, CLI (Telnet), SSH HTTP/S/XML/SOAP, SNMP statistics interface through FlexMaster Statistics Link event counters Auto Provisioning FTP or TFTP, remote auto available Wi-Fi Standards • IEEE 802.11a/n
• 5Ghz operationSupported data rates • 802.11n
» 6.5Mbps – 130Mbps (20MHz) » 6.5Mbps – 270Mbps (40MHz)
• 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6MbpsRadio Chains 2x2 Spatial Streams 2 RF Power Output 22 dBm Channelization 20MHz and/or 40MHz Frequency Band • IEEE 802.11n: 5.15 – 5.85 GHz
• IEEE 802.11a: 5.15 – 5.875 GHzOperating Channels 5 GHz 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, 169, 173 Wireless Security WPA2 AES, 802.11i Certifications • U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia, India, China, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand
• WEEE/RoHS complianceDeployment Options • Individually Managed
• Managed by FlexMasterAiming Assistance LED-based aiming software Product Ordering Information ZoneFlex 7762 Dual Band 802.11n Outdoor Access Point Model Description 901-7731-XX02 Pre-Provisioned Pair of Two Centrally Managed 802.11n 5 GHz Outdoor Point to Point Bridges 901-7731-XX01 Single Unit of Centrally Managed 802.11n 5 GHz Outdoor Point to Point Bridge PLEASE NOTE: When ordering you must specify the destination region by indicating -US, -EU, -UK, -CH, -UN, -AU, -UU or -IN instead of XX.
- Data/Feature Sheets
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Mounting Bracket Guide (452.4 KB) 
SmartCast (886.9 KB) 
ZoneFlex 7731 (2.1 MB) - Case Studies
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Veracity Networks (1.4 MB) - White Papers
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The Real Cost of 802.11n for the Enterprise 
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