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Ruckus Wireless

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MediaFlex

™

 7211 

Smart Wi-Fi Gateway

User Guide

For the following MediaFlex 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway models:

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7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (MF7211)

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7211 EXT Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (MF7211-EXT)

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7211 Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (MF7211-Outdoor)

Part Number 800-70273-001 Rev B 
Published September 2010

www.ruckuswireless.com

Summary of Contents for MediaFlex MF7211

Page 1: ...For the following MediaFlex 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway models 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway MF7211 7211 EXT Smart Wi Fi Gateway MF7211 EXT 7211 Outdoor Smart Wi Fi Gateway MF7211 Outdoor Part Number 800 702...

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Page 3: ...trative Computer 12 Step 2 Connect the Device to a Power Source and the Admin Computer 12 Step 3 Configure the Device Using the Quick Start Wizard 13 Step 4 Verify That Your Computer Can Connect to th...

Page 4: ...twork 55 Access Control Options 55 Changing the Access Controls for a WLAN 56 Removing a MAC Address 57 Running the Smart Configuration Wizard 57 5 Managing the Smart Wi Fi Gateway Viewing Current Wir...

Page 5: ...iii Running Diagnostics 76 Where to Find More Information 78 Index...

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Page 7: ...ctions in the release notes Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format PDF or HTML on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at http support ruckus...

Page 8: ...w features enhancements and known issues Documentation Feedback Ruckus Wireless is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions You can email your comments to R...

Page 9: ...1 1 Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway In This Chapter Overview of the 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway 2 Unpacking the Smart Wi Fi Gateway 2 Getting to Know the Smart Wi Fi Gateway Features 3...

Page 10: ...ignals to achieve a robust coverage within home The Smart Wi Fi Gateway communicates with the mesh network routers to allow home devices such as personal computers or laptop computers to access the In...

Page 11: ...features of each Smart Wi Fi Gateway model that is discussed in this guide Before you begin the installation process Ruckus Wireless recommends that you become familiar with these features MF7211 and...

Page 12: ...e Ethernet port is not connected to any device Green Traffic is passing through the Ethernet port 3 Air Quality LEDs The Air Quality LEDs indicate the wireless signal quality between the Smart Wi Fi G...

Page 13: ...ly If you want to extend the range of your wireless network you can connect an external antenna to this connector For more information on the antenna types that MF7211 EXT supports refer to the Regula...

Page 14: ...Features Rear Panel Features The rear panel has two mounting slots that you can use to mount the device on a wall or to a pole Refer to Mount the Device on page 23 to learn how to use these two mounti...

Page 15: ...a description of each side panel element refer to Table 5 Figure 4 MF7211 Outdoor side panel Table 5 MF7211 Outdoor side panel features Number Name Description 1 Power LED Off No power is available o...

Page 16: ...s not associated with your service provider s Wireless Broadband Network One LED is on Poor signal quality Two LEDs are on Fair signal quality Three LEDs are on Good signal quality Four LEDs are on Ex...

Page 17: ...way Features Rear Panel Features The rear panel has two mounting slots that you can use to mount the device on a wall or to a pole Refer to Mount the Device on page 23 to learn how to use these two mo...

Page 18: ...10 Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway Getting to Know the Smart Wi Fi Gateway Features...

Page 19: ...11 2 Installing the Smart Wi Fi Gateway In This Chapter Installing the MF7211 MF7211 EXT Model 12 Installing the MF7211 Outdoor Model 18...

Page 20: ...ministrative computer is the computer that you will be using to access the device s Web interface To access the Web interface the administrative computer must be configured to obtain an IP address aut...

Page 21: ...or EXT Smart Wi Fi Gateway Step 3 Configure the Device Using the Quick Start Wizard Before you start this step make sure you have already obtained the Wireless Broad band Network SSID and security set...

Page 22: ...nterface login page 4 Click the Login button The Web interface welcome page appears and asks you if you want to use the quick start wizard to set up the device 5 Click YES I want to use the wizard The...

Page 23: ...d Bridge Mode If You Selected Router Mode 1 Click the option button for the wireless network with which you want the device to associate If that wireless network is using encryption or authentication...

Page 24: ...Mode 1 Click the option button for the wireless network with which you want the device to associate If that wireless network is using encryption or authentication type the security settings in the bo...

Page 25: ...on page 25 If you want to perform additional configuration tasks such as configuring the system and wireless settings and controlling access to the wireless network refer to Configuring the Smart Wi F...

Page 26: ...to enable it to connect to the Wireless Broadband Network service Step 1 Prepare the Administrative Computer The administrative computer is the computer that you will be using to access the device s...

Page 27: ...tor and then connect the power adapter to a power source or to a surge protector that is plugged into a power source Figure 10 Connect the Ethernet cables and power adapter to the PoE injector 3 Take...

Page 28: ...ou start this step make sure you have already obtained the Wireless Broad band Network s SSID and security settings from your service provider 1 On your computer open a Web browser window 2 In the add...

Page 29: ...erface login page 4 Click the Login button The Web interface welcome page appears and asks you if you want to use the quick start wizard to set up the device 5 Click YES I want to use the wizard The f...

Page 30: ...he settings that you have configured appears 9 Click Reboot to apply your changes A popup message appears informing you that the reboot process may take a few minutes 10 Click OK When the reboot proce...

Page 31: ...e Figure 14 1 Make sure that the perimeter rubber gasket on the housing is clear of debris 2 Place the cover onto the cavity on the side panel 3 Fasten the side panel cover to the chassis using the tw...

Page 32: ...ge 25 If you want to perform additional configuration tasks such as configuring the system and wireless settings and controlling access to the wireless network refer to Configuring the Smart Wi Fi Gat...

Page 33: ...25 3 Navigating the Web Interface In This Chapter Logging Into the Web Interface 26 Navigating the Web Interface 28...

Page 34: ...in use by the device The computer that you will use to access the Web interface must be on the same subnet as the Ruckus Wireless device To log into the Web interface 1 On your computer open a Web bro...

Page 35: ...27 Navigating the Web Interface Logging Into the Web Interface Figure 15 Login page of the Web interface...

Page 36: ...utton Tabs Log Out Button Table 6 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway Web interface elements Element Description Menu Under each category Status Configuration etc are options that when clicked open the related w...

Page 37: ...ing the Web Interface Help Button Click this button to open a help window with information related specifically to the options currently displayed in the workspace Table 6 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway Web...

Page 38: ...30 Navigating the Web Interface Navigating the Web Interface...

Page 39: ...pter Configuring Device Settings 32 Configuring Internet Settings 33 Configuring System Settings 36 Configuring Wireless Settings 39 Configuring Port Forwarding 52 Controlling Access to the Wireless N...

Page 40: ...or leave as isto accept the default device name RuckusMetro The device name identifies the Smart Wi Fi Gateway among other devices on the network 3 Under Service Provider Login change the login inform...

Page 41: ...network If the Smart Wi Fi Gateway does not detect a DHCP server it automatically assigns itself the static IP address 192 168 30 1 to make it easier for you to preconfigure and deploy it your network...

Page 42: ...n Type is set to Static IP 3 When the Static IP options appear you can changes to the following settings Gateway This is the gateway IP address of the Internet interface Primary DNS Server The IP addr...

Page 43: ...type of connection that your Internet service provider ISP is using Typically connection options relate to your ISP s delivery method In certain uncommon instances a Static IP address is provided For...

Page 44: ...reboot the device refer to Rebooting the Smart Wi Fi Gateway on page 75 4 Click Update Settings to save your settings Configuring System Settings The 7211 Smart Wi Fi Gateway provides two operation mo...

Page 45: ...37 Configuring the Smart Wi Fi Gateway Configuring System Settings Figure 20 MF7211 MF7211 EXT system settings Figure 21 MF7211 Outdoor system settings...

Page 46: ...erface icon click either the Bridge and Route option to set the operation mode for the Ethernet interface which connects to your service provider s Wireless Broadband Network 3 Under the Wireless 1 ic...

Page 47: ...Settings Includes settings that allow the Smart Wi Fi Gateway to connect to your service provider s Wireless Broadband Network Configuring Wireless Settings Includes settings that allow wireless clien...

Page 48: ...is is the recommended setting in most cases It allows 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n compliant devices to join the network 802 11b g mixed mode This mode supports both 802 11b and 802 11g compliant devic...

Page 49: ...ance It is recommended that the default settings be retained for best performance CAUTION To fully benefit from the Smart Wi Fi Gateway s capabilities it is advisable not to change these values unless...

Page 50: ...ctive by default If you activate protection you control how 802 11 devices know when they should communicate to another device This is important in a mixed environment of both 802 11b and 802 11g clie...

Page 51: ...from asso ciating successfully with your service provider s Wireless Broadband Network Figure 24 WAN settings To configure WAN settings 1 Go to Configuration Wireless page 2 Click the WAN tab 3 In SS...

Page 52: ...le Locked Click this option if you want the Smart Wi Fi Gateway to associate only with the device with the preferred BSSID If the preferred BSSID is unavailable the Smart Wi Fi Gateway will not attemp...

Page 53: ...wireless clients on your home network to associate with the Smart Wi Fi Gateway directly NOTE Only MF7211 and MF7211 EXT models have wireless interfaces Figure 25 Wireless settings To configure wirele...

Page 54: ...ng with each other If you are operating a hotspot for example you could enable wireless isolation to prevent wireless clients from communicating with each other for example one wireless client accessi...

Page 55: ...T support professional Figure 26 WEP settings To configure WLAN specific WEP encryption settings 1 Go to Configuration Wireless The Configuration Wireless Common page appears 2 Click the Wireless tab...

Page 56: ...ecify the key with 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters The 128 bit cryptography is stronger privacy protection for your network and is recommended if you use WEP Key Entry Method Hexadecimal...

Page 57: ...n be upgraded with adapters to take advantage of WPA PSK If you configure the Smart Wi Fi Gateway with WPA PSK some network users will not be able to connect to your WLAN unless their devices are manu...

Page 58: ...on Windows XP with Service pack 2 or later WPA Auto is an advanced option Only the best WPA 802 11i conforming Wi Fi WPA certified client devices can operate in this mode WPA Authentication PSK mode i...

Page 59: ...ete authentication prior to the exchange of data as in a DHCP environment Another benefit is that each BSSID can be individually configured to forward all authentication requests to its own server Fig...

Page 60: ...network you need to set up port forwarding In most cases such as for Web browsing sending email messages or any other activity where your computer initiates the communication you do not need to set up...

Page 61: ...ew port forwarding entry refer to Adding a Port Forwarding Entry below Adding a Port Forwarding Entry To add a new port forwarding entry click the Add new entry button Complete the form that appears b...

Page 62: ...t Wi Fi Gateway Configuring Port Forwarding NOTE You add up to 32 entries to the port forwarding table When this limit is reached the message Table is full at the bottom of the page Figure 30 Adding a...

Page 63: ...If the WLAN uses encryption then the station must still supply the correct encryption pass phrase The Access Controls table is hidden if the current mode is Disable WLAN access restrictions Allowing O...

Page 64: ...sired access control For a description of the options see Access Control Options in the previous section The Access Controls Table appears 4 To add a MAC address to the Access Control table click the...

Page 65: ...ll 6 Click Update to save your changes Assuming all parameters you entered are acceptable that row will be added to the table You have completed adding an entry to the MAC address table If you have ad...

Page 66: ...act like Layer 2 or bridge device When bridge mode is selected the home computer s IP address will be assigned from the WAN interface when the DHCP is enabled on the home computers Figure 32 Select t...

Page 67: ...MF7211 EXT models 7 Configure the first wireless interface on this wizard page In What is your network name SSID type a name that you want to assign to your WLAN For example you can type WLAN1 In Wha...

Page 68: ...Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard Figure 34 Configure your first WLAN 8 Click Finish The Web interface displays a summary of the settings that you have configured Figure 35 Review the set...

Page 69: ...warning message appears notifying you that the reboot process may take several minutes WARNING Do not remove power from the Smart Wi Fi Gateway during the reboot process 10 Click OK When the reboot i...

Page 70: ...62 Configuring the Smart Wi Fi Gateway Running the Smart Configuration Wizard...

Page 71: ...istrative Login Settings 65 Configuring Management Access Options 67 Sending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless Support 70 Enabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server 69 Upgradin...

Page 72: ...tings Viewing Current Wireless Settings If you want to view the current common wireless settings that the Smart Wi Fi Gateway is using go to the Status Wireless page Table 12 lists the descriptions of...

Page 73: ...gs Optional In Username type a new user name that you will use to log in to the Web interface The default user name is super In Password type a new password to replace the default password sp admin In...

Page 74: ...ay Changing the Administrative Login Settings You have completed changing the default login settings The next time you log in to the Web interface make sure you use these updated login settings Figure...

Page 75: ...r management access options are available on the AP These options include management access via HTTPS Telnet and SSH You can also enable remote management if you want to be able to access the Smart Wi...

Page 76: ...ription Telnet access By default this option is disabled inactive Telnet port This field lists the default Telnet port of 23 only if Telnet is active You can manually change this port number if requir...

Page 77: ...s to the syslog server 1 Go to Administration Log The Administration Log page appears 2 Look for Log Status and then click Enabled 3 After enabling logging configure the following options Syslog Serve...

Page 78: ...n FTP or TFTP server click TFTP or FTP option Clicking the FTP option prompts you to enter a User ID and Password 4 In Server Address enter the FTP or TFTP server IP address 5 In Filename enter a name...

Page 79: ...update schedule Before starting decide which option you want to take Automate a regularly scheduled update Run a one time manual update right now By default the automatic upgrade option is active and...

Page 80: ...e Smart Wi Fi Gateway Upgrading Manually via FTP or TFTP 1 In the Upgrade Method options click FTP or TFTP 2 Click the host name field and then type the URL of the server Or click the IP address field...

Page 81: ...OTE Automatic Upgrade is only available if you select TFTP FTP or Web as the Upgrade Method 2 In Firmware Server or URL depending in whether selected TFTP FTP or Web as the upgrade method type the hos...

Page 82: ...grade is available the Smart Wi Fi Gateway will download it from the specified source immediately A status bar appears which displays the progress of the upgrade process To complete the upgrade proces...

Page 83: ...t network communications on any currently active WLANs Figure 42 The Maintenance Reboot Reset page To reboot the Smart Wi Fi Gateway 1 Go to Maintenance Reboot Reset The Maintenance Reboot Reset page...

Page 84: ...to Maintenance Reboot Reset The Maintenance Reboot Reset page appears 2 Click Reset Now next to Restore to factory settings After a brief pause you will be automatically logged out of the Smart Wi Fi...

Page 85: ...77 Managing the Smart Wi Fi Gateway Running Diagnostics Figure 43 Pinging ruckuswireless com Figure 44 Running traceroute on ruckuswireless com...

Page 86: ...you have questions that this User Guide does not address visit the Ruckus Wireless Support Portal at http support ruckuswireless com The Support Portal hosts the latest versions of user documentation...

Page 87: ...se 35 renew 35 diagnostics 76 E encryption 46 encryption method 44 event logs 69 external antenna 40 external antenna connector 13 F firmware upgrade 71 H Help 29 home network 45 I installation 11 Int...

Page 88: ...router mode 36 S Smart Configuration Wizard 57 SSID 43 46 Static IP 35 static IP address 33 syslog 69 syslog server 69 system settings 36 T tabs 28 temperature update 32 traceroute 76 transmit power...

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