Find the Ruckus MF2900 AP over
your wireless network
You should now be able to find the SSID of your
MF2900 AP over your wireless network. If you have
changed the default Network Name (SSID), or the
security settings, make sure your PC and other devices
in your wireless network use the same security settings
as the Ruckus MF2900 AP.
Troubleshooting
Listed below are some things to check if you cannot
connect to your MF2900 AP.
Startup sequence
1. Unplug the MF2900 AP’s power supply.
2. Plug in the MF2900 AP’s power supply.
3. Connect the MF2900 AP to your home router or
gateway.
4. From your PC, find the MF2900 AP’s SSID on the
wireless network, then Connect.
Log into the Ruckus MF2900 AP to verify
the wireless settings
If the startup sequence didn’t work, verify that the Net-
work name (SSID) and security settings on the MF2900
AP match that of your wireless network.
1. Connect your computer to the MF2900 Multimedia
access point by an Ethernet cable. Set your comput-
er’s network to an IP address within the same range
as the MF2900 AP’s default IP address.
2. Open a Web browser window.
3. Point your browser to http://192.168.0.1. At the
login screen, enter the username
admin
and leave
password field blank. Click the
Login
button.
4. Click the
System
link under he Configuration menu
on the left panel of the Ruckus Web user interface.
Verify that your computer’s wireless network settings
match that of the Ruckus MF2900 AP.
Check the LED status lights to verify
correct operation
1. Make sure you are using the power adapter sup-
plied by Ruckus Wireless, Inc.
2.
Make sure the Power LED is lit.
If it is not lit, make
sure that the power cord is properly connected to
the MF2900 AP, and that the power supply adapter
is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.
If the error persists, you have a hardware problem
and should contact technical support.
3.
Make sure your LAN link LED is lit.
Make sure
that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at
the MF2900 AP and your computer. The LAN LED
on the MF2900 AP indicates link when the adapter is
fully seated in the port.
4.
Make sure the Wireless LED is either steady
or flashing Green
.
If not lit, the Wireless settings
may be incorrect between the MF2900 AP and your
computer.
If necessary, reset the Ruckus MF2900 AP
to its factory defaults
If you forgot what IP address or security settings you
assigned to the MF2900 AP, you can reset it to factory
defaults by inserting the end of a paper clip into the
reset button hole located on the back of the unit. Press
and hold the reset button for at least four seconds, un-
til all antenna LEDs start to flash simultaneously. Then
you can connect to the MF2900 AP using the default
network settings.
Ruckus MF2900 Quick Setup Guide
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