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Hardware Features

LEDs

the access point’s MAC address. If you are unable to find the access point, then it is very 
likely to be in standalone mode. If you have multiple ZoneDirector devices on the network, 
make sure you check each one of them.

Table 9

 describes the behavior of the LEDs on the CMAP when it is in CM, AP standalone, 

and AP ZoneDirector modes.

Table 9.

LED behavior in CM, AP Standalone, and AP ZoneDirector modes

CM Mode

AP Standalone Mode

AP ZoneDirector Mode

White

On

Off

Off

Orange

Off

On

On

Red

DownStream

At least one 2.4GHz wireless 
client is associated with the 
access point and signal 
strength is strong.

At least one 2.4GHz wireless 
client is associated with the 
access point and signal 
strength is strong.

Red Flashing

Searching for 
downstream

2.4GHz WLAN is up but no 
clients.

2.4GHz WLAN is up but no 
clients.

Yellow

UpStream

At least one 2.4GHz wireless 
client is associated with the 
access point and signal 
strength is weak.

At least one 2.4GHz wireless 
client is associated with the 
access point and signal 
strength is weak.

Green

On_Line

At least one 5GHz wireless 
client is associated with the 
access point and signal 
strength is strong.

If AP is RAP, at least on MAP 
is associated.  If AP is MAP it 
is associated with a RAP.  
Signal strength is strong.

Blue

Link

At least one 5GHz wireless 
client is associated with the 
access point and signal 
strength is weak.

If AP is RAP, at least on MAP 
is associated.  If AP is MAP it 
is associated with a RAP. 
Signal strength is weak.

Summary of Contents for ZF7761CM

Page 1: ...Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 7761CM Dual Band 802 11n Outdoor Access Point with Integrated Cable Modem Installation Guide Part Number 800 70290 001 Published March 2010 www ruckuswireless com...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ace 9 Step 4 Configure the Wireless Settings 10 Step 5 Disconnect the CMAP from the Administrative Computer 14 Step 6 Restore the Administrative Computer s Network Settings 14 Pointing the CMAP to Zon...

Page 4: ...cess Point to Factory Default Settings 40 Using the Reset Switch on the DC Power Supply 40 Using SNMP to Reset the Access Point 41 Before You Begin 41 10 Resetting the CM to Factory Default Settings 4...

Page 5: ...e for download on the Ruckus Wireless Support Web site at http support ruckuswireless com documents Release Notes Provides late breaking information about the current software release including new fe...

Page 6: ...each item for damage If any item is damaged or missing notify your authorized Ruckus Wireless sales representative Package Contents A complete ZoneFlex 7761CM package contains all of the items listed...

Page 7: ...3 Unpacking the CMAP Package Contents Figure 1 The CMAP comes preassembled with the cable strand interface Cable Strand Interface Access Point...

Page 8: ...ne device Ruckus Wireless strongly recommends that you preconfigure or stage the unit before mounting it It is more convenient to connect the administrative computer to the access point and configure...

Page 9: ...s dialog box appears 6 Under This connection uses the following items look for Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 and then double click the item The Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties d...

Page 10: ...al Area Connection and then click Properties NOTE Make sure that you configure the Local Area Connection properties not the Wireless Network Connection properties 3 When the Local Area Connection Prop...

Page 11: ...rnet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 7 Click OK again to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box Windows saves the IP address settings that you configured Figure 3 Sample configura...

Page 12: ...ly DC power to the CMAP 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled PoE OUT on the CMAP and then connect the other end to the administrative computer s Ethernet port 2 Remove t...

Page 13: ...the access point s Web interface A security alert message appears 4 Click Yes or OK depending on the browser to continue The access point s login page appears Figure 5 The ZoneFlex Access Point login...

Page 14: ...figure the 2 4GHz radio settings click Configuration Radio 2 4G To configure the 5GHz radio settings click Configuration Radio 5G For your reference the default wireless settings on the access point a...

Page 15: ...cess point in the United States this value is fixed to United States at the factory and is not user configurable If you purchased the access point outside of the United States verify that the value is...

Page 16: ...at will help users identify this wireless network in their wireless network connection application NOTE You may also configure other wireless settings on this and other Wireless tabs in addition to th...

Page 17: ...13 Preparing for Installation Preconfiguring the Access Point Standalone Only Figure 8 Type the FlexMaster server URL...

Page 18: ...for Local Area Connection and then click Properties 3 When the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box appears select Internet Protocol TCP IP from the scrolling list and then click Properties The...

Page 19: ...IP address to the same subnet as the CMAP The AP s default IP address is 192 168 100 2 3 Start the Telnet or SSH client program on the administrative computer 4 Log onto to the AP via Telnet or SSH us...

Page 20: ...CP server running on Microsoft Windows If your DHCP server is running on a different operating system the procedure may be different The procedure for configuring Option 43 on your DHCP server depends...

Page 21: ...sses If a management interface is used for Web UI management the actual IP address must still be used when configuring ZoneDirector as a client for a backend RADIUS server FlexMaster server or in any...

Page 22: ...Under Available Options look for the 43 Vendor Specific Info check box and then select it 5 Under Data Entry highlight the existing values and then press Delete on your keyboard 6 Position your curso...

Page 23: ...eDirector IP address length 8 Position the cursor under the ASCII text area and then type the ZoneDirector IP address If you typed the hexadecimal equivalent of the ZoneDirector IP address there shoul...

Page 24: ...e Network Before starting with this procedure count the number of characters including http or https back slashes colon and periods in the FlexMaster server URL and ZoneDirector IP address and then co...

Page 25: ...gn to expand it 3 Right click Scope Options and then click Configure Options The General tab of the Scope Options dialog box appears 4 Under Available Options look for the 43 Vendor Specific Info chec...

Page 26: ...oneDirector Figure 13 Type 01 the subcode for FlexMaster 7 Under the Binary text area position the cursor after the 01 subcode and then type 21 the hexadecimal equivalent of the FlexMaster server URL...

Page 27: ...fter the 01 subcode for FlexMaster type 21 the hexadecimal equivalent of the FlexMaster server URL length 8 Position the cursor under the ASCII text area and then type the FlexMaster server URL In the...

Page 28: ...ing the CMAP to ZoneDirector Figure 15 In the ASCII text area type the FlexMaster server URL 9 Position your cursor again after the last octet in this example 72 under the Binary text area and then ty...

Page 29: ...text area type 03 the subcode for ZoneDirector 10 After the ZoneDirector subcode 03 type the hexadecimal equivalent of the length of the ZoneDirector IP address length For example if the ZoneDirector...

Page 30: ...h 11 Position the cursor under the ASCII text area after the FlexMaster server URL and then type the ZoneDirector IP address If you typed the hexadecimal equivalent of the ZoneDirector IP address ther...

Page 31: ...es after the FlexMaster server URL 12 Click Apply to save your changes 13 Click OK to close the Scope Options dialog box You have completed configuring DHCP Option 43 to provide supported APs with the...

Page 32: ...nt to the installation and mounting instructions that this guide provides Before you begin the installation process Ruckus Wireless recommends that you first become familiar with these features Figure...

Page 33: ...rting pins 3 and 4 in the DC power connector using an electrical shunt will reset the CMAP to factory default settings For more information refer to Troubleshooting on page 46 Coaxial Cable Connector...

Page 34: ...imately 8 cm more to the height Shipping weight 17 pounds 8 Kg Shipping size 39 x 41 x 52 cm Table 8 LEDs and connectors on the CMAP Label Description Antenna Connectors Two of the three connectors fo...

Page 35: ...ort The CMAP provides one 10 100Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port which also functions as a PoE Out port The PoE Out port which can supply up to 15 4 watts compliant with 802 3af can be used to power PoE capabl...

Page 36: ...ireless client is associated with the access point and signal strength is strong Red Flashing Searching for downstream 2 4GHz WLAN is up but no clients 2 4GHz WLAN is up but no clients Yellow UpStream...

Page 37: ...enabled by default If preferred the access point heater can be disabled from the Web interface The cable modem heater cannot be disabled 5 Before You Begin Before installing and setting up the CMAP Ru...

Page 38: ...an block or hinder wireless communication Avoid installing the CMAP in an environment where there is an obstruction between sending and receiving devices A number of machines and electronic devices th...

Page 39: ...2 Connect the DC power supply to the DC connector shown in Figure 19 3 Connect the DC adapter to a 120 240 VAC source You have completed connecting the CMAP to a DC power source Using Power Over Cabl...

Page 40: ...ess AP click the wireless network named Ruckus Wireless AP If ZoneDirector is managing the access point the wireless settings would have been included in the configuration file that the access point d...

Page 41: ...AP s Web Interface to Switch to CM Mode To use the Web interface to switch the LEDs to CM Mode 1 Log onto the access point s Web interface 2 On the menu click Administration LED Diagnostics 3 In LED M...

Page 42: ...tact information To switch the LEDs to CM Mode using SNMP 1 Start your MIB browser 2 Load the Ruckus Wireless MIBs onto the MIB browser 3 In the MIB browser specify the IP address of the CMAP that you...

Page 43: ...itching LEDs to Cable Modem Mode Using SNMP to Switch to CM Mode NOTE If you see an orange LED this indicates that the LEDs are still in AP Mode You have completed switching the LEDs to CM Mode using...

Page 44: ...et the access point to its factory default settings CAUTION Performing this procedure resets both the CM and AP components to their factory default settings If you only want to reset the AP component...

Page 45: ...r Supply on page 40 instead Before You Begin Before starting this procedure you must first obtain the following The IP address that is assigned to the access point that you want to reset to factory de...

Page 46: ...the MIB browser specify the IP address of the access point that you want to reset to factory default settings 5 Find the OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 25053 3 1 4 7 3 ruckusZF7761CMControlLED 6 Set the value to 12...

Page 47: ...gned to the access point that you want to reset to factory default settings You can obtain this information from the DHCP server on the network Obtain the related MIBs from Ruckus Wireless Contact you...

Page 48: ...d support cable to fit into the cable clamps 2 Place the cable clamps on the strand support cable 3 Tighten the two square nuts to approximately 16 ft lbs to secure the mounting 4 Connect the CATV con...

Page 49: ...female bulkhead connectors on the underside of the strand interface 3 Take one antenna and then mate itsend N typemale connector with the N typefemale bulkhead connector on the strand interface 4 Usin...

Page 50: ...compromise your network Read Related Documentation If you are using FlexMaster or ZoneDirector to manage the access point make sure you read the accompanying documentation to learn how to configure a...

Page 51: ...form radio frequency scanning the AP does the following 1 Looks at the last known good channel repeat this every 64 channel checks 2 Checks the sixteen last known frequencies repeat this every 32 chan...

Page 52: ...48 Troubleshooting Contacting Ruckus Wireless Support Support Forum http forums ruckuswireless com...

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