Ruckus Wireless 2111, 2825 manual Introduction

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router (2825). The 2825 is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data, without replacing existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.

A typical installation consists of a Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router connected to a DSL router or cable modem. The 2825 sends wireless signals to an adapter that is connected to a set top box. Video, data and voice traffic are distributed amongst TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home entertainment appliances.

Figure 1—The Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router in a Typical Home Network

The VF2825 supports 2 BSSIDs. It features HTTPS and secure shell (SSH) management, with device specific certificates and 802.1X authentication.

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Contents Part number USM-2825-RKS1-121206-01 January Information to the user EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Contents Auto Provisioning MaintenanceSetting Up the Ruckus Multimedia Wireless Adapter Appendix a Technical SpecificationsTypographic conventions PrefaceWho Should Use this Guide What You’ll Find in this GuideSystem Requirements Support and Warranty InformationIntroduction Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality Key FeaturesMediaFlex BeamFlexSimple Configuration and Installation Intentionally Blank Installation and Setup Packing List Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia RouterFront View LED Status Lights LED Indicators and Meanings LabelActivity Description Rear View Rear ViewDescribes the rear ports and Adapters Placement GuidelinesUsing the Signal Quality LED to Fine-Tune the Placement Establishing a good general locationTCP/IP Properties Configuring an IP Address on Your ComputerClick Yes ConnectingDefault Settings Parameter Service Provider Home User Security Alert window appears FigureChoose Configuration-Wireless.The window of appears Configuring Wireless SettingsConfigure-Wireless Settings Common TroubleshootingRuckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Wireless Network Settings Worksheet-Home User Wireless Settings WorksheetWPA Version WPA Algorithm Wireless Network Settings Worksheet-Service Provider User Settings WorksheetService Provider User Name Common Buttons Ruckus Wireless Web Interface MenusConfiguring Device ConfigurationDevice Configuration Customizing the System ConfigurationConfiguring the Wireless Interface Internet ConfigurationConfigure Wireless-Coimmon-Home User States only Wireless Interface Configuration Field DescriptionGHz 54 Mbps 802.11g only Allows only 4GHz 11Mbps 802.11b only Allows onlySecurity Disabled Parameters Advanced Wireless SettingsField Description Threshold Settings Window Describes the threshold settings parametersThreshold Settings Parameters Describes the WEP configuration settings Configuring WEPWEP Configuration Settings Configuring WPAWPA-PSK Wireless Settings WPA Algorithm Device Status Viewing Status InformationStatus-Internet Parameters Internet StatusLocal Network Status Window Local Services StatusShows the Wireless Information Window parameters Wireless StatusBssid Wireless Status Window ParametersRuckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Maintenance Upgrading the Firmware Performing a Firmware Upgrade by TftpDownload Started Firmware Upgrade by FTPPerforming a Firmware Upgrade Using Http Rebooting the SystemReboot Menu System notifies you when it is done FigureTaking a System Support Snapshot Reboot DoneMaintenance Support Info Window Management Information Administrator InformationAdministrator Management Window Parameters Field Description Administrator DiagnosticsAdministrator Diagnostics Window Administrator Log Window Administrator LogRuckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Setting Up the Ruckus 2111 Multimedia Wireless Adapter Placing the 2111 Into Operation Verifying Proper Provisioning Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your ComputerRuckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Auto Provisioning To perform auto provisioning, perform the following steps What is Auto Provisioning?Performing Auto Provisioning Parameters Included in Auto ProvisioningParameters Not Included in Auto Provisioning Factory ResetPerforming Auto Provisioning VF2825 Physical CharacteristicsPerformance and Supported Configurations External power adapterManagement Traffic Management and QoS