Introduction | Ruckus Wireless 2111, 2825 specification

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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Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router

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Ruckus Wireless 2111, 2825 manual Introduction

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 Specifications Typographic conventions PrefaceWho Should Use this Guide What You’ll Find in this Guide System Requirements Support and Warranty Information Introduction Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality Key FeaturesMediaFlex BeamFlex Simple 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 View Describes the rear ports and Adapters Placement GuidelinesUsing the Signal Quality LED to Fine-Tune the Placement Establishing a good general location TCP/IP Properties Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer Click Yes ConnectingDefault Settings Parameter Service Provider Home User Security Alert window appears Figure Choose Configuration-Wireless.The window of appears Configuring Wireless Settings Configure-Wireless Settings Common Troubleshooting Ruckus 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 Worksheet Service Provider User Name Common Buttons Ruckus Wireless Web Interface MenusConfiguring Device Configuration Device Configuration Customizing the System Configuration Configuring the Wireless Interface Internet Configuration Configure Wireless-Coimmon-Home User States only Wireless Interface Configuration Field DescriptionGHz 54 Mbps 802.11g only Allows only 4GHz 11Mbps 802.11b only Allows only Security Disabled Parameters Advanced Wireless SettingsField Description Threshold Settings Window Describes the threshold settings parameters Threshold Settings Parameters Describes the WEP configuration settings Configuring WEP WEP Configuration Settings Configuring WPA WPA-PSK Wireless Settings WPA Algorithm Device Status Viewing Status Information Status-Internet Parameters Internet Status Local Network Status Window Local Services Status Shows the Wireless Information Window parameters Wireless Status Bssid Wireless Status Window Parameters Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Maintenance Upgrading the Firmware Performing a Firmware Upgrade by Tftp Download Started Firmware Upgrade by FTP Performing a Firmware Upgrade Using Http Rebooting the System Reboot Menu System notifies you when it is done Figure Taking a System Support Snapshot Reboot Done Maintenance Support Info Window Management Information Administrator Information Administrator Management Window Parameters Field Description Administrator Diagnostics Administrator Diagnostics Window Administrator Log Window Administrator Log Ruckus 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 Computer Ruckus 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 Provisioning Parameters Not Included in Auto Provisioning Factory Reset Performing Auto Provisioning VF2825 Physical CharacteristicsPerformance and Supported Configurations External power adapter Management Traffic Management and QoS