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Ruckus Wireless™ MediaFlex™ 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayUser GuideFor the following MediaFlex 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway models: 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway (

2Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayOverview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayOverview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayCongratulations on your purch

3Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features Power adapter for the PoE injector A packet that contains

4Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway FeaturesFigure 1. MF7211 and MF7211-EXT front panel Table 3. MF7211 a

5Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway FeaturesSide Panel FeaturesFigure 2 shows the side panel of the MF721

6Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway FeaturesRear Panel FeaturesThe rear panel has two mounting slots that

7Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway FeaturesMF7211-Outdoor ModelThis section describes the physical featu

8Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features3 Air Quality LEDs The Air Quality LEDs indicate the wireless

9Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway FeaturesRear Panel FeaturesThe rear panel has two mounting slots that

10Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayGetting to Know the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway Features

112Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayIn This ChapterInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

12Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT ModelThe installation procedures for the MF7211/MF7211-EXT and MF7211-Outdoor mod

13Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model3. Take out the CAT5 Ethernet cable. Connect one end of the CAT5 Ethernet ca

14Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT ModelFigure 7. Web interface login page4. Click the Login button. The Web interfa

15Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model6. Select the topology that best describes your network setup, and then clic

16Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT Model• What type of security are you using?: Select the type of wireless security

17Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211/MF7211-EXT ModelWhat to Do Next If you want to become familiar with the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway

18Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelBefore starting with the installation, make

19Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelStep 2: Connect the Device to a Power Source and the Admin ComputerCAUTION: Us

20Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelFigure 11.Side panel of the Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi GatewayStep 3: Configure the De

21Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelFigure 12.Web interface login page4. Click the Login button. The Web interface

iAbout This GuideDocument Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iRelated Docu

22Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor Model6. Select the topology that best describes your network setup, and then click N

23Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelIf You Are Mounting the Device OutdoorsWARNING: The Ruckus Wireless PoE inject

24Installing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayInstalling the MF7211-Outdoor ModelFigure 14.The side cover must be installed and the unit must be mounted in the

253Navigating the Web InterfaceIn This ChapterLogging Into the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26Navigating the Web InterfaceLogging Into the Web InterfaceLogging Into the Web InterfaceIf you need to manage the device, you do it with the feature

27Navigating the Web InterfaceLogging Into the Web InterfaceFigure 15. Login page of the Web interface

28Navigating the Web InterfaceNavigating the Web InterfaceNavigating the Web InterfaceYou manage the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway through a Web browser-based i

29Navigating the Web InterfaceNavigating the Web InterfaceHelp Button Click this button to open a help window with information related specifically to

30Navigating the Web InterfaceNavigating the Web Interface

314Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayIn This ChapterConfiguring Device Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

iiNavigating the Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .284Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Ga

32Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Device SettingsConfiguring Device SettingsDevice settings refer to the device name and service provid

33Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Internet SettingsConfiguring Internet SettingsInternet settings define how the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway co

34Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Internet SettingsFigure 18. The Configuration > Internet pageTo assign a static IP address to the

35Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Internet SettingsChanging the Network Connection TypeNOTE: Perform this task only with guidance from

36Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring System SettingsTo renew or release the DHCP server assigned IP address1. Go to Status > Internet.2

37Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring System SettingsFigure 20. MF7211/MF7211-EXT system settingsFigure 21. MF7211-Outdoor system settings

38Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring System SettingsTo configure the system settings1. Go to Configuration > System. The Configure :: S

39Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsConfiguring Wireless SettingsThis section describes how to configure the wireless se

40Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsTo configure the wireless settings common to all WLAN1. Go to Configuration > Wir

41Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsReviewing Common Advanced SettingsAdvanced wireless settings should only be changed

iiiRunning Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Where to Find More Info

42Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless Settings2. Configure the advanced settings listed in Table 8 as required.3. Click Update S

43Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsConfiguring WAN SettingsWAN settings define how the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway will connect

44Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless Settings• If you want the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to run another wireless survey to check for av

45Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsConfiguring Wireless # SettingsThe MF7211 and MF7211-EXT models provide two wireless

46Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless Settings3. Review the WLAN options listed in Table 9, and then make changes as required.4. W

47Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsUsing WEPCAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced netw

48Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless Settings4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 10 , and then make changes as requ

49Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsUsing WPACAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are an experienced netw

50Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless Settings4. Review the encryption settings listed in Table 11 , and the make changes as prefe

51Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Wireless SettingsCustomizing 802.1x SettingsCAUTION: Do not customize these options unless you are a

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52Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Port Forwarding• Authentication Server [-Required-]: Enter the information needed to estab-lish a con

53Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Port ForwardingFigure 29. Editing port forwarding entries To enable port forwarding for a Web applic

54Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Port ForwardingNOTE: You add up to 32 entries to the port forwarding table. When this limit is reach

55Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayControlling Access to the Wireless NetworkControlling Access to the Wireless NetworkAccess Control enables you to

56Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayControlling Access to the Wireless NetworkChanging the Access Controls for a WLANBy default, the Disable WLAN acc

57Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning the Smart Configuration WizardSupported wildcard characters include “x”, “X” and blank (space character).

58Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning the Smart Configuration Wizard• connect your wireless computer(s) to a metro wi-fi network?: Select this

59Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning the Smart Configuration WizardFigure 33. Select the Wireless Broadband Network, and then type the network

60Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning the Smart Configuration WizardFigure 34. Configure your first WLAN8. Click Finish. The Web interface disp

61Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning the Smart Configuration Wizard9. Click Reboot to reboot the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway and apply the new wireles

iAbout This GuideDocument ConventionsAbout This GuideThis guide describes how to install, configure, and manage the Ruckus Wireless™ MediaFlex™ 7211 S

62Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning the Smart Configuration Wizard

635Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayIn This ChapterViewing Current Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

64Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayViewing Current Wireless SettingsViewing Current Wireless SettingsIf you want to view the current common wireless se

65Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayChanging the Administrative Login SettingsIf you want to make changes to any of these settings, go to the Configurat

66Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayChanging the Administrative Login SettingsYou have completed changing the default login settings. The next time you

67Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Management Access OptionsConfiguring Management Access OptionsIn addition to managing the Smart Wi-Fi Ga

68Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayConfiguring Management Access Options2. Review the access options listed in Table 13, and then make changes as neede

69Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayEnabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog ServerEnabling Logging and Sending Event Logs to a Syslog Server

70Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewaySending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless SupportSending a Copy of the Log File to Ruckus Wireless SupportTh

71Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayUpgrading the FirmwareUpgrading the FirmwareYou can use the Web interface to check for software updates/upgrades for

iiAbout This GuideRelated DocumentationRelated DocumentationIn addition to this User Guide, each Ruckus Wireless 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway documentatio

72Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayUpgrading the FirmwareUpgrading Manually via the Web1. In the Upgrade Method options, click Web.2. Click the Web Opt

73Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayUpgrading the FirmwareConfiguring Automatic UpgradeConfigure the automatic upgrade schedule to enable the Smart Wi-F

74Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayUpgrading the Firmware5. In Schedule Reboot Time after Upgrade, select the time (GMT) when the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway w

75Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRebooting the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRebooting the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayYou can use the Web User interface to prompt the S

76Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayResetting to Factory DefaultResetting to Factory DefaultWARNING: DO NOT reset the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway to factory de

77Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayRunning DiagnosticsFigure 43. Pinging ruckuswireless.comFigure 44. Running traceroute on ruckuswireless.com

78Managing the Smart Wi-Fi GatewayWhere to Find More InformationWhere to Find More InformationIf you have questions that this User Guide does not addr

79Numerics802.1x, 51802.1x settings, 51Aaccess control, 55–56administrative login, 65advanced wireless settings, 40Bbridge mode, 36broadcast SSID, 46C

80NNTP server, 34Ooperation modebridge, 36router, 36Ppackage contents, 2passphrase, 48PING, 76PoE injector, 19port forwarding, 52protection mode, 42QQ

11Introducing the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi GatewayIn This ChapterOverview of the 7211 Smart Wi-Fi Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .