User guide
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- About This Guide
- Introducing the ZoneFlex Access Point
- Overview of the ZoneFlex Access Point
- Unpacking the ZoneFlex Access Point
- Getting to Know the Access Point Features
- Installing the Access Point
- Before You Begin
- Step 1: Preconfigure the Access Point
- Configuring for Management by ZoneDirector
- Configuring for Standalone Operation or for Management by FlexMaster
- What You Will Need
- 1. Prepare the Administrative Computer
- 2. Connect the Access Point to the Administrative Computer
- 3. Log Into the Access Point’s Web Interface
- 4. Configure the Wireless Settings
- 5. Disconnect the Access Point from the Administrative Computer
- 6. Restore the Administrative Computer’s Network Settings
- Step 2: Verify Access Point Operation
- Step 3: Deploy the Access Point
- Troubleshooting Installation
- Navigating the Web Interface
- Configuring the Access Point
- Managing the Access Point
- Viewing Current Device Settings
- Viewing Current Internet Connection Settings
- Viewing Current Local Subnet Settings
- Viewing Current Wireless Settings
- Viewing Associated Wireless Clients
- Changing the Administrative Login Settings
- Enabling Other Management Access Options
- Working with Event Logs and Syslog Servers
- Upgrading the Firmware
- Rebooting the Access Point
- Resetting the Access Point to Factory Defaults
- Running Diagnostics
- Where to Find More Information
- Numerics
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Z
- Index
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Installing the Access Point
Before You Begin
Determine the Optimal Mounting Location and
Orientation
The location and orientation that you choose for the Access Point play a critical role
in the performance of your wireless network. In general, Ruckus Wireless recommends
installing the Access Point away from obstructions and sources of interference and
ensuring that the top of the Access Point is pointing in the general direction of its
wireless clients.
The recommended orientation differs slightly depending on the Access Point model.
See the following sections according to your particular model:
• ZoneFlex 2942, 7942, 7962 Orientation
• ZoneFlex 7341, 7343, 7363, 7321 and 7982 Orientation
ZoneFlex 2942, 7942, 7962 Orientation
The dome-shaped ZoneFlex APs (2942, 7942, 7962) have a wider horizontal plane
coverage area (when mounted on the ceiling or desktop) compared to the other
ZoneFlex APs.
Figure 15. Recommended orientation for maximum horizontal plane coverage
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