Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731

Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 Overview:

Long-Range 802.11n (5GHz) Wi-Fi Point-to-Point/Multipoint Backhaul

Developed for broadband operators looking to deliver reliable wireless broadband services, the ZoneFlex 7731 is the first smart Wi-Fi point-to-point, point-to-multipoint backhaul system that delivers consistent performance at ranges up to 15 kilometers.

Based on the 802.11n standard combined with a Ruckus’ smart directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS). Operating in the 5GHz band, the ZoneFlex 7731 integrates a state-of-the-art, dual-polarized smart antenna that offers blazingly fast and highly reliability connectivity across long distances.

Featuring innovative Smart Channel Selection technology, the ZoneFlex 7731 point-to-point/multipoint bridge is perfect for a variety of carrier applications such as offering Wi-Fi broadband services, backhauling 3G traffic and offloading data traffic from 3G networks. It is also ideal for hotels, multi-dwelling units, schools, warehouses and other enterprises looking to extend broadband connection to remote buildings where fixed line broadband connections aren’t feasible or cost effective. Ultra simple to use, the lightweight ZoneFlex 7731 provides a 30-degree 3dB beamwidth antenna for easy aiming and is centrally managed through the Ruckus FlexMaster remote Wi-Fi management system.

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 is the first centrally-managed, outdoor point-to-point bridge that unleashes the promise of 5GHz 802.11n, delivering unparalleled throughput. Backhaul throughput of over 100 Mbps opens opportunities to new business models, bridging remote locations and providing broadband services to locations not reachable before, in an affordable way.

Designed for harsh outdoor conditions, the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 is perfect for service providers looking to easily extend branded broadband services, backhaul 3G networks, offl oad data traffic from 3G networks, deploy multimedia hotspots, or offer wireless broadband services where fi xed line access is limited.

The ZoneFlex 7731 is also ideal for hotels, schools, warehouses and other enterprises looking to extend managed wireless LANs (WLANs) across remote buildings and where Ethernet cabling is not possible.

Auto-pairing of wireless bridges, in addition to fl exible mounting options, forgiving antenna pattern, and an easy-to-use aiming software, allows installers to deploy and optimize a wireless link in a short time, signifi cantly increasing productivity and reducing deployment costs.

The ZoneFlex 7731 can be managed through its own WebGUI or is centrally managed by Ruckus , providing a complete view of the entire wireless network including ZoneDirector and other indoor and outdoor ZoneFlex APs.

Benefits:

• Wire-like throughput over the air
  Based on the 802.11n standard, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 300 Mbps. With Ruckus’ purpose-built directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).
• Easy installation and pairing
  Lightweight and designed with simple and flexible mounting options, the ZoneFlex 7731 finds its peer automatically and enables installers to deploy the APs effortlessly.
• Simple positioning and aiming
  With a 30-degree, 3dB beamwidth antenna and sophisticated LED-based aiming software, aiming and optimizing performance has never been easier. And with Auto Channel Selection and Dynamic Channel Management, ZoneFlex 7731 fi nds and selects the best performing channel automatically.
• Secure and scalable
  AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs.
• Centrally managed network
  The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 bridge can be fully managed by and supports standard-based SNMP and HTTPS/ XML/SOAP allowing operators to easily configure and manage the bridges as part of the larger network.
• Unmatched ROI
  The wireless link offers much higher data throughput rates than T1/E1 or xDSL lines at only a fraction of the fi xed line installation cost and without the recurring leased line cost. The ZoneFlex 7731 is also an ideal option for backhauling 3G networks.
• Environmentally-friendly design
  The internal dual polarized antenna not only does away the need for installing an external antenna, further simplifying the installation procedure, but also offers an aesthetically pleasing look and feel.

Simple

Auto-pairing of wireless bridges, in addition to flexible mounting options, forgiving antenna pattern, and an easy-to-use aiming software, allows installers to deploy and optimize a wireless link in a short time, significantly increasing productivity and reducing deployment costs.

Lightweight and designed with simple and flexible mounting options, the ZoneFlex 7731 finds its peer automatically and enables installers to deploy the wireless bridges effortlessly.

Smart

Based on the 802.11n standard, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 300 Mbps. With Ruckus’ purpose-built directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

The wireless link offers much higher data throughput rates than T1/E1 or xDSL lines at only a fraction of the fixed line installation cost and without the recurring leased line cost. The ZoneFlex 7731 is also an ideal option for backhauling 3G networks.

With a 30-degree, 3dB beamwidth antenna and sophisticated LED-based aiming software, aiming and optimizing performance has never been easier. And with Auto Channel Selection and Dynamic Channel Management*, ZoneFlex 7731 finds and selects the best performing channel automatically

Dynamic

Based on the 802.11n standard, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports data rates up to 300 Mbps. With Ruckus' purpose-built directional antenna, the ZoneFlex 7731 supports up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 kilometers, and offers performance up to 50 Mbps at 10 km (LoS).

The internal dual polarized antenna not only does away the need for installing an external antenna, further simplifying the installation procedure, but also offers an aesthetically pleasing look and feel.

Security

AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs.

Management

The ZoneFlex 7731 can be managed through its own WebGUI or is centrally managed by Ruckus FlexMaster, providing a complete view of the entire wireless network including ZoneDirector and other indoor and outdoor ZoneFlex APs.

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 bridge can be fully managed by FlexMaster and supports standard-based SNMP and HTTPS/XML/SOAP allowing operators to easily configure and manage the bridges as part of the larger network.

Features:

Wire-like, long range throughput

• Integration, dual-polarized directional smart antenna
• 802.11n, operating in the 5GHz band
• Up to 190 Mbps at 1.5 km/1 mi
• Up to 165 Mbps at 3 km/2 mi
• Up to 100 Mbps at 5 km/3 mi
• Up to 50 Mbps at 10 km/6 mi
• 15km maximum range

Easy installation and pairing

• No external antennas
• Lightweight design (877 grams / 1.93 lbs.)
• Flexible mounting options
• Finds peer automatically

Secure and scalable

• AES-based, the wireless bridge link is secure and can scale to support multiple networks segmented by VLANs

Robust operation

• IP-65 rated
• Operates in conditions from -40°C - 65° C (-40°F - 149°F)
• 802.3af power over Ethernet support
• Internal 14dBi directional antenna

Ultra simple positioning and aiming

• Liberal 30-degree, 3dB beam width antenna
• Sophisticated LED-based aiming software

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Deployment:

Building to Building Bridging
ZoneFlex 7731 provides an ideal solution for either the primary link or the redundant link between the two LANs in different buildings.

Wireless Broadband Access
ZoneFlex 7731 allows providers to reliably deliver new wireless broadband services in areas where fi xed line access is non-existent or cost-prohibitive.

3G Backhaul and Offload
ZoneFlex 7731 offers cost-effectiveness, reliability and better performance for 3G network offl oad and backhaul.

Backup Link For Disaster Recovery
ZoneFlex 7731 serves as a high performance back up link for enterprise disaster recovery.

Video Surveillance
ZoneFlex 7731 offers reliable wireless streaming of surveillance video back to a central post.

Specifications:

 

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Documentation:

Download the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7731 Datasheet (PDF).