Ruckus Wireless 2825 Manual 

Router and 2111 Wireless Multimedia Adapter Part number: USM-2825-RKS1-121206-01 January 2007 ...

January 2007 Copyright © 2007 Ruckus Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. January 2007. Trademarks Ruckus Wireless 2825, BeamFlex™, MediaFlex™, MediaFlex 2900 Multimedia Access Point, MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter, 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router, 2111 Wireless Multimedia Adapter, and 2211 Metro Broadband Gateway are trademarks of Ruckus Wireless Web Interface All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. reserves the ...

3 Contents Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Support a ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Wireless Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Chapter 4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Upgrading the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Performing a Firmware Upgrade by TFTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Firmware Upgrade by FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

5 Who Should Use this Guide Preface This Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router User’s Guide will help you understand the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router—how to install it, and configure it using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. Who Should Use this Guide This User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided herein. What You’ll Find in this Guide The following topics are covered: • Chapter 1 ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 System Requirements System Requirements The Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router is compatible with most contemporary personal computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking. The VF2825 is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web browsers are supported: • Internet Explorer version 6.0 • Netscape version 8.1 • Firefox version 1.5.0.6 Support and Warranty Information See the Warranty card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and the Warranty terms for your Ruckus ...

7 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 wire ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 MediaFlex™ MediaFlex™ MediaFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi appliances that enable reliable wireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home. Media applications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs (WLANs) cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium. Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology differentiates multicast video frames from general multicast and b ...

9 Key Features Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic • Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home. • Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic. Simple Configuration and Installation • Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WEP or WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade. Standards-based Solution Protects User Inv ...

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11 Chapter 2 Installation and Setup This chapter describes how to install your Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router, and how to set up your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface. Topics covered in this chapter include: Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Packing List Packing List 1. Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router 2. AC power adapter (Output DC 5-18V 1-2A) 3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Front View Figure 2— “Front View of the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router” shows the front view of the 2825, with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED behavior in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13. Figure 2—Front View of the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router 1 2 3 4 5 ...

13 LED Status Lights LED Status Lights Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the 2825. Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings Label LED Activity Description 1 Dome All LEDs On Green Solid The 2825 is booting. Counterclockwise flashing The 2825 is up. Green Flashing randomly The lit LEDs indicate which antennas are active. 2 Power Green Power is supplied to the 2825. Off Power is not supplied to the 2825. 3 WAN Connectivity Yellow The WAN port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device. Yellow ((flashing) Data is being transmitted or recei ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 LED Status Lights Rear View Figure 3—Rear View of the 2825 5 Signal Quality Green Steady Good Signal Quality at the service provider WLAN interface. Displays the quality result of the adapter with the poorest reception, based on the RSSI at the service provider WLAN. Green Flashing Marginally Acceptable Signal Quality at the service provider WLAN interface. Displays the quality result of the adapter with the poorest reception, based on the RSSI at the service provider WLAN. Alternating Green/Red Minimum Acceptable Signal Quality at the service provider WLAN interface. Displays ...

15 Placement Guidelines Table 3 describes the rear ports and Adapters. Placement Guidelines The Ruckus MediaFlex Router will automatically adjust, within limits, to room conditions. You can achieve better signal reception by following the below placement guidelines: Establishing a good general location Your 2825 should be placed: • Near the center of the room, if possible. • On a shelf or other elevated location where other wireless networking devices are within line-of-sight access. • Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Configuring the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Configuring the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router If it has not been already configured, you must configure your 2825 to work within your home network. Read the following section to understand how to configure it manually. NOTE – Depending on the pre-configurations of the 2825, the device behavior may be slightly different than what is described in this manual. Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer 1. For Windows 2000: Select Start->Settings->Network and choose Dialup Connections 2. For Windows ...

17 Configuring the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Connecting the 2825 1. Connect the Ruckus MediaFlex Router's AC Power adapter to the VF2825 and plug the other end into a power outlet or to a surge protector that is plugged into a power outlet. Be sure the Power light on the VF2825 turns on. 2. The Power LED will turn green when you connect the power. 3. Connect the CAT5 Ethernet cable between the LAN port (any of the ports 1-4) on the 2825 and the Ethernet port on your PC. The WAN Connectivity LED should turn steady green. 4. On your PC, open a browser window. En ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Configuring the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Figure 6—Login Window 7. The login screen appears, enter the username and password shown in Table 4. Click Login. The Status->Device window appears (Figure 7). Figure 7—Status->Device Window Configuring Wireless Settings 1. Choose Configuration->Wireless. The window of Figure 8 appears. ...

19 Troubleshooting Figure 8—Configure->Wireless Settings (Common) 2. For the Wireless Mode, choose Auto-select. 3. For the Channel, choose SmartSelect.. 4. When you are finished, click Update Settings. 5. Refer to the information in the help button for any explanations you may need. Troubleshooting If you can’t connect to the 2825, follow this startup sequence: 1. Unplug the 2825’s power adapter. 2. Plug in the 2825’s power adapter. 3. Connect the WAN port of the 2825 to your DSL modem or gateway. 4. From your PC’s wireless configuration tool, find the 2825 SSID on the wi ...

USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Troubleshooting 13. Make sure the Power LED is lit. If it is not lit, make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the 2825, and that the AC power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If the problem persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 14. Make sure your WAN Connectivity LED is lit. Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the 2825 and your computer. The WAN Connectivity LED on the 2825 indicates link when the adapter is fully seated in the port. 15. Make sure the Wireless Device Associat ...