For high wireless data rates in the lowest-cost 802.11n access point (AP), ZoneFlex 7942-OT delivers. It’s the extra-caffeinated AP that optimizes advanced 802.11n techniques, such as spatial multiplexing, channel bonding, and frame aggregation. ZoneFlex 7942-OT can extend Wi-Fi coverage into hard-to-reach outdoor areas, whether deployed individually or as a system combined with indoor ZoneFlex 7942s and centrally managed by ZoneDirector™ Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers.

Dynamic RF Management

Product

ZoneFlex 7942-OT implements BeamFlex™ smart antenna technology, which provides the high- performance, extended coverage that makes it ideal for multimedia. This envelope-shredding, high-gain antenna array delivers jaw-dropping density and range. It automatically tunes itself to adapt to constant changes in the environment, steering Wi-Fi signals on the best path, while rejecting interference in real time.

With ZoneFlex 7942-OT, enterprises can gain:

• Support for up to 300Mbps of data capacity, up to 100 simultaneous data users or 20 concurrent voice calls.
• A new class of hotzones
• The ability to offer multimedia services
• A dual-polarized directional antenna system that provides stable connectivity to any Wi-Fi-enabled handheld device
• Flicker-free support for concurrent video streams and voice over Wi-Fi calls

Simple

Simple Deployment and Configuration.

BeamFlex allows ZoneFlex 7942-OTs to be installed without site surveys and RF planning. Simply plug one into an Ethernet, and it automatically discovers the Ruckus ZoneDirector and self-configures. And ZoneFlex 7942-OT and ZoneDirector seamlessly integrate with existing security systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and authentication servers, including RADIUS and ActiveDirectory.

Meshing

Self-Organizing, Self-Healing Wireless Meshing.

ZoneFlex 7942-OT eliminates the need to run Ethernet cabling to every Smart Wi-Fi AP. Administrators simply plug ZoneFlex APs into any power source. All configuration and management is delivered through the ZoneDirector Smart WLAN platform and web-based wizard. A network of APs can be centrally configured in minutes.

Security

Automatic User Security.

ZoneFlex 7942-OT’s internal authentication database lets enterprises implement user authentication, without the expense and complexity of external authentication servers. Ruckus Dynamic PSK™ automates this process to assure integrity of the user authentication system. First-time users simply plug their computers into the LAN, the specify a URL that directs them to a captive portal for one-time authentication. ZoneDirector automatically configures each user’s system with the designated SSID and a unique, dynamically-generated encryption key.

Differentiated

Differentiated Services with Multiple SSIDs.

Up to eight discrete SSIDs can be configured within each ZoneFlex 7942-OT, each with unique broadcast, QoS, security, and management parameters assigned. This enables hotzone operators to easily offer tiered services to different user or traffic types. Enterprises can use these features to differentiate guest, contractor, and employee access policies or to segment different traffic types.

Dynamic

Dynamic RF Management.

Ruckus BeamFlex automatically steers Wi-Fi signals toward each receiver and away from noise in real time. Unlike omni antennas, BeamFlex doesn’t radiate in all directions, minimizing the chances of adjacent AP interference. To further optimize the RF environment without manual intervention, ZoneDirector can dynamically control the RF channel assignment and transmit power levels on ZoneFlex APs.

Specs

Physical Characteristics
Power	Power over Ethernet Class 0
Physical Size	21.6cm (L), 18.7cm (W), 14.1cm (H)
Weight	3.5 lbs (no external mounting hardware)
Antenna	Internal software-configurable antenna array with directional and omni high-gain elements that provide up to 4,000 unique antenna patterns
Ethernet Ports	• 1 port, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000Mbps, RJ-45 • Power over Ethernet (802.3af)
Environmental conditions	• IP-65 rated • Operating Temperature: 0°C - 50° • No direct sunlight
Performance and Supported Configurations
Concurrent stations	Up to 100
Target UDP throughput	150-200 Mbps (300 Mbps bursts) sustainable throughout for a 5000 square foot (460 sq meter) area
Simultaneous Vo-Fi clients	up to 20
Traffic Management and Quality of Service
Classes of service	Voice, video, best effort and background
Software queues	Four per station
802.11e	Supported
Automatic traffic classification	Automatic type of service tagging for multicast video packets
Rate Limiting	Supported
VLAN support	802.1Q
Heuristic classification	Supported
Deployment
Options	• Managed by ZoneDirector • Individually managed • Managed by FlexMaster
Management
Configuration	Web user interface, CLI (Telnet), SSH HTTP/S, SNMP statistics interface. TR-069 through FlexMaster
Statistics	LAN, wireless and associated stations (accessible via Web UI)
Auto AP Software update	FTP or TFTP, remote auto available
Wi-Fi
Standards	802.11b/g/n
Supported data rates (mbps)	20MHz: 130, 117, 104, 78, 65, 58.5, 54, 52, 48, 39, 36, 26, 24, 19.5, 18, 13, 12, 11, 9, 6.5, 5.5, 2, 1
Radio chains	3 X 3
Spatial streams	2
Channelization	20 MHz and/or 40 MHz
Channels	• US/Canada: 1-11 • Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13 • Japan X41: 1-13
RF power output	• Max transmit power 25 dBm • Country-specific power settings are configurable
BSSID	Up to eight
Power Save	Supported
Wireless Security	• WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, 802.11i • Authentication via 802.1X with the ZoneDirector, local authentication database, support for RADIUS and ActiveDirectory
Certifications	• U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE • WEEE/RoHS compliance