CommScope RUCKUS R550 User Manual

R550 Access Point
Quick Setup Guide
This Quick Setup Guide pr
ovides step-by-step instrucons on how to install
and begin using your Ruckus R550 dual-band 802.11ax indoor Wi-Fi access
point (AP).
FIGURE 1 R550 Access Point: Top View
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Before You Begin
Before deploying Ruckus products, please check for the latest soware and
the release documentaon.
• Release Notes and other user document
aon are available at hp://
support.ruckuswireless.com/documents.
• Soware upgrades are available at hp://support.ruckuswireless.com/
soware.
• Soware license and limited warranty informaon are available at
hp://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
NOTE: The minimum soware versions for the R550 AP are:
• SmartZone (SZ) 5.2 New AP Model Patch
• ZoneDirector (ZD) 10.4.1 Nave Support
Package Contents
A complete R550 installaon package includes all of the following items:
• R550 Access Point
• One wall-mount anchor kit, including two 1-inch No. 8 steel pan-head
Phillips sheet metal screws and wall-mount anchors
• One external T-bar bracket (two unassembled parts)
• Service Level Agreement/Limited Warranty Statement
• Declaraon of Conformity
• Regulatory Statement
• Ruckus Access Point Geng Started Guide
• AP Cloud Management Insert
• This Quick Setup Guide
Required Hardware Tools
• Admin PC (computer with an Ethernet port and Wi-Fi adapter)
• Cat 5e (or beer) Ethernet cable
• Ruckus Wireless 12 VDC power adapter (sold separately) or
802.3at-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE injector
Oponal hardware and tools:
Customer-ordered Ruckus Wireless 902-0120-0000 secure mounng
bracket kit:
• If you are mounng the AP on a at surface using the secure mounng
bracket kit, then you need an electric drill with 4.75-mm (3/16-in.) drill
bits.
• If you are mounng the AP on a pipe or pole using the secure mounng
bracket kit, then you will also need a 38.1-mm to 63.5-mm (1.5-in. to
2.5-in.) pipe or pole, customer-supplied two pole clamps, and hand
tools to ghten the clamps.
Step 1: Connecng Your Computer to the AP
1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your computer network port to the
PoE port on the AP. Refer to Figure 2.
2. Connect the AC cable of the AC power adapter to a convenient and
protected power source. Connect the DC output cable of the AC
power adapter to the 12 VDC port on the AP.
NOTE: Alternavely, connect the PoE port to a PoE injector or
switch for both power and network connecvity.
Alternavely, connect the computer and the AP with a basic PoE
switch in the following ways:
a) Connect the AP to a switch port.
b) Connect the computer to another switch port and manually
assign an IP address to congure the AP.
FIGURE 2 R550 AP Ports on Boom Panel
TABLE 1 R550 AP Ports
No. Label Descripon
1
1G ETH 10/100/1000 Mbps port: RJ-45 Ethernet
port (non-PoE)
2 PoE 10/100/1000 Mbps PoE In Port: RJ-45
Ethernet port (supports 802.3af/at PoE)
3 12 VDC 12 VDC input
4 USB USB Port
• Maximum Dimensions: 6 cm x 2 cm x
1.1 cm
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Connector: USB – Type-A plug
5 Reset
switch
Resets the AP
3. Verify that the PWR LED on the AP is lit a steady green.
Step 2: Preparing Y
our Computer for AP Setup
NOTE: The following procedures assume Windows is the operang
s
ystem. Procedures for other operang systems are similar.
1. On your Windows PC, navigate to Start > Con
trol Panel > Network
and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Sengs to congure your
network adapter from the Local Area Connecon sengs.
2. Navigate to Local Area Connecon > Properes > Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properes to edit the TCP/IPv4 address
sengs.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properes dialog box
displays.
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2020 CommScope, Inc. All rights r
eserved. Page 1 of 4
Published March 2020, Part Number 800-72433-001 Rev A
Ruckus Wireless Inc.
350 W. Java Dr., Sunnyvale CA 94089 USA
Contact us at www.ruckuswireless.com

CommScope RUCKUS R550 Specifications

General

Model	R550
Product Type	Wireless Access Point
MIMO	4x4:4
Ethernet Ports	1 x 1 GbE
Spatial Streams	4
Beamforming	Yes
Dual-Band Support	Yes
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Power over Ethernet	802.3af (PoE)
Antenna Type	Internal antennas
Mounting Options	Wall, ceiling
Security	WPA3, WPA2, WPA, 802.1X

Summary

Package Contents

Required Hardware Tools

This Guide in Other Languages

Before You Begin

Step 1: Connecting Your Computer to the AP

Connect Computer and AP

Connect your computer to the AP's PoE port and power the AP.

Verify Power Status

Check that the AP's PWR LED is steadily lit.

Step 2: Preparing Your Computer for AP Setup

Configure Network Adapter

Set a static IP address for your admin PC's network adapter.

Edit TCP/IPv4 Settings

Configure the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Step 3: Logging In to the AP

Access AP Web Interface

Navigate to the AP's IP address via a web browser.

Change Default Password

Update the default password upon first login.

Step 4: Customizing the Wireless Settings

Configure Wireless Network

Set up SSIDs, enable wireless interfaces, and select channels.

Update and Save Settings

Apply changes to country code and wireless settings.

Step 5: Placing the AP in Your Site

Connect to Network and Power

Connect AP to network device and power source.

Verify PoE Port LED

Confirm the PoE port LED is lit after connection.

Step 6: Verifying the Installation

Connect to Configured Network

Search for and connect to the AP's wireless network.

Test Internet Connectivity

Open a browser to confirm active wireless network.

Mounting on a Drop-Ceiling T-Bar

Attach T-Bar Bracket to AP

Position and secure the T-bar bracket onto the AP.

Mount AP to T-Bar

Secure the AP assembly to the ceiling T-bar.

Mounting on a Flat Surface

Mark and Drill Holes

Use template to mark and drill holes for mounting screws.

Attach AP to Surface

Insert anchors and screws, then mount AP to the surface.

R550 Caution Notices

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