Ruckus Wireless Unleashed R310

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Published September 2016, Part Number 800-71078-001 Rev B

Unleashed

R310 Access Point

Quick Setup Guide

This Quick Setup Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up

your Ruckus Wireless Unleashed R310 access point.

After completing the

steps described in this Guide, the Unleashed Master Access Point

(Master AP) will be created. Additional Unleashed access points can be

added to the network for additional coverage and capacity

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before deploying your Ruckus Wireless device, please check the Ruckus

Wireless Web site for the latest software and release documentation.

• User Guides and Release Notes are available at

http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents

• Product Limited Warranty documents are available at

http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty

• Online Training Resources are available at

https://training.ruckuswireless.com

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• One Unleashed R310 access point

• Two mounting screws and plastic wall anchors

• One T8 5mm M2.5 Torx locking security screw

• One unit removal pin

• Regulatory flyer

• Product warranty statement

• Declaration of conformity, if required

•This Quick Setup Guide

CONFIGURING THE AP

• Step 1: Collecting Setup Requirements, Hardware, and Tools

• Step 2: Connect the AP to Power and Your Computer Network

• Step 3: Log In and Run the Setup Wizard

• Step 4: Customize Your Wireless LANs

• Step 5: Deploy Additional Unleashed Access Points

Figure 1. Unleashed R310 AP - top view

Step 1: Collecting Setup Requirements, Hardware,

and Tools

• A computer with Ethernet adapter running Windows 7 or equivalent,

with Firefox or equivalent web browser.

• One Cat 5e (or better) Ethernet cable.

• T8 Torx screwdriver.

• An AC-to-12VDC power adapter (sold separately)

--OR--

an 802.3af-compliant Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch or PoE

injector.

Step 2: Connect the AP to Power and Your

Computer Network

A After removing your Unleashed AP from its package, connect it to your

network switch or router using an Ethernet cable.

B Connect the AC power adapter (sold separately) to the 12VDC AP

port, and plug the AC power adapter into a convenient and protected

AC power source.

• Alternatively, connect the POE IN port to a PoE injector or PoE

switch for both power and network connectivity.

Figure 2. AP rear panel

C After bootup, verify that the PWR LED on the AP is a steady green.

Step 3: Log In and Run the Setup Wizard

A As soon as the Unleashed AP is powered on and connected to the local

network, it boots up and begins broadcasting a temporary unencrypted

WLAN named “Configure.Me-[xxxxxx]” from the 2.4 GHz radio only.

B Using your client’s WiFi configuration settings, select and associate to

the “Configure.Me-[xxxxxx]” WLAN.

Figure 3. Connect to the “ConfigureMe” WLAN

C Launch a web browser and enter the following into the browser’s URL

bar: unleashed.ruckuswireless.com

, and press Enter.

D Select Create New Unleashed Network, and click Start to

begin.

Figure 4. Select “Create New Unleashed Network”

E The “Configuring Unleashed Master” progress screen displays the

progress. Wait until the initialization process completes.

F Once initialization is complete, ensure that you are still connected to

the “Configure.Me” WLAN, and click Next.

G You will be redirected to the Setup Wizard. Complete the steps in the

Setup Wizard and click Finish.

Note: Do NOT disconnect the power or network cable from the

device during the setup process.

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Summary

Before You Begin

Package Contents

Configuring the AP

Collecting Setup Requirements, Hardware, and Tools

Gather necessary hardware, tools, and computer requirements before AP setup.

Connect AP to Power and Network

Connect the AP to your network switch/router and power source.

Log In and Run Setup Wizard

Access the setup wizard via a web browser and begin network configuration.

Customize Wireless LANs

Fine-tune existing WLAN settings and create new ones for the network.

Deploy Additional Access Points

Connect member APs to the network; they discover the Master AP automatically.

Installing the AP

Mounting on a Flat Surface

Attach the AP to a wall or ceiling using provided screws and anchors.

Mounting on a Drop-Ceiling T-Bar

Secure the AP to a suspended ceiling T-bar using integrated clips.

Mounting with Optional Secure Bracket

Use a secure mounting bracket for walls, ceilings, or poles.

Removing the AP

Removing AP from Flat Surface Mount

Detach the AP from screws using the unit removal pin.

Removing AP from Drop-Ceiling T-Bar

Release the AP from the T-bar by removing the security screw and depressing the latch.

Removing AP from Secure Mounting Bracket

Detach the AP from the secure mounting bracket using the unit removal pin.

Troubleshooting