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Ruckus Wireless Virtual SmartZone User Manual

Ruckus Wireless Virtual SmartZone
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SmartCell Gateway 200/Virtual SmartZone
High-Scale for Release 3.4.1
Administrator Guide
Part Number: 800-71377-001
Published: 31 January 2017

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Ruckus Wireless Virtual SmartZone Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRuckus Wireless
ModelVirtual SmartZone
CategoryGateway
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Navigating the Web Interface

Setting Up the Controller for the First Time

Instructions for running and completing the controller's Setup Wizard.

Logging On to the Web Interface

Steps to access the controller web interface using its IP address.

Changing the Administrator Password

Procedure to change the administrator password for controller access.

Managing Ruckus Wireless AP Zones

Working with AP Zones

Grouping Ruckus Wireless APs and applying settings to them.

Creating an AP Zone

Steps to create a new AP zone for managing APs and their settings.

Deleting an AP Zone

Procedure to remove an AP zone, automatically moving associated APs to the Staging Zone.

Working with AP Groups

Defining configuration options and applying them to groups of APs.

Creating an AP Group

Creating a configuration profile for APs in a group.

Working with AAA Servers

Configuring external AAA servers for user authentication.

Creating an AAA Server

Steps to add and manage RADIUS or RADIUS Accounting servers.

Working with Hotspot (WISPr) Portals

Basic settings for including a hotspot service in the zone template.

Creating a Hotspot Portal

Configuration steps for creating a new hotspot portal service.

Working with Guest Access Portals

Configuring guest WLANs and access policies for limited visitor access.

Creating a Guest Access Portal

Steps to create a guest access portal defining guest WLAN interface behavior.

Working with WLANs and WLAN Groups

Grouping APs and applying settings, and managing WLAN groups.

Creating a WLAN

Steps to create a WLAN service for an AP zone.

Working with Device Policies

Controlling device access based on type and applying actions like permit/deny, rate limiting, VLAN tagging.

Creating a Device Access Policy

Steps to create a device access policy to identify client types and apply control actions.

Working with L2 Access Control Policies

Defining Layer 2/MAC address access control lists (ACLs).

Creating an L2 Access Policy

Steps to create Layer 2/MAC address access control lists (ACLs).

Working With Dynamic PSKs

Using unique per-shared keys for secure wireless access.

Generating Dynamic PSKs

Creating new dynamic PSKs to secure the WiFi network.

Managing Global Configuration, AP Tunnel Profiles, Templates, and AP Registration Rules

Managing Global Configuration

Configuring country code and port number for tunneling GRE + UDP traffic.

Creating AP Tunnel Profiles

Procedures for creating Ruckus GRE, SoftGRE, and IPsec tunnel profiles.

Creating a Ruckus GRE Tunnel Profile

Steps to create a Ruckus GRE tunnel profile.

Creating a SoftGRE Tunnel Profile

Steps to create a SoftGRE tunnel profile.

Creating an IPsec Profile

Procedures for creating IPsec tunnel profiles.

Working with Zone Templates

Applying configuration settings (radio, tunnel, channel mode, scanning) to AP zones.

Creating and Configuring a Zone Template

Creating a template and configuring services to be deployed with it.

Working with WLAN Templates

Applying configuration settings to APs within an AP zone via WLAN templates.

Creating and Configuring a WLAN Template

Creating a WLAN template and configuring its services.

Working with Registration Rules

Automatically assigning APs to AP zones based on matching rules.

Creating a Registration Rule

Steps to create a rule for automatic AP zone assignment.

Working with 3rd Party AP Zones

Adding a 3rd Party AP Zone

Steps to add a 3rd party AP zone service to the controller.

Deleting a 3rd Party AP Zone

Procedure to delete a 3rd party AP zone.

Managing Access Points

Provisioning and Swapping Access Points

Controller capabilities for provisioning and swapping access points.

Editing AP Configuration

Steps to update the configuration of a managed access point.

Moving a Single Access Point to a Different AP Zone

Procedure to move a single access point from its current AP zone to another.

Moving Multiple Access Points to a Different AP Zone

Simultaneously moving multiple access points to a different AP zone.

Deleting an Access Point

Steps to delete an access point currently registered with the controller.

Configuring Services and Profiles

Configuring Authentication Services

Defining external authentication servers for authenticating wireless users.

Adding an Authentication Service

Steps to add an external authentication service for controller use.

Deleting a Single RADIUS Service

Deleting single or multiple RADIUS services simultaneously.

Configuring System Wide Settings

Configuring system-wide Diameter service settings.

Configuring FTP Services

Adding an FTP server for automatic backup of controller data.

Adding an LBS Server

Steps to add an LBS server for SPoT communication.

Configuring an SMS Server

Configuring the controller to use an existing Twilio account for SMS delivery.

Working with Authentication Profiles

Defining authentication policy when controller acts as RADIUS proxy for WLANs.

Creating an Authentication Profile

Steps to create an authentication profile for WLAN RADIUS proxy services.

Working with Accounting Profiles

Defining accounting policy when controller acts as RADIUS proxy for WLANs.

Creating an Accounting Profile

Steps to create an accounting profile for WLAN RADIUS proxy services.

Creating a Network Traffic Profile

Steps to create a network traffic profile for APs.

Creating a User Traffic Profile

Steps to create a user traffic profile for allowing or blocking traffic.

Creating a DNS Server Services Profile

Steps to create a DNS server services profile for APs.

Creating an L2oGRE Profile

Steps to add an L2oGRE forwarding profile.

Adding an L3oGRE Profile

Steps to add an L3oGRE forwarding profile.

Adding a TTG+PDG Profile

Steps to add a TTG+PDG forwarding profile.

Creating a PMIPv6 Profile

Steps to create a PMIPv6 forwarding profile.

Adding Mixed Mode Profile

Steps to add a mixed mode forwarding profile.

Configuring the System Settings

Configuring General System Settings

Tasks for configuring general system settings.

Configuring the Syslog Server Settings

Configuring the controller to send log contents to a syslog server.

Configuring the SMTP Server Settings

Configuring SMTP server settings for receiving report email notifications.

Configuring the FTP Server Settings

Configuring FTP server settings for uploading raw report data.

EAP-SIM Configuration

Configuring EAP-SIM authentication for clients using SIM cards.

EAP-AKA Configuration

Configuring EAP-AKA authentication for clients using USIM cards.

Working with Management Domains

Creating a New Management Domain

Steps to create a new management domain for segmenting APs.

Managing Administrator Accounts

Creating an Administrator Account

Steps to create an administrator account for sharing management functions.

Creating a New Administrator Role

Defining tasks that an administrator can perform by creating a new role.

Testing an AAA Server

Verifying the AAA server configuration for administrator authentication.

Managing Mobile Virtual Network Operator Accounts

Creating a New MVNO Account

Steps to create a new virtual network operator account.

Creating and Managing Hotspots

Adding a RADIUS Server to the Controller

Steps to add a RADIUS server for authenticating hotspot users.

Creating a Hotspot WLAN

Creating a WLAN service of an AP zone to configure a hotspot portal.

Monitoring AP Zones, Access Points, and Wireless Clients

Monitoring the System, Alarms, Events, and Administrator Activity

Working with Reports

Creating a New Report

Steps to create a new report, defining details, filters, schedule, and email notifications.

Performing Administrative Tasks

Backing Up and Restoring Clusters

Periodically backing up the controller cluster to ensure restore capability.

Creating a Cluster Backup

Steps to back up an entire controller cluster.

Backing Up and Restoring the Controller's Network Configuration from an FTP Server

Backing up and restoring network configuration to an FTP server using CLI.

Backing Up and Restoring System Configuration

Periodically backing up the controller database for restore capability.

Creating a System Configuration Backup

Steps to create a backup of the controller database.

Resetting a Node to Factory Settings

Erasing all configuration settings and reverting IP address to default.

Upgrading the Controller

Upgrading the controller software with new features and fixes.

Performing the Upgrade

Steps to upgrade the controller software.

Uploading AP Patch Files

Uploading AP patch files for new AP models and firmware updates.

Managing AP Certificate Replacement

Procedures for replacing AP certificates when they expire.

Managing Licenses

Upgrading controller license as network expands based on AP count.

Appendix A: Overview of the Captive Portal

Configuring the GGSN/PGW Service

Configuring the controller's 3GPP Tunnel Terminating Gateway (TTG) functionality.

Configuring an Authentication Profile

Defining authentication policy for controller as RADIUS proxy for WLANs.

Configuring an Accounting Profile

Defining accounting policy for controller as RADIUS proxy for WLAN services.

Appendix E: Replacing Hardware Components

Installing or Replacing Hard Disk Drives

Procedures for installing or replacing hard disk drives, power supply units, and system fans.

Appendix F: Replacing a Controller Node

Backing Up and Restoring the Cluster

Backing up and restoring the entire cluster.

Backing Up and Restoring Configuration

Backing up and restoring all existing configuration information on the controller.

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