ZoneDirector
Wi-Fi Controllers for up to 1,000 APs
Ruckus ZoneDirector controllers feature a highly-intuitive Web user interface to make configuration and administration of the entire WLAN a breeze. It delivers a bunch of wireless LAN features not found in any other centrally-managed systems. And we don't nickel and dime you for them either. Capabilities like:
- Adaptive wireless meshing
- Sophisticated user access controls
- Automatic traffic redirection
- Integrated Wi-Fi client performance tools
- Elegant and simple guest networking functions
- Rogue AP detection and advanced Wi-Fi security features
- Flexible WLAN groups
- Extensive authentication support
- Robust network management
And it gets better.
Ruckus ZoneDirector is widely-considered the simplest, most straightforward centralized WLAN software solution there is.
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ZoneDirector™ 3000
The First Simple and Powerful Enterprise Smart Wireless LAN Controller
The Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 3000 is the first enterprise-class Smart Wireless LAN system that delivers a secure, robust and easily expandable
WLAN solution at an unmatched total cost of ownership. Capable of managing up to 500 ZoneFlex Smart Wi-Fi access points and
10,000 clients from a single location, the Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 is designed for simplicity and ease of use.
Unlike conventional wireless LAN systems that are costly, complex and cumbersome to deploy, the ZoneDirector 3000 is ideal for any enterprise
that requires a high-performance wireless LAN that can be easily deployed and managed.
The ZoneDirector 3000 integrates the Ruckus Smart/OS application engine that delivers advanced features such as smart wireless meshing,
high availability, hot spot authentication, elegant guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 can be deployed and operated by nonwireless experts and can be installed quickly and easily. Any organization
with limited IT staff and budget can create a robust and secure multimedia WLAN in a matter of minutes.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector easily integrates with network, security and authentication infrastructure already in place and is easily configured
through a point-and-click web wizard. Ruckus ZoneFlex APs automatically discover and are configured by the ZoneDirector.
Redundant and secure, the Ruckus ZoneDirector provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF and location management within a single,
easy-to-use and affordable WLAN system.
The ZoneDirector 3000 can be deployed anywhere within a Layer 2/3 network. All ZoneFlex APs are dynamically discovered and automatically provisioned by the ZoneDirector.
Simple to Deploy
The Ruckus ZoneDirector integrates seamlessly with existing switches, firewalls, authentication servers and other network
infrastructure. The ZoneDirector can be placed within any Layer 2/3 network. All Ruckus ZoneFlex APs (wired or meshed) then
automatically discover the Ruckus ZoneDirector, self configure and become instantly manageable. Ruckus Smart Redundancy
ensures high network availability and is easy to use with automatic synchronization of configuration and authorized users between ZoneDirectors.
Simple to Manage
Once up and running the ZoneDirector automatically manages the ZoneFlex network of APs - automatically adjusting transmit
power levels and RF channel assignments as needed, to avoid interference, prevent adjacent APs from interfering and enable
redundant coverage in the event of an AP failure. Configuration changes can easily be applied to multiple APs, or the entire
system, simultaneously. A customizable dashboard provides instant access to a variety of client and network information
and events, and a real-time heat map displays AP locations and signal coverage, as well as your Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking topology.
ZoneDirector Smart WLAN systems integrate a unique performance utility from Ruckus called SpeedFlex™. Ruckus
SpeedFlex allows administrators to locally or remotely determine client Wi-Fi performance over the wireless LAN. With SpeedFlex,
administrators can now better plan, troubleshoot, monitor and measure WLAN performance, eliminating the need to use
Internet-based speed tools that often provide inaccurate results of the local Wi-Fi environment.
Simple to Secure
The ZoneDirector 3000 provides innovative new techniques that simplify and automate Wi-Fi security. In addition to enterprise-class
802.1x support and dynamic VLAN assignment capabilities, the ZoneDirector 3000 supports a patent-pending Dynamic
Pre-Shared Key (PSK) capability that streamlines WLAN security.
First-time users plug their computers into the LAN and specify a URL that directs them to a captive web portal for a one-time
authentication. After successful authentication, the ZoneDirector automatically configures the client system with the designated
SSID and a dynamically-generated encryption key. The key is bound to the client, and can be removed upon expiration when
the user or the user’s device is no longer trusted.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector centralizes authentication and authorization decisions for all APs, providing secure admission
control across the WLAN. It works with any backend authentication database such as RADIUS and ActiveDirectory and also
comes with an internal authentication database. Additionally, clients can be dynamically assigned to a VLAN based on their RADIUS attributes.
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ZoneDirector™ 1200
Enterprise-Class Smart Wireless LAN Controller
Full-Featured Smart Wireless LAN Controller
The Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 1200 is Ruckus’ centrally managed Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN) system developed specifically for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs).
With simplicity and ease of use in mind, the Ruckus ZoneDirector 1200 is purpose-built to address the gap between standalone, feature-deficient
access points (APs) that must be individually managed and the costly, complex high-end enterprise systems that are overkill for most small business environments.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector is ideal for small businesses that require a robust and secure WLAN that can be easily deployed, centrally managed and automatically tuned.
The ZoneDirector 1200 is also perfect for businesses who want to provide services such as voice over Wi-Fi, IP-based video, secure enterprise access and tiered Wi-Fi services in venues such as hotels, airports, schools and public buildings.
The ZoneDirector 1200 integrates the Ruckus Smart/OS application engine that delivers advanced features such as smart wireless meshing, high availability, hotspot authentication, elegant guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector 1200 can be deployed and operated by nonwireless experts and installed quickly and easily. Any organization with limited IT staff and budget can create a robust and secure multimedia WLAN in a matter of minutes.
The Ruckus ZoneDirector easily integrates with network, security and authentication infrastructure already in place and is easily configured through a point-and-click web-based wizard. Ruckus APs automatically discover and are configured by the ZoneDirector.
Redundant and secure, the Ruckus ZoneDirector provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF and location management within a single, easy-to-use and affordable WLAN system.
Smart/OS Software Suite and Application Engine
- Provides WLAN-wide network, security, RF, and location management.
- SmartMesh wireless meshing that is self-organizing, self-optimizing, and self-healing
- Adaptable Hybrid SmartMesh extends the wireless network through Ethernet-connected APs, increasing system performance through better spatial reuse
- Elegant guest networking without the hassle
- Dynamic Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that are automatically installed on clients
- Support for 802.1x, LDAP (captive portal), native Active Directory, and RADIUS authentication and dynamic VLAN assignment capabilities
- Multi-site authentication to scale large deployments
- Automatic traffic redirection using WISPr for multi-site authentication for large-scale deployments
- Automatically ensures predictable performance for voice, video, and multimedia through the use of Layer 3 tunneling and using key caching techniques when roaming
- Bandsteering, load balancing, and airtime fairness to optimize Wi-Fi spectrum
- Users access policies provide rich WLAN control
- Traffic thresholds for users on a specific SSID to ensure fairness
- Maximizes data throughput by sending all data traffic directly from the access points to the wired network
Easy to Deploy and Manage
- Seamlessly integrates with existing network, security, and authentication infrastructure
- Automatically discovers and configures ZoneFlex APs, which become instantly manageable
- Dynamic RF controls over transmit power and channel assignments
- Supports 256 WLANs mapped to specific APs or VLANs
- Is easily configured in minutes through point-and-click web-based wizard
- Customizable dashboard provides comprehensive at-a-glance network snapshot and allows drill down to troubleshoot wireless problems
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