Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 3050 + 25x ZoneFlex 7962 903-7962-US63 User Manual

The Ruckus Wireless ZoneDirector 3000 is the fi rst 

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 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, hot spot authentication, elegant 

guest networking and dynamic Wi-Fi security.

The Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 can be deployed and 

operated by non-wireless 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 confi gured through a point-and-click web 

wizard. Ruckus ZoneFlex APs automatically discover and are 

confi gured 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.

ZoneDirector

™

 3000

Enterprise-Class Smart Wireless LAN Controller

The First Simple and Powerful Enterprise 
Smart Wireless LAN Controller

BENEFITS

Unmatched scalability

Supporting up to 500 APs and 32 WLANs per device, the ZoneDirector 
3000 can easily serve the largest campus deployments 

Smart Mesh Networking streamlines costly and complex 
deployment

Integrated Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking technology automates 
deployment, eliminates the need to run Ethernet cable to every Smart

Wi-Fi access point

IT lite deployment in 5 minutes, simple to use and manage  

Web-based confi guration wizard confi gures an entire WLAN in minutes. 
ZoneFlex APs auto-discover the ZoneDirector. Centralized manage-
ment and automatic, real-time optimization of entire WLAN

Distributed forwarding architecture

Maximizes data throughput by sending all data traffi c directly from the 
access points to the wired network

Flexible deployment options

The ZoneDirector interacts with existing network and security infra-
structure and provides dynamic RF management across APs to elimi-
nate AP placement issues

Easy monitoring and troubleshooting  

Customizable dashboard provides comprehensive at-a-glance network 
snapshot and allows drill down to troubleshoot wireless problems

Automatic user security  

Dynamic PSK eliminates the requirement to confi gure and update indi-
vidual PC client devices with unique encryption keys. Dynamic VLAN 
assignment seamlessly extends existing security policies to the WLAN

Complete integration 

Combines network management, dynamic RF management, location 
management and AP control within a low-cost solution

Advanced WLAN features and functions

Advanced wireless networking features include rogue AP detection, 
band steering, airtime fairness, WLAN groupings, role-based user poli-
cies, and client thresholds per AP

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