Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex 2942 901-2942-WW00 Data Sheet

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ZoneFlex

™

 

2942

Smart Wi-Fi 802.11g acceSS Point

the Best Performing 802.11g Smart Wi-Fi access Point  

with adaptive antenna technology

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 2942 is the most affordable 802.11g Wi-Fi 
access point (AP) that delivers advanced features and functionality not 
available in any low-end consumer AP or high-end WLAN system.

Each ZoneFlex 2942 integrates Ruckus-patented BeamFlex™ smart 
antenna technology that enables consistent, high performance, 
extended coverage and multimedia support as it automatically tunes 
itself to adapt to constant changes in the environment. This means 
fewer APs, more satisfied users, and a cost-effective system that can 
be installed anywhere by wireless novices. 

Deployed individually, or as a system centrally managed by the 
Ruckus ZoneDirector™ Smart WLAN family of controllers, the Ruckus 
ZoneFlex 2942 can be deployed with or without Ethernet cabling. 
Support for Ruckus Smart Mesh Networking streamlines costly and 
complex deployment headaches, eliminating the need to run Ethernet 
cabling to every access point. This minimizes operational overhead, 
making the ZoneFlex 2942 ideal for hotels, schools, airports and 
enterprises everywhere.

The ZoneFlex 2942 is also perfect for hot spot operators that want to 
deliver business-class hot-spot services — such as voice over Wi-Fi, 
IP-based video or secure enterprise access.

A web-based wizard allows any computer user to configure the 
ZoneFlex 2942 through the ZoneDirector — creating a secure and 
sophisticated WLAN in a matter of minutes. The Ruckus ZoneFlex 
2942 simply plugs into any Ethernet network and automatically 
discovers the ZoneDirector. No RF tuning. No client configuration.  
A true plug-and-play multimedia WLAN that is ready to use, stable  
and high performing.

BeneFitS

Best-in-class user performance and density for 802.11g 

Advanced antenna array and Quality of Service (QoS) 

software delivers 20 concurrent voice calls, 100 simultane-

ous data users or 20 Mbps of guaranteed user throughput 

for a 5,000 square foot facility

extended coverage means fewer aPs 

Directional, high-gain antennas dynamically combine to give 

hotspot operators and enterprises two- to four-times the 

coverage over typical consumer and enterprise APs

no rF expertise required 

Smart antenna array eliminates AP placement issues and 

minimizes adjacent AP interference

channel selection optimizes throughput

ChannelFly dynamic management, based on throughput 

measurements, not just interference, chooses the best 

channel to give users the highest throughput

optimized for voice over Wi-Fi 

Specialized antenna design, dynamic signal path selection 

and precision QoS software optimize delay-sensitive, high-

density Voice-over-Wi-Fi (VoFi) applications. Power Save 

(UAPSD) maximizes handset battery life

“it lite” configuration and management 

Web-based wizard enables configuration of multiple APs 

across the entire WLAN in minutes. Once configured, the 

WLAN manages itself

Smart mesh networking streamlines costly and complex 

deployment

Integrated Smart Mesh Networking technology automates 

deployment, eliminates the need to run Ethernet cables to 

every Smart Wi-Fi access point

Hassle free migration to higher speed Wi-Fi

Support for standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet allows 

enterprises to use existing PoE switches without costly 

upgrades

enables business class hotspot services

New revenue opportunities are available for operators such 

as (VoFi) services, extended enterprise access, IP video 

applications and tiered service classes