Ruckus Wireless Wave 2 portfolio

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Ruckus Wireless has launched two wireless access points (APs), the ZoneFlex T710 and R510, and upgraded management software that doubles Wi-Fi client density and data rates over previous generations.

The APs are based on the 802.11ac Wave 2 standard featuring several user-multiple input and output (MU-MIMO) technology, which can simultaneously transmit multiple client streams to different devices on the same RF channel. All Wave 2 APs combine MU-MIMO with Ruckus’ patented BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology and ChannelFly predictive channel selection, designed to deliver the highest Wi-Fi performance possible.

The ZoneFlex T710 AP is an outdoor version of the Wave 2 R710 AP, delivering multigigabit Wi-Fi performance and client capacity. It includes four dual-band antennas along with interfaces for Ethernet and fibre backhaul, plus built-in GPS for ease of location and inventory management. The ZoneFlex R510 AP by comparison is a Wave 2 version of the indoor R500 AP. The R510 is suitable for mid-market customers and features two dual-band antennas that combine MU-MIMO to service more devices with high efficiency. It also does not require expensive switch upgrades to accommodate higher power requirements, as it can work with existing 802.3af-capable Ethernet switches.

Both APs can be managed by Ruckus ZoneDirector and SmartZone software platform controllers. SmartZone version 3.4 is now available with new features for self-optimising Wi-Fi networks, remote network management, simplified installation of new APs and Amazon Web Services support. ZoneDirector version 9.13 is also now available to enable improved network installation and management.