RUCKUS ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed
Dual-Band 802.11ac 2x2:2 Smart Wi-Fi Access Points
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Overview:
High Performance, 802.11ac Mid-Range Smart Wi-Fi Access Points with Adaptive Antenna Technology
RUCKUS R500 Unleashed enables controller-less Wi-Fi architecture for small business environments with superior performance, lower costs and simplified management. Separate controllers and access point licenses are no longer needed, significantly reducing upfront costs. Set-up is also easy, thanks to a simplified web interface that helps businesses configure Wi-Fi in just 60 seconds.
The R500 Unleashed is ideal for wireless networks servicing mobile devices with dual-polarized antennas that adapt in real time to hand-held device movement and rotation ensuring consistent performance.
Each ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed integrates RUCKUS-patented BeamFlex, a softwarecontrolled, high gain antenna array that continually forms and directs each Wi-Fi packet over the best performing signal path. The ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed automatically selects channels for highest throughput potential using RUCKUS ChannelFly dynamic channel management, adapting to environmental changes. Once deployed, enterprises never have to worry about constant site surveys as the environment changes.
A sleek and low-profile design, the ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed was purpose-built for small-medium enterprises requiring reliable high speed client connectivity. It is ideal for a variety of medium density enterprise and hotspot environments including SMBs, venues, local retailers and non-franchise restaurants.
Patented BeamFlex+ Technology Extends Signal Range, Improves Stability of Client Connections
All ZoneFlex R500 Smart Wi-Fi access points integrate a software-controlled smart antenna with PD-MRC (polarization diversity) that delivers up to an additional 6 dB of BeamFlex gain and 15 dB of interference mitigation. This is especially beneficial to enhance the performance of mobile devices which are constantly in motion and changing orientation.
Advanced WLAN Applications
Each ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed supports a wide range of value-added applications such as guest networking, Dynamic PSK, hotspot authentication, wireless intrusion detection and many more. In a controller-less configuration, the ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed works with a wide range of authentication servers including Microsoft's Active Directory, and AAA/RADIUS.
Flexible Migration Options
RUCKUS Unleashed is custom-designed to help small business owners grow their business, deliver an excellent customer experience and manage costs while supporting Wi-Fi and a variety of mobile devices with minimal IT staff. Unleashed access points have built-in controller capabilities, including user access controls, guest networking functions, advanced Wi-Fi security and traffic management. As businesses grow to multiple sites or a larger scale deployment, RUCKUS offers an easy migration path to controllerbased Wi-Fi, using the same Wi-Fi access points.
Complete Local and Remote Management
ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed can be securely managed from anywhere at anytime using any browser on any device.
Features:
High Performance and Cost Effective
- Two-stream MIMO 2x2:2
- Concurrent dual-band (5GHz/2.4GHz) support
- 867 Mbps (5 GHz) and 300 Mbps (2.4 GHz) of user throughput
- Up to 4dB of signal-to-interference and noise (SINR) improvement and up to 10dB of interference mitigation
- Capable of supporting up to 500 clients
- Novel channel selection approach delivering up to 50 percent capacity gain over alternative background scanning approaches
Adaptive antennas and Automatic interference mitigation
- Up to 2 times extended range and coverage
- Automatic interference mitigation, optimized for high-density environments
- Mobile device ready: dual polarized adaptive antennas with 64 antenna patterns per radio for ultra-reliability
Concurrent support for HD IPTV, VoIP and data
- Support for isochronous, multicast IP video streaming
- Four queues per client station
Differentiated services with multiple SSIDs
- Support for multiple BSSIDs with unique QoS and security policies
- WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support
- Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK
- Captive portal and guest accounts
- RADIUS and Active Directory support
Other Features
- Dual-band concurrent (5GHz/2.4GHz)
- Adaptive antenna technology and advanced RF management
- Up to an additional 6dB BeamFlex gain / 15dB interference mitigation / 3 dBi physical antenna gain
- Automatic interference mitigation, optimized for high-density environments
- Integrated smart antenna technology
- Standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)
- Gateway mode with NAT and DHCP services
- IP multicast video streaming support
- Advanced QoS packet classification and automatic priority for latency-sensitive traffic
- Dynamic, pre-user rate-limiting for hotspot WLANs
- WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support for RADIUS and Active Directory
- BYOD, Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK
- Admission control/load balancing
- Band steering and airtime fairness support
- Captive portal and guest accounts
- Application recognition and control
- SmartWay Bonjour gateway
- SecureHotspot
- SmartMesh
Benefits:
Unleash the Performance
In the Unleashed version, the ZoneFlex R500 is capable of supporting controller-less deployments for up to 25 access points and 512 concurrent devices
Extended range requires fewer APs
Adaptive antenna technology delivers up to 2x increase in Wi-Fi signal coverage minimizing the number of APs required to service any area
Sleek, low profile enclosure for ease-of-deployment
Aesthetically-pleasing design and a range of mounting options
Channel selection optimizes throughput
ChannelFly dynamic channel management, based on throughput measurements, not just interference, chooses the best channel to give users the highest possible throughput
Super simple configuration and management
The industry's simplest configuration and management through a Web-based wizard and automated deployment capabilities
Flexible migration options
Standalone or controller-based migration
Adaptive Polarization Diversity (PD-MRC)
Dual-polarized antennas that are dynamically selected provide better reception for hard to hear clients and more consistent performance as clients constantly change orientation
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
Deployment:
The Zoneflex R500 Unleashed Integrates With Your Existing Network Infrastructure
Delivering best-in-class 802.11ac performance and reliability at a competitive price-making it the ideal wireless solution for small business environments.
Deployment For Retail
The ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed is ideal for deployment in retail stores to provide inconspicuous wireless connection to high quality video, wireless IP phones and data access for handheld PoS bar code scanners.
RUCKUS Unleashed:
Want blazing-fast Wi-Fi performance? Simple installation and management? Business-class security and resiliency? Enterprise-class features? And all at an affordable cost? Welcome to RUCKUS Unleashed. These access points (APs) use our patented technologies to deliver RUCKUS' industry-leading Wi-Fi performance, but in a package designed and priced for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) and organizations
Introducing RUCKUS Unleashed
RUCKUS Unleashed is a high-performance, simple-to-setup, easy-to-manage and affordable portfolio of access points. With built-in controller functionality, there's no need to invest in a separate appliance. You can manage your entire network (APs and switches) from your phone or web browser. Deploying at multiple sites? Manage all your Wi-Fi networks from one place through the Unleashed Multi-Site Manager. You can get your network up and running in under 5 minutes
Where can RUCKUS Unleashed deliver maximum value?
RUCKUS Unleashed APs and switches are designed for small and midsize businesses with a single location or multiple locations with up to 128 APs, 2048 clients and 8 switches per deployment. They’re the perfect choice for smaller organizations that need to provide high-performing, enterprise Wi-Fi to employees, customers and guests without breaking the bank. Using the Unleashed mobile app, Unleashed APs can be managed by practically anyone-no specialized IT expertise required. And Unleashed APs are designed to easily scale up as the business grows-a key requirement for the 58% of SMBs that expect to grow within the next 6-12 months.
Enterprise-grade features
RUCKUS Unleashed APs and switches come loaded with enterprise-grade features to customize, optimize and secure your Wi-Fi networks and deliver great user experiences. Key features are highlighted below.
FEATURE |
BENEFIT |
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Guest Services |
Give guests secure, high-performance Wi-Fi access, while isolating their traffic from the private business network easily. Customize your guest Wi-Fi portal with your logo, brand and messages. Provide Wi-Fi access through Guest Passes, or have guests authenticate using social media accounts such as Facebook to eliminate the hassle (and security holes) of sharing |
Application Visibility and Control |
Monitor the network usage patterns of over 2,200 applications with Deep Packet Inspection, and find out which ones are consuming the most resources. You can define application-specific access rules (such as limiting access to YouTube or social media), or even limit Wi-Fi speeds for specific applications and/or SSIDs. |
Resiliency |
Continue to access printers and other network devices even if internet connectivity fails. Users stay connected to the Wi-Fi network even if one or several APs fail for any reason, as long as at least one AP in the network is online. |
Security |
Use DPSK to eliminate the risks of shared passwords and lock down access to the Wi-Fi network-without complex configurations. In addition, secure your network and protect your clients with WPA encryption, client isolation and 802.1x for RADIUS and Active Directory. |
Zero Touch Mesh |
Add new Unleashed APs to the existing network securely over the air. Dramatically speed up and simplify the installation of an Unleashed network. |
Multiple Language Support |
Create and manage your Wi-Fi network in your own language. RUCKUS Unleashed currently supports 13 languages. |
URL Filtering |
Define web access rules for your network users. Protect your network from malware and phishing sites. |
Social Login |
With the built-in Social Login feature, you can sign into the Unleashed mobile app using your Gmail, Facebook or Twitter account, and link your Unleashed Wi-Fi network. From that point on, you can manage your Unleashed |
Remote Management |
Need a quick answer or help troubleshooting a network issue? Just tap the “Invite for Remote Management” option on the mobile app, and send a text message or email with a link containing all the Unleashed network information to an expert. |
AP Groups |
Apply multiple configuration profiles to different groups of APs. |
Zero IT |
Easily onboard customers or employees onto your Wi-Fi network through a simple, self-service portal. |
SSID Rate-Limiting |
If you want to limit data speeds for a particular group of users (such as guest users), you can create a separate SSID with a data rate “speed limit” that you define. |
Specifications:
| ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed Specifications | |
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| Physical Size |
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| Weight | 350 g (0.77 lb.) |
| Data Ports | 2 auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45, POE port (on one port) |
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| Performance and Capacity | |
| Concurrent Stations | Up to 512 clients per AP |
| Simultaneous VoIP Clients | Up to 30 |
| RF | |
| Antenna |
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| Physical Antenna Gain | Up to 3 dBi |
| BeamFlex1 SINR TX Gain | Up to 4 dB |
| BeamFlex1 SINR RX Gain | 3-5 dB (PD-MRC) |
| Interference Mitigation | Up to 10 dB |
| Minimum RX Sensitivity | Up to -100 dBm |
| Management | |
| Deployment Options | RUCKUS Unleashed, controller-less |
| Configuration | Basic SNMP support |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| Supported Data Rates |
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| Radio Chains | 2x2 |
| Spatial Streams | 2 |
| RF Power Output (Aggregate) |
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| Channelization | 20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz |
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| Power Save | Supported |
| Wireless Security | Authentication via 802.1X with the local authentication database, support for RADIUS, LDAP, DPSK and ActiveDirectory |
| Certifications |
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† Maximum power varies by country
1 BeamFlex gains are statistical system level effects translated to enhanced SINR based on observations over time in real-world conditions with multiple APs and many clients
* Subject to country regulations
** For current certification status please see price list
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| Description | 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent wall plate with built-in DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem | 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent wall switch with two 10/100MbE ports and BeamFlex+ | 802.11ac Wave 1 dual-concurrent wall plate with five GbE ports and BeamFlex+ | 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent wall switch with five GbE ports and BeamFlex+ | Wall-mount Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) AP dual-concurrent, five GbE ports, IoT gateway, BeamFlex+ | Mobile Indoor 802.11ac Wave 2 2x2:2 Wi-Fi AP with LTE Backhaul | Entry level 802.11n dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex | Entry level 802.11ac Wave 1 dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex | Entry level 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex | Entry level Indoor 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex | Mid-range 802.11ac Wave 1 dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex+ | Mid-range 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent AP with MU-MIMO and BeamFlex+ | Mid-range Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-concurrent AP with MU-MIMO and BeamFlex+ | Mid-range 802.11ac Wave 1 dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex+ | Mid-range 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent AP with MU-MIMO and BeamFlex+ | Mid-range Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dualconcurrent AP with MU-MIMO and BeamFlex+ | High-end 802.11ac Wave 1 dual-concurrent AP with BeamFlex+ | High-end 802.11ac Wave 2 dualconcurrent AP with MU-MIMO and BeamFlex+ | High-end 802.11ac Wave 2 dual-concurrent AP with MU-MIMO, BeamFlex+ and 2.5Gbps backhaul | High-end 802.11ax 4x4 dual concurrent AP with MU-MIMO, BeamFlex+ and 2.5Gbps backhaul | High-end 802.11ax 8x8 dual-concurrent AP with MU-MIMO, BeamFlex+ and 5Gbps backhaul | High-end 802.11ax 8x8 dual-concurrent AP with MU-MIMO, BeamFlex+ and 5Gbps backhaul |
| Maximum PHY rate | 867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 150 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1200 Mbps (5GHz) 574 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
300 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1200 Mbps (5GHz) 574 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1200 Mbps (5GHz) 574 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1300 Mbps (5GHz) 450 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1300 Mbps (5GHz) 450 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
2400 Mbps (5GHz) 574 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1300 Mbps (5GHz) 450 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1733 Mbps (5GHz) 600 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
1733 Mbps (5GHz) 600 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
2400 Mbps (5GHz) 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
4800 Mbps (5GHz) 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
4800 Mbps (5GHz) 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz) |
| Wi-Fi technology | 802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi Certified 6™ |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11n (2.4/5 GHz) | 802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi Certified 6™ |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi Certified 6™ |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi Certified 6™ |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ac (5 GHz) 802.11n (2.4 GHz) |
802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi Certified 6™ |
802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) | 802.11ax (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz) Wi-Fi Certified 6™ |
| Concurrent users | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 512 | 512 | 256 | 100 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 1024 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Radio chains:streams | 2x2:2 | 5GHz: 2x2:2 MU MIMO 2.4GHz: 1x1:1 SU-MIMO |
2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 2x2:2 | 3x3:3 | 3x3:3 | 5GHz: 4x4:4 MU MIMO 2.4GHz: 2x2:2 MU-MIMO |
3x3:3 | 4x4:4 SU-MIMO 4x4:3 MU-MIMO |
4x4:4 | 4x4:4 | 8x8:8 | 5GHz: 8x8:8 MU MIMO 2.4GHz: 4x4:4 MU-MIMO |
| Antenna patterns (per band) | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 512 | 512 | 512 | 3000+ | 4000+ | 4000+ | 4000+ | 4000+ | 4000+ |
| Antenna gain | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 1dBi | Up to 1dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 4dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 4dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 3dBi | Up to 2dBi | Up to 2dBi |
| PD-MRC | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Rx sensitivity (2.4/5GHz) | -96/-95 dBm | -99/-96 dBm | -96/-95 dBm | -99/-96 dBm | -100 dBm | -101/-95 dBm | -101/-97 dBm | -99 dBm | -101 dBm | -101 dBm | -100/-95 dBm | -103 dBm | -103 dBm | -100/-95 dBm | -100 dBm | -101 dBm | -99 dBm | -104 dBm | -104 dBm | -102 dBm | -103/-101 dBm | -101 dBm |
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| SmartMesh | — | (in future release) | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| USB (IoT Ready) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Ethernet ports | 2 x 10/100MbE | 2 x 10/100MbE 1 x 1GbE |
5 x 10/100MbE | 5 x 1GbE | 5 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE, RJ-45 | 1 x 1GbE | 1 x 1GbE | 1 x 1GbE | 1 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 1 x 1GbE 1 x 2.5GbE |
2 x 1GbE | 2 x 1GbE | 1 x 1GbE and 1 x 2.5GbE |
1 x 1GbE and 1 x 2.5GbE |
1 x 1/2.5/5GbE and 1 x 1GbE |
1 x 1/2.5/5GbE and 1 x 1GbE |
| Integrated BLE/ZigBee | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Unleashed Management | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cloud Wi-Fi Management | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| ZoneDirector Management | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SmartZone Management |
Documentation:
Download the RUCKUS Unleashed Overview (PDF).
Download the RUCKUS ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed Datasheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- All prices displayed are Ex-VAT. 20% VAT is added during the checkout process.
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.
Supports up to 25 Unleashed Access Points on the same network
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Supports up to 25 Unleashed Access Points on the same network
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Supports up to 25 Unleashed Access Points on the same network
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Must be ordered in conjunction with the standard Unleashed Support (806-RUNL-1U00) which covers the first 25 APs in the network. One unit is required for each additional AP.
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