RUCKUS ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed
Dual-Band 802.11ac 2x2:2 Smart Wi-Fi Access Points

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
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 Wi-Fi passwords.
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 network from anywhere in the world using your social login.
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
Physical Characteristics
Power	DC Input: 12 VDC 1.0A Power over Ethernet 802.3 af
Physical Size	15.8 cm (L) x 15.8 cm (W) x 4 cm (H) 6.2 in (L) x 6.2 in (W) x 1.57 in (H)
Weight	350 g (0.77 lb.)
Data Ports	2 auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps, RJ-45, POE port (on one port)
Mounting Options	Electrical wallbox; Standard US and EU single gang wall jack Optional bracket for offset & wall mount
Lock Options	Hidden latching mechanism Kensington Lock Hole T-bar Torx Bracket (902-0108-0000) Torx screw & padlock (sold separately
Environmental Conditions	Operating Temperature: 0°C - 50°C Operating Humidity: 10% - 95% non-condensing
Power Draw	Idle: 4W Typical: 6.13W Peak: 11.1W
Performance and Capacity
Concurrent Stations	Up to 512 clients per AP
Simultaneous VoIP Clients	Up to 30
RF
Antenna	Adaptive antenna that provides up to 64 unique antenna patterns per radio Full omnidirectional polarization diversity
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
Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Supported Data Rates	802.11n/ac: 6.5Mbps – 260Mbps (20MHz) 13.5Mbps – 600Mbps (40MHz) 29.3Mbps – 1300Mbps (80MHz) 802.11a: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps 802.11g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps
Radio Chains	2x2
Spatial Streams	2
RF Power Output (Aggregate)	26 dBm for 2.4GHz† 25 dBm for 5GHz†
Channelization	20MHz, 40MHz, 80MHz
Frequency Band	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n: 2.4 – 2.484 GHz IEEE 802.11a/ac: 5.15 – 5.25 GHz; 5.25 – 5.35 GHz; 5.47 – 5.725 GHz; 5.725 – 5.85 GHz
Operating Channels	US/Canada: 1-11, Europe ( ETSI X30): 1-13, Japan X41: 1-13 5 GHz channels: Country dependent
Power Save	Supported
Wireless Security	Authentication via 802.1X with the local authentication database, support for RADIUS, LDAP, DPSK and ActiveDirectory
Certifications	U.S., Europe, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, Vietnam WEEE/RoHS compliance EN-60601-1-2 (Medical) Wi-Fi Alliance EN50121-1 Railway EMC EN50121-4 Railway Immunity IEC 61373 Railway Shock & Vibration UL 2043 plenum rated 5GHz UNII-1 (2014)

† 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

Product Comparison:

Indoor Access Points

Indoor	HARDWARE SPECS	MU- MIMO	DATA SPEED	CONCURRENT USERS	ANTENNA PATTERNS (PER BAND)	ETHERNET PORTS
R310	802.11ac, 2x2:2	No	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	100	64	1x1GbE
R320	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	No	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	256	64	1x1GbE
R510	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	100	512	2x1GbE
R610	802.11ac Wave 2, 3x3:3	Yes	1300 Mbps (5GHz) 450 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	512	2x1GbE
R710	802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4:4	Yes	1733 Mbps (5GHz) 600 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	4,000+	2x1GbE
R720	802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4:4	Yes	1733 Mbps (5GHz) 600 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	4,000+	1x1GbE 1x2.5GbE
R750	802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 4x4:4	Yes	2400 Mbps (5GHz) 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz)	1024	4,000+	1x1GbE 1x2.5GbE

Outdoor Access Points

Outdoor	HARDWARE SPECS	MU- MIMO	DATA SPEED	CONCURRENT USERS	ANTENNA PATTERNS (PER BAND)	ETHERNET PORTS
T310	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	64	1x1GbE
T510	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	64	1x1GbE
T610	802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4:4	Yes	1733 Mbps (5GHz) 600 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	4,000+	2x1GbE
T710	802.11ac Wave 2, 4x4:4	Yes	1733 Mbps (5GHz) 600 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	4,000+	2x1GbE

Specialty Access Points

Specialty	HARDWARE SPECS	MU- MIMO	DATA SPEED	CONCURRENT USERS	ANTENNA PATTERNS (PER BAND)	ETHERNET PORTS
C110	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	100	4	2x10/100MbE 1x DOCSIS 3.0 modem port
H320	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 150 Mbps (2.4GHz)	100	4	2x10/100MbE 1x1GbE
H510	802.11ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	100	4	5x1GbE
M510	802.11 ac Wave 2, 2x2:2	Yes	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	512	64	2x 1GbE 1x RJ-45

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Documentation:

Download the RUCKUS Unleashed Overview (PDF).

Download the RUCKUS ZoneFlex R500 Unleashed Datasheet (PDF).