RUCKUS ZoneFlex T610
Dual-Band 4x4:4 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Access Points

Overview:

Ruckus’ Highest Capacity, Highest Performing Four-Stream Wave 2 802.11ac Outdoor AP

The ZoneFlex T610 combines RUCKUS patented technologies and best-in-class design with the next generation of 802.11ac Wave 2 features to deliver industry-leading Wi-Fi performance and reliability.

The T610 delivers blazing fast connectivity for high-density outdoor deployments, with data rates up to 2.5 Gbps and the density-handling ability to match. Patented BeamFlex+ technology rejects interference and improves signal quality for any device, anywhere. Included MU-MIMO technology maximizes network efficiency, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing user experience. Smart Mesh accelerates time-to-deployment and eliminates the cost associated with running Ethernet cabling between multiple access points in the network.

The T610 is designed for high-density deployments in which dozens of clients need guaranteed high throughput. Enabling cities to become smart cities by providing city-wide wireless connectivity for busy public venues, hotspots and surveillance monitoring systems are ideal use cases for T610. The T610 is perfect for customers that need premium wireless performance and don’t have requirements for network backhaul interfaces such as fiber or coaxial cable. For deployments demanding the same level of performance as the T610 and need network backhaul interfaces, the T710 is a good fit.

Featuring BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology, the ZoneFlex T610 offers a substantial increase in performance and range by optimizing antenna coverage on a per-client, per-transmission basis. BeamFlex+ additionally mitigates co-channel interference by directing Wi-Fi signals where they are needed instead of towards neighboring access points. The T610’s BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna system is also equipped with dual polarization antennas, allowing the access point to adapt to the physical orientation of client devices and maximize uplink performance.

With throughput capacities of 800 Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733 Mbps (5GHz), the ZoneFlex T610 supports the highest available throughput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the T610 to simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability.

The ZoneFlex T610 is backward compatible with all existing Wi-Fi clients, and can function either as a standalone AP or as part of centrally-managed Wireless LAN. The ZoneFlex T610 is specifically designed with industrial grade features such as secure image download. The T610 also has an IP67 compliant USB port that enables field-installable connectivity for IoT applications.

ZoneFlex T610 is purpose-built for high-capacity, high performance and interference- laden environments such as outdoor campuses, smart cities, arenas, convention centers and transportation hubs.

Patented Beamflex+ Technology Extends Signal Range, Improves Reliability Of Client Connections

The ZoneFlex T610 integrates patented software-controlled adaptive antennas that delivers additional signal gain per radio chain. As BeamFlex+ adapts to client locations and antenna polarity, the smart antenna technology optimizes the RF energy toward client on a per packet basis. This allows for substantial performance improvement and a reduction in packet loss from the ability to automatically mitigate interference and obstacles. BeamFlex+ with PD-MRC or polarization diversity ensures the T610 listens in all polarizations simultaneously. This results in significant receive signal gain from mobile devices with weak transmitters.

Multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO)

802.11ac MU-MIMO allows the ZoneFlex T610 to transmit multiple spatial streams to multiple client devices simultaneously, increasing the total throughput and capacity of the wireless network. The ZoneFlex T610 is able to provide up to three clients each their own dedicated full-bandwidth channel using an MU-MIMO technique known as spatial reuse. This capability enables several benefits.

Efficient use of available spectrum effectively multiplies the total capacity of a network, allowing it to meet the increasing data demand driven by the proliferation of mobile Wi-Fi clients and data-hungry applications and uses such as high-definition video streaming. Additionally, MU-MIMO does not require client devices to time-share connections with other clients on the network as in legacy Wi-Fi, which means each device experiences less wait time and makes the network more responsive overall. Even legacy clients benefit from MU-MIMO on the wireless network, because substantially increased efficiency for MU clients leaves the network with more free time and capacity by supporting multiple users.

Advanced WLAN Applications

When used with the RUCKUS Smart WLAN management systems, the ZoneFlex T610 supports a wide range of value-added applications such as guest networking, Dynamic PSK, hotspot authentication, wireless intrusion prevention and many more. WLANs can also be grouped and shared by specific APs. In a centrally managed configuration, the ZoneFlex T610 works with various authentication servers including AD, LDAP, and RADIUS.

Features:

Wireless

• 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)
• Concurrent dual-band (5 GHz/2.4 GHz) support
• 2533 Mbps maximum PHY rate (1733 Mbps in 5GHz; 800 Mbps in 2.4GHz)
• BeamFlex+ (PD-MRC) smart antenna, with support for 4000+ unique antenna patterns enables up to 4 dB of additional gain and up to 10 dB of additional interference mitigation
• Unmatched Rx sensitivity down to -104 dBm
• 802.11ac standard Tx Beamforming
• Space Time Block Coding for optimized client performance
• Improved Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for best-in-class receive sensitivity
• Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) for increased data throughput at all ranges
• 256-QAM support on 5GHz and 2.4GHz
• Backward compatible with legacy 802.11 clients

Interfaces

• One 10/100/1000 Ethernet port that can be used for PoE Input
• Second 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, with Link Aggregation between the 2 Ethernet ports enabled
• 802.3at (PoE+) mode of operation
• Support for IoT applications and enhanced location-based services via an IP67 compliant USB interface

Integrated BeamFlex+ Smart Antenna Technology

• Omni directional or sector antennas offerings for high-density deployments in outdoor campuses, smart cities, arenas, convention centers and transportation hubs.
• BeamFlex+ support for up to 4 dB of additional gain and 10 dB of interference mitigation.
• Internal antenna for a minimal form factor, which is essential in many deployments.
• Polarization Diversity with Maximal Ratio Combining (PD-MRC) ensures reliable connectivity for mobile devices.

Hardened enclosure for harsh outdoor environments

• IP-67 water and dustproof plastic enclosure with flexible wall or pole mounting options.

MU-MIMO

• MU-MIMO allows for clients to utilize the RF spectrum much more efficiently by allowing multiple AP to client transmissions.

Field Accessible IP67 USB Interface

• Enables outdoor IoT applications in a plug-and-play manner and thereby future proofs the access point install.

Flexible Deployment Options

• Flexible deployment options enable AP’s to be supported across various management platforms: standalone, on-premise/ virtual controller or cloud-managed.

Enterprise Features

• Enhanced hardware-based platform security enabling secure image download
• Either standalone or centrally managed
• Multicast IP video streaming support
• Four software QoS queues per client station
• Up to 16 BSSIDs per radio with unique QoS and security policies
• WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support for RADIUS and AD*
• Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK*
• Admission control/load balancing*
• Band balancing
• Captive portal and guest accounts*
• Support for Smart Mesh to eliminate cost and time associated with cumbersome Ethernet drops

* when used with management.

Benefits:

Industry’s Highest Performing 802.11ac Wave 2 AP
ZoneFlex T610 delivers better performance over competitive 802.11ac APs

MU-MIMO Increases Efficiency And Capacity
MU-MIMO allows for clients to utilize the RF spectrum much more efficiently by allowing multiple AP to client transmissions

Dual Concurrent 4X4:4 MIMO and Beamflex+
Four spatial streams combined with BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology ensures an aggregate throughput of 2.5 Gbps

Adaptive Polarization Diversity With Beamflex+ (PD-MRC)
Dual-polarized antennas provide better reception for hard- to-hear clients and more consistent performance for mobile clients that constantly change orientation. BeamFlex+ with 802.11ac enables better throughput and coverage in dense environments

Reduced Wi-fi Interference
Up to 15 dB of interference mitigation and a 50 percent reduction in co-channel interference to neighboring APs

Environmentally Hardened
Enables fast and easy mounting to street lights, traffic controls and other street furniture. Includes hardened enclosures for outdoor deployment with industrial grade IP67 rated enclosure (-40°C to +65°C)

Field Accessible IP67 Usb Interface For IoT Applications
Enables outdoor IoT applications in a plug-and-play manner and thereby future proofs the access point install.

Flexible Deployment Options
Flexible deployment options enable AP’s to be supported across various management platforms: standalone, on- premise/virtual controller or cloud-managed

Deployment:

Specifications:

	T750	T710	T610	T310	T811-CM	E510	P300
	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More	Learn More
Feature/Description	High-end Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual- concurrent AP with MU-MIMO and BeamFlex+	High-end 802.11ac Wave 2 dual concurrent AP with BeamFlex+	Mid-range 802.11ac Wave 2 dual concurrent AP with BeamFlex+	Entry-level 802.11ac Wave 2 outdoor AP series with integrated BeamFlex+ omni and sector antennas	Outdoor 4x4:4 2.4/5GHz 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi access point with DOCSIS 3.1 backhaul	Embedded 802.11ac Outdoor Wave 2 Wi- Fi AP with External BeamFlex+ Antennas	Point-to-Point / Multi- point bridge
Maximum PHY rate	2400 Mbps (5GHz) 1148 Mbps (2.4GHz)	1733  Mbps (5GHz) 600  Mbps (2.4GHz)	1733  Mbps (5GHz) 600  Mbps (2.4GHz)	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	1733  Mbps (5GHz) 600  Mbps (2.4GHz)	867 Mbps (5GHz) 300 Mbps (2.4GHz)	867 Mbps (5GHz)
Wi-Fi technology	802.11ax (2.4GHz, 5GHz) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6™	802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4GHz)	802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4GHz)	802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4GHz)	802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4GHz)	802.11ac (5GHz) 802.11n (2.4GHz)	802.11ac (5GHz)
Concurrent users	1024	512	512	512	512	512	—
Radio chains:streams	4x4:4	4x4:4	4x4:4	2x2:2	4x4:4	2x2:2	2x2:2
Antenna patterns (per band)	4,000+	4,000+	4,000+	64	4,000+	64	—
Antenna gain	Up to 3dBi	Omni: Up to 3dBi Sector: Up to 8dBi	Omni: Up to 3dBi 120 Sector: Up to 8dBi	Omni: Up to 3dBi 120 Sector: Up to 9dBi 30 Sector: Up to 12dBi	Up to 3dBi	Up to 3dBi	—
PD-MRC
Rx sensitivity (2.4/5GHz)	-103dBm	-104/-104dBm	-104dBm	-101dBm	-98/-97	-101dBm	-96dBm
ChannelFly
SmartMesh							—
Ethernet interface	1 x 1 GbE 1 x 2.5 GbE	2 x 1GbE	2 x 1GbE	1 x 1GbE	1 x 1GbE	1 x 1GbE	1 x 1GbES
USB (IoT Ready)		—		Models d, s, & n			—
Fiber interface			—	—		—	—
GPS			—	—		—	—
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*Wi-Fi Alliance certification in process
¹ Reduced operation: 2x2, 1 Ethernet port powers off, USB powers off

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Documentation:

Download the RUCKUS ZoneFlex T610 Datasheet (PDF).