RUCKUS ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed
Dual-Band 4x4:4 802.11AC Wave 2 Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Access Points

Overview:

Ruckus’ High Capacity, High Performance Four-Stream 802.11ac Wave 2 Outdoor Access Point

RUCKUS T710 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.

Featuring BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology, the ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed 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 T710’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 800Mbps (2.4GHz) and 1733Mbps (5GHz), the ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed supports the highest available throughput for Wi-Fi clients. 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) support allows the T710 Unleashed to simultaneously transmit to multiple MU-MIMO capable devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput, and availability. The T710 Unleashed is compatible with a wide array of MU-MIMO, SU-MIMO and legacy Wi-Fi clients. The ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed can function either as a standalone AP or as part of centrally-managed Wireless LAN.

The ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed is specifically designed with industrial-grade features such as GPS and secure image download. Also included is a SFP fiber interface that enables seamless connectivity to a fiber backhaul with no additional converters. Via Ethernet connections, the T710 Unleashed supports Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) to optimize backhaul throughput.

The ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed is purpose-built to deliver unparalleled performance, capacity and coverage in dynamic outdoor environments that are characteristic of high density utilization and interference.

Ideal use cases include: public outdoor hotspots, parking lots, outdoor coverage for enterprise and schools where support for data intensive streaming multimedia applications like HD IP video is imperative.

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

The ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed 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 (polarization diversity) ensures the T710 Unleashed 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 T710 Unleashed to transmit multiple spatial streams to multiple client devices simultaneously, increasing the total throughput and capacity of the wireless network. The ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed 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 because of the increased RF efficiency; more capacity remains to support non-Wave 2 clients.

Advanced WLAN Applications

When used with the RUCKUS Smart WLAN management systems, the ZoneFlex T710 Unleashed 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 T710 Unleashed works with various authentication servers including AD, LDAP, and RADIUS.

Features:

Integrated BeamFlex+ Smart Antenna Technology

• Omni directional for very high-density deployments in arenas, stadiums, airports, etc. or can be fitted with external antennas
• BeamFlex+ support for up to 4 dB of signal gain and 10 dB of interference mitigation in addition to the antenna gain
• 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.

Other Features

• 802.11ac Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)
• Concurrent dual-band (5GHz/2.4GHz) support
• 2,533Mbps maximum PHY rate (1733Mbps in 5GHz; 800Mbps in 2.4GHz)
• BeamFlex+ (PD-MRC) smart antenna, with support for 4,000+ unique antenna patterns enables up to 4dB of additional gain and up to 10dB of additional interference mitigation
• Antenna options: omni-directional and 120x30 degrees sector
• Unmatched Rx sensitivity down to -104dBm
• Improved Maximum Ratio Combining (MRC) for best-in-class receive sensitivity
• 802.11ac standard Tx Beamforming
• Space Time Block Coding for increased handset performance
• 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
• Dedicated dual band RF monitor enabling enhanced performance while providing Zero-Wait DFS capability
• 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
• Support for LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) to maximize the backhaul bandwidth using both Ethernet ports
• SFP Fiber Interface providing flexibility to backhaul to fiber
• AC power input (100-250 Vac, 50/60 Hz)
• 802.3at (PoE+) PoE Input mode of operation
• 802.3at PoE Output Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) mode of operation, useful for daisy chaining and powering an additional Mesh AP or another device like an IP Surveillance Camera
• IP 67 rated, -40°C to +65°C
• Integrated GPS for location applications
• Built in Wall or Pole mounting options for easy deployment
• Either standalone or centrally managed
• Secure image download – enhancing platform security
• Multicast IP video streaming support
• Four software QoS queues per client station
• Up to 16 BSSIDs with unique QoS and security policies
• WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support for RADIUS and AD
• Dynamic PSK
• Admission control/load balancing
• Band balancing
• Captive portal and guest accounts
• SmartMesh Networking

Benefits:

Industry’s Highest Performing 802.11ac Wave 2 Standard

• Transmit to multiple clients at the same time with

MU-MIMO

• More efficient use of the RF spectrum
• Improve network efficiency & throughput even for non-Wave 2 clients

Better Reception And More Consistent Performance

• Adaptive polarization diversity
• Dual-polarized antennas
• Enhanced DFS and Spectrum analysis capability

Reduced Wi-Fi Interference

• Up to 15dB of interference mitigation
• Up to 50 percent reduction in co-channel interference to neighboring APs
• Statistical, real-time capacity analysis of all channels to automatically selects best performing channels

Ideal High-performance Outdoor Access Point

• Fast and easy mounting to street lights, traffic controls and street furniture
• Industrial-grade IP-67 hardened enclosures (-40°C to +65°C)
• Smart Mesh to eliminate cost and time associated with cumbersome Ethernet drops
• Flexible backhaul interfaces such as SFP Fiber and Gigabit Ethernet

Deployment:

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:

	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			—	—		—	—
WLAN Control and Management	·   ZoneDirector ·   SmartZone ·   RUCKUS Cloud	·   ZoneDirector ·   SmartZone ·   Unleashed ·   RUCKUS Cloud	·    ZoneDirector ·    SmartZone ·    Unleashed ·    RUCKUS Cloud	·   ZoneDirector ·   SmartZone ·   Unleashed ·   RUCKUS Cloud	·    SmartZone	·    SmartZone ·    ZoneDirector ·    Standalone ·    Unleashed ·    RUCKUS Cloud	·    Unleashed Multi-Site Manager

*Wi-Fi Alliance certification in process
¹ Max power varies by country setting, band, and MCS rate
² BeamFlex+ gains are statistical system-level effects (including TxBF), translated to enhanced SINR here, and based on observations over time in real-world conditions with multiple APs and many clients
³ Rx sensitivity varies by band, channel width, and MCS rate

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 T710 Unleashed Datasheet (PDF).