Ruckus Wireless Network Card MF2501 User Guide
MF2501 Adapter  
MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter  
User’s Guide  
Part number: 8000003  
December 2005  
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Contents  
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Who Should Use this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
What You’ll Find in this Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Typographic conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Support and Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
MediaFlex™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
BeamFlex™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Key Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Rear View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Establishing a good general location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting to the MF2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connecting a PC to the MF2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Chapter 3: Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
MF2501 Adapter Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Air Quality Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuring the MF2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Customizing the System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuring the Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Advanced Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuring WEP Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Configuring WPA PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Viewing System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Viewing Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Viewing LAN Interface Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Viewing Wireless Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Viewing Remote AP Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Performing a Web Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
TFTP or FTP Download. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Performance and Supported Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Traffic Management and QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Preface  
This MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter User’s Guide will help you understand the  
MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter, how to install it, and configure it using the  
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.  
Who Should Use this Guide  
This User’s Guide assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. All the  
basic computer networking, Internet, and other information required to configure this device is provided  
herein.  
What You’ll Find in this Guide  
The following topics are covered:  
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Chapter 1: “Introduction”  
Chapter 2: “Installation and Setup”  
Chapter 3: “Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface”  
Appendix A: “Technical Specifications”  
Typographic conventions  
This User’s Guide uses the following typographic conventions:  
Table 1—Typographic conventions  
Typeface or  
Symbol  
Meaning  
Example  
italics  
Emphasis, book titles, CD names,  
special terms.  
Read your User’s Guide thoroughly.  
Also used to denote optional input if  
Enter an address in the range  
192.168.0.<2-253>  
surrounded by <brackets>  
bold  
System menu names, user input  
Screen text, URLs, IP addresses  
Open the Control Panel.  
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Browse to the following IP address:  
http://192.168.0.254  
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System Requirements  
System Requirements  
The MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter is compatible with most contemporary personal  
computers and operating systems that are configured for Internet and wireless networking.  
The MF2501 Adapter is accessed and configured via a Web browser interface. Any of the following Web  
browsers are supported:  
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher  
• Netscape version 6.0 and higher  
• Apple Safari 1.0 and higher  
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Mozilla Firefox version 1.0 and higher  
Support and Warranty Information  
See the Warranty and Support card for detailed information about contacting Technical Support, and the  
Warranty terms for your MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter.  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter (MF2501 Adapter).  
The MF2501 Adapter is a device that enables wireless multimedia networking for video, voice and data,  
without replacing existing routers, network adapters and media receivers.  
A typical installation consists of a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter  
connected to a set top box. The MF2501 Adapter receives wireless signals from a MediaFlex 2900  
Multimedia Access Point or other remote AP that is connected to a DSL router or cable modem. Video, data  
and voice traffic are distributed amongst TV, video appliances, and other wireless-enabled home  
entertainment appliances.  
Figure 1—The MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter in a Typical Home Network  
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MediaFlex™  
MediaFlex™  
MediaFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s family of purpose-built, multimedia WiFi appliances that enable  
reliable wireless distribution of entertainment-quality, real-time media applications throughout the home.  
Media applications require consistent and uninterrupted bandwidth; however most wireless LANs  
(WLANs) cannot provide consistent service because of the variable nature of the wireless medium.  
Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s new, patent-pending Multicast TV-over-WLAN (TVoWLAN) technology  
differentiates multicast video frames from general multicast and broadcast traffic to provide robust wireless  
transport for IPTV streams—from the broadband gateway to the set top boxes.  
To mitigate the performance impact of concurrent applications and interfering devices in a shared medium  
network, MediaFlex integrates Video54’s new, patent-pending Media Quality of Service (QoS) technology  
to automatically classify video traffic and prioritize transmissions among applications.  
BeamFlex™  
BeamFlex™ is Ruckus Wireless, Inc.’s patent-pending antenna technology that allows wireless signals to  
navigate around interference, extend wireless signal range, and increase speeds and capacity for 802.11b/g  
wireless networks. The BeamFlex™ antenna system consists of an array of six high-gain directional antenna  
elements, that allow the MF2501 Adapter to find quality signal paths in a changing environment, and sustain  
the baseline performance required for supporting data, audio and video applications.  
Key Features  
BeamFlex™ Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and Performance  
• Multi-In, Multi-Out (MIMO) technology supports real time learning of Radio Frequency, station, network  
and application conditions.  
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On-the-fly adaptation to each receiving device in response to environmental changes such as interference  
to maximize signal quality, data rate and minimize packet errors and retransmissions.  
• Internal driver software controls an antenna array with 6 high-gain, directional antenna elements and 63  
unique antenna combinations.  
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Expert system 802.11 driver controls data rate and retransmission policies on a per-packet basis.  
Media QoS Ensures Highest Video Quality  
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Automatic traffic classification and Type-of-Service (TOS) tagging eliminates complex QoS  
configurations.  
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Priority queuing for voice, video, best-effort and background traffic, per WiFi Alliance WiFi Multimedia  
(WMM) specifications.  
• Strict priority with short (2 frames) hardware queue depth to ensure rapid feedback from the remote AP.  
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Key Features  
Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data Traffic  
• Delivers 15-20 Mbps of bandwidth at 99.9% availability throughout a typical 2500ft2 (300m2) home.  
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Supports one MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 streams, or one 10Mbps+ high  
definition video stream at 50ft (18m), with simultaneous data traffic.  
Simple Configuration and Installation  
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Simple Web-based user interface for easy configuration and customization of features such as SSID, WEP  
or WPA key, statistics monitoring and software upgrade.  
Standards-based Solution Protects User Investment, Minimizes Replacement Cost  
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Compliant with 802.11b and 802.11g: supports 802.11g wireless networking at up to 108 Mbps; and can  
interoperate in 802.11g-only or mixed networks.  
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Compliant with 802.1x (WEP and WPA with TKIP) and Wi-Fi Alliance WMM specifications.  
Supports Wi-Fi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) data encryption. WPA provides strong  
data encryption and authentication based on a pre-shared key.  
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Supports 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption security. WEP keys can be generated manually or by  
passphrase.  
Attaches to television set-top box via Ethernet to optimize the reception of quality internet video over the  
WLAN.  
Forward compatible with the emerging 802.11n WLAN standard.  
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Key Features  
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Chapter 2: Installation and Setup  
This chapter describes how to install your MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter, and how to set up  
your PC to connect to the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface.  
Topics covered in this chapter include:  
Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
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LED Status Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Placement Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Connecting to the MF2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Accessing the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
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Packing List  
Packing List  
1. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter  
2. AC power adapter (Input DC 5-18V 1-2A)  
3. Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet Cable  
4. MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter Quick Setup Guide  
MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter  
Front View  
Figure 2— “Front View of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter” shows the front view  
MF2501 Adapter, with the LED indicators numbered. The numbers correspond to the labels describing LED  
behavior in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.  
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Figure 2—Front View of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter  
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LED Status Lights  
LED Status Lights  
Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” describes the LED lights on the front of the MF2501 Adapter.  
Table 2—LED Indicators and Meanings  
Label LED  
Activity  
Description  
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Antenna  
All LEDs On Green  
Solid  
The MF2501 Adapter is booting.  
Green Flashing  
randomly  
The lit LEDs indicate which antennae are active.  
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Power  
LAN  
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Off  
Power is supplied to the MF2501 Adapter.  
Power is not supplied to the MF2501 Adapter.  
Green Steady  
Off  
The MF2501 Adapter has link.  
The MF2501 Adapter has no link.  
Wireless  
Green Flashing  
The MF2501 Adapter is transmitting data. The faster the  
flashing, the more data is being transmitted or received.  
Green Steady  
Green Steady  
The Wireless port is initialized and enabled.  
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Air Quality  
Good Air Quality: A steady Green LED indicates that the  
current environment will support quality video streaming.  
Green Flashing  
Marginally Acceptable Air Quality: a flashing Green  
LED (on for 0.25 second, off 0.25 second) indicates that  
the current environment does not always meet the video  
standard. While video streaming is possible, the quality will  
vary.  
Green intermittent  
Flashing  
Bad Air Quality: A briefly flashing Green LED (on for 0.03  
second and off for 1 second) indicates that video streaming  
is not possible in the current environment. The brief flash  
also indicates that the device is still functioning.  
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LED Status Lights  
Rear View  
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Figure 3—Rear View of the MF2501 Adapter  
Table 3—Rear Ports and Adapters  
Label Description  
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AC Power Adapter (Input: DC 5V 2A)  
10/100 Mbps Auto-sensing, autonegotiating RJ-45 network  
port  
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Reset button. Used only if you need to reset the MF2501  
Adapter to its factory defaultsettings. Insert the end of a paper  
clip or pin into the hole and hold it in for at least 4 seconds.  
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Placement Guidelines  
Placement Guidelines  
You or your service provider or installer can determine the best placement for the MF2501 Adapter by using  
the following guidelines.  
Establishing a good general location  
Your MF2501 Adapter should be placed:  
• On a shelf or other elevated location away from any physical obstructions.  
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Away from other sources of electromagnetic interference (for example, microwave ovens, and cordless  
phones).  
• Away from large metal surfaces, pictures or mirrors.  
Away from large furniture or other physical obstructions.  
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Using the Air Quality Indicator to fine-tune the placement  
Wireless environments are sensitive to the physical arrangement of both electronic devices and furniture in  
a room. You or your installer can observe the Air Quality Indicator LED to determine the best location. The  
Air Quality indicator LED is described in Table 2— “LED Indicators and Meanings” on page 13.  
Your service provider or installer can guide you through a self-help troubleshooting session if video quality  
deteriorates after an installation. Or, you may be able to determine a solution to the problem on your own.  
If “Bad” or “Maybe Acceptable,” air quality is indicated, you can adjust the location of the MF2501 Adapter  
and other devices until a steady green LED indicates “good” air quality.  
Connecting to the MF2501 Adapter  
Before using the MF2501 Adapter, you have to configure it to work within your home network. Your service  
provider or installer will likely perform all installation tasks for you, or you may read the following section  
to understand how to configure it manually.  
The default IP address of the MediaFlex 2501 Multimedia Wireless Adapter is 192.168.0.254.  
To gain administrative control of the unit, set your PC or laptop network IP address to an address within the  
same network as the MF2501 Adapter’s default IP address. Then, connect your PC to the MF2501 Adapter  
using the provided Ethernet cable.  
You can set your PC’s IP address to an address within the network 192.168.0.<2-253> (Example:  
192.168.0.100).  
Manually Configuring an IP Address on Your PC  
1. Windows 2000: Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections  
Windows XP: Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network Connections  
2. Double-click the icon for the Local Area Connection designated for your home network, then click the  
Properties button at the bottom of the screen. (This is not the same icon as your home wireless network.)  
3. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties  
button. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window appears ( Figure 4).  
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Connecting to the MF2501 Adapter  
Figure 4—Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)Properties Window  
4. Select the Use the following IP address button, and enter an IP address within the network as noted above.  
5. Press Tab and allow the Subnet mask address to auto-fill to 255.255.255.0.  
6. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window.  
7. Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties window.  
Connecting a PC to the MF2501 Adapter  
The following steps will guide you through connecting to your MF2501 Adapter.  
1. Remove the MF2501 Adapter from the packaging and place it next to your PC or laptop.  
2. Connect the AC Power Supply to the MF2501 Adapter and connect to a power outlet.  
3. Connect your PC or laptop to the Ethernet port on the MF2501 Adapter using the supplied Ethernet cable.  
4. On your PC, open a browser window. Enter the address http://192.168.0.254.  
5. When the login screen appears, enter the username admin and leave the password field blank. Then click  
Logon.  
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CAUTION:—Make sure to write down the new IP address, username, password and SSID. If you change the  
MF2501 Adapter’s default IP address to one outside the current address range of your PC, you will not be able  
to connect to the device after reboot until you reset your computer’s IP address to be within the same network  
as the MF2501 Adapter. See Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20 and Table 6,  
“MF2501 Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 for more information.  
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Accessing the Web Interface  
You should now be able to find the default SSID “V54” of your MF2501 Adapter over your wireless  
connection:  
Table 4—Default Wireless Settings  
Wireless Feature  
Network Name (SSID)  
Security  
Setting  
V54  
Disabled  
Accessing the Web Interface  
The MF2501 Adapter provides a Web-based user interface for configuration and monitoring. For  
information about using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, refer to Chapter 3:, “Using the Ruckus Wireless  
Web Interface .  
1. To access the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, launch a Web browser and enter the MF2501 Adapter’s IP  
address. If this is the first time the access point is being configured, enter the default IP address:  
192.168.0.254  
2. A logon screen will appear. Use the default logon information:  
Username: admin  
Password: <blank>  
After logging in, you will see the main information page. On the information page, there are two panes. The  
pane on the left shows major information or configuration points. Each major information or configuration  
area has a number of sub-menus. Clicking on the relevant menu will bring the relevant page onto the screen.  
The system monitors the activities on the Web user interface. If you do not use the Web interface for more  
than five minutes, the system will time out, and you will be logged out automatically. You need to re-log in  
to access the interface.  
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CAUTION:—Any configuration changes will be lost unless you use the Update button. It is recommended  
that after each configuration screen you modify, you click the Update button.  
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Chapter 3: Using the Ruckus Wireless Web  
Interface  
This chapter describes the tasks you need to do to customize the MF2501 Adapter to run on your wireless  
network.  
Topics covered in this chapter include:  
Wireless Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
MF2501 Adapter Settings Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Air Quality Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Configuring the MF2501 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Viewing Wireless Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Viewing Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Rebooting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Taking a System Support Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
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Wireless Settings Worksheet  
Wireless Settings Worksheet  
Before you modify any wireless settings on the MF2501 Adapter, print Table 5— “Wireless Network  
Settings Worksheet” and record the following information about your wireless network. Your ISP or network  
administrator may provide you with this information. The wireless information recorded in this worksheet  
should be used to configure the MF2501 Adapter’s wireless settings.  
Table 5—Wireless Network Settings Worksheet  
Item  
Description and Your Network Setting  
MF2501 Adapter SSID  
The MF2501 Adapter will not provide Internet access like a home router or  
gateway. The SSID identifies the remote AP. Make sure to specify the SSID of the  
remote AP. Do not specify a unique SSID for the MF2501 Adapter. You can use up  
to 32 alphanumeric characters. The SSID is case sensitive.  
Security  
If using WEP, circle the method used: Open SystemShared KeyAuto  
Circle the type of Shared key:  
Passphrase method  
64-bit  
128 bit  
•
If using 64-bit WEP: use 10 hex digits (any combination of 0-9 or a-f) or 5  
ascii characters  
•
If using 128-bit WEP, use 26 hex digits or 13 ascii characters  
The WEP key values are not case-sensitive.  
Key 1 ______________________________________________  
Key 2 ______________________________________________  
Key 3 ______________________________________________  
Key 4 ______________________________________________  
If using WPA-PSK, write down the passphrase. The WPA-PSK passphrase is  
case-sensitive.  
WPA Passphrase: ________________________________  
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MF2501 Adapter Settings Worksheet  
MF2501 Adapter Settings Worksheet  
Print Table 6, and record your personalized settings for configuring the MF2501 Adapter. Enter the security  
settings you recorded in Table 5, “Wireless Network Settings Worksheet,” on page 20.  
Remember—If the MF2501 Adapter’s device settings do not match the remote AP settings, the MF2501  
Adapter will not be able to find your network.  
Store this information in a safe place.  
Table 6—MF2501 Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet  
Item  
Default Setting  
Your Setting  
admin  
User Name  
_______________________________  
_______________________________  
_______________________________  
_______________________________  
_______________________________  
_______________________________  
_______________________________  
Password  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
SSID  
<none>  
192.168.0.1  
255.255.255.0  
V54  
Wireless Mode  
Security  
802.11g&b  
Disabled  
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Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus  
Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Menus  
The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface menus are located on the left-hand navigation pane. To select a  
particular menu, simply click on the menu link.  
Common Buttons  
The Ruckus Wireless Web Interface screens contain the following menu buttons (Table 7):  
Table 7—Wireless Web Interface Menu Buttons  
Button  
Logout  
Restore  
Update  
Next  
Action  
Logs out the current session.  
Restores the original configuration.  
Saves the new configuration.  
Progresses to the next menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.  
Reverts to the previous menu. Only found in the Configuration menus.  
Back  
Air Quality Indicator  
The Air Quality indicator icon shows the current state of your Wireless connection. Air Quality is measured  
by the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) value, which is a measurement of the wireless signal  
strength. A high RSSI value usually means that the wireless connection is stable, and quality video data can  
be transferred.  
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Air Quality Indicator  
The Air Quality Indicator assesses the environment that surrounds a Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MF2501 Adapter,  
and determines the amount of interference in the infrastructure. The Radio Frequency (RF) side of a wireless  
device is a combination of a receiver and a transmitter. Both receiver and transmitter provide feedback as  
they operate. The Air Quality indicator bases its evaluation on the Received Signal Strength Indication  
(RSSI) that is returned as part of the 802.11 transmission acknowledgement. As the adapter receives an  
802.11 packet, it sends the RSSI value to the remote AP.  
Thumb Up: Good air quality. The environment supports a quality video viewing  
experience.  
Thumb sideways: Marginal video signal strength. The current environment may support  
video viewing, but it is also possible that the video may be flawed.  
Thumb down: Low video signal strength. The current environment does not support qual-  
ity video viewing.  
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Configuring the MF2501 Adapter  
This section describes the tasks and screens used to customize the MF2501 Adapter configuration to run on  
your wireless network.  
Review the following topics before you change any system configuration settings:  
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"Connecting to the MF2501 Adapter" on page 15  
"Accessing the Web Interface" on page 17.  
System Configuration  
Table 6, “MF2501 Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet,” on page 21 shows the default settings  
used to login to the device.  
A minimum set of configurations is required to put the MF2501 Adapter into operational mode. The system  
provides the default settings for these configuration items. You should change the default settings where  
necessary to match your own wireless network’s configuration, and to protect your privacy.  
A system reboot is required for configuration changes to take effect. Follow the following steps to configure  
the MF2501 Adapter:  
1. Connect to the MF2501 adapter by following the instructions in "Connecting to the MF2501 Adapter" on  
page 15.  
2. Choose Configuration->System.. The window of Figure 5 appears.  
Figure 5—System Configuration  
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3. Enter your configuration changes in the appropriate fields.  
4. Click the Next button to go to the next configuration screen.  
5. Click the Update button to save your settings.  
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CAUTION:—You must click the Update button to save any configuration changes. The Ruckus  
Wireless Web Interface will timeout after 5 minutes of inactivity. If you let the system time out before clicking  
the Update button, any changes you made will be lost.  
6. Click the Restore button to cancel configuration changes.  
7. Go to the Boot menu and click the Reboot button to reboot the device for configuration changes to take effect.  
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CAUTION:—If, after having changed any default settings, you have forgotten what the new settings are, you  
may not be able to login to the MF2501 Adapter. To regain access to the MF2501 Adapter, you must reset the  
device to its factory default settings. Do this by inserting the end of a paper clip into the Reset Button while  
the unit is on and keep holding the button down until the green LEDs at the top of the unit briefly go out—  
indicating the system is rebooting.  
Customizing the System Configuration  
It is recommended that you customize the username and password so that you can control who can gain  
administrative access to the MF2501 Adapter. You may also wish to change the default IP address if it  
conflicts with another device in your wireless network. Refer to Table 8 for details on each field.  
Table 8—System Configuration  
Field  
Description  
IP Address  
The IP address of the MF2501 Adapter. This IP address is used only when you need  
to access the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface to change configuration or view  
information about the MF2501 Adapter.  
Subnet Mask  
The subnet mask of the MF2501 Adapter. The default is 255.255.255.0. Changing the  
Subnet Mask field is not recommended for most installations.  
Default Gateway  
User Name  
The IP address of default gateway. The default is 0.0.0.0.  
The user name. The default user name is admin. If you change the user name, make  
sure to write it down for future reference.  
Password / Confirm The user password. The default is no password. If you change the password, make  
sure to write it down for future reference.  
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Configuring the Wireless Interface  
It is recommended that you consult with your service provider to understand the wireless settings. Before  
changing any settings in the Wireless configuration menu, make sure you have recorded and verified the  
information in the following worksheets:  
•
•
"Wireless Network Settings Worksheet" on page 20  
"MF2501 Adapter Default and User Settings Worksheet" on page 21.  
1. After connecting to the MF2501 Adapter, choose Configuration->Wireless. The window of Figure 6  
appears.  
Figure 6—Wireless Interface Configuration  
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2. Fill in the parameters as described in Table 9.  
Table 9—Wireless Interface Configuration  
Description  
Field  
SSID  
The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is the name of the wireless network.  
The default SSID is V54, but it is strongly recommended that you  
change your SSID. If there are other wireless networks in your area,  
you should give your wireless network a unique name. The SSID can  
consist of up to 32 characters.  
Wireless mode  
Country Code  
The wireless mode options are:  
•
2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g&b) - allows both 802.11g- and  
802.11b-compliant devices to join the network. This is the  
default setting.  
Sets your country or region code. Selecting the incorrect country or  
region may result in violation of applicable law. The selectable  
countries or regions are United States, Europe, Hong Kong, and  
Japan.  
NOTE – For MF2501 Adapters shipped in the United States, the  
country code cannot be modified. The country code is pre-defined  
for United States only.  
Advanced Setting  
This button provides access to the advanced wireless settings.  
Advanced wireless settings are for advanced configuration or testing  
purposes only.  
Changing the advanced settings may negatively affect the operation  
of the MF2501 Adapter and is not recommended.  
Security  
The wireless security options are:  
•
Disabled: This setting disables all encryption, so traffic is sent  
in the clear. This setting is not recommended.  
•
WEP: This setting enables Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP  
Shared Key authentication and WEP data encryption provides  
sufficient security in most cases.  
•
WPA-PSK: Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-Shared Key  
(WPA-PSK). Each packet of information is encrypted with a  
different key. Provides very strong security, but may not be  
supported on older systems.  
Edit Security Setting  
Click this button to edit the security setting of WEP keys or the  
WPA-PSK passphrase.  
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Advanced Wireless Configuration  
The Advanced Wireless Configuration menu is preconfigured with the optimum settings. Changing the  
advanced settings may negatively affect the MF2501 Adapter’s operation, or completely disable it. For best  
results, leave the Advanced settings at their default values and do not change these settings unless directed  
by your technical support personnel.  
NOTE – If you have modified the advanced settings and wish to revert to the original settings, you can restore the set-  
tings by clicking the Restore button, as long as you have not already clicked the Update Button.  
1. After connecting to the MF2501 Adapter, choose Configuration->Wireless. Then click Advanced. The  
window of Figure 7 appears.  
Figure 7—Advanced Wireless Configuration  
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Table 10 shows the Advanced Wireless Configuration parameters.  
Table 10—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters  
Description  
Field  
Wireless Mode  
Sets the wireless mode for the MF2501 Adapter. The wireless mode  
determines the wireless speed of devices that are allowed to associate to  
the MF2501 Adapter. Options are:  
•
802.11g&b: stations running at either 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps)  
or 802.11b (2.4GHz 11Mbps) can associate to the MF2501  
Adapter. This is the default setting.  
•
•
•
2.4GHz 54Mbps (802.11g only)  
2.4GHz Auto 108Mbps (802.11g Turbo)  
2.4GHz Only 108Mbps (802.11g Turbo)  
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CAUTION:—Using Turbo and/or super G mode is NOT supported  
when running video streams. These modes are intended for  
diagnostic and for networks where only non-video traffic is  
transmitted.  
Super G  
This check box is used to enable the Super G mode, which engages  
advanced mechanismswhenextra bandwidth isavailable andorrequired.  
By default, this option is not checked.  
Data Rate  
Select the desired data rate from the drop-down menu. The default is  
Best, which means the system will adjust the data rate automatically.  
Transmit Power  
Select the desired Adapter transmit power from the drop-down menu. In  
cases where you might want to limit your signal coverage range, such as  
in a small apartment or room, you can select a lower transmit power.  
The options are:  
•
•
•
•
•
Full  
Half (-3 dB)  
Quarter (-6 dB)  
Eighth (-9 dB)  
Minimum  
The default is Full.  
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Table 10—Advanced Wireless Configuration Parameters (Continued)  
Field  
Description  
Fragment length  
The fragment length. The range is between 256 and 2346 bytes. The  
default is 2346.  
The MF2501 Adapter uses fragmentation to divide 802.11 frames into  
smaller fragments which are sent separately to the destination. Only  
unicast frames can be fragmented. The fragment length can be between  
256-2346 bytes. If the data that the MF2501 Adapter is transmitting is  
larger than the threshold, it will trigger the fragmentation function. If the  
packet size is equal to or less than the threshold, the access point will not  
use fragmentation. In a good wireless environment, the larger the  
fragment, the more efficient the network operates. In a noisy environment,  
the fragment length should be adjusted to a smaller size to minimize  
retransmission and increase the reliability of the transmission.  
RTS/CTS Threshold  
The RTS-CTS threshold range. The range is between 256 and 2346. The  
default is 2346.  
The RTS-CTS threshold is a value that determines at what frame length  
the request-to-send/clear-to-send (RTS-CTS) function is triggered. By  
default, this threshold is set at its highest value. A lower threshold value  
means that the RTS-CTS function is triggered for smaller frame lengths.  
A lower threshold may be necessary in environments with excessive  
signal noise or hidden nodes; but this may result in some performance  
degradation.  
We need to make a glaring warning about not using turbo or super G when using IPTV applications.  
Something like: Using Turbo and/or super G mode is NOT supported when running video streams, these  
modes are intended for diagnostic and for networks where only non-video traffic is transmitted.  
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CAUTION:—Using Turbo and/or super G mode is NOT supported when running video streams, these modes  
are intended for diagnostic and for networks where only non-video traffic is transmitted.  
Configuring WEP Security  
1. Click Configuration ->Wireless in the left-hand navigation pane. The window of Figure 6 appears.  
2. Select WEP in the Security drop-down menu.  
3. Click the Edit Security Settings button.TheWEP Configuration window of Figure 8 appears.  
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Figure 8—WEP Configuration Window  
Table 11 explains the WEP Configuration parameters.  
Table 11—WEP Configuration  
Description  
Field  
Open System  
Shared Key  
No authentication is enforced.  
Authentication using a shared key. Shared Key authentication encrypts the SSID  
and data.  
Auto  
Automatically selects the authentication mode depending on the method used by  
the remote AP.  
Key Entry Method  
The key entry method options are:  
•
Hexadecimal: Accept entering encryption key with hexadecimal (0-9,  
A-F).  
•
Ascii Text: Accept entering encryption key with ASCII characters.  
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Table 11—WEP Configuration (Continued)  
Key Length  
The valid key length options are:  
•
•
•
None: No key.  
40 bit WEP: Key with 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters.  
128 bit WEP: Key with 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.  
PassPhrase  
This allows automatic key generation. Enter the desired passphrase and click on  
the Generate button. The system will generate all four WEP keys automatically.  
Default Shared Key  
The default share key number. There are four shared keys; select one of these  
keys as the default. Make sure your MF2501 Adapter uses the same default  
shared key as the remote AP.  
Encryption Keys  
These fields auto-fill if you use a passphrase to generate keys.  
If your network doesn’t use Ruckus Wireless, Inc. APs or adapters, enter each key  
manually according to the Key Entry Methods and Key Length settings. You may  
specify up to four different keys and select the desired default shared key.  
4. In the Configuration->Security (WEP) menu, select open system, shared key, or Auto. See Authentication  
below for more information.  
5. Select the Key Entry Method: Hexadecimal or Ascii Text.  
6. Select the Key length: 40 bit WEP or 128 bit WEP.  
7. If your MF2501 Adapter will be used with an MF2900 AP, you may use the same passphrase to generate four  
unique keys. Enter a passphrase and press the Generate button. If using a remote AP from another  
manufacturer, you should manually enter the four WEP keys in the same order.  
8. Click the Update button to save your settings.  
Authentication  
WEP allows three authentication options: open system, shared key, or automatic selection of  
authentication method.  
Under an open system, a shared key is not required for the adapter to authenticate to a remote AP such as  
the Ruckus Wireless, Inc. MF2900 AP. However, a shared key must still be used to encrypt and decrypt data  
between the MF2501 Adapter and the remote AP.  
Shared key authentication adds another layer of security by requiring that the MF2501 Adapter supply a  
shared key first to authenticate to the remote AP, and then supply the same shared key for encrypting and  
decrypting data.  
Using a Passphrase to Generate Keys  
The MF2501 Adapter supports automatic generation of four keys from a passphrase. Make sure that the  
passphrase is the same as the passphrase used on the remote AP.  
1. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. The  
passphrase is case sensitive; e.g. MediaFlex is not the same as MEDIAFLEX. The four key boxes will be  
automatically populated with key values.  
2. Click the Update button to save your settings.  
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Configuring WPA PSK  
WPA PSK configuration menu allows automatic key generation based on a single passphrase. WPA PSK  
provides very strong security, but may not be supported on older systems.  
If you configure the MF2501 Adapter with WPA-PSK, the other devices in the network will not connect  
unless they, too are set to WPA-PSK, and are configured with the same passphrase.  
1. Click the Configuration -> Wireless link in the left-hand navigation pane ( Figure 6).  
2. Select WPA-PSK in the Security drop-down menu.  
3. Click the Edit Security Settings button.The WPA Configuration appears ( Figure 9).  
Figure 9—WPA Configuration  
Table 12 explains the WPA Configuration parameters  
Table 12—WPA Configuration  
Field  
Description  
PassPhrase / Confirm  
Enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm field.  
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Viewing System Information  
4. In the Configuration ->Security (WPA-PSK) menu, enter a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm  
field.  
5. Click the Update button to save your settings.  
Viewing System Information  
The Information Screens provide information the MF2501 Adapter settings.  
System Information  
The System Information screen is the first screen to appear once you login to the MF2501 Adapter. Figure  
10 shows the System Information window.  
Figure 10—System Information Window  
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Viewing Wireless Information  
Table 13 explains the System Information Parameters.  
Table 13—System Information Parameters  
Description  
Field  
System Name  
MAC Address  
The local name for the MF2501 Adapter.  
The MAC address of the MF2501 Adapter, or the station behind the  
adapter.  
IP Address  
Uptime  
The IP address of the MF2501 Adapter.  
The system uptime since last reboot, displayed in HH:MM:SS  
(hours, minutes, seconds).  
H/W Version  
S/W Version  
Creation Date  
The hardware revision.  
The firmware version that is currently operating.  
The date/time that the firmware was created.  
Viewing Wireless Information  
The Wireless information menu shows the current wireless configurations for the MF2501 Adapter. To view  
this window, click Information->Wireless from any window. Figure 11 shows the Wireless Information  
Window.  
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Figure 11—Wireless Information Window  
Table 14 shows the Wireless Information Window parameters.  
Table 14—Wireless Information Window Parameters  
Description  
Field  
SSID  
BSSID  
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network.  
The BSSID is the MAC address of the remote AP that the MF2501  
Adapter associated to.  
Wireless Mode  
Channel  
The wireless mode, such as 2.4 GHz 54Mbps (802.11b/g)  
The wireless channel number and operating frequency in MHz.  
Country code  
The country in which the MF2501 Adapter is operating.The country  
code will automatically select the Channels available for that country.  
Encryption  
Describes the encryption type currentlyin use. The encryption types are  
WEP, WPA-PSK, or disabled. For more information about each type of  
encryption, see Table 9— “Wireless Interface Configuration” on page  
27.  
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Viewing Statistics  
Viewing Statistics  
The Statistics Screens provide statistics for a Local Area Network (LAN) interface, the wireless interface  
and wireless stations.  
Viewing LAN Interface Statistics  
The LAN Interface statistics windows show information about packets traversing the LAN connected to the  
MF2501 Adapter. To view the LAN interface statistics, choose Statistics->LAN from any window. Figure  
12 shows the LAN Statistics Window.  
Figure 12—LAN Statistics Window  
Table 15 explains the LAN Statistics window parameters.  
Table 15—LAN Statistics Window Parameters  
Field  
Description  
Unicast Packets  
The total number of unicast packets received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
Multicast Packets  
The total number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
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Table 15—LAN Statistics Window Parameters (Continued)  
Description  
Field  
Discard Packets  
The total number of received packets that were discarded by the  
interface.  
Error Packets  
Rx No Resource  
Rx Error Drop  
The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface  
due to no system resources.  
The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface  
due to a hardware error.  
Rx Unknown Protocols  
RX No Desc Interrupts  
RX Stopped Interrupts  
BUS Error  
The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface  
due to an unknown protocol.  
The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface  
due to no descriptor interrupt.  
The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface  
due to stopped interrupts.  
The number of received packets that are discarded by the interface  
due to a BUS error.  
Viewing Wireless Statistics  
The Wireless statistics menu shows the link, traffic, and security settings for the MF2501 Adapter. To view  
this menu, choose Statistics-Wireless from any window. The Wireless Statistics Window of Figure 13  
appears. At the top of this menu, MF2501 Adapter’s MAC address will display as either joined or  
disconnected to the remote AP.  
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Figure 13—Wireless Statistics  
1. Click the Auto Update button to receive periodic updates to these statistics. The button will then display as  
Stop Update.  
2. Click the Stop Update button if you do not wish to receive periodic updates.  
Table 16 shows the Wireless Statistics parameters.  
Table 16—Wireless Statistics  
Field  
Description  
Throughput (bps)  
Maximum Throughput  
Good Packets  
The average receive or transmit throughput in bits-per-second.  
The high water mark receive or transmit throughput in bits-per-second.  
The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
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Table 16—Wireless Statistics (Continued)  
Description  
Field  
Bad Packets  
Authentication Type  
Encryption  
The total number of good packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
The authentication type configured on the MF2501 Adapter.  
The state of encryption configured on the MF2501 Adapter.  
The type of unicast cipher used.  
Unicast Cipher  
Multicast Cipher  
Power Save  
MSDU  
The type of multicast cipher used.  
The state of power save mode: on or off.  
The number of MSDU (Mag Service Data Unit) received or transmitted by  
the interface.  
Data  
The number of data packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
The number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
Multicast  
Management  
The number of management packets received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
Control  
The number of control packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
The RSSI value received or transmitted by the interface.  
Errors  
Signal Strength (RSSI)  
Data Rate (Mbps)  
Receive Errors  
Discarded Frames  
The data rate in Mbps received or transmitted by the interface.  
The total number of error packets received by the interface.  
The number of received or transmitted packets that were discarded by the  
interface.  
Duplicate Frames  
CRC Errors  
The number of duplicate packets received or transmitted by the interface.  
The number of packets with CRC error received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
Decrypt Errors  
PHY Errors  
DMA Errors  
Transmit Errors  
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The number of packets with decryption error received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
The number of packets with PHY error received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
The total number of error packets transmitted by the interface.  
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Table 16—Wireless Statistics (Continued)  
Description  
Field  
Discarded Frames  
Excessive Retries  
DMA Errors  
The total number of frames discarded by the interface  
The total number of retries that exceed the predefined threshold.  
The number of packets with DMA error received or transmitted by the  
interface.  
Viewing Remote AP Statistics  
The Remote AP statistics menu shows statistics specific to a remote AP to which the MF2501 Adapter is  
associated. To view this menu, choose Statistics->Remote AP from any window. Figure 14 shows the  
Remote AP Statistics Window.  
Figure 14—Remote AP Statistics  
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describes the Remote AP Statistics parameters.  
Table 17—Remote AP Statistics  
Description  
Field  
Authentication Type  
Encryption  
The authentication type used by the remote AP.  
The state of encryption used by the remote AP.  
The cipher advertised by the remote AP.  
Cipher Advertised  
MSDU  
The number of MSDUs (Mag Service Data Units) received or  
transmitted by the remote AP.  
Data  
The number of data packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.  
Multicast  
The number of multicast packets received or transmitted by the remote  
AP.  
Management  
The number of management packets received or transmitted by the  
remote AP.  
Control  
Errors  
The number of control packets received or transmitted by the remote AP.  
The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the remote  
AP.  
Receive Errors  
Discarded Frames  
Duplicate Frames  
CRC Errors  
The total number of error packets received or transmitted by the remote  
AP.  
The number of received or transmitted packets that were discarded by  
the remote AP.  
The number of duplicate packets received or transmitted by the remote  
AP.  
The number of packets with CRC error received or transmitted by the  
remote AP.  
Decrypt Errors  
PHY Errors  
The number of packets with decryption error received or transmitted by  
the remote AP.  
The number of packets with phy error received or transmitted by the  
remote AP.  
DMA Errors  
The number of packets with DMA errors received or transmitted by the  
remote AP.  
Transmit Errors  
The number of packets with transmit errors received or transmitted by  
the remote AP.  
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Table 17—Remote AP Statistics  
Description  
Field  
Discarded Frames  
The number of discarded frames received or transmitted by the remote  
AP.  
Excessive Retries  
DMA Errors  
The number of excessive retries received or transmitted by the remote  
AP.  
The number of packets with DMA errors received or transmitted by the  
remote AP.  
Updating the Firmware  
This menu provides a utility for updating the MF2501 Adapter’s firmware. A firmware update may be  
necessary or desirable to add new features, important fixes or enhancements to the MF2501 Adapter.  
Contact your service provider for more information about Web sites or TFTP/FTP sites used to store  
firmware images for the MF2501 Adapter.  
!
CAUTION:—If you have recently made configuration changes to the MF2501 Adapter, make sure to reboot  
the system (see “Rebooting the System” on page 46) first so that your changes are preserved. Then update the  
firmware.  
Performing a Web Download  
To download a firmware image from a Web site and use it to update the firmware on the MF2501 Adapter:  
1. Point your browser to the Web site where the MF2501 Adapter’s firmware is stored, and download the  
firmware image to a folder on your hard drive. Note the location of the downloaded image.  
2. In the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, click the Maintenance->Upgrade menu. The window of Figure 15  
appears.  
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Figure 15—Updating the Firmware  
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Table 18 describes the Updating the Firmware parameters.  
Table 18—Updating the Firmware  
Description  
Field  
Web Download  
If you have downloaded a Firmware image from a Web site and stored it  
locally on your PC, you can click the Browse... button to select the image.  
The path to the image will appear in the Local File Name: field.  
Click the Update Firmware button located below Local File Name field.  
TFTP/FTP Download  
Allows you to use a TFTP or FTP server to download a firmware image.  
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Host Name: enter the IP address of the server.  
User Name: enter the User Name that is used to access to the  
specified server. This is required only for an FTP server  
Password: enter the Password that is used to access to the  
specified server. This is required only for an FTP server.  
Image Name: enter the filename of the firmware image on the TFTP  
or FTP server.  
•
•
Click the Update Firmware button located below Image Name field.  
3. Click the Browse... button to locate and select the firmware image.  
4. Click the Update Firmware button to perform the update.  
5. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear. Click the Reboot button.  
6. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear.  
A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Try downloading the  
firmware image again, and repeat the above steps.  
TFTP or FTP Download  
To specify a specific trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP) or File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server from which  
to download a firmware image:  
1. Choose the download method by selecting either the TFTP or FTP button.  
2. Enter the IP address or Hostname of the server.  
3. For FTP only: Enter the User Name and Password for the server.  
4. Enter the name of the firmware image.  
5. Click the Update Firmware button at the bottom of the screen to perform the upgrade.  
6. If the firmware has updated successfully, a green check mark will appear. Click the Reboot button.  
7. If the firmware did not update, a Failed: file type error message will appear.  
A file type error indicates that the firmware image may be corrupt or invalid. Check the TFTP/FTP  
server address and the firmware image name. Then try downloading the firmware image again, and  
repeat the above steps.  
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Rebooting the System  
You must reboot the system if you want your configuration changes to take effect.Two types of reboot are  
provided:  
The Reboot button re-starts the system. All the configurations that have been saved are preserved through  
the reboot. Rebooting is necessary in order to make your configuration changes permanent.  
•
If the system times out and you have to re-login before setting the reboot, you configuration changes will  
be saved, as long as you have already clicked the Update button to save the current configuration.  
•
If you have powered down or logged out of the MF2501 Adapter before clicking the Update button and  
the Reboot button, your configuration changes will be lost.  
The Reboot to Factory Default button restarts the system with the factory default configurations. All  
previous configurations will be lost.  
1. To reboot for either type, click Maintenance->Reboot from any window. The window of Figure 16 appears.  
Figure 16—Reboot Menu  
2. Click the reboot option you want. The window of Figure 17 appears.  
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Rebooting the System  
Figure 17—Reboot in Process  
During a reboot, the antenna LEDs on the top of the MF2501 Adapter will momentarily go out, then light  
up again.  
How to tell when the Wireless Adapter is ready?  
After about 18 seconds, the antenna LEDs will light up in solid green, followed by intermittent flashing. This  
indicates the MF2501 Adapter is ready. The Click here when Wireless Adapter is ready link will open the  
main login page.  
NOTE – If you have modified the device IP address, and then rebooted the device to factory default configuration, the  
above link will not work. Instead, click the Logout button, and then point your browser to the default IP address for  
the device.  
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Taking a System Support Snapshot  
Taking a System Support Snapshot  
The Support menu enables you to take a system snapshot for further analysis and troubleshooting. The  
system snapshot can be sent and saved to a TFTP or FTP server for analysis by a technical support engineer.  
1. To view the support menu, choose Maintenance->Support from any window. The Support Menu appears (  
Figure 18).  
Figure 18—Support Menu  
Table 19 describes the support menu parameters.  
Table 19—Support Menu  
Field  
Description  
Server Type  
File Name  
Select the server type: TFTP or FTP.  
Specify the file name for the system snapshot that is to be saved on a TFTP  
or FTP server.  
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2. If you have not yet configured the TFTP or FTP server, click the Maintenance->Update link.  
3. In the Firmware->Update menu, enter the TFTP or FTP server information. The same server is used for both  
upgrading the firmware and uploading the system snapshot.  
Your service provider or technical support contact should provide you with information for configuring the  
TFTP or FTP server.  
4. Click on the Refresh button to get the current system snapshot.  
5. Click on the Send To button to send the support.txt file to the TFTP or FTP server. You can set the address  
for the TFTP or FTP server in the Firmware Update menu.  
6. Click the Upload link at the bottom of the page to upload to the specified server.  
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Appendix A: Technical Specifications  
Physical Characteristics  
MF2501 Adapter:  
5V-18V 10W  
External power adapter:  
Unifive Technology Co LTD, Model US300520, Input 100-240V  
AC, Output 5V DC 2A, UL Listed  
Power requirements  
DVE, Model DSA-031F-12 UK 12, Input 100-240V AC, Output  
12V DC 1A, TUV Certified  
DVE, Model DSA-031F-12 EU 12, Input 100-240V AC, Output  
12V DC 1A, TUV Certified  
Physical size  
Weight  
5.72 x 4.92 x 2.9 in (145 x 125 x 74 mm.)  
0.53 lbs (0.24 kg)  
Internal software-configurable antenna array with six  
directional, high-gain elements and 63 unique antenna patterns  
Antenna  
Ethernet ports  
1 auto MDX, auto sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ45 port  
Antenna  
Power  
LED display  
LAN  
Wireless  
Air Quality  
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o
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Operating Temperature: 32 F – 104 F (0 C – 40 C)  
Operating Humidity: 15% - 95% non condensing  
Environmental conditions  
Electromagnetic Emissions  
Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B  
Performance and Supported Configurations  
2
15-20 Mbps sustainable throughout a typical 2500 ft  
Target UDP throughput  
2
(300 m ) home  
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Traffic Management and QoS  
One MPEG-4/WMV stream, one DVD-quality MPEG-2 stream,  
or one 10Mbps+ high definition stream at 50ft (18m) with  
simultaneous background traffic  
Video streams  
Video clients  
Video streaming to 802.11b clients not supported  
Traffic Management and QoS  
Classes of service  
Voice, Video, Best Effort and Background  
Number of hardware queues  
Number of software queues  
4
4
Management  
Configuration and monitoring interface  
Ruckus Wireless Web User Interface (WebUI)  
Username: admin  
Login  
Password: <blank>  
Auto configuration  
Statistics  
Not available in this release  
LAN, wireless and associated remote APs  
Accessible via Ruckus Wireless Web Interface  
Via FTP, TFTP, or Web download  
Software update  
Accessible via Ruckus Wireless Web Interface  
Other Utilities  
Others  
System Support Snapshot  
802.11 b/g  
802.11u  
Standards/Specifications  
802.11e,  
Wi-Fi Alliance WMM  
802.1x  
US/Canada: 1-11  
Channels  
Europe (ETSI X30): 1-13  
Japan X41: 1-13  
17 dBm for 802.11b  
20 dBm for 802.11g  
RF Power output  
Certifications  
FCC, IC-03, CE  
Wireless Security  
802.1x WEP/WPA  
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