topic Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs in Access Points - Indoor and Outdoor

Best way of configuring two R700 APs

peter_gram_7k4c — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:48:41 GMT

Hi,

Just got my hands on two R700 AP's which I am planning on using to fully cover my house.
What is the best way of setting up two R700's, without having SmartZone or ZoneDirector?

Would be perfect if they could work together somehow, broadcasting the same SSID and handing off devices to eachother.. but I have a feeling that this wouldn't be possible.

Thanks a lot!

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

thomas_fankhaus — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:06:08 GMT

unleashed?

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

peter_gram_7k4c — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:10:26 GMT

unleashed not possible on R700 as far I as understand, so unfortunately not.

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

thomas_fankhaus — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:22:00 GMT

sorry, i thought of the R600.
then you only have the standalone version.
broadcasting the same ssid is still possible. but you have to configure each AP manually.

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

sunny_gupta — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:06:50 GMT

The R700 can be managed as: Standalone (not ideal for a pair), ZD (you could get a ZD1200), SZ, or Ruckus Cloud.. i recommend Cloud for this. I have an R500/R700 set up under cloud for my house and it is stellar! even if one goes down (because the cable is loose and got unplugged) I didn't even notice performance impact for days until i decided to reconnect.

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

peter_gram_7k4c — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:19:52 GMT

Thanks a lot for providing such a detailed answer.

Ruckus Cloud sounds like the perfect solution for me, but I cannot seem to find anything about pricing and sign-up. Do you happen to know how to sign-up as a consumer, not as a company? Thanks again!

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

sunny_gupta — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:22:47 GMT

Check out this page with link to 60-day free trial:
https://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/system-management-control/cloud-wifi

I'm sure the trial team can get you in touch with a local reseller that can help you. if you still have trouble let me know and I'll find someone to help. I'm in Canada so only know the local team here..

cheers,

Re: Best way of configuring two R700 APs

mark_davis_qqf9 — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:23:13 GMT

Why would any homeowner want to pay for cloud when he/she could use unleashed?

Please add support for unleashed in the r700 and r730.

-mark