topic Dell SonicWALL in Access Points - Indoor and Outdoor

Dell SonicWALL

benjamin_peter — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:23:28 GMT

Hello Guys
I've got a question. We're using a Dell SonicWALL at the moment with the SonicWALL AP's.
Now we need new AP's and I don't know if the Ruckus AP's are compatible with the Dell SonicWall (just over VLAN's) or if we have to buy a ZoneDirector. At the moment we have 5 AP's but I think the reach of the Ruckus AP's is much better so we will not need that many AP's anymore.
Thank you for your efforts in advance.
Best regards
Beni

Re: Dell SonicWALL

michael_brado — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:36:37 GMT

The SonicWall is your network Firewall, protecting your internal LAN.
Yes, you can use Ruckus APs on your internal LAN for client access.

Re: Dell SonicWALL

daniel_m — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:17:00 GMT

Assuming you use the SonicWALL to manage your network security, you might want to evaluate Ruckus’ latest Unleashed offering, which has a built-in and slimmed down controller for up to 25 APs. VLANs will be a non-issue.

Re: Dell SonicWALL

benjamin_peter — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 07:39:31 GMT

Thanks for the fast reply.
Does the Unleashed controller only supports 1 location or is it no problem to manage several networks for example over a Leased Line?

Re: Dell SonicWALL

benjamin_peter — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 08:34:15 GMT

I looked on Unleashed, my question now, if I have already diffrent WIFI zones managed over my Firewall, can it handle those? (like domain or guest)

Re: Dell SonicWALL

monnat_systems — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:01:55 GMT

first Dell SonicWALL as a controller cannot control Ruckus Aps..

Re: Dell SonicWALL

monnat_systems — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:05:17 GMT

however you make Ruckus AP's as standalone and Dell sonicwall as firewall/DHCP/DNS server etc that is doable..You can configure VLAN's on the sonicwall, sensitize your L2 switches for VLAN, configure your Ruckus AP's. that is too doable..

Re: Dell SonicWALL

benjamin_peter — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 07:31:32 GMT

Okey thank you...