topic Re: Help with new WAPs setup in Unleashed

Help with new WAPs setup

jack_causey — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:56:37 GMT

Hello all,

I am new to the Ruckus world. I have an Araknis router with AN100 WAPS, but am upgrading to Ruckus R710 and R510 unleashed WAPs. I recently upgraded to GigaBit internet service (Cox cable). I configured the R710 last night, which was very easy to do. I plan to add an R510 to the other side of my house to get full coverage. Do I set the second WAP up the same way? I plan to use just one SSID from both WAPS on 2.4 and 5. Thanks!

Re: Help with new WAPs setup

michael_brado — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 21:14:56 GMT

Yes, that's the simplest way. If both APs operate in Solo/Standalone mode and are on your LAN so wireless clients get DHCP/DNS/Def-GW from the Cox box, you will briefly re-authenticate when you roam between APs but not likely noticeable.For sharing Apps/Streaming video/etc, you might need to fiddle with multicast settings for clients on both APs to see/communicate with each other.

Re: Help with new WAPs setup

jack_causey — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:58:19 GMT

Thanks Michael. Where are those multicast settings located? I am amazed how well the R710 and R510 perform, and how easy they are to set up (unleashed). Using speedtest.net, I tested the Ruckus APs vs my old APs. At my desktop, via LAN I am getting download speeds in the 800-850 Mbps. My old WAPs would give me about 150-190 Mbps. The Ruckus 710 and 510 give me 330+ Mbps. I thought about creating seperate 2.4 and 5 WLANS, but not sure how much more speed I can realistically expect? The Ruckus signal strength/range is better too. Quite happy with the products!