In this article, we will delve into the meaning behind these LED indicators and explain the behaviors they may exhibit. The LED lights on Ruckus access points (APs) play an important role in providing information about the AP's current status. Whether during the installation process or when troubleshooting, understanding these LED indicators is essential for:
- Network connectivity issues
- Master AP election problems
- Potential hardware failures
- Assessing controller connection status
It's important to note that the presence and functionality of LED lights on a Ruckus AP can vary depending on the specific model and series. However, most Ruckus APs feature the following five LED indicators: PWR, CTL, AIR, 2.4G, and 5G.
PWR (Power Indicator):
Solid RED: Bootup in progress.
Flashing Green: AP firmware image booted. No routable IP received or assigned.
Solid Green: Routable IP address received.
CTL/DIR (Control/Direction Indicator):
Off: AP is a RUCKUS Unleashed member AP.
Slowly Flashing Green (every 2 sec): RUCKUS Unleashed Master AP discovery in progress.
Fast Flashing Green (twice a sec): Receiving configuration or image upgrade.
Solid Green: AP is the RUCKUS Unleashed Master.
AIR (Mesh indicator:)
Off: AP is operating in standalone or Root or non-Mesh AP
Solid Green: AP is functioning as Mesh AP (MAP)
Blinking Solid Green (2 Hz): AP is functioning as Mesh AP (MAP)
Blinking Solid Green (0.5 Hz):
2.4G (WLAN Service Indicator):
Off: The WLAN service is down.
Green: The WLAN is up, and at least one client is associated.
Amber: The WLAN is up, but no clients are associated.
5G (WLAN Service and Mesh Downlink Indicator):
Off: The WLAN service is down.
Green: The WLAN is up, and at least one client is associated. No downlink MAPs are connected.
Slow Flashing Green (one flash every two seconds): The WLAN is up, and at least one downlink MAP is connected. No clients are associated.
Fast Flashing Green (two flashes every second): The WLAN is up, at least one downlink MAP is connected, and at least one client is associated.
More info about the LEDs can be found here: https://docs.commscope.com/bundle/unleashed-200.10-troublshootingref/page/GUID-738984DA-2A47-4E71-A6...
