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PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER1
MediaFlex NG 802.11b/g Wireless Multimedia Router Model VF2Quick
Installation Guide
IMPORTANT: The full Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex NG User Manual
isavailable at: http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents
Ruckus VF2825 5-port multimedia wireless router AC power adapter
Category 5 Ethernet cable Quick installation guide (this document)
SupportMinds support card (for additional technical support)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Your Ruckus MediaFlex NG is a full-function wireless router and
has a basic defaultconfiguration (see table). However, if you wish
to change any of the default parameterssuch as SSID (network name),
encryption type, encryption key, password, etc., youmust log into
the device.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a connection that requires you to
configure a static IP addressor a type of connection that requires
a PPPoE username and password, you must log intothe Ruckus
MediaFlex NG SETTINGS -> NETWORK to configure these
parameters.
4. Within the LOCAL AREA NETWORK CONNECTION dialog box,
scroll
down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and double-click on it to
bring up the
Properties for this setting.
5. Select the radio button marked OBTAIN an IP ADDRESS
AUTOMATICALLY
then click OK to close the dialog box. Then click OK to close
the LOCAL
AREA CONNECTIONS Properties dialog box.
Perform one of the following procedures on your PC/laptop based
on the
operating system you are running:
Windows 2000:
1. Click START and choose SETTINGS -> NETWORK AND DIAL-UP
CONNECTIONS to open the control panel. When the Network and
Dial-up Connections dialog box appears, proceed to Step 2.
Windows XP:
1.Click START and choose SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL. (Note: If
the
"PICK A CATEGORY" dialog box appears, click "Switch to Classic
View".)
2.Within the CONTROL PANEL dialog box, double-click NETWORK
CONNECTIONS.
3. Within the NETWORK CONNECTIONS dialog box, right-click on
the
LOCAL AREA CONNECTION icon and choose Properties.
ALERT! Make sure you do not open the Properties dialog box for
the
wireless network.
1.Open your Webbrower and enter:http://192.168.20.1into the
address
field (bar).
2.Depending on thetype of browserused, a CertificateWarning
dialogbox may appear,click OK to proceed
Network Name (SSID) V54-HOME001
Security Disabled
IP Addressing 192.168.20.1 (router LAN ports) 192.168.0.1
(router WAN port)
Username/Password Username: admin Password: password
CONNECT THE RUCKUS MEDIAFLEX NG TO YOUR PC2
CONFIGURE THE RUCKUS MEDIAFLEX NG3
3.A second DomainWarning dialog boxmay appear, click OKto
proceed.
4. A Ruckus log-inpage will appear.
To proceed, enter"admin" in the userfield and "password"in the
password field(omitting quotationmarks).
WHATS INSIDE THE BOX
Before beginning this step, ensure that your PC is configured to
obtain an
IP address automatically (see Step 1) and that you have the
setup information
for your specific type of Internet connection (e.g., PPPoE or
DHCP). If not,
contact your ISP to request the settings (e.g., PPPoE
login/password or static
IP address).
1. Power off all network hardware, including your broadband
gateway, PCs,
cable or DSL modems.
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port labeled
1 on the
back of the Ruckus MediaFlex NG and connect the other end of the
cable
to your PC.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the WAN port (the
farthest right) on
the Ruckus MediaFlex NG to your cable or DSL modem.
4. Power on your cable or DSL modem.
5. Connect the power cable to the Ruckus MediaFlex NG.
6. After approximately 60 seconds, check to see that the far two
left LEDs
on the Ruckus MediaFlex NG are illuminated solid green (if not,
repeat
Step 2).
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CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK4
5. Within the left-hand navigation under CONFIGURATION, click
INTERNET.
6. Within the "Configure :: Internet" screen, click the
Connection Typeradio button that corresponds with the type of
Internet service youhave (e.g., DHCP, Static IP, or PPPoE).
PLEASE NOTE: If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, you do not have
toenter any addressing information (e.g., Gateway, DNS, etc.).
Pleaseignore the 192.168.0.1 address that has been pre-populated
withinthe Gateway field
a. DHCP: If you are using DHCP, ensure the DHCP radio button
ishighlighted. Once this is complete, click UPDATE SETTINGS.
b.PPPoE: If you are using a PPPoE connection, click the PPPoE
radiobutton, then enter the username and password provided by your
ISP.Once this is complete, click UPDATE SETTINGS.
c. STATIC IP: If you are using a static IP address connection,
click on the Static IP
radio button. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS
server
information as provided by your ISP. Once this is complete,
click UPDATE
SETTINGS.
1. Within the "Configure :: Wireless" screen, under COMMON
settings, choose
your appropriate Country Code (if necessary). NOTE: It is
recommended that
you leave the Wireless and Channel settings at their
defaults.
2. Click on the Data WLAN tab within the "Configure :: Wireless"
screen.
3. Configure your SSID (network name) and desired security
settings (c
the online user manual for detailed information regarding
options f
settings).
NOTE: If broadcast SSID is set to "enable", it can be seen by
other Wi-
devices. If it is off, users will need to enter the name of the
network to
4. Click UPDATE SETTINGS.
Your Ruckus MediaFlex NG is now able to accept client
connections
and is ready for use.
NOTE: If connection problems occur, additional configuration may
ne
performed locally on your PC or other Wi-Fi clients.
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