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MediaFlex NG 802.11b/g Wireless Multimedia Router Model VF2825Quick Installation Guide

IMPORTANT: The full Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex NG User Manual is available 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 BEGINYour Ruckus MediaFlex NG is a full-function wireless router and has a basic default configuration (see table). However, if you wish to change any of the default parameters such as SSID (network name), encryption type, encryption key, password, etc., you must log into the device.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have a connection that requires you to configure a static IP address or a type of connection that requires a PPPoE username and password, you must log into the 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 Web brower and enter: http://192.168.20.1

into the address field (bar).

2. Depending on the type of browser used, a “Certificate Warning” dialog box 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

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3. A second “Domain Warning” dialog box may appear, click OK to proceed.

4. A Ruckus log-in page will appear.

To proceed, enter "admin" in the user field and "password" in the password field (omitting quotation marks).

WHAT’S 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).

MediaFlexPC

MediaFlexDSL

modem

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5. Within the left-hand navigation under CONFIGURATION, click INTERNET.

6. Within the "Configure :: Internet" screen, click the Connection Type radio button that corresponds with the type of Internet service you have (e.g., DHCP, Static IP, or PPPoE).

PLEASE NOTE: If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, you do not have to enter any addressing information (e.g., Gateway, DNS, etc.). Please ignore the 192.168.0.1 address that has been pre-populated within the Gateway field

a. DHCP: If you are using DHCP, ensure the DHCP radio button is highlighted. Once this is complete, click UPDATE SETTINGS.

b. PPPoE: If you are using a PPPoE connection, click the PPPoE radio button, 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 (consult

the online user manual for detailed information regarding options for these

settings).

NOTE: If broadcast SSID is set to "enable", it can be seen by other Wi-Fi

devices. If it is off, users will need to enter the name of the network to connect.

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 need to be

performed locally on your PC or other Wi-Fi clients.

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MediaFlex NG 802.11b/g Wireless Multimedia Router

Model VF2825