The Ruckus Wireless VF2811 Router/AP is the first-of-its-kind wireless multimedia routing system that reliably distributes multimedia content over standard 802.11 g/b Wi-Fi. Unlike any other in-home Wi-Fi system, VF2811 products integrate a long-range, directional smart antenna array to deliver unmatched reliability and performance at long distances.
Installed in minutes, the Ruckus VF2811 series helps carriers eliminate costly and cumbersome cabling within subscriber homes, speed installation times, and enable robust remote management. The Ruckus VF2811 gives broadband operators a single system that reliably extends multimedia services throughout the home over standard 802.11b/g Wi-Fi while giving them the unprecedented visibility into and control over subscriber Wi-Fi environments – down to end devices.
One of the most sensitive Wi-Fi adapters on the market, the Ruckus VF2811 adapter is ideal for providing reliable Wi-Fi connectivity to Ethernet-equipped media devices such as set-top boxes, personal video recorders, media centers and media center extenders. Simple to provision, the Ruckus VF adapter provides unprecedented range and reliability, effectively eliminating Wi-Fi dead spots and hard-to-reach locations, and allowing IP-capable set-top boxes to be located anywhere in the home without wiring concerns.
Unlike any Wi-Fi system on the market, the Ruckus VF2811 router constantly monitors the wireless environment, steering RF signals around interference and prioritizing different traffi c types for transmission over the air to enable the most stable and reliable Wi-Fi connectivity possible. This maximizes range and assures uninterrupted bandwidth for wholehome multimedia transmissions.
Specifications
Wi-Fi
Standards: 802.11b/g, WEP, WPA/WPA2 (PSK)
- Supported Data Rates: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps
Channels:
- US / Canada: 1 – 11
- Europe (ETSI X30): 1 – 13
- Japan X41: 1 – 13
Channelization: 40 MHz channel bonding supported
RF Power Output: 23 dBm for wireless b and g
802.11b Receiver Sensitivity: -99 dBm @ 1 Mbps,-96 dBm @ 2 Mbps,-94 dBm @ 5.5 Mbps,-92 dBm @ 11 Mbps
802.11g Receiver Sensitivity: -96 dBm @ 6 Mbps,-94 dBm @ 9 Mbps,-93 dBm @ 12 Mbps,-91 dBm @ 18 Mbps,-88 dBm @ 24 Mbps,-84 dBm @ 26 Mbps,-79 dBm @ 48 Mbps,-78 dBm @ 56 Mbps
Performance and Supported Configurations
Concurrent Stations:
- Up to 48 (for Open, WEP or WPA-AES)
- Up to 22 (for WPA-TKIP)
Target UDP Throughput: 15 Mbps sustainable throughout a 5,000 sq. ft home
Simulataneous Video: 2-3 simultaneous MPEG-2 or 4-6 MPEG-4 standard definition streams or single 10 Mbps+ HD stream at 50 feet (18m) with concurrent background traffic
Classes of Service: Voice, video, best effort and background
Hardware Queues: 4
Software Queues: 4
Automatic Traffic Classification: Automatic type of service tagging for classification multicast video packets
Heuristic Classification: Available
Multicast Video (IPTV):
IGMP Snooping:
- Up to 32 multicast groups
- Up to 48 receiving stations
Multicast Optimization:
Directs multicast IPTV packets to each receiving station within the designated multicast group using the optimum data rate and antenna selection
Automatic classification into video queues
Ensures reliable transmission of multicast video packets
Management
Configuration:
- Web user interface
- Telnet
Login:
- User: admin
- Password: password
Auto Configuration: Supported
Statistics:
- LAN, wireless and asssociated stations
- Accessible via WebUI
Software Update:
- FTP or TFTP, remote auto available
- Accessible via WebUI
Other Utilities:
- Configuration dump (admin only)
- Simple support into transfer to provider
- Pre-installed X.509 v3 certificates
Physical Characteristics
Power:
- External Power Adapter
- Input: 110 – 240V AC, 220 – 240V AC (country specific)
- Output: 12V DC, 1A
Physical Size: 14.2 x 12.2 x 7.5 cm (L x W x H)
Weight: 0.24 Kg
Antenna: Internal software-configurable antenna array with six directional, high-gain elements and 63 unique omni antenna patterns
Ethernet Ports: 1 port, auto MDX, auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps, RJ45
LED Display:
- Power / Status
- Ethernet Status
- Wireless Status
- ireless Network Quality Indicator
Environmental Conditions:
Operating Temperature: 32°F (0°C) – 104°F (40°C)
Operating Humidity: 15% – 95% non-condensing
