RUCKUS R730
Indoor 802.11ax 8x8:8 Wi-Fi Access Point with Multi-gigabit backhaul
Brand: RUCKUS (CommScope)
Product Overview
The RUCKUS R730 is a high-performance, dual-band, dual-concurrent 802.11ax Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) designed to bridge the performance gap from 'gigabit' Wi-Fi to 'multi-gigabit' Wi-Fi. It supports the increasing demand for faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. The R730 is engineered for ultra-high-density environments, offering exceptional end-user experiences in demanding locations such as stadiums, large public venues, convention centers, and school auditoriums.
Key Benefits
- Connect More Devices Simultaneously: Features 12 spatial streams (8x8:8 in 5GHz, 4x4:4 in 2.4GHz), MU-MIMO, and OFDMA technology to improve device performance and enable more simultaneous connections.
- Ultra-High-Density Performance: Provides exceptional user experience in high-density environments through the RUCKUS Ultra-High-Density Technology Suite.
- Enhanced Security: Supports WPA3 for upgraded Wi-Fi security and enhanced protection against man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Multi-Gigabit Access Speeds: Offers optimized multi-gigabit Wi-Fi performance via built-in 5GbE/2.5GbE Ethernet ports for connecting to multi-gigabit switches.
- Device Management Options: Manageable through on-premise physical/virtual appliances, enabling faster deployment and seamless firmware upgrades.
- Better Mesh Networking: Utilizes SmartMesh™ technology to dynamically create self-forming, self-healing mesh networks, reducing the need for extensive cabling.
- Automate Optimal Throughput: Employs ChannelFly™ dynamic channel technology, using machine learning to find the least congested channels for maximum throughput.
- More Than Wi-Fi: Supports services beyond Wi-Fi, including RUCKUS IoT Suite, Cloudpath security and onboarding software, SPoT Wi-Fi locationing engine, and SCI network analytics.
Advanced Features
The R730 AP supports 12 spatial streams (8x8:8 in 5GHz, 4x4:4 in 2.4GHz) and leverages OFDMA and MU-MIMO capabilities to efficiently manage over 1,000 client connections. This results in increased capacity, improved coverage, and enhanced performance in ultra-high-density environments. The inclusion of 5 Gbps multi-gigabit Ethernet ports further boosts backhaul capacity. The R730 is also IoT- and LTE-ready, supporting wireless standards beyond Wi-Fi when integrated with RUCKUS IoT Suite and CBRS/OpenG modules.
It is an ideal choice for data-intensive applications like 4K video streaming and latency-sensitive voice and data applications requiring stringent quality-of-service (QoS) guarantees. When paired with the RUCKUS Ultra-High Density Technology Suite, the R730 significantly enhances network performance through patented wireless innovations and learning algorithms, including:
- Airtime Decongestion: Increases average network throughput in heavily congested environments.
- Transient Client Management: Reduces interference from unconnected Wi-Fi devices.
- BeamFlex+ Antennas: Provides extended coverage and optimized throughput with patented multi-directional antennas and radio patterns.
The R730 is designed for easy management, whether deploying ten or ten thousand units, through RUCKUS' appliance and virtual management options.
Access Point Antenna Pattern
RUCKUS BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas enable the R730 AP to dynamically select from over 4,000 antenna patterns in real-time to establish the best possible connection with each device. This technology leads to:
- Better Wi-Fi coverage
- Reduced RF interference
Unlike traditional omni-directional antennas that radiate RF signals indiscriminately, RUCKUS BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas direct radio signals per-device on a packet-by-packet basis. This optimizes Wi-Fi coverage and capacity in real-time, supporting high device density environments. BeamFlex+ operates without requiring device feedback, benefiting even devices using legacy standards.
[Description of Figure 1: Example of BeamFlex+ pattern, showing a composite outer trace representing all possible patterns and an inner trace representing a single pattern.]
[Description of Figures 2-5: Antenna patterns for R730 2.4GHz and 5GHz, illustrating Azimuth and Elevation patterns.]
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Supported Rates | 802.11ax: 4 to 4800 Mbps; 802.11ac: 6.5 to 3467 Mbps; 802.11n: 6.5 to 600 Mbps; 802.11a/g: 6 to 54 Mbps; 802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps |
| Supported Channels | 2.4GHz: 1-13; 5GHz: 36-64, 100-144, 149-165 |
| MIMO | 8x8 MU-MIMO, 8x8 SU-MIMO |
| Spatial Streams | 8x8:8 |
| Radio Chains and Streams | 8x8:8 |
| Channelization | 20, 40, 80MHz |
| Modulation | OFDMA (up to 1024-QAM) |
| Security | WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, 802.11i, Dynamic PSK, WIPS/WIDS |
| Other Wi-Fi Features | WMM, Power Save, TxBF, LDPC, STBC, 802.11r/k/v, Hotspot 2.0, Captive Portal, WISPr |
RF
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Antenna Type | BeamFlex+ Adaptive Antennas with 4000+ unique antenna patterns; Horizontal and Vertical polarization (PD-MRC) |
| Antenna Gain (max) | Up to 2 dBi |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 - 2.484 GHz; 5.17 - 5.33 GHz; 5.49 - 5.71 GHz; 5.735 - 5.835 GHz |
Transmit Power Targets (Per Chain)
2.4GHz
| Rate | Pout (dBm) - Full Power | Pout (dBm) - 802.3at |
|---|---|---|
| MCS0 HT20 | 20 | 20 |
| MCS7 HT20 | 16 | 16 |
| MCS8 VHT20 | 15 | 15 |
| MCS9 VHT40 | 14 | 14 |
| MCS11 HE40 | 12 | 12 |
5GHz
| Rate | Pout (dBm) - Full Power | Pout (dBm) - 802.3at |
|---|---|---|
| MCS0 VHT20 | 22 | 22 |
| MCS7 VHT40, VHT80 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| MCS9 VHT40, VHT80 | 15 | 15 |
| MCS11 HE20, HE40, HE80 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
Performance and Capacity
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Peak PHY Rates | 2.4GHz: 1.148 Gbps (11ax); 5GHz: 4.8 Gbps (11ax) |
| Client Capacity | Up to 1024 clients per AP |
| Simultaneous VoIP Clients | Up to 60 per AP |
| SSID | Up to 16 per radio |
RUCKUS Radio Management
- Antenna Optimization: BeamFlex+, PD-MRC
- Wi-Fi Channel Management: ChannelFly
- Client Density Management: Band Balancing, Client Load Balancing, Airtime Fairness, Airtime-based WLAN Prioritization
- Queuing & Scheduling: SmartCast
- Mobility: SmartRoam
- Diagnostic Tools: Spectrum Analysis, SpeedFlex
- High Density Deployments (RF Innovations): Perpacket Adaptive Power, Adaptive Wi-Fi Cell Size, Transient Client Management, Airtime Decongestion
Receive Sensitivity
2.4GHz
| HT20 | HT40 | VHT20 | VHT40 | HE20 | HE40 | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS 0 | MCS 7 | MCS 0 | MCS 7 | MCS 0 | MCS 7 | MCS 0 | MCS 7 | MCS 0 | MCS 7 | MCS 9 | MCS 11 | MCS 0 | MCS 7 | MCS 9 | MCS 11 | |
| Sensitivity (dBm) | -91 | -73 | -88 | -70 | -91 | -73 | -88 | -70 | -91 | -73 | -68 | -62 | -88 | -70 | -65 | -59 |
5GHz
| VHT20 | VHT40 | VHT80 | HE20 | HE40 | HE80 | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS8 | MCS9 | MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS8 | MCS9 | MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS8 | MCS9 | MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS9 | MCS11 | MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS9 | MCS11 | |||||
| Sensitivity (dBm) | -91 | -72 | -69 | -88 | -69 | -65 | -85 | -66 | -62 | -56 | -91 | -72 | -68 | -62 | -88 | -69 | -65 | -59 | -85 | -66 | -62 | -56 | ||
Networking and Power
Networking
- Controller Platform Support: SmartZone (SZ3.6.2 and SZ v5.1.1), ZD (ZD10.1.2), Standalone. (Note: R730 not supported on SZ v5.0.x and SZ v5.1.0).
- Mesh: SmartMesh™ wireless meshing technology.
- IP: IPv4, IPv6.
- VLAN: 802.1Q, BSSID-based (16 BSSIDs / radio), Port-based.
- 802.1x: Dynamic, per user based on RADIUS; Wired & wireless; Authenticator & Supplicant.
- Tunnel: RUCKUSGRE, SoftGRE.
- Policy Management Tools: Application Recognition and Control, Access Control Lists, Device Fingerprinting.
- IoT Capable: Yes.
Other Radio Technologies
- IoT: BLE, Zigbee.
Physical Interfaces
- Ethernet: 1x 1/2.5/5 Gbps port, RJ-45; 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps port, RJ-45.
- USB: 1 USB 2.0 port, Type A.
Physical Characteristics
- Physical Size: 22.19 x 24.96 x 6 cm (8.74 x 9.83 x 2.36 in.).
- Weight: 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs).
- Mounting: Wall, Acoustic ceiling, Desk; Secure Bracket (sold separately).
- Physical Security: Hidden Latching Mechanism.
- Operating Temperature: -0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F).
- Operating Humidity: Up to 95%, non-condensing.
Power Consumption
| Mode | Power Consumption | System Configuration | Wi-Fi Radios |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC Power, PoH, uPoE (Idle) | 16.1W | 5Gbps & 1Gbps Ethernet enabled; USB Enabled (3W); Zigbee/BLE Enabled (0.5W) | 2.4GHz (4x4) enabled; 5GHz (8x8) enabled (no clients associated) |
| DC Power, PoH, uPoE (Max) | 31.0W | 5Gbps & 1Gbps Ethernet enabled; USB Enabled (3W); Zigbee/BLE Enabled (0.5W) | 2.4GHz (4x4) Tx 20 dBm; 5GHz (8x8) Tx 22 dBm |
| 802.3at (Max) | 23.8W | 5Gbps & 1Gbps Ethernet enabled; USB Enabled (3W); Zigbee/BLE Disabled | 2.4GHz (4x4) Tx 20 dBm; 5GHz (4x4) Tx 22 dBm |
| 802.3af (Not recommended) | 12.4W | 5Gbps & 1Gbps Ethernet enabled; USB disabled; Zigbee/BLE Disabled | 2.4GHz disabled; 5GHz disabled |
Certifications and Compliance
Wi-Fi Alliance
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ a, b, g, n, ac
- Passpoint®
- Vantage
Standards Compliance
- EN 60950-1 Safety
- EN 60601-1-2 Medical
- EN 61000-4-2/3/5 Immunity
- EN 50121-1 Railway EMC
- EN 50121-4 Railway Immunity
- IEC 61373 Railway Shock & Vibration
- EN 62311 Human Safety/RF Exposure
- UL 2043 Plenum
- WEEE & RoHS
- ISTA 2A Transportation
Software and Services
- Location Based Services: SPoT
- Network Analytics: SmartCell Insight (SCI)
- Security and Policy: Cloudpath
- IoT: RUCKUS IoT Suite
Ordering Information
Part Number: 901-R730-XX00
Description: R730 dual-band (5GHz and 2.4GHz concurrent) 802.11ax wireless access point, Ultra-High Density performance, 12 spatial streams, adaptive antennas, PoE support. Includes adjustable acoustic drop ceiling bracket. Two Ethernet ports with 1GbE and 5Gbe. Does not include power adaptor.
Region Codes: Specify destination region with -US, -WW, or -Z2 instead of XX for APs. For PoE injectors/power supplies, specify region with -US, -EU, -AU, -BR, -CN, -IN, -JP, -KR, -SA, -UK, or -UN.
Optional Accessories:
- 902-0180-XX00: PoE Injector (60W)
- 902-1170-XX00: Power Supply (48V, 0.75A, 36W)
- 902-0120-0000: Spare, Accessory Mounting Bracket
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