Ruckus R510 Indoor 802.11ac Wave 2 2x2:2 Wi-Fi Access Point
DATA SHEET
Introduction
By definition, small and medium-size venues host a smaller number of users and devices. But high-performance Wi-Fi is just as important to each and every one of them. People are still accessing the same bandwidth-hungry applications and cloud services they would use anywhere else. Organizations are still connecting an ever-growing assortment of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Users and guests still expect consistent, reliable connectivity wherever they roam.
The R510 802.11ac Wave 2 access point delivers the ideal combination of performance, reliability, and coverage for medium-density indoor locations. Using the same patented technologies found in Ruckus' premier high-density APs, it supports data rates up to 1.2Gbps, along with industry-leading Wi-Fi intelligence to extend range and mitigate interference.
The R510 is the perfect choice for medium-density venues such as small and mid-size enterprise locations, common areas in hotels and office buildings, retail sites, and branch offices. In hotel common areas, for example, the R510 provides high-performance wireless access. In retail stores, it can provide reliable, inconspicuous connectivity for high-quality video applications, wireless IP phones, and handheld point-of-sale scanners.
The R510 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi AP and switch incorporates patented technologies found only in the Ruckus Wi-Fi portfolio:
- Extended coverage with patented BeamFlex+ utilizing multi-directional antenna patterns.
- Improve throughput with ChannelFly, which dynamically finds less congested Wi-Fi channels to use.
Additionally, the R510 provides next-generation 802.11ac features like MultiUser MIMO (MU-MIMO) connectivity. It can simultaneously transmit to multiple client devices, drastically improving airtime efficiency, overall throughput for all users—even those with non-Wave 2 clients. The R510 also features a USB port for hosting IoT devices such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Whether deploying ten or ten thousand APs, the R510 is also easy to manage through Ruckus' appliance, virtual and cloud management options.
BeamFlex+ Adaptive Antenna Technology
Benefits
- Stunning Wi-Fi Performance: Provide a great user experience no matter how challenging the environment with BeamFlex+™ adaptive antenna technology and a library of 64 directional antenna patterns.
- Serve More Devices: Connect more devices simultaneously with two MU-MIMO spatial streams and concurrent dual-band 2.4/5GHz radios while enhancing non-Wave 2 device performance.
- Automate Optimal Throughput: ChannelFly™ dynamic channel technology uses machine learning to automatically find the least congested channels. Users always get the highest throughput the band can support.
- Multiple Management Options: Manage the R510 from the cloud, with on-premises physical/virtual appliances, or without a controller.
- Better Mesh Networking: Reduce expensive cabling, and complex mesh configurations by checking a box with SmartMesh™ wireless meshing technology to dynamically create self-forming, self-healing mesh networks.
- More Than Wi-Fi: Support services beyond Wi-Fi with Ruckus IoT Suite, Cloudpath security and onboarding software, SPOT Wi-Fi locationing engine, and SCI network analytics.
Network Integration
Delivering best-in-class 802.11ac performance and reliability at a competitive price—making it the ideal wireless solution for mid-range enterprise and branch office applications.
Branch Office Example
Network Setup:
- Internet connection via Firewall, Router, Switch.
- Branch Office SSID: 802.11ac, 802.11n.
- Voice SSID: 2.4GHz.
- R510 Access Point deployed.
Enterprise Example
Network Setup:
- Internet connection via Firewall, Router, Switch.
- Enterprise SSIDs: 2.4GHz, 5GHz (802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g).
- SmartZone controller managing APs.
- Guest SSID: 802.11g, 2.4GHz.
- R510 Access Points deployed.
Deployment Scenarios
Hotel Common Areas / Shared Offices
The R510 is ideal for deployment in hotel common areas to provide wireless connection to high-quality data access, as well as wired connections to IP phones and guest devices.
Features:
- Dual-band (2.4/5GHz) support allows for concurrent Internet and IP-based video services.
- Sleek, elegant design easily concealed.
- Wired ports for connecting IP devices such as laptops and VoIP phones.
- Multiple SSIDs for high-speed Internet access and other services.
Retail / Branch Offices
The R510 is ideal for deployment in retail stores to provide inconspicuous wireless connection to high-quality video, wireless IP phones, and data access for handheld PoS bar code scanners.
Features:
- Wired ports to connect devices such as cash registers, printers, etc.
- Multiple SSIDs for differentiated user services (e.g., guest Wi-Fi, point of sale, voice).
- Reliable Wi-Fi connectivity for point of sale devices.
- 5GHz band and smart antenna system ideal for 11ac clients.
Access Point Antenna Pattern
Ruckus' BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas allow the R510 AP to dynamically choose among a host of antenna patterns (up to 64 possible combinations) in real-time to establish the best possible connection with every device. This leads to:
- Better Wi-Fi coverage
- Reduced RF interference
Traditional omni-directional antennas, found in generic access points, oversaturate the environment by needlessly radiating RF signals in all directions. In contrast, the Ruckus BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna directs the radio signals per-device on a packet-by-packet basis to optimize Wi-Fi coverage and capacity in real-time to support high device density environments. BeamFlex+ operates without the need for device feedback and hence can benefit even devices using legacy standards.
Figure 1. Example of BeamFlex+ pattern
Description: Diagram showing a circular representation of RF signal strength, with a central 'Client' point and an outer 'Composite BeamFlex+ Pattern' indicating the adaptive antenna's reach.
Figure 2. R510 2.4GHz Azimuth Antenna Patterns
Description: Azimuth radiation patterns for the R510 at 2.4GHz, showing various directional antenna patterns.
Figure 3. R510 5GHz Azimuth Antenna Patterns
Description: Azimuth radiation patterns for the R510 at 5GHz, showing various directional antenna patterns.
Figure 4. R510 2.4GHz Elevation Antenna Patterns
Description: Elevation radiation patterns for the R510 at 2.4GHz, showing various directional antenna patterns.
Figure 5. R510 5GHz Elevation Antenna Patterns
Description: Elevation radiation patterns for the R510 at 5GHz, showing various directional antenna patterns.
Note: The outer trace represents the composite RF footprint of all possible BeamFlex+ antenna patterns, while the inner trace represents one BeamFlex+ antenna pattern within the composite outer trace.
Specifications
Wi-Fi
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 |
| Supported Rates | 802.11ac: 6.5 to 867Mbps (MCS0 to MCS9, NSS = 1 to 2 for VHT20/40/80) 802.11n: 6.5 Mbps to 300Mbps (MCS0 to MCS15) 802.11a/g: 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6Mbps 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps |
| Supported Channels | 2.4GHz: 1-13 5GHz: 36-64, 100-144, 149-165 |
| MIMO | 2x2 SU-MIMO 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Spatial Streams | 2 SU-MIMO 2 MU-MIMO |
| Channelization | 20, 40, 80MHz |
| Security | WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, 802.11i, Dynamic PSK WIPS/WIDS |
| Other Wi-Fi Features | WMM, Power Save, Tx Beamforming, LDPC, STBC, 802.11r/k/v Hotspot 2.0, Captive Portal, WISPr |
RF
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Antenna Type | BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas with polarization diversity Adaptive antenna that provides up to 64 unique antenna patterns per band |
| Antenna Gain (max) | 2.4GHz: 1dBi 5GHz: 3dBi |
| Peak Transmit Power (aggregate across MIMO chains) | 2.4GHz: 26dBm 5GHz: 25dBm |
| Minimum Receive Sensitivity¹ | -101dBm (2.4GHz) -96dBm (5GHz) |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4-2.484GHz 5.15-5.25GHz 5.25-5.35GHz 5.47-5.725GHz 5.725-5.85GHz |
2.4GHz TX Power Target
| Rate | Pout (dBm) |
|---|---|
| MCS0 HT20 | 22 |
| MCS7 HT20 | 19 |
5GHz TX Power Target
| Rate | Pout (dBm) |
|---|---|
| MCS0 VHT20 | 22 |
| MCS7 VHT20 | 19 |
| MCS0 VHT40, VHT80 | 22 |
| MCS7 VHT40, VHT80 | 19 |
Performance and Capacity
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Peak PHY Rates | 2.4GHz: 400Mbps 5GHz: 867Mbps |
| Client Capacity | Up to 512 clients per AP |
| SSID | Up to 31 per AP |
Ruckus Radio Management
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Antenna Optimization | BeamFlex+ Polarization Diversity with Maximal Ratio Combining (PD-MRC) |
| Wi-Fi Channel Management | ChannelFly Background Scan Based Adaptive Band Balancing |
| Client Density Management | Client Load Balancing Airtime Fairness Airtime-based WLAN Prioritization |
| SmartCast Quality of Service | QoS-based scheduling Directed Multicast L2/L3/L4 ACLs |
| Mobility | SmartRoam |
| Diagnostic Tools | Spectrum Analysis SpeedFlex |
Networking
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Controller Platform Support | SmartZone (ZoneDirector, Unleashed²) Cloud Wi-Fi Standalone |
| Mesh | SmartMesh™ wireless meshing technology. Self-healing Mesh |
| IP | IPv4, IPv6 |
| VLAN | 802.1Q (1 per BSSID or dynamic per use based on RADIUS) VLAN Pooling Port-based |
| Tunnel | Authenticator & Supplicant L2TP, GRE, Soft-GRE |
2.4GHz Receive Sensitivity
| HT20 | HT40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS0 | MCS7 | |
| -95 | -77 | -92 | -74 |
5GHz Receive Sensitivity
| VHT20 | VHT40 | VHT80 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS0 | MCS7 | MCS0 | MCS7 | |
| -96 | -77 | -93 | -75 | -90 | -72 |
¹ Rx sensitivity varies by band, channel width and MCS rate.
² Refer to Unleashed datasheets for SKU ordering information.
Physical Characteristics
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Size | 16.8(L) x 16.5(W) x 4.1(H) cm 6.6 (L) x 6.49(W) x 1.6(H) in |
| Weight | 350g (0.77oz) |
| Mounting | Wall, Drop ceiling, Desk Secure bracket (sold separately) |
| Physical Security | Hidden latching mechanism Kensington lock T-bar Torx Bracket (902-0108-0000) Torx screw & padlock (sold separately) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C (32°F) to 50°C (122°F) |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95%, non-condensing |
Power
| Power Supply | Maximum Power Consumption |
|---|---|
| 802.3af | 7.8W |
| DC Input 12 VDC 10A | 11.9W |
Certifications and Compliance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Alliance⁴ | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ a, b, g, n, ac Passpoint®, Vantage |
| Standards Compliance⁵ | 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 UL 2043 Plenum EN 62311 Human Safety/RF Exposure WEEE & RoHS ISTA 2A Transportation |
³ Max power varies by country setting, band, and MCS rate.
⁴ For complete list of WFA certifications, please see Wi-Fi Alliance website.
⁵ For current certification status, please see price list.
Physical Interfaces
| Interface | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | 2 x 1GbE ports, RJ-45, PoE in on one port |
| USB | USB 2.0 port, Type A connector |
Software and Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Location Based Services | SPOT |
| Network Analytics | SmartCell Insight (SCI) |
| Security and Policy | Cloudpath |
Ordering Information
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 901-R510-XX00 | Concurrent dual band 802.11ac AP, no power adapter |
See Ruckus Price List for country-specific ordering information.
Warranty: Sold with a limited lifetime warranty. For details see: http://support.ruckuswireless.com/warranty.
Optional Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 902-0108-0000 | Spare, Accessory Mounting Bracket with padlock support |
| 902-0120-0000 | Spare, Accessory Mounting Bracket |
| 902-0195-0000 | Spare, T-bar ceiling mount kit for R510 and other APs for mounting to flush frame ceiling |
| 902-0173-XXYY | Power Adapter, AC/DC wall plug, 100-240Vac 50/60Hz |
| 902-0162-XXYY | PoE injector (sold in quantities of 10 or 100) |
XX: US/KS/JP/Z2/WW
For expansion of XX and YY: Please consult current Ruckus Price List.
Region availability subject to Certification Date per region.
Policy Management Tools
- Application Recognition and Control
- Access Control Lists
- Device Fingerprinting
- Rate Limiting
