Ruckus AP 7300 series vs 7942

[Disease]

Thinking of implementing a Ruckus wireless network, whats the main difference between te 7300's and the 7942's?

 

Is there any advantage with one over the other?

 

Thanks

[Haptic]

Hi Disease,

 

The 7300 series Dual band and Single band AP's are not only more cost effective than the older model 7942 and 7962 AP's but also benefit from more antenna's and a lower profile ,

 

I have also below copied some marketing infomation for you,

 

The Ruckus ZoneFlex 7300 series delivers high-performance

and reliable 802.11n wireless networking at the industry’s

most affordable price point.

Unlike any other 802.11n wireless solution in its class, the

ZoneFlex 7300 combines patented dynamic beamforming

and automatic interference mitigation to deliver consistent,

predictable performance at extended ranges with 4dBi of

signal gain and 10dB of interference rejection.

The ZoneFlex 7300 delivers a 2- to 4-fold increase in signal

range with lower packet error rates while reducing the number

of APs required to deliver dependable Wi-Fi service.

Each ZoneFlex 7300 integrates Ruckus-patented BeamFlex,

a software-controlled, high gain antenna array that continually

forms and directs each 802.11n packet over the

best performing signal path. And because the ZoneFlex

7300 automatically adapts to environmental changes, once

deployed, enterprises never have to worry about constant

site surveys as the environment changes.

A sleek and low-profile design, the ZoneFlex 7300 was

purpose-built for cost-minded enterprises requiring reliable

high speed client connectivity. It is ideal for a variety

of enterprise and hotspot environments including hotels,

schools, retail outlets, branch offices and public venues.

Offered in single and dual band models, the ZoneFlex 7300

series can be deployed as a standalone access point or as

part of the centrally-controlled Smart Wireless LAN with the

Ruckus ZoneDirector. The ZoneFlex 7300 can also be easily

deployed using Smart Mesh Networking to extend Wi-Fi

services in locations where Ethernet cabling is not available

or cost prohibitive.

Standard 802.3af power over Ethernet (PoE) leverages

existing PoE switches eliminating costly and cumbersome

upgrades.

 

BENEFITS

Best-in-class performance at lowest cost

Unprecedented price/performance with extended range at the

industry’s most affordable price point for both single and dual-band

Extended range requires fewer APs

Dynamic beamforming delivers a 2x to 4x increase in Wi-Fi signal

coverage minimizing the number of APs required to service any area

Wire-like wireless reliability

Patented smart antenna array, beamforming and Quality of Service

technologies combine to avoid interference and minimize packet loss

Sleek, low profile enclosure for ease-of-deployment

Aesthetically-pleasing design fits almost anywhere

Super simple configuration and management

The industry’s simplest configuration and management through

a Web-based wizard and automated deployment capabilities

Flexible deployment options

Standalone or controller-based deployment

Smart wireless meshing

When used with a ZoneDirector Smart WLAN controller, the ZoneFlex

7300 easily extends Wi-Fi services to areas where Ethernet cabling isn’t

available, possible or cost effective

Investment protection for legacy Wi-Fi networks

Compatible with existing wireless investments, the ZoneFlex 7300 series

enhances performance and range for legacy 802.11a/b/g clients

Hassle free migration to higher speed Wi-Fi

Support for standard 802.3af power over Ethernet allows enterprises

to use existing PoE switches without costly upgrades

Multiple Ethernet ports and optional USB connector

Three Ethernet ports enable connectivity of wired devices, an optional

USB connector can be used for WAN resiliency using a 3G dongle

 

FEATURES

Single (2.4GHz) and dual-band • (5GHz/2.4GHz) options

• Dynamic beamforming and advanced RF management

• Up to 4dBi signal gain / 10dB interference rejection

• Automatic interference avoidance, optimized for

high-density environments

• Integrated smart antenna array with over 300 unique

patterns for high reliability

• Standard 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• 2 to 4 times extended range and coverage

• IP multicast video streaming support

• Four queues per client station

• Advanced QoS packet classification and automatic

priority for latency-sensitive traffic

• Band steering* and airtime fairness support

• Up to 8 BSSIDs per radio with unique QoS and security

policies

• WEP, WPA-PSK (AES), 802.1X support for RADIUS and

Active Directory**

• Smart Mesh Networking**

• Zero-IT and Dynamic PSK**

• Admission control/load balancing**

• Captive portal and guest accounts **

• Wall, desktop or ceiling mountable

• USB 2.0 port hardware option***

 

 

Be sure to give me a shout if you require any further info