Ruckus R850 Wi-Fi 6 Dual-Band Concurrent Wireless Access Point
By Brian Long
Introduction
The Ruckus R850 is a high-capacity Wi-Fi 6 access point designed to meet the demands of ultra-high-density indoor environments such as large enterprises, public venues, and convention centers. Featuring a dual-band concurrent design, the R850 supports 12 spatial streams—8x8:8 in 5 GHz and 4x4:4 in 2.4 GHz bands—achieving a combined data rate of 5.9 Gbps. This ensures high-speed, low-latency wireless connectivity with enhanced capacity and efficiency, supporting applications like 4K/8K video streaming, virtual reality, and large-scale collaboration platforms.
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Features
- High Capacity: Supports up to 1,024 client connections, making it ideal for ultra-high-density environments.
- Advanced Wi-Fi 6 Technologies: Utilizes OFDMA, TWT, and MU-MIMO for efficient spectrum use and reduced latency.
- Embedded IoT Capabilities: Built-in support for BLE and Zigbee, with optional support for other protocols via USB.
- BeamFlex+ Adaptive Antenna Technology: Enhances signal coverage, throughput, and network capacity by dynamically adjusting antenna patterns.
- 5 Gbps Ethernet Port: Eliminates wired backhaul bottlenecks, ensuring full utilization of available Wi-Fi capacity.
- Enhanced Security: Supports WPA3 for advanced security protocols and protection against man-in-the-middle attacks.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Spatial Streams | 4x4:4 (2.4 GHz), 8x8:8 (5 GHz) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 5.9 Gbps |
| Ethernet Ports | 1x 1/2.5/5 Gbps Ethernet port; 1x 1 Gbps Ethernet port |
| Antenna Technology | BeamFlex+ Adaptive Antenna Technology |
| IoT Support | Embedded BLE and Zigbee; optional support for other protocols via USB |
| Security | WPA3, Enhanced protection against man-in-the-middle attacks |
| Power Options | 802.3bt PoE |
| Dimensions | 9.1" x 8.8" x 2.4" |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs |
Manuals and Documents
- Data Sheet - Comprehensive technical specifications and features.
- Quick Setup Guide - Step-by-step instructions for initial setup and configuration.
- User Manual - Detailed information on device operation and management.
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