Network Overview
A RUCKUS Unleashed network consists of a RUCKUS Unleashed "Master AP" and a number of RUCKUS Unleashed member APs (up to 128 total).
In addition to serving Wi-Fi clients like a standard AP, the Master AP also performs the same functions as a controller; all control functions are performed through the Master AP and pushed to the other APs on the network.
A RUCKUS Unleashed member AP joins a Master AP in the same subnet automatically. RUCKUS Unleashed member APs do not attempt to join a ZoneDirector or SmartZone controller on the network. If the Master AP is offline, one of the member APs assumes the role of RUCKUS Unleashed Master and takes over control of the RUCKUS Unleashed network.
The following figure illustrates the basic components of a RUCKUS Unleashed network.
Unleashed Dedicated Master Network Overview
A RUCKUS Unleashed Dedicated Master network consists of two Dedicated Master APs (R750, R770, or R850) and a number of Unleashed member APs (up to 150 total).
When Unleashed is switched to Dedicated Master mode, a maximum capacity limit of 4,000 clients is supported. The maximum DPSK number and Guest key is increased from 2,048 through 4,000. The maximum station cache number that is used for recording a client's fingerprinting data is enhanced from 4,096 through 8,000.
The following figure illustrates the basic components of an Unleashed Dedicated Master network.
To configure a Dedicated Master AP, refer to Dedicated Master Configuration.