RUCKUS Unleashed-Only Features

The following features are unique to the RUCKUS Unleashed platform and do not correspond to any existing ZoneDirector or other RUCKUS controller features:

• The RUCKUS Unleashed platform does not require an external controller - all controller functions are performed through a single "Master AP" web interface. The Master AP serves the same functions as a ZoneDirector controller would perform on the network; that is, all control functions are performed through the controller and pushed to the other APs on the network.
• A Member AP automatically takes over all AP control functions if the Master AP is offline.
• Preferred Master: Administrators can configure an AP to serve as the "preferred" Master AP. If the preferred Master is offline, another member AP will become the Master. When the preferred Master comes back online, it will resume the RUCKUS Unleashed Master role.
• Dedicated Master: You can enable Dedicated Master mode only when the Master AP is an R750 AP, R770 AP, or R850 AP. Specify one Dedicated Master AP as the primary and the other Dedicated Master AP as the secondary to act as the active and standby Dedicated Masters.
• The user interface provides simplified and more intuitive controls for some controller functions, and hides or removes some of the less-used options for easier navigation and configuration.
• Gateway Mode: The Master AP can be configured as a gateway router, performing all NAT and DHCP functions as well as serving as the RUCKUS Unleashed network controller and serving wireless clients.
  Note: When gateway mode is enabled, RUCKUS Unleashed supports a maximum 25 APs and 512 concurrent clients due to the additional resource demands placed on the Master AP when in gateway mode.
• ICX Switch Management: RUCKUS Unleashed provides a user interface for monitoring and managing RUCKUS ICX switches and ICX switch stacks.