Quick Installation Guide MediaFlex NG 802.

11b/g Wireless Multimedia Router Model VF2825

IMPORTANT: The full Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex NG User Manual is 4. Within the LOCAL AREA NETWORK CONNECTION dialog box, scroll
available at: http://support.ruckuswireless.com/documents down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and double-click on it to bring up the
Properties for this setting.
3 CONFIGURE THE RUCKUS MEDIAFLEX NG
WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX
• Ruckus VF2825 5-port multimedia wireless router
• AC power adapter 5. Select the radio button marked OBTAIN an IP ADDRESS AUTOMATICALLY
• Category 5 Ethernet cable then click OK to close the dialog box. Then click OK to close the LOCAL 1. Open your Web
• Quick installation guide (this document) AREA CONNECTIONS Properties dialog box. brower and enter:
• SupportMinds support card (for additional technical support)
http://192.168.20.1
BEFORE YOU BEGIN into the address
Your Ruckus MediaFlex NG is a full-function wireless router and has a basic default 2 CONNECT THE RUCKUS MEDIAFLEX NG TO YOUR PC field (bar).
configuration (see table). However, if you wish to change any of the default parameters
such as SSID (network name), encryption type, encryption key, password, etc., you Before beginning this step, ensure that your PC is configured to obtain an 2. Depending on the
must log into the device. IP address automatically (see Step 1) and that you have the setup information type of browser
for your specific type of Internet connection (e.g., PPPoE or DHCP). If not, used, a “Certificate
PLEASE NOTE: If you have a connection that requires you to configure a static IP address
or a type of connection that requires a PPPoE username and password, you must log into contact your ISP to request the settings (e.g., PPPoE login/password or static Warning” dialog
the Ruckus MediaFlex NG SETTINGS -> NETWORK to configure these parameters. IP address). box may appear,
click OK to proceed
Network Name (SSID) V54-HOME001
1. Power off all network hardware, including your broadband gateway, PCs,
Security Disabled cable or DSL modems.
IP Addressing 192.168.20.1 (router LAN ports) 192.168.0.1 (router WAN port)
2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the LAN port labeled “1” on the
Username/Password Username: admin Password: password back of the Ruckus MediaFlex NG and connect the other end of the cable
to your PC.

3. A second “Domain
Warning” dialog box
1 PREPARE YOUR COMPUTER
MediaFlex
PC
may appear, click OK
to proceed.
Perform one of the following procedures on your PC/laptop based on the
operating system you are running:
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from the WAN port (the farthest right) on
Windows 2000: the Ruckus MediaFlex NG to your cable or DSL modem.
1. Click START and choose SETTINGS -> NETWORK AND DIAL-UP
CONNECTIONS to open the control panel. When the Network and
Dial-up Connections dialog box appears, proceed to Step 2. DSL
MediaFlex modem
Windows XP:
4. A Ruckus log-in
1. Click START and choose SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL. (Note: If the
page will appear.
"PICK A CATEGORY" dialog box appears, click "Switch to Classic View".)
4. Power on your cable or DSL modem. To proceed, enter
2. Within the CONTROL PANEL dialog box, double-click NETWORK "admin" in the user
CONNECTIONS. 5. Connect the power cable to the Ruckus MediaFlex NG. field and "password"
3. Within the NETWORK CONNECTIONS dialog box, right-click on the in the password field
LOCAL AREA CONNECTION icon and choose Properties. 6. After approximately 60 seconds, check to see that the far two left LEDs (omitting quotation
on the Ruckus MediaFlex NG are illuminated solid green (if not, repeat marks).
ALERT! Make sure you do not open the Properties dialog box for the Step 2).
wireless network.
5. Within the left-hand navigation under CONFIGURATION, click INTERNET. c. STATIC IP: If you are using a static IP address connection, click on the Static IP
radio button. Enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS server
information as provided by your ISP. Once this is complete, click UPDATE
SETTINGS.

6. Within the "Configure :: Internet" screen, click the Connection Type

radio button that corresponds with the type of Internet service you 2. Click on the Data WLAN tab within the "Configure :: Wireless" screen.
have (e.g., DHCP, Static IP, or PPPoE).
3. Configure your SSID (network name) and desired security settings (consult
PLEASE NOTE: If DHCP or PPPoE is selected, you do not have to the online user manual for detailed information regarding options for these
enter any addressing information (e.g., Gateway, DNS, etc.). Please
ignore the 192.168.0.1 address that has been pre-populated within
4 CONFIGURE YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK settings).

the Gateway field

NOTE: If broadcast SSID is set to "enable", it can be seen by other Wi-Fi
a. DHCP: If you are using DHCP, ensure the DHCP radio button is devices. If it is off, users will need to enter the name of the network to connect.
highlighted. Once this is complete, click UPDATE SETTINGS.
4. Click UPDATE SETTINGS.
b. PPPoE: If you are using a PPPoE connection, click the PPPoE radio
button, then enter the username and password provided by your ISP. Your Ruckus MediaFlex NG is now able to accept client connections
Once this is complete, click UPDATE SETTINGS. and is ready for use.

NOTE: If connection problems occur, additional configuration may need to be

performed locally on your PC or other Wi-Fi clients.

Power Indicator Signal Quality

WAN Connectivity WLAN Device

1. Within the "Configure :: Wireless" screen, under COMMON settings, choose Association
your appropriate Country Code (if necessary). NOTE: It is recommended that
you leave the Wireless and Channel settings at their defaults.
MediaFlex NG
802.11b/g Wireless Multimedia Router
Model VF2825

Part# 800-70110-001