Ruckus Wireless
FlexMaster Software 100
Manufacturer Part #: 901-0100-FME0
Ruckus FlexMaster™ Software CD to manage up to 100 Access Points.
First Complete Management Platform Enabling Carrier-Grade Wi-Fi Service Infrastructures
The Ruckus Wireless FlexMaster Management System is the industry’s only complete management platform for building and managing carrier-grade Wi-Fi service infrastructures.
FlexMaster gives providers a unique and exciting new way to extend their network footprint, enabling new revenue streams and offering managed Wi-Fi services.
Fitting seamlessly into existing operational support systems (OSS), FlexMaster is ideal for telecommunications carriers, multi-service operators and broadband providers looking to monetize Wi-Fi services in growing new services markets, including hot spots, hot zones, home spots, IPTV services and enterprise Wi-Fi managed sites.
FlexMaster is the first platform with carrier-class scalability to use common industry-standard protocols to manage Wi-Fi service infrastructures. It provides a comprehensive set of capabilities for configuration, fault detection, performance management and reporting of Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex devices.
Visualize remote RF environments, bulk configure and manage groups of Ruckus access points, securely monitor and manage Wi-Fi services, FlexMaster was designed for enabling a managed Wi-Fi service whether users are at home, in the office or in a hot spot.
Easy to install and use, FlexMaster reduces the total cost of ownership by automatically discovering the deployed devices in the network, eliminating the need for tedious remote configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Introducing the Ruckus FlexMaster Managed Services Platform
Wi-Fi has become an essential access method for all types of devices in all types of environments. With the invention of Smart Wi-Fi technology, Ruckus Wireless has made Wi-Fi carrier-class. The key for providers now is how to monetize and manage large-scale Wi-Fi networks and offer innovative managed Wi-Fi services. FlexMaster is the only product purposely designed with this goal in mind.
The Ruckus FlexMaster System is the first complete managed service platform that lets providers securely control, monitor and upgrade Ruckus ZoneFlex Wi-Fi systems anywhere in the world, whether over the Internet or a private IP network. Simple to install and easy to use with an intuitive look and feel, FlexMaster provides a comprehensive solution for configuration, fault detection, audit, and performance management.
It fits seamlessly into existing provider OSS network management architectures, uniquely leveraging a variety of industry-standard protocols such as SNMP, TR-069, and HTTP/S.
FlexMaster also provides the carrier-grade scalability expected for large service infrastructures.
Enabling Managed Services
FlexMaster lets providers create unique configuration parameters on a bulk basis and load different versions of firmware for each customer.
Managed ZoneFlex devices can be grouped by geographic region, device type, serial number, MAC address range or even client’s name.
Multi-tiered access provides a partitioned view to the provider’s customers that lets them view statistics, status and reports related to their Wi-Fi networks.
Using the administrator access privilege, the provider can access all of the devices in the management domain. In turn, the service provider can create unique Service Level Agreement for each client in order to offer revenue-generating services.
FlexMaster communicates with Ruckus ZoneFlex Wi-Fi systems using industry-standard SOAP/HTTP protocols - taking advantage of TR-069 to establish safe and reliable links between the managed devices and the FlexMaster server. This enables remote access to devices on the LAN that normally might be inaccessible due to network address translation issues. ZoneFlex APs can also be directly queried by other third-party SNMP or auto configuration server (ACS) systems using TR-069.
Additionally, ZoneFlex automatically reports back to the FlexMaster server during initial installation and at pre-specified periods. The FlexMaster can manually initiate instant communication or scheduled tasks to be performed at an opportune time.