Note: While we do provide technical support and step-by-step guidance, Beambox self-install guides are generally written for IT consultants and those who are familiar with managing their own networks.
Using this step-by-step guide, you will quickly be able to create or edit an existing Ruckus wireless network with your Beambox WiFi login.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, here's a checklist of the things you will need:
Active Ruckus hardware to configure and test
Access to configure your networks through SmartZone, ZoneDirector or Unleashed
Familiarity with your network topology and Ruckus management
Your login URL, which can be found on your Beambox dashboard
For ZoneDirector, please follow the below steps:
Add a RADIUS accounting server and RADIUS authentication server:
Log in to the ZoneDirector web interface, and go to configuration > WLANS Click the Edit link next to the WLAN you would like to configure.
Under Authentication Options: Method, select MAC Address Under Authentication Server, select your RADIUS Server.
Select the MAC Address Format according to your RADIUS server's requirements.
The MAC format should be like the following: AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF.
For Ruckus Unleashed please follow the below steps:
Create a Hotspot Service, Navigate to Admin & Services > Services > Hotspot Service.
In the Walled Garden section scroll down for "Walled Garden domains".
From the General tab, enter a name for this Hotspot service.
For WISPr Smart Client Support, select none.
Redirect URL - Find this on your Beambox dashboard.
Follow the below steps for the rest of the configuration.
Installing Beambox on your Ruckus networks through SmartZone
To get started, log in to your Ruckus Smartzone and start at the dashboard.
Add a new hotspot
Services & Profiles > Hotspot & Portals > Hotspot (WISPr) Create +
Make the following changes:
Portal Name - Beambox
Smart Client Support - None
Logon URL - External
Redirect URL - Find this on your Beambox dashboard
Redirected MAC Format - AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF
Start Page - Redirect to the URL that the user intends to visit
Scroll down to the Walled Garden section and add an entry for all of the following hostnames:
Required domains
*.yourhotspot.net
*.beambox.com
*.amazonaws.com
Facebook domains
facebook.com
*.facebook.com
*.fbcdn.net
facebook.net
*.facebook.net
*.akamaihd.net
Twitter domains
twitter.com
api.twitter.com
*.twimg.com
*.akamaihd.net
Save the changes by selecting OK.
Add a RADIUS accounting server:
Services & Profiles > Accounting > Create +
Make the following changes:
Name - beambox-accounting
Type - RADIUS Accounting
Primary Server:
IP Address - 64.227.44.68
Port - 1813
Shared Secret - 66987723
Confirm Secret - 66987723
Save the changes by selecting OK.
Add a RADIUS authentication server:
Services & Profiles > Authentication > Create +
Make the following changes:
Name - beambox-authentication
Type - RADIUS
Primary Server:
IP Address - 64.227.44.68
Port - 1812
Shared Secret - 66987723
Confirm Secret - 66987723
Save the changes by clicking OK.
Create or edit your guest SSID:
Wireless LANs > Create +
Make the following changes:
Name - Beambox WiFi
SSID - Your network name
Authentication Type - Hotspot (WISPr)
Hotspot (WISPr) Portal - Beambox
Bypass CNA - Unchecked
Authentication Server:
Use the Controller as Proxy - Unchecked
Profile - beambox-authentication
Accounting Server:
Use the Controller as Proxy - Unchecked
Profile - beambox-accounting
Save the changes by clicking OK.
Please wait a few minutes for your hardware to provision and test your WiFi network.
Troubleshooting
Guests are not authorised after completing the login process and I have a RADIUS error log | Please run |
We aren't currently aware of any configuration incompatibilities with Beambox and Ruckus. If you face any issues, we recommend replicating the exact setup described above and then observing any changes.
Get in touch with our team if you require any support diagnosing your network.