ZD3000 Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 AP Controller with 50 AP Licenses

Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 Wireless LAN Controller

The Ruckus ZoneDirector 3000 is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade WLAN controller built to simplify and scale wireless deployments across campuses, hotels, and large office environments. Supporting up to 500 Ruckus access points and 10,000 concurrent clients, it delivers centralized control, seamless provisioning, and robust security-all in a compact 1U rackmount form.

Designed for IT-light environments, the ZD3000 enables rapid setup with auto-discovery of APs, intuitive configuration wizards, and real-time performance monitoring. Its SmartMesh networking eliminates the need for Ethernet at every AP, while BeamFlex technology ensures optimal signal paths and interference avoidance.

Key Features:

• Manages up to 500 APs and 1,024 WLANs
• Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and advanced standards like 802.11r/k/v/u
• Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundancy
• Integrated DHCP server and captive portal
• Dynamic VLAN assignment and role-based access control
• Rogue AP detection, WIDS, and DoS protection
• Real-time heatmaps and SpeedFlex performance testing

Security & QoS:

• WPA/WPA2, AES encryption, 802.1x authentication
• Dynamic Pre-Shared Key (DPSK) provisioning
• Layer 2-4 access control and client isolation
• Band steering, airtime fairness, and traffic prioritization

Use Cases:

• Hospitality networks with guest access and hotspot authentication
• Campus-wide deployments with SmartMesh and centralized control
• Retail or enterprise environments needing scalable, secure Wi-Fi