RUCKUS R850 Indoor Access Point

The RUCKUS R850 Indoor Access Point is the flagship indoor Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point, purpose-built for ultra-high-density, mission-critical environments such as convention centers, airports, stadiums, and large enterprises.

It delivers unmatched throughput, reliability, and client handling capacity through 12 spatial streams, a multi-gigabit uplink, and BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology. With full OFDMA and MU-MIMO support, the R850 ensures optimal performance for thousands of simultaneous users.

Detailed Specifications

Wi-Fi Standards:

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
• Dual-band concurrent: 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz

Performance:

• Max Data Rate: 8.35 Gbps (1147 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz + 7167 Mbps @ 5 GHz)
• Streams: 12 spatial streams (4×4:4 @ 2.4 GHz, 8×8:8 @ 5 GHz)
• OFDMA & MU-MIMO for simultaneous multi-user performance
• Client Capacity: Up to 1024 concurrent clients

Antenna & RF:

• BeamFlex+ adaptive antenna technology with polarization diversity
• Integrated antennas: 2.4 GHz (4×4), 5 GHz (8×8)
• Antenna Gain: 2.4 GHz: 3 dBi, 5 GHz: 6.1 dBi

Interfaces:

• 1 × 5 GbE RJ-45 port with PoE++ (802.3bt)
• 1 × 1 GbE RJ-45 port
• 1 × USB 2.0 port
• 1 × Reset button

Power:

• Power Input: PoE++ (802.3bt) or 12V DC adapter
• Power Consumption:
  • Idle: ~16.5W
  • Peak: ~32.5W

Security:

• WPA2, WPA3, WPA2/WPA3 Mixed Mode
• AES encryption
• Secure Boot, L2/L3/L4 ACLs, Dynamic PSK
• Enhanced open and protected management frames

Management:

• Managed via RUCKUS SmartZone, ZoneDirector, Cloudpath, or Unleashed (controller-less)
• SNMP v1/v2c/v3
• Web-based GUI

Physical:

• Dimensions: 220 mm × 220 mm × 48 mm
• Weight: 1.15 kg
• Mounting: Ceiling or wall mount options

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Humidity: 10%–95% non-condensing

Key Features

• Wi-Fi 6 with 12 spatial streams for extreme throughput
• Up to 8.35 Gbps total data rate
• OFDMA & MU-MIMO for high-efficiency multi-user performance
• BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas for optimal coverage and reliability
• Multi-gigabit uplink for high-capacity backhaul
• Supports up to 1024 clients per AP
• Flexible management via cloud, controller, or standalone

Meta Description

RUCKUS R850 Indoor Access Point Wi-Fi 6 with 12 spatial streams, up to 8.35 Gbps, BeamFlex+ antennas, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and multi-gigabit uplink for ultra-high-density environments.

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