Supported Software and Hardware

Only specific Ruckus Wireless AP models, ICX switches support Ruckus Cloud. Before adding an AP or switch to the Ruckus Cloud service, make sure that it is a supported model and running the required firmware version.

Minimum Software Version Requirement

  • Supported ICX version: FastIron release 08.0.90d
  • Supported Wi-Fi version: 20.01

Supported AP Models and Switches

The complete list of supported Ruckus AP models and ICX switches found here: https://www.ruckuswireless.com/ruckus-cloud-supported-devices.

Getting the Switches Ready

If the switches have Ruckus Cloud Ready mentioned on the switch label then continue adding the switch to your Cloud account.

Otherwise, use one of the following two methods to upgrade the ICX switch to 08.0.90d firmware.

Download the ICX 08.0.90d firmware from https://support.ruckuswireless.com/software/2201-ruckus-icx-fastiron-08-0-90d-ga-software-release-zip

USB-based Upgrade:

Follow the procedure outlined at:

TFTP-based Upgrade:

Ruckus Cloud provides a simpler way of automatically configuring the switches using Switch Configuration profiles.

The following is the recommended procedure to get a switch up and running:

  1. Define switch configuration profiles containing VLANs and Access Control Lists (ACLs)

  2. Apply them to one or more venues

  3. Add switches to the venues