RUCKUS R850 Indoor Wi-Fi 6 8x8:8 Access Point
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
RUCKUS R850 Indoor Wi-Fi 6 8x8:8 Access Point (901-R850-WW00) - Limited Lifetime Local Warranty
Ultra-High-Density Wi-Fi 6 for Stadiums, Convention Centres and Auditoriums
The RUCKUS R850 is RUCKUS's 8x8:8 dual-band, dual-concurrent 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) indoor access point, with 12 spatial streams in total and a combined 5.9 Gbps data rate (4.8 Gbps on 5 GHz, 1.148 Gbps on 2.4 GHz). RUCKUS rates it at up to 1024 clients per AP.
Controller-Managed Edition
This is the standard edition (part number prefix 901-) for networks run from a RUCKUS SmartZone or ZoneDirector controller, or from cloud management. For controller-less Wi-Fi, the Unleashed part 9U1-R850-WW00 is the one to order.
Ultra-High-Density Technology Suite
RUCKUS combines BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas (more than 4,000 antenna pattern combinations), Airtime Decongestion and Transient Client Management to keep performance up in venues where large numbers of devices come and go.
5GbE Uplink and Built-In IoT
One 1/2.5/5 Gbps Ethernet port plus one 1GbE port, onboard BLE and Zigbee, and a USB 2.0 port.
Supplied in Singapore with Local Warranty
RUCKUS sells the R850 with a limited lifetime warranty. SourceIT supplies it locally in Singapore with a GST invoice. The R850 does not include a power adaptor; RUCKUS does not recommend 802.3af power. Email sales@sourceit.com.sg with your venue plan for a design and bill of materials.
RUCKUS R850 901-R850-WW00 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | RUCKUS R850 Indoor Access Point |
| Part Number | 901-R850-WW00 |
| Edition | Standard (non-Unleashed) AP; Unleashed version is 9U1-R850-WW00 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty (RUCKUS) |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | Included with every unit supplied by SourceIT, together with a GST invoice |
Wireless
| Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Radios | Dual-band, dual-concurrent 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| MIMO / Streams | 8x8:8; 8x8 SU-MIMO and MU-MIMO; OFDMA up to 1024-QAM |
| Channelization | 20, 40, 80, 160 MHz |
| Supported Data Rates | 802.11ax 4 to 4800 Mbps; 802.11ac 6.5 to 3467 Mbps; 802.11n 6.5 to 600 Mbps; 802.11a/g 6 to 54 Mbps; 802.11b 1 to 11 Mbps |
| Peak Data Rate | 2.4 GHz 1.148 Gbps; 5 GHz 4.8 Gbps (5.9 Gbps combined) |
| Supported Channels | 2.4 GHz: 1-13; 5 GHz: 36-64, 100-144, 149-165 |
| Client Capacity | Up to 1024 clients per AP; up to 60 VoIP clients |
| SSIDs | Up to 16 per radio |
| Antenna | BeamFlex+ adaptive antennas, 4,000+ pattern combinations, PD-MRC; gain up to 2 dBi |
| IoT | Onboard BLE and Zigbee |
Interfaces & Power
| Ethernet | 1 x 1/2.5/5 Gbps RJ-45 and 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 |
| USB | 1 x USB 2.0, Type A |
| DC / PoH / uPoE | 16.1 W idle; 31.0 W max (all features enabled) |
| 802.3at PoE+ | 23.8 W (Mode 0: both ports and USB on, IoT off) or 25.31 W (Mode 1: 5GbE port only) |
| 802.3af PoE | 12.4 W — radios disabled; not recommended by RUCKUS |
Security
| Wireless Security | WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2 AES, WPA3, 802.11i, Dynamic PSK |
| Other | WIPS/WIDS, 802.1X wired & wireless |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions | 22.19 x 24.96 x 6 cm |
| Weight | 1.53 kg (3.37 lbs) |
| Mounting | Wall, acoustic ceiling, desk; secure bracket sold separately |
| Physical Security | Hidden latching mechanism |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Operating Humidity | Up to 95%, non-condensing |
Certifications
| Wi-Fi Alliance | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Passpoint, Vantage |
| Safety / Other | EN 60950-1, EN 60601-1-2, EN 61000-4-2/3/5, EN 50121-1/4, IEC 61373, EN 62311, UL 2043, WEEE & RoHS, ISTA 2A |
Figures are taken from the RUCKUS R850 data sheet. For anything not listed, refer to the RUCKUS documents linked under Datasheet & Downloads.
Compatibility & Software Support
Management
This is the standard (non-Unleashed) edition, part number prefix 901-, for networks run from a RUCKUS controller or management platform. The RUCKUS R850 data sheet lists SmartZone, ZoneDirector, Unleashed, standalone and cloud management for the R850 hardware. If you want controller-less Wi-Fi with no controller or subscription, order the Unleashed part 9U1-R850-WW00 instead.
Mixing with Other RUCKUS Gear
Wi-Fi 6 clients get the full 802.11ax feature set; 802.11a/b/g/n/ac devices remain supported. To use the full uplink, pair it with a 2.5/5 GbE multi-gigabit PoE switch such as the RUCKUS ICX range.
What It Is Suited To
RUCKUS positions the R850 for transit hubs, auditoriums, stadiums, convention centres, school auditoriums and other very busy indoor spaces, including 4K video streaming.
Package Contents & RUCKUS Access Point Ordering Information
In the Box
One RUCKUS R850 access point with an adjustable acoustic drop-ceiling bracket (per the RUCKUS data sheet). No power adaptor is included.
RUCKUS Access Points (Non-Unleashed, 901-) — Ordering Information
| RUCKUS R350 | Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2, indoor | 901-R350-WW02 |
| RUCKUS R370 | Dual-band Wi-Fi 7, indoor | 901-R370-WW02 |
| RUCKUS R550 | Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2, indoor | 901-R550-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R560 | Wi-Fi 6E tri-radio, 2x2:2, indoor | 901-R560-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R575 | Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, indoor | 901-R575-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R650 | Wi-Fi 6, 4+2 streams, indoor | 901-R650-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R670 | Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, indoor | 901-R670-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R676 | Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, indoor | 901-R676-WW51 |
| RUCKUS R750 | Wi-Fi 6, 4x4:4, indoor | 901-R750-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R760 | Wi-Fi 6E tri-radio, 4x4:4, indoor | 901-R760-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R770 | Tri-band Wi-Fi 7, indoor | 901-R770-WW00 |
| RUCKUS R850 (this listing) | Wi-Fi 6, 8x8:8, indoor | 901-R850-WW00 |
| RUCKUS H350 | Wall-plate Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 | 901-H350-WW00 |
| RUCKUS H550 | Wall-plate Wi-Fi 6, 802.3af PoE out | 901-H550-WW00 |
| RUCKUS H550 | Wall-plate Wi-Fi 6, 48 V passive PoE out | 901-H550-WW02 |
| RUCKUS H670 | Wall-plate tri-band Wi-Fi 7 | 901-H670-WW00 |
| RUCKUS T350c | Outdoor Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 | 901-T350-WW20 |
| RUCKUS T350d | Outdoor Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 | 901-T350-WW40 |
| RUCKUS T350se | Outdoor Wi-Fi 6, 2x2:2 | 901-T350-WW51 |
| RUCKUS T750 | Outdoor Wi-Fi 6, 4x4:4 | 901-T750-WW01 |
| RUCKUS T750SE | Outdoor Wi-Fi 6, 4x4:4 | 901-T750-WW51 |
| RUCKUS T670 | Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 | 901-T670-WW01 |
| RUCKUS T670sn | Outdoor Wi-Fi 7 | 901-T670-WW51 |
Power & Mounting Accessories
RUCKUS lists the 902-0180 60W PoE injector, the 902-1180 multi-gigabit (2.5/5/10GBASE-T) 60W PoE injector, the 902-1170 48V 0.75A 36W power supply and the 902-0120-0000 spare mounting bracket. Ask us to add the right option to your quote.
Datasheet & Downloads
| RUCKUS data sheet | RUCKUS R850 Data Sheet (PDF) |
| RUCKUS data sheet (web) | RUCKUS R850 Data Sheet (HTML) |
| RUCKUS product page | RUCKUS R850 Access Point |
| RUCKUS support | RUCKUS R850 support & documentation |
Need a PDF sent directly? Email sales@sourceit.com.sg quoting 901-R850-WW00.
Frequently Asked Questions — RUCKUS R850 901-R850-WW00
What is the difference between 901-R850-WW00 and 9U1-R850-WW00?
Same R850 hardware. 901- is the standard AP for SmartZone, ZoneDirector or cloud management; 9U1- ships with Unleashed (embedded controller, no controller or subscription needed).
What power does the R850 need?
DC, PoH or uPoE for all features (up to 31.0 W). 802.3at PoE+ runs it in one of two reduced modes (23.8 W or 25.31 W). RUCKUS does not recommend 802.3af, which disables the radios.
Does it need a multi-gigabit switch?
To use its full uplink, yes — the main port runs at 1, 2.5 or 5 Gbps.
How many devices can it handle?
RUCKUS rates the R850 at up to 1024 clients per AP and up to 16 SSIDs per radio.
What warranty do I get?
RUCKUS sells the R850 with a limited lifetime warranty; SourceIT supplies it with local support and a GST invoice.
