Ruckus wireless access point identification/LED status guide

Modified on: Thu, Mar 13 2025 11:01 AM

PURPOSE

Identify the model of Ruckus WAP and provide the light status of each.

PROCESS

Ruckus R510 WAP (Indoor)

Has five status LEDs on its front panel, they are visible when looking directly at the face of the WAP.
Part number: 9U1-R510-US00.
R510 WAPs cannot be placed outdoors or anywhere they could be exposed to heavy moisture (steam), water, or weather.
R510 WAPs should be mounted on the ceiling in the center of a room

Light Indicator	LED Color	Status Meaning
PWR	Solid Black - Off	No power connected.
PWR	Solid Red	Boot up in progress
PWR	Flashing Green	System started, no routable IP address detected
PWR	Solid Green	Routable IP address received
CTL	Solid Black - Off	Unleashed member AP
CTL	Flashing Green	Slow - Network problem, Cannot contact unleashed master Fast - Receiving configuration or image upgrade
CTL	Solid Green	Unleashed master AP
AIR	Solid Black - Off	No upstream mesh connection (Root AP)
AIR	Solid Green	Upstream mesh connection established (Mesh AP)
AIR	Solid Red	Upstream mesh connection issue
2.4G	Solid Black - Off	Radio is down
2.4G	Solid Amber	Radio is up, no clients are connected
2.4G	Solid Green	Radio is up, at least one client is connected
5G	Solid Black - Off	Radio is down
5G	Solid Amber	Radio is up, no clients are connected
5G	Solid Green	Radio is up, at least one client is connected
5G	Flashing Green	Radio is up, at least one downstream Mesh AP is connected

RUCKUS R310 WAP (Omni Directional, Outdoor)

Has five status LEDs on its front panel, they are visible when looking directly at the face of the WAP
Part numbers: 901-T310-US40 or 901-TS10-WW40.
Omni T310d WAPs are outdoor units and are meant to be mounted horizontally
- Either on the underside of a canopy or using a bracket to mount to a wall or pole.

Light Indicator	LED Color	Status Meaning
PWR	Solid Black - Off	No power connected.
PWR	Solid Red	Boot up in progress
PWR	Flashing Green	System started, no routable IP address detected
PWR	Solid Green	Routable IP address received
CTL	Solid Black - Off	Unleashed member AP
CTL	Flashing Green	Slow - Network problem, Cannot contact unleashed master Fast - Receiving configuration or image upgrade
CTL	Solid Green	Unleashed master AP
AIR	Solid Black - Off	No upstream mesh connection (Root AP)
AIR	Solid Green	Upstream mesh connection established (Mesh AP)
AIR	Solid Red	Upstream mesh connection issue
2.4G	Solid Black - Off	Radio is down
2.4G	Solid Amber	Radio is up, no clients are connected
2.4G	Solid Green	Radio is up, at least one client is connected
5G	Solid Black - Off	Radio is down
5G	Solid Amber	Radio is up, no clients are connected
5G	Solid Green	Radio is up, at least one client is connected
5G	Flashing Green	Radio is up, at least one downstream Mesh AP is connected

Ruckus R310s & T310n WAP (Directional, Outdoor)

Has five status LEDs on its front panel. They are visible when looking up at the bottom end of the WAP
The 120° WAP (R310s) has the part number 901-T310-US51.
The 30° WAP (T310n) has the part number 901-T310-US61.
120° and 30° WAPs are outdoor units and are meant to be mounted vertically and pointed in the direction that needs coverage

Light Indicator	LED Color	Status Meaning
PWR	Solid Black - Off	No power connected.
PWR	Solid Red	Boot up in progress
PWR	Flashing Green	System started, no routable IP address detected
PWR	Solid Green	Routable IP address received
CTL	Solid Black - Off	Unleashed member AP
CTL	Flashing Green	Slow - Network problem, Cannot contact unleashed master Fast - Receiving configuration or image upgrade
CTL	Solid Green	Unleashed master AP
AIR	Solid Black - Off	Not used
2.4G	Solid Black - Off	Radio is down
2.4G	Solid Amber	Radio is up, no clients are connected
2.4G	Solid Green	Radio is up, at least one client is connected
5G	Solid Black - Off	Radio is down
5G	Solid Amber	Radio is up, no clients are connected
5G	Solid Green	Radio is up, at least one client is connected