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Compact silver desktop wireless LAN controller with front status LEDs and rear dual Ethernet ports

RUCKUS WIRELESS

RUCKUS WIRELESS 901-1205-XX00 ZoneDirector 1205 wireless LAN controller

SKU CH-Z5Q5-YQN6S

Wireless LAN controller manages up to 75 access points, 256 WLANs and 2,000 concurrent stations with dual 1000 Mbps ports for redundancy

  • Product typeWireless LAN Controller
  • DetailsCapacity Managed APs: Up to 75 WLANs (BSSIDs): 256 Concurren
  • Supports up to 75 managed access points
  • Handles 256 WLANs for network segmentation
  • Manages up to 2000 concurrent stations
  • Two 1000 Mbps ports provide redundancy
  • Thin desktop footprint saves rack space

RUCKUS ZoneDirector 1205 controller

The RUCKUS ZoneDirector 1205 is a wireless LAN controller designed to manage up to 75 ZoneFlex access points. It supports 256 WLANs and handles up to 2,000 concurrent stations for medium-density deployments. The unit provides a thin desktop footprint and features two 1000 Mbps ports for link redundancy. Management options include a web interface, CLI, SNMP, and centralised control via FlexMaster.

Suited for small to mid-size wireless LANs

This controller fits organisations needing centralised management for up to 75 access points with integrated guest access, captive portal, and mesh capabilities. It supports WISPr hotspot services, 802.11e voice prioritisation, and dynamic VLAN assignment per BSSID. Buyers requiring support for more than 75 managed APs or more than 2,000 concurrent stations should consider higher-capacity platforms. Environments lacking wired uplink redundancy may not utilise the dual 1000 Mbps ports fully.

Simple desktop deployment with UPnP discovery

Installation is simplified by UPnP discovery from a PC and automatic L2 or L3 access point provisioning. The controller handles automatic channel and power optimisation once APs are connected. Dual 1000 Mbps ports enable 1+1 redundancy with auto-synchronisation for high availability. Common issues include misconfigured VLAN tagging on upstream switches and RADIUS authentication failures when external user databases exceed the internal 2,000-user limit.

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Price $2,185.99
Pricier than about 93% of the 559 comparable items (median $56.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameRuckus Wireless
Model name901-1205-XX00
Product typeWireless LAN Controller

Questions about this item

Which ZoneFlex access points do I need to connect to this ZoneDirector 1205?

The controller manages up to 75 ZoneFlex APs using L2 or L3 auto-discovery and automatic software upgrade.

Will the two 1000 Mbps ports link with my existing 100 Mbps switches?

Yes, the dual gigabit ports auto-negotiate speed and provide 1+1 redundancy with auto-synchronisation.

How can I confirm the controller is handling clients correctly after setup?

Check the web UI or CLI for active stations up to 2,000, WLAN count up to 256, and verify captive portal or guest access operation.

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