Ruckus AP Firmware Upgrade Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to manually upgrade the firmware of a Ruckus access point using either the graphical user interface or the command‑line interface. It covers login credentials, selecting the firmware file, and initiating the upgrade.

Both GUI and CLI methods are detailed, including the required file format (rcks_fw_*.bl7), TFTP server setup, and commands to verify the new firmware version after the AP reboots.

What's inside

• Upgrade Overview
• GUI Upgrade Procedure
• CLI Upgrade Procedure
• Verification of Firmware
• File Naming Convention

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What are the default login credentials for a Ruckus AP?

The default username is **super** and the default password is **sp -admin**.

How can I verify that the firmware upgrade was successful?

After the AP reboots, run the **get version** command to display the current firmware version.

What is the required naming pattern for the firmware file?

The firmware file must be named **rcks_fw__.bl7**, e.g., rcks_fw_R710_100_2_1_0_148.bl7.