Why enterprise LANs need to evolve
As enterprise demand for fast, seamless connectivity continues to rise, traditional LANs are no longer enough. The combination of Wi-Fi 7, cloud-based services, IoT, and real-time collaboration calls for a more capable and efficient LAN foundation.
Nokia and RUCKUS Networks have partnered to offer a complete, AI-driven converged LAN solution bringing together Nokia’s Optical LAN and RUCKUS’s enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7, fully integrated and managed through the RUCKUS One™ cloud platform.
This is enterprise networking: simplified, scalable, and ready for the future.
Nokia + RUCKUS Optical LAN and Wi-Fi solution
Industry leading
fiber performance
Industry leading
Wi-Fi performance
Single pane of glass
AI-powered automation
Solutions deployed in 1000+ networks
Optical LAN outperforms Traditional LAN in key areas
70% Less Cable
40% Energy savings
50% TCO Savings
50+ Lifespan
Wi-Fi offers enhancement in network performance
Faster speeds
Up to 46 Gbps with wider 320 MHz channels and 4K-QAM
Lower latency
Multi-Link Operation sends data across bands at once
More devices at once
Supports up to 16 spatial streams
Better in busy areas
Improved interference handling and efficiency
Benefits and features
Futureproof capacity
- Supports 1G, 10G and 25G today, ready for 50G and 100G
- Same fiber infrastructure, no rip-and-replace
- Scales with your business needs
Unified management
- One pane of glass for Wi-Fi and Optical LAN
- Real-time visibility and AI-driven insights
- Zero-touch provisioning and automated updates
Lower TCO
- Up to 50% lower total cost of ownership
- Smaller IT footprint: fewer switches, less cabling
- Reduces network power usage by up to 40%
High density ready
- Handles high user/device volumes with ease
- Ideal for campuses, MDUs, schools and large public venues
- Maintains performance under peak loads
Ideal for
Hospitality
Streamlined infrastructure for premium guest Wi-Fi and back-end services
Manufacturing
Long-reach, EMI-resistant fiber for warehouse and industrial floor use
Healthcare
Resilient LAN for connected care environments and medical systems
Education
Scalable, campus-wide connectivity for digital classrooms and labs
Large Public Venues
Handle thousands of concurrent connections, reliably
Why choose Nokia + RUCKUS?
Proven Global deployments
Nokia Optical LAN and RUCKUS Wi-Fi deliver reliable, high-performance connectivity at scale. This joint solution enables fast, cost-efficient deployments and is trusted by more than 1000 customers worldwide, from hotels and hospitals to campuses and stadiums.
Industry leadership
Nokia is a global market leader in fiber technology, providing a high-performance connectivity solution for enterprises across all industries. RUCKUS is recognized for its innovation in enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, known for reliability, scalability, and AI-driven performance.
Trusted technology, long-term value
Nokia and RUCKUS are known for high-availability, secure, standards-based solutions that offer long-term investment protection and world-class support.
Global Partner Ecosystem
Together, Nokia and RUCKUS bring an extensive network of distribution and service partners, enabling fast, expert deployment and support across all major regions and verticals.
Related sites
Aurelis Optical LAN
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RUCKUS Wi-Fi 7
RUCKUS One™
Industries
Airport: Passive Optical LAN (POL)
Optical LAN (POL) for Industrial sites
Optical LAN (POL) for Defense
Hospitality
Multi-Dwelling Units
Large Public Venues
Higher Education
Manufacturing
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