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Manage wireless channel planning automatically
ChannelFly active channel management technology improves wireless performance by dynamically switching clients to better channels when a channel starts to degrade. Working hand-in-hand with the BeamFlex® smart antenna system, it intelligently samples all channels, assesses channel capacity, and changes channels when, based on historical data, a different channel is likely to offer higher capacity than the current channel.
ChannelFly technology allows RUCKUS access points (APs) to push client devices to the best-performing channel without user or network administrators needing to manually intervene. Using patented algorithms, this automatic channel-switching technology helps maximize network performance while minimizing interference.
When ChannelFly technology changes channels, it utilizes 802.11h channel change announcements to seamlessly change channels with no packet loss and minimal impact on performance. The 802.11h channel change announcements affect the wireless clients and RUCKUS mesh nodes in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands.
Benefits
Real-time channel management
With ChannelFly technology, each RUCKUS AP intelligently samples the spectrum while using them for service. By assessing interference every 15 seconds and reviewing historical data, it can select a different band that’s likely to offer higher capacity than other existing channels—mitigating the need for a network administrator to manually configure client devices.
More capacity and throughput
By working in tandem with BeamFlex adaptive antenna technology, ChannelFly technology delivers higher capacity and unprecedented throughput. By working in tandem, the ChannelFly and BeamFlex solutions can help RUCKUS APs achieve up to twice the capacity of competitive alternatives.
Relief for high-density environments
Originally developed for Wi-Fi® hotspots, ChannelFly technology excels where RF channels are highly congested. In these dense public settings, ChannelFly technology works hand-in-hand with BeamFlex antenna technology to automatically deliver significant improvements in AP and network capacity.
Featured product
RUCKUS SmartZone™
RUCKUS SmartZone network controllers simplify the complexity of scaling and managing wired switches and wireless access points through a single, user-friendly web interface. All physical and virtual SmartZone appliances support network configuration, monitoring, provisioning, discovery, planning, troubleshooting, performance management, security, and reporting
Customer stories
Spectrum Center
Spectrum Center (formerly Time Warner Cable Arena), first chose RUCKUS in 2011 to help it enhance performance and capacity across all the public seating areas in its arena as well as the facility’s locker rooms, luxury suites, concourses, and back-office areas.
Geras Pflegehotel AG
Even before the start of the construction of the Geras Pflegehotel in the Swiss canton of Bern, it was clear that there should be a secure, powerful Wi-Fi coverage in every corner of the more than 5,000-square meter area.
Sik Sik Yuen (Hong Kong)
Home to three religions (Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism), Wong Tai Sin Temple in southern Hong Kong is one of the region’s iconic and most visited religious sites—hosting more than 10,000 Hong Kong residents and visitors per day.
Staycity
Staycity began in 2021 and has 32 hotels across Europe, the organization faced challenges with Wi-Fi connectivity and speed which was key for guest satisfaction. The deployment of RUCKUS ICX switching, and Access Points ensure high-performance connectivity.
Featured resources
RUCKUS Networks Are in a Class of Their Own
As the demand for pervasive Wi-Fi on higher education campuses continues to grow, so does the pressure on IT teams. To reduce this burden, RUCKUS offers a suite of higher education tailored products and solutions.
ChannelFly Software 2.0: the key to smart radio management
Perhaps one of the biggest headaches in Wi-Fi is dealing with the constantly changing radio frequency (RF) environment and interference inside and outside of your network (a place where RUCKUS has developed technologies such as ChannelFly software 2.0 to address).
Building Success with Next-Gen Wi-Fi
In the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) recent conversation, See Ho Ting, RUCKUS VP of AI and Data Analytics, discusses the wireless industry advances streamlining Wi-Fi operations while helping to bring service levels on par with wired networks.
Supercharging Enterprise Connectivity with Wireless Innovation
CommScope’s Mario Socarras blogs about how different verticals are tapping into innovations in Wi-Fi connectivity to enhance the user experience.
How to buy
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FAQs
Machine learning enhances wireless communication by optimizing network performance through data analysis. It predicts congestion, adjusts resources, and selects optimal channels—improving signal quality and reducing interference. This automation facilitates efficient, reliable connectivity and a superior user experience, especially in high-density environments.
Wi-Fi channel selection impacts speed due to congestion. ChannelFly solution leverages AI and machine learning to dynamically choose the least congested channels, enhancing network performance. By continuously monitoring and adjusting channels in real time, it minimizes interference and maximizes throughput—providing fast, reliable connectivity in high-density environments.
Smart antenna systems boost wireless communication by enhancing signal strength and coverage. They dynamically direct signals to devices, minimizing interference and maximizing network capacity. This leads to faster data speeds, reduced errors, and more reliable connections, particularly in high-density environments.