Cloud4Wi for RUCKUS
Discover how Cloud4Wi adds value on top of RUCKUS WiFi networks
Add guest WiFi, captive portals, Passpoint, and first-party data on top of your existing RUCKUS network — no rip-and-replace, no extra work for IT.
— ABOUT RUCKUS
RUCKUS, key player in enterprise networking solutions
RUCKUS Networks (part of CommScope) delivers reliable, secure, high-performance connectivity in even the most challenging WiFi environments. Its Smart WiFi technology combines adaptive RF control, application-aware quality of service (QoS), advanced security, and resilient, adaptable mesh networking.
— HOW IT WORKS
Cloud4Wi runs over the top of your RUCKUS network
Deployed in hours, with no new hardware and no firmware lock-in.
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Connect
Cloud4Wi layers onto your existing RUCKUS access points and controllers (SmartZone, ZoneDirector, Cloud).
Secure
RUCKUS keeps securing and running your network exactly as it does today, with no changes.
Engage
Cloud4Wi adds onboarding, a branded guest experience, and first-party data capture.
— THE CAPABILITIES
Together, RUCKUS and Cloud4Wi enhance your WiFi
Cloud4Wi over-the-top of RUCKUS enables you to offer secure and seamless WiFi services across all your locations,
without any additional workload for IT staff.
without any additional workload for IT staff.
Passpoint
Connect users automatically and securely — profile downloaded on first visit, so every return visit connects instantly, silently and securely.
OpenRoaming
Provide automatic, secure roaming across networks — part of the world's largest federated roaming ecosystem.
Marketing Tools
Deliver personalized experiences with our marketing tools — powered by real-time location data.
Analytics
Discover who your WiFi users are and how they behave on-site. Uncover actionable insights to drive smarter decisions.
Compliance Center
Automate privacy compliance via granular consent management, localized policies and the MyData Portal. SOC 2 certified.
Unlimited Integrations
Connect WiFi data into your CRM, CDP, marketing hub, PMS, IdP and more via flexible APIs, webhooks and connectors.
— COMPATIBILITY & PARTNERSHIP
Certified compatibility, official partnership
Hardware Compatibility
Cloud4Wi is fully compatible with RUCKUS SmartZone (SCG), ZoneDirector, Standalone, Xclaim, and Cloud access points — it runs on your existing WiFi network with no changes.
Alliance Partner
Cloud4Wi is a RUCKUS Alliance Partner, listed on the RUCKUS partner marketplace.
— FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about how Cloud4Wi and RUCKUS work seamlessly
Cloud4Wi runs over the top of RUCKUS wireless networks — it works with SmartZone (SCG), ZoneDirector, Standalone, Xclaim, and Cloud-managed access points. Cloud4Wi communicates using standard protocols and manages the WiFi experience — onboarding, captive portal, and data — while RUCKUS continues handling the underlying network and security layer exactly as before.
No. Cloud4Wi is hardware-independent and deploys over the top of your existing RUCKUS network — no rip-and-replace, no new access points, and no firmware lock-in. You keep your RUCKUS investment and simply add Cloud4Wi's onboarding, guest experience, and data layer, rolling it out location by location.
Cloud4Wi adds a branded captive portal, automatic secure reconnection with Passpoint and OpenRoaming, consent-based first-party data capture, location services and analytics, marketing tools, and unlimited integrations. In short, RUCKUS secures and runs the network; Cloud4Wi turns it into a guest-experience, data, and marketing layer — without extra work for IT.
Yes. Cloud4Wi is a RUCKUS Alliance Partner and is listed on the RUCKUS partner marketplace. The integration is designed to work alongside RUCKUS networking, giving you a supported, standards-based way to layer guest WiFi, onboarding, and analytics over your RUCKUS access points.
Yes. With Cloud4Wi on top of RUCKUS, you can launch a fully branded captive portal, capture consented first-party data, and enable Passpoint and WBA OpenRoaming so users reconnect automatically and securely on every visit. It works across all your RUCKUS-powered locations from a single cloud dashboard.
Cloud4Wi is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR-native, with granular consent management, configurable data retention, and a MyData Portal for data-subject requests. It localizes consents and privacy policies per country, so the guest data you collect through your RUCKUS network stays compliant across every region where you operate.
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