How to Check the Current Working Mode of an AP

There are three methods for checking the current working mode of an AP:

• Search for Wi-Fi signals on a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone). This method is applicable to the scenario where the AP is in factory defaults or offline state.

  Enable Wi-Fi on the mobile phone and search for Wi-Fi signals around the AP. Determine the AP's working mode according to the SSID format.

  If the SSID is in the format of HUAWEI-XXXX or HUAWEI-LeaderAP-XXXX, the AP is working in Fat mode. If the SSID format is hw-manage-xxxx, the AP is working in Fit or cloud mode. The SSID format is the same for APs in Fit and cloud modes. You can connect the mobile phone to the Wi-Fi network. If the mobile phone is directly connected to the Wi-Fi network, the AP is working in cloud mode. Otherwise, the AP is working in Fit mode.

  An AP can transmit Wi-Fi signals in the following conditions:

  • Fit mode: From V200R009, an AP in factory defaults or offline state transmits signals of the Wi-Fi network with the SSID hw-manage-xxxx. xxxx indicates the last 4 digits of the AP's MAC address. Note that the mobile phone cannot directly access this Wi-Fi network. You must configure a static IP address on the same network segment as the AP's default IP address (169.254.2.1) for the mobile phone, for example, 169.254.2.100.
    • Versions earlier than V200R007C10: Fit APs do not support the offline management VAP.
    • From V200R007C10 to V200R008C10, the offline management VAP is enabled by default after a Fit AP is powered on, allowing for wireless connections. After the AP goes online on an AC, the offline management VAP is disabled and will not be enabled when the AP goes offline.
    • V200R009 and later versions: The offline management VAP is enabled by default after a Fit AP is powered on. The offline management VAP is automatically enabled even if the Fit AP goes offline.
  • Fat mode: From V200R007C20, an AP in factory defaults transmits signals of the Wi-Fi network with the SSID HUAWEI-XXXX, which allows for direct access of mobile phones. XXXX indicates the last 4 digits of the AP's MAC address. Enter http://192.168.1.1 in the browser. The login page of the web platform is displayed. For the sake of security, it is recommended that you delete the default SSID during AP configuration.
  • Cloud mode: An AP in factory defaults or offline state transmits signals of the Wi-Fi network with the SSID hw-manage-xxxx, which allows for direct access of mobile phones. xxxx indicates the last 4 digits of the AP's MAC address.

  Check the MAC address of an AP on the nameplate at the bottom of the AP.

  If the AP has been installed, move the mobile phone as close to the AP as possible. Typically, the SSID with the strongest signal strength is the SSID of the AP.

  This mode eliminates the need of an Ethernet cable but is not applicable to any scenario. APs only in the specified state and version can transmit Wi-Fi signals. This method allows you to determine the working mode of the AP whose state and version you are not sure of. If the working mode of the AP cannot be determined, connect a PC to the AP using an Ethernet cable.

  If no Wi-Fi signal of the specified SSID is found, connect a PC to the AP and log in to the AP.

• Log in to the AP and check its working mode using the CLI. Connect a PC to the AP using an Ethernet cable. Enter identity information and log in to the AP. The working mode of the AP is automatically displayed.

  Connect a PC to the AP. Configure the IP address for the PC to locate on the same network segment as the AP. For the connection mode, see Figure 19-22.

  Figure 19-22 AP-PC connection diagram
  

  On the PC, log in to the AP using an SSH client. The working mode of the AP is displayed upon successful login.

  Info: Current mode: Fit (managed by the AC).

• Log in to the AP and check its working mode on the web platform. Connect a PC to the AP using an Ethernet cable. Enter the AP's IP address in the browser. The AP's working mode is automatically displayed on the login page.

  Connect a PC to the AP. Configure the IP address for the PC to locate on the same network segment as the AP. For the connection mode, see Figure 19-22.

  Open the browser on the PC and enter the http://IP address. The default IP address of an AP is 169.254.1.1 (the default IP address of an RU is 169.254.1.2). The current working mode of the AP is displayed. For details about cable connections, see AP Mode Switching Examples.

  • Fit mode: Fit is displayed.

  • Fat mode: Access Point is displayed on the login page.

  • Cloud mode: Cloud Access Point is displayed on the login page.