Understanding APs Support Mode Switching

If an AP supports multiple modes, the AP supports mode switching. Most Huawei APs can switch between different modes. Only a few APs support only one mode, and therefore do not support mode switching. An AP may support different modes in different versions. For example, an AP may not support the cloud mode in V200R007C20 but support the cloud mode in V200R007C10 and V200R008.

To find out modes supported by a specified AP model or versions supported by a specified AP mode, refer to Quick Reference for WLAN AP Version Mapping and Models.

After downloading the table, filter out the specified AP model in AP Model. The following uses the AP4050DN as an example.

It is found that the AP4050DN can work in Fit or Fat mode starting from V200R007C20, and has also supported the cloud mode since V200R008C00.