How to Switch the Working Mode of an AP
- Switching between the Fat and cloud modes
You can directly switch an AP that uses the same system software between the Fat and cloud modes in any circumstance.
- Switching between the Fit and Fat modes or between the Fit and cloud modes
- Some APs support one software package for both the Fat and cloud modes, for example, 802.11ac Wave 2 APs. The working mode of such APs can be directly switched before delivery. If an AP has been upgraded, switched the mode, or been online on an AC, configure the FTP server and download the corresponding software package to switch the working mode of the AP.
These APs include 802.11ac Wave 2 APs, AP7060DN, AirEngine 5760-10, SOHO series APs, as well as the AP8030DN, AP8130DN, AD9430DN-12, and AD9430DN-24 in V200R007 and later versions.
- Some APs support one software package for only one working mode, for example, 802.11n APs and some 802.11ac APs. To switch the working mode of such APs, configure the FTP server and download the corresponding software package.
These APs include 802.11n APs, AP3010DN-V2, AP3030DN, AP4030DN, AP4030DN-E, AP4130DN, AP5030DN, AP5030DN-S, AP5130DN, AP9131DN, AP9132DN, as well as the AP8030DN, AP8130DN, AD9430DN-12, and AD9430DN-24 in V200R006 and earlier versions.
- Some APs support one software package for both the Fat and cloud modes, for example, 802.11ac Wave 2 APs. The working mode of such APs can be directly switched before delivery. If an AP has been upgraded, switched the mode, or been online on an AC, configure the FTP server and download the corresponding software package to switch the working mode of the AP.
In V200R019C10 and later versions, APs support one software package for the Fat, Fit, and cloud modes. Therefore, the working mode of such APs can be directly switched Fat, Fit, and cloud modes. This is supported by AirEngine series APs (except RUs) and SOHO series APs.
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Switching Description |
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Fit |
Fat |
When an AP is online, switch its mode on the AP upgrade page on the web platform of the AC. (Example for Switching an Online Fit AP to the Fat Mode Through the AC) When an AP is offline, log in to the AP and switch its working mode using the CLI. (Example for Switching a Fit AP with Factory Defaults to the Fat Mode by One Click) |
Cloud |
When an AP is online, switch its mode on the AP upgrade page on the web platform of the AC. When an AP is offline, log in to the AP and switch its working mode using the CLI. If the AP is in factory defaults, its working mode can be automatically switched after you configure the cloud management platform and DHCP server. Alternatively, use the CloudCampus APP to connect to the AP for manual switching. |
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Fat |
Fit |
On the System Upgrade page of the web platform, specify the backup startup system software, upload the Fit software package as the backup, and specify the Fit AP mode on the Device Restart page. |
Cloud |
Specify the cloud mode on the Device Restart page of the web platform. |
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Cloud |
Fit |
Log in to the AP and switch its working mode using the CLI. |
FAT |
Log in to the AP and switch its working mode using the CLI. |