Example for Switching an Online Fit AP to the Fat Mode Through the AC

Applicable Scope

All APs that properly go online on an AC

Applicable version: V200R007 and later versions

Applicable models: APs supporting both the Fit and Fat modes

In centralized management mode, you can manage the upgrade and mode switching for a single AP or APs of the same model or in the same group on the AC. This example describes how to switch the working mode of a single AP.

Networking Scenario

Log in to the AC through the web platform, without the need to adjust the networking or cable connection.

Quick Configuration

This section helps you quickly configure an AP, without the need to read the entire document. If you are not familiar with the product or operation, read the detailed guidance in the following sections.

Configuration Procedure

1. Prepare the environment.

   The following is used as an example. Prepare your environment based on site requirements.

   Device	Description
   PC	Operating system: Windows 7 Browser: Google Chrome IP address: 169.254.1.100
   AC	Model: AC6605 Version: V200R007C20 Management IP address: 169.254.1.1 Administrator account: Telnet and web platform User name: admin Password: huawei@123
   AP	Model: AP4050DN Version: V200R007C20 Information for the radio used by the AP to go online: IP address: 192.168.10.227 STelnet login port number: 22 (default) User names and passwords: The default username and password are available in WLAN Default Usernames and Passwords (Enterprise Network or Carrier). If you have not obtained the access permission of the document, see Help on the website to find out how to obtain it.

   # Log in to Huawei enterprise technical support website (support.huawei.com/e), download the Fat AP software package, and store the package on the PC.

2. Check AP information.

   # Enter the IP address of the AC in the browser of the PC. Enter the user name and password to log in to the web platform. If a security connection prompt is displayed, continue with the operation.

   # Choose Monitoring > AP. Search for the target AP in AP List, check AP information, and record the IP address of the AP. Continue with the following operations only when the AP status is normal or ver-mismatch.

3. Load the software package to the AP.
   • V200R007C20

     # Choose Maintenance > AP Maintenance > AP Upgrade, select the software package stored on the PC, and upload the upgrade file to the AC.

     # Under AP Upgrade, select the target AP.

     # Select the target software package and click Upgrade.

     # Click the Upgrade Status tab to check the AP upgrade progress. The upgrade takes around 2 minutes.

   • V200R008

     # Choose Maintenance > AP Maintenance > AP Upgrade, and click New Upgrade Task under AP Upgrade Configuration.

     # In the New Upgrade Task dialog box, set upgrade parameters and click OK.

     Click next to AP name and select the AP to be upgraded in the AP list. Click next to Select a file to upload the Fat AP software package or select the uploaded Fat AP software package.

     # Click the APs Being Upgraded tab to check the AP upgrade progress. The upgrade takes around 2 minutes.

   • V200R009 and later versions (V200R010 is used as an example.)

     # Choose Maintenance > Device Upgrade > AP Upgrade, and click New Upgrade Task under AP Upgrade Configuration.

     # In the New Upgrade Task dialog box, set upgrade parameters and click OK.

     Click next to AP name and select the AP to be upgraded in the AP list. Click next to Select a file to upload the Fat AP software package or select the uploaded Fat AP software package.

     # Click the APs Being Upgraded tab to check the AP upgrade progress. The upgrade takes around 2 minutes.

4. Start the switching.

   # Go to the AP Config page.

   # Select AP, click Modify, select AP mode as fat, and click OK. The AP restarts, which takes around 2 minutes.

5. Verify the switching.

   # Log in to the AP to view AP information. The AP is working in Fat mode.

   login as: admin
   Further authentication required
   admin@169.254.1.1's password: 
   
   Info: Current mode: Fat (working independently).
   Warning: The default country code is CN. Ensure that AP radio attributes comply 
   with laws and regulations in different countries. Do you want to change the 
   country code? [Y/N]:n
   Info: You are advised to change the password to ensure security.
   <Huawei> system-view
   [Huawei] display version
   Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
   VRP (R) software, Version 5.170 (AP5030DN FAT V200R007C20SPCa00)
   ...