Example for Switching a Fit AP with Factory Defaults to the Fat Mode by One Click

Applicable Scope

This example is applicable to APs with factory defaults. APs work in Fit mode by default.

With factory defaults, the local configuration of an AP is not modified, and the AP has not obtained the new configuration from an AC. If an AP has been upgraded, has been connected to an AC, or its working mode has been switched, the AP's working mode cannot be directly switched.

Applicable version: V200R007 and later versions

Applicable models:

For other models, see Example for Switching a Fit AP to the Fat Mode Using FTP.

Networking Scenario

To use a new AP to independently provide Wi-Fi coverage, you need to switch the AP to the Fat mode and deploy services through the web platform or other way.

Connect the AP to a PC through an Ethernet cable in a proper mode, as shown in Figure 4-11.

If the AP supports DC power supply and works with a power adapter, connect the AP to a PC directly through an Ethernet cable. If the AP does not support DC power supply or no adapter is available, supply PoE power to the AP. In this case, connect the AP to the PC through a PoE device.

Figure 4-11 AP-PC connection diagram

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 STelnet client: PuTTY (third-party software)
   AP	Model: AP4050DN Version: V200R007C20 Default information: IP address: 169.254.1.1 STelnet login port number: 22 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.

   # Power on the AP. The indicator is green for around 2 minutes during the startup. When the indicator blinks, the AP is started successfully.

   # Set the IP address of the PC to 169.254.1.100 and mask to 255.255.0.0 so that the PC and AP are located on the same network segment.

2. Check AP information.

   # Open PuTTY on the PC, enter the IP address and port number of the AP, select the SSH mode, and click Open. If a key pair information prompt is displayed, click Yes.

   # When the following information is displayed, the AP is connected successfully. Enter the user name and password to log in to the AP.

   login as: admin
   Further authentication required
   admin@169.254.1.1's password:    //For information security, characters you entered are invisible.
   
   Info: Current mode: Fit (managed by the AC).  //The current mode is Fit.
   Info: You are advised to change the password to ensure security.
   <Huawei>

   # Check AP information.

   <Huawei> display version
   Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
   VRP (R) software, Version 5.170 (AP4050DN FIT V200R007C20SPCa00)  //Model, working mode, and version
   ...

3. Start the switching.

   # Switch the AP mode to Fat. Wait until the AP restart is complete. The AP restarts, which takes around 2 minutes.

   <Huawei> system-view
   [Huawei] ap-mode-switch fat
   Warning: The system will reboot and start in fat mode of V200R007C20SPCa00. Continue? (y/n)[n]:y
   Info: system is rebooting ,please wait.................

4. 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 (AP4050DN FAT V200R007C20SPCa00)
   ...

FAQ

An error message is displayed when you run a mode switching command.

[Huawei] ap-mode-switch fat
Error: The fat mode does not exist. To switch to the fat AP mode, run the ap-mode-switch fat tftp/ftp/sftp command. 

The AP is not in factory defaults and therefore cannot be switched to the Fat mode by one click. In this case, switch the working mode of the AP using SFTP. For details, see Example for Switching a Fit AP to the Fat Mode Using SFTP.