Connecting to an AP
You can connect a PC to the console port of an AP through a console cable.
Figure 6-175
Connecting to an AP through a console cable
Logging In to the AP
Step 1
Start terminal emulation software on the PC, create a connection, and set communication
parameters according to
Step 2
Press
Enter
, enter the user name and password as prompted, and log in to the user interface.
You are advised to change the default user name and password upon your first login.
Login authentication
Username: admin
Password:
Info: You are advised to change the password to ensure security.
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6.10.2.3 Switching the AP Working Mode
After the first login to an AP, you can switch the AP mode as required. Run the following
commands to switch the AP working mode.
<Huawei>
system-view
[Huawei]
ap-mode-switch fat
//
fat
indicates the Fat mode, and
cloud
indicates the cloud mode.
Warning: The system will reboot and start in fat mode of V***R***C**SPC***.
Continue? (y/n)[n]:
y
Info: system is rebooting ,please wait.................
6.10.2.4 Follow-up Procedure
To perform subsequent upgrades and configurations after login to the device, visit Huawei
enterprise technical support website
http://support.huawei.com/enterprise
product documentation by keyword. The search method is described as follows:
l
Fit AP:
–
Upgrade: Search for
Fit AP upgrade guide
, and refer to the upgrade guide in the
documentation of the correct version.
–
Configuration: Search for
AC6605 product documentation
, and refer to the
configuration guide in the documentation of the correct version.
AP8082DN and AP8182DN
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