Huawei WLAN Certification Training

HCIA-WLAN
Lab Guide for WLAN Engineers

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Huawei Certified Network Associate-Wireless Local Area Network (HCIA-WLAN) is
designed for Huawei local offices, online engineers in representative offices, and readers who want
to understand Huawei WLAN products and technology. HCIA-WLAN covers WLAN basics,
Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points (CAPWAP) protocol, WLAN networking,
Huawei WLAN product features, security configuration, WLAN advanced technology, antennas,
WLAN network planning and optimization, and WLAN fault troubleshooting.
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 About This Document

Overview
This document is an HCIA-WLAN certification training course. It is intended for trainees who are
preparing for the HCIA-WLAN exam or readers who want to understand Huawei WLAN basics,
implementation, CAPWAP protocol, networking modes, features and security configurations of
Huawei WLAN products, advanced WLAN technologies, antenna technology, WLAN
troubleshooting, and project deployment.

Description
This document contains six experiments, including basic VRP configuration, WLAN device upgrade,
WLAN Layer 2 off-path networking, WLAN Layer 3 off-path networking, and WLAN radio resource
management and troubleshooting.
 Experiment 1 is about basic VRP configurations. This exercise helps you familiarize
yourself with the operations and commands related to Huawei wireless controllers.
 Experiment 2: WLAN device upgrade. This exercise describes how to upgrade Huawei
WLAN devices, helping readers get familiar with the upgrade procedures and commands related
to AC and AP upgrade.
 Experiment 3 is a Layer 2 bypass networking experiment. This experiment describes
how to configure Huawei WLAN Layer 2 networking and how to deploy a small-scale WLAN.
 Experiments 4 describe how to configure Huawei WLAN Layer 3 networking in bypass
mode using the CLI and web. This chapter helps readers learn how to configure Huawei WLAN
Layer 3 networking and configure medium- and large-sized WLANs.
 Experiment 5 is an experiment on WLAN radio resource management. This experiment
introduces basic configurations of Huawei WLAN radio resource management, helping readers
to master basic WLAN network optimization methods.
 Experiment 6 is a WLAN troubleshooting experiment. This experiment describes the
basic WLAN troubleshooting process and methods, helping readers to master basic WLAN
troubleshooting methods.

Background Knowledge Required

 This course is for Huawei's basic certification. To better understand this course,
familiarize yourself with the following requirements:
 Basic knowledge about WLAN and data communication
 Common Icons

AC AP Core sw itch Acce ss sw itch

Route r PC STA

Experiment Environment Overview

Networking Introduction
This experiment environment is intended for WLAN engineers who are preparing for the HCIA-
WLAN exam. Each lab environment includes two ACs, two APs, one core switch, and one access
switch, and is applicable to 2 trainees.

Device Introduction
The following table lists the recommended device configurations in each lab environment of HCIA-
WLAN.
Device Type Device Model Software Version

Switch S5731-H24P4XC V200R019C10SPC500

AC AirEngine 9700-M V200R019C00SPC500

AP AirEngine 5760-51 V200R019C00SPC501

Router AR2220E V300R019C10SPC300

Experiment Environment Preparation

Checking Whether All Devices Are Available
Before starting a lab, ensure that the devices listed in the following table are ready.

Device Name Quantity Remarks

S5731-H24P4XC 2/group

AirEngine 9700-M 2/group

AirEngine 5760-51 2/group

AR2220E 1/group

Test Laptop 1/group

Experiment topology
 Contents

About This Document........................................................................................................................4

Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Description...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Background Knowledge Required.......................................................................................................................................4
Common Icons......................................................................................................................................................................5
Experiment Environment Overview.....................................................................................................................................5
Experiment Environment Preparation..................................................................................................................................5
1 Basic VRP Configurations............................................................................................................10
1.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................10
1.1.1 About This Lab..........................................................................................................................................................10
1.1.2 Objectives..................................................................................................................................................................10
1.1.3 Networking Topology...............................................................................................................................................10
1.1.4 Lab Planning..............................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Lab Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Configuration Roadmap............................................................................................................................................11
1.2.2 Configuration Procedure...........................................................................................................................................11
1.3 Verification...................................................................................................................................................................13
1.3.1 Checking the Device Configuration After a Device Is Restarted..............................................................................13
1.4 Configuration Reference..............................................................................................................................................14
1.4.1 Configuration on SW.................................................................................................................................................14
1.4.2 Configuration on the AC...........................................................................................................................................14
2 WLAN Device Upgrade................................................................................................................15
2.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.1 About This Lab..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.2 Objectives..................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1.3 Networking Topology...............................................................................................................................................15
2.1.4 Lab Planning..............................................................................................................................................................15
2.2 Lab Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Configuration Roadmap............................................................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Configuration Procedure...........................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Verification...................................................................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Verifying the AC and AP Upgrade Results...............................................................................................................22
2.4 Configuration Reference..............................................................................................................................................23
2.4.1 Configuration on the AC...........................................................................................................................................23
3 WLAN Layer 2 Off-Path Networking.........................................................................................25
3.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................25
3.1.1 About This Lab..........................................................................................................................................................25
3.1.2 Objectives..................................................................................................................................................................25
3.1.3 Networking Topology...............................................................................................................................................25
3.1.4 Lab Planning..............................................................................................................................................................26
3.2 Lab Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................27
3.2.1 Configuration Roadmap............................................................................................................................................27
3.2.2 Configuration Procedure...........................................................................................................................................28
3.3 Verification...................................................................................................................................................................32
3.3.1 Verifying that the APs Emit Signals.........................................................................................................................32
3.3.2 Testing STA Connections and Network Connectivity..............................................................................................32
3.4 Configuration Reference..............................................................................................................................................33
3.4.1 Configuration on SW1...............................................................................................................................................33
3.4.2 Configuration on SW2...............................................................................................................................................33
3.4.3 Configuration on the AC...........................................................................................................................................34
3.4.4 Configuration on R1..................................................................................................................................................35
4 WLAN Layer 3 Off-Path Networking (CLI)..............................................................................36
4.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.1 About This Lab..........................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.2 Objectives..................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1.3 Networking Topology...............................................................................................................................................36
4.1.4 Lab Planning..............................................................................................................................................................37
4.2 Lab Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................39
4.2.1 Configuration Roadmap............................................................................................................................................39
4.2.2 Configuration Procedure...........................................................................................................................................39
4.3 Verification...................................................................................................................................................................44
4.3.1 Verifying that the APs Emit Signals.........................................................................................................................44
4.3.2 Testing STA Connections and Network Connectivity..............................................................................................45
4.4 Configuration Reference..............................................................................................................................................45
4.4.1 Configuration on SW1...............................................................................................................................................45
4.4.2 Configuration on SW2...............................................................................................................................................46
4.4.3 Configuration on the AC...........................................................................................................................................47
4.4.4 Configuration on R1..................................................................................................................................................48
5 WLAN RRM..................................................................................................................................49
5.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................49
5.1.1 About This Lab..........................................................................................................................................................49
5.1.2 Objectives..................................................................................................................................................................49
5.1.3 Networking Topology...............................................................................................................................................50
5.1.4 Lab Planning..............................................................................................................................................................50
5.2 Lab Procedure...............................................................................................................................................................50
5.2.1 Configuration Roadmap............................................................................................................................................50
5.2.2 Configuration Procedure...........................................................................................................................................51
5.3 Verification...................................................................................................................................................................52
5.3.1 Checking AP Radio Information...............................................................................................................................52
5.4 Configuration Reference..............................................................................................................................................52
5.4.1 Configuration on the AC...........................................................................................................................................52
6 WLAN Troubleshooting Basics....................................................................................................54
6.1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................54
6.1.1 About This Lab..........................................................................................................................................................54
6.1.2 Objectives..................................................................................................................................................................54
6.1.3 Networking Topology...............................................................................................................................................55
6.1.4 Data Planning............................................................................................................................................................55
6.1.5 Fault Symptom..........................................................................................................................................................56
6.2 Troubleshooting Process and Common Commands.....................................................................................................57
6.2.1 Troubleshooting Roadmap........................................................................................................................................57
6.2.2 Common WLAN Maintenance Commands..............................................................................................................58
6.3 Troubleshooting Process..............................................................................................................................................58
6.4 Troubleshooting Result................................................................................................................................................59
6.5 Quiz..............................................................................................................................................................................60
6.6 Reference Answers.......................................................................................................................................................60
6.7 Appendix......................................................................................................................................................................61
6.7.1 Common Commands.................................................................................................................................................61
6.7.2 Documentation for the troubleshooting experiment..................................................................................................62
 1 Basic VRP Configurations

1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 About This Lab
In this lab activity, you will learn the basic commands of Huawei devices by configuring an AC to
communicate with a switch.

1.1.2 Objectives
Understand the basic configuration of Huawei devices.

1.1.3 Networking Topology

2 Lab topology for basic VRP configurations

2.1.1 Lab Planning

This lab aims to achieve communication between an AC and a switch, help you get familiar with
basic configurations of Huawei devices and help information.

Device
3
Interface
IP address design

IP Address

SW VLANIF 1 192.168.1.1

AC VLANIF 1 192.168.1.2
3.1 Lab Procedure
3.1.1 Configuration Roadmap
Configure the device na m es.

Configure IP a ddresses.

Sa ve the configura tion.

3.1.2 Configuration Procedure

Step 1 Configure the device names.
Configure names for the switch and AC.
# On the switch, enter the system view from the user view. Enter the first letters of a keyword in a
command, and enter a question mark (?) or press Tab to display a complete keyword.

<Huawei>sys?
system-view SystemView from terminal
<Huawei>sys
<Huawei>system-view
Enter system view, return user view with Ctrl+Z.
[Huawei]

# After entering the system view, run the sysname command to change the device name to SW.

[Huawei]sysname SW
[SW]

# On the AC, enter the system view from the user view. Enter the first letters of a keyword in a
command, and enter a question mark (?) or press Tab to display a complete keyword.

<AirEngine9700-M>sys?
system-view SystemView from terminal
< AirEngine9700-M >sys
< AirEngine9700-M >system-view
Enter system view, return user view with Ctrl+Z.
[AirEngine9700-M]

# After entering the system view, run the sysname command to change the device name to AC.

[AirEngine9700-M]sysname AC
[AC]

Step 2 Configure IP addresses for the devices.

 Configure IP addresses for the interfaces connecting the switch and AC according to the IP address
design.
# Set the IP address of VLANIF 1 on SW to 192.168.1.1 and the subnet mask to 24.

[SW]display ip int brief

*down: administratively down
^down: standby
(l): loopback
(s): spoofing
(E): E-Trunk down
The number of interface that is UP in Physical is 2
The number of interface that is DOWN in Physical is 1
The number of interface that is UP in Protocol is 2
The number of interface that is DOWN in Protocol is 1

Interface IP Address/Mask Physical Protocol

MEth0/0/1 172.21.42.22/17 down down
NULL0 unassigned up up(s)
Vlanif1 192.168.1.1/24 up up

# Set the IP address of VLANIF 1 on the AC to 192.168.1.2 and the subnet mask to 24.

[AC]interface Vlanif 1
[AC-Vlanif1]ip address 192.168.1.2 24

# Run the display this command on the AC's interface to verify the configuration result.

[AC-Vlanif1]display this
#
interface Vlanif1
ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
#
return

# Run the ping command on SW to test the connectivity between the AC and SW. The command
output shows that SW can ping the AC.

[SW]ping 192.168.1.2
PING 192.168.1.2: 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break
Reply from 192.168.1.2: bytes=56 Sequence=1 ttl=255 time=90 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.2: bytes=56 Sequence=2 ttl=255 time=20 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.2: bytes=56 Sequence=3 ttl=255 time=10 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.2: bytes=56 Sequence=4 ttl=255 time=10 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.2: bytes=56 Sequence=5 ttl=255 time=10 ms

--- 192.168.1.2 ping statistics ---

5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 10/28/90 ms

Step 3 Save the configuration.

In the production environment, to prevent the configuration from becoming invalid after power-off or
fault recovery, save the device configuration.
 # Run the save command in the user view of the AC and SW to save the device configurations. If the
message "saved successfully" is displayed, the configuration is saved successfully.

[SW]quit
<SW>save
The current configuration will be written to the device.
Are you sure to continue? (y/n)[n]:y
It will take several minutes to save configuration file, please wait.......
Configuration file had been saved successfully
Note: The configuration file will take effect after being activated
<SW>
[AC]quit
<AC>save
The current configuration will be written to the device.
Are you sure to continue? (y/n)[n]:y
It will take several minutes to save configuration file, please wait.......
Configuration file has been saved successfully
Note: The configuration file will take effect after being activated
<AC>

# If the eNSP simulator is used for the lab, save the topology after saving the device configurations.
----End

3.2 Verification
3.2.1 Checking the Device Configuration After a Device Is Restarted
# Run the reboot command to restart a device.

<SW>reboot
Info: The system is comparing the configuration, please wait.
System will reboot! Continue ? [y/n]:y
Info: system is rebooting ,please wait...

# After the device restarts, run the display current-configuration command to check the device
configuration.

<SW>display current-configuration
#
sysname SW
#
interface Vlanif1
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
#
return
3.3 Configuration Reference
3.3.1 Configuration on SW
#
sysname SW
#
interface Vlanif1
ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0
#
return

3.3.2 Configuration on the AC

#
sysname AC
#
interface Vlanif1
ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
#
Return
 4 WLAN Device Upgrade

4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 About This Lab
An enterprise has been using Huawei devices to build its WLAN. The enterprise wants to upgrade
ACs and APs to fix bugs in some versions and obtain new functions.

4.1.2 Objectives
 Understand the reason why WLAN devices need an upgrade.
 Learn how to upgrade the WLAN devices.

4.1.3 Networking Topology

5 WLAN device upgrade topology

5.1.1 Lab Planning

This lab aims to upgrade WLAN devices by connecting a PC directly to an AC to upgrade the AC and
upgrading an AP in AC mode.
Device Port
6 VLAN port types and parameters

Port Type VLAN Settings

AC GE0/0/1 Access PVID: VLAN 10

GE0/0/2 Access PVID: VLAN 1

Device Interface
7 IP address plan

IP Address

PC GE 192.168.1.1/24

AC VLANIF 1 192.168.1.2/24

VLANIF 10 10.1.10.1/24

Item
8 WLAN data plan

Configuration

DHCP server The AC functions as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses

to APs and as the gateway of APs.

IP address pool for APs 10.1.10.2–10.1.10.254/24

AC's source interface address VLAN 10

8.1 Lab Procedure
8.1.1 Configuration Roadmap
Configure network
connectivity.

Downloa d upgra de files.

Upgra de the AC.

Upgra de the AP.

8.1.2 Configuration Procedure

Step 1 Configure network connectivity.
# Create VLAN 10 on the AC.

<AirEngine9700-M >system-view
[AirEngine9700-M]sysname AC
[AC]vlan batch 10

# Configure interface types on the AC and configure the AC to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 6.

[AC]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1

[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port link-type access
[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port default vlan 10
[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit

Configure IP addresses on devices to ensure network connectivity.

# Create VLANIF interfaces on the AC and configure IP addresses for them.

[AC]interface Vlanif 1
[AC-Vlanif1]ip address 192.168.1.2 24
[AC-Vlanif1]quit
[AC]interface Vlanif 10
[AC-Vlanif10]ip address 10.1.10.1 24
[AC-Vlanif10]quit

# Ping the PC from the AC. The ping operation succeeds.

<AC>ping 192.168.1.1
PING 192.168.1.1: 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=56 Sequence=1 ttl=128 time=2 ms
 Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=56 Sequence=2 ttl=128 time=1 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=56 Sequence=3 ttl=128 time=1 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=56 Sequence=4 ttl=128 time=1 ms
Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=56 Sequence=5 ttl=128 time=1 ms

--- 192.168.1.1 ping statistics ---

5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 1/1/2 ms

Step 2 Download upgrade files.

Download the required AC and AP software packages to the AC through FTP.
# Run the display version command to check the running device version.

<AC>display version
Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
VRP (R) software, Version 5.170 (AirEngine9700-M V200R019C00SPC300)
Copyright (C) 2011-2019 HUAWEI TECH CO., LTD
Huawei AirEngine9700-M Router uptime is 0 week, 5 days, 17 hours, 59 minutes

MPU 0(Master) : uptime is 0 week, 5 days, 17 hours, 59 minutes

SDRAM Memory Size : 16384 M bytes
Flash Memory Size : 2048 M bytes
MPU version information :
1. PCB Version : H852V26S VER.B
2. MAB Version : 0
3. Board Type : AirEngine9700-M
4. CPLD0 Version : 273
5. CPLD1 Version : 277
6. CPLD2 Version : 273
7. BootROM Version : 1080

PWRCARD I information
PCB Version : PWR VER VER.NC

# The running device version is V200R019C00SPC300. To support new functions, upgrade the device
to V200R019C00SPC500.
# Download the software package of the corresponding version from Huawei official website to the
local PC. Configure the local PC as the FTP server so that the AC downloads the software package
through FTP.
# The FTP server is the local PC, with the user name and password of admin and huawei,
respectively. Run the ftp 192.168.1.1 command to log in to the FTP server.

<AC>ftp 192.168.1.1
Trying 192.168.1.1 ...
Press CTRL+K to abort
Connected to 192.168.1.1.
220 3Com 3CDaemon FTP server 2.0
User(192.168.1.1:(none)):admin
331 Correct user name. Enter the password.
Enter password:
230 You have successfully logged in.
 [AC-ftp]

# Run the dir command to check the files in the current directory.

[AC-ftp]dir
200 PORT The command is executed successfully.
150 The file status is normal. Ready to start the data connection.
-rwxrwxrwx 1 owner group 89296660 May 25 17:32 AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC500.cc
-rwxrwxrwx 1 owner group 21255580 May 22 17:07 FitAirEngine5760-10_V200R019C00SPC800.bin
226 The data connection is being closed.
FTP: 1858 byte(s) received in 0.134 second(s) 13.86Kbyte(s)/sec.

# Run the get command to download the software packages of the AC and AP to the AC.

[AC-ftp]get AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC500.cc
200 PORT The command is executed successfully.
150 The file status is normal. Ready to start the data connection.
226 Closing the data connection. The file is successfully transferred.
FTP: 89296660 byte(s) received in 515.622 second(s) 173.18Kbyte(s)/sec.
Now begins to save file, please
wait...................................................................................................................................................................................
...........................................
File has been saved successfully.
[AC-ftp]get FitAirEngine5760-10_V200R019C00SPC800.bin
200 PORT The command is executed successfully.
150 The file status is normal. Ready to start the data connection.
226 Closing the data connection. The file is successfully transferred.
FTP: 21255580 byte(s) received in 14.445 second(s) 1471.48Kbyte(s)/sec.
Now begins to save file, please
wait...................................................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................
File has been saved successfully.

Step 3 Upgrade the AC.

Configure the downloaded AC software package as the startup configuration software package to
upgrade the AC.
# Run the display startup command to check the startup software package of the AC.

<AC>display startup
Configed startup system software: flash:/AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC300.cc
Startup system software: flash:/AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC300.cc
Next startup system software: flash:/AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC300.cc
Startup saved-configuration file: flash:/vrpcfg.zip
Next startup saved-configuration file: flash:/vrpcfg.zip
Startup patch package: NULL
Next startup patch package: NULL

# Run the startup system-software AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC500.cc command to update

the startup software package.

<AC>startup system-software AirEngine9700-M_V200R019C00SPC500.cc

Info: Verifying the file, please wait....
Info: Succeeded in setting the software for booting system.
 # Run the save command to save the configuration.

<AC>save
The current configuration will be written to the device.
Are you sure to continue? (y/n)[n]:y
It will take several minutes to save configuration file, please wait........
Configuration file has been saved successfully
Note: The configuration file will take effect after being activated

# Run the reboot fast command to restart the AC.

<AC>reboot fast
System will reboot! Continue ? [y/n]:y

# After the AC restarts, run the display version command to check the running device version.

<AC>display version
Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
VRP (R) software, Version 5.170 (AirEngine9700-M V200R019C00SPC500)
Copyright (C) 2011-2020 HUAWEI TECH CO., LTD
Huawei AirEngine9700-M Router uptime is 0 week, 0 day, 0 hour, 0 minute

MPU 0(Master) : uptime is 0 week, 0 day, 0 hour, 0 minute

SDRAM Memory Size : 16384 M bytes
Flash Memory Size : 2048 M bytes
MPU version information :
1. PCB Version : H852V26S VER.B
2. MAB Version : 0
3. Board Type : AirEngine9700-M
4. CPLD0 Version : 273
5. CPLD1 Version : 277
6. CPLD2 Version : 273
7. BootROM Version : 1080

PWRCARD I information
PCB Version : PWR VER VER.NC

# The command output shows that the AC version is V200R019C00SPC500, indicating that the
upgrade is successful.

Step 4 Upgrade the AP.

# Configure the DHCP service on the AC to assign IP addresses to APs.

[AC]dhcp enable
[AC]interface Vlanif 10
[AC-Vlanif10]dhcp select interface
[AC-Vlanif10]quit

# Configure VLANIF 10 as the AC's source interface.

[AC]capwap source interface Vlanif 10

# Configure the AP authentication mode to non-authentication.

[AC]wlan
 [AC-wlan-view]ap auth-mode no-auth

# Run the display ap all command to check the AP status.

[AC-wlan-view]display ap all
Total AP information:
vmiss : ver-mismatch [1]
ExtraInfo : Extra information
P : insufficient power supply
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime ExtraInfo
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 b4fb-f9b7-de40 AP1 default 10.1.10.231 AirEngine5760-10 vmiss 0 - -
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 1

# The AP status is vmiss, indicating an AP version mismatch. If the major version numbers are the
same (for example, V200R019C00SPC500 and V200R019C00SPC800), vmiss is not displayed and
the AP can go online normally.

[AC-wlan-view]ap-group name Huawei

# Change the AP upgrade mode to AC mode.

[AC-wlan-view]ap update mode ac-mode

Info: The current upgrade mode is AC mode, which may affect performance and take a long time. The FTP or SFTP
upgrade mode is recommended. Continue? [Y/N]:y

# Specify the AP upgrade version to upgrade the AP.

[AC-wlan-view]ap update update-filename FitAirEngine5760-10_V200R019C00SPC800.bin ap-type 115

Warning: If an AP is performing the automatic upgrade, the AP will be upgraded to the latest version. Continue?
[Y/N]:y
Warning: If AP update mode is AC-mode, update-file's default path is sdcard:/. Continue?[Y/N]:y
Info: The current upgrade mode is AC mode, which may affect performance and take a long time. The FTP or SFTP
upgrade mode is recommended. Continue? [Y/N]:y
Info: This operation may take a few seconds. Please wait for a moment.
done.

# Run the ap-reset all command to restart all APs.

[AC-wlan-view]ap-reset all
Warning: Reset AP(s), continue?[Y/N]:y

# Run the display ap all command to check the AP status.

<AC>display ap all
Total AP information:
dload : download [1]
ExtraInfo : Extra information
P : insufficient power supply
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime ExtraInfo
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 b4fb-f9b7-de40 AP1 default 10.1.10.231 AirEngine5760-10 dload 0 - -
 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 1

# The AP status is dload, indicating that the AP is downloading the software package.
# Run the display ap update status all command to check the AP upgrade status.

<AC>display ap update status all

FT : File Type
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID Name AP Type AP Group AP MAC FT Update Version Last Update Time Update Status
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 AP1 AirEngine5760-10 default b4fb-f9b7-de40 FIT V200R019C00SPC800 2020-05-29/09:53:09
downloading(progress: 100%/47%)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 1

# Wait for a period of time, and run the display ap all command again to check the AP status.

<AC>display ap all
Total AP information:
nor : normal [1]
ExtraInfo : Extra information
P : insufficient power supply
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime ExtraInfo
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 b4fb-f9b7-de40 AP1 default 10.1.10.231 AirEngine5760-10 nor 0 23S -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 1

# The AP status is nor, indicating that the AP is online.

----End

8.2 Verification
8.2.1 Verifying the AC and AP Upgrade Results
# Run the display version command on the AC to check the AC version. The command output shows
that the AC has been successfully upgraded.

<AC>display version
Huawei Versatile Routing Platform Software
VRP (R) software, Version 5.170 (AirEngine9700-M V200R019C00SPC500)
Copyright (C) 2011-2020 HUAWEI TECH CO., LTD
Huawei AirEngine9700-M Router uptime is 0 week, 0 day, 0 hour, 0 minute

MPU 0(Master) : uptime is 0 week, 0 day, 0 hour, 0 minute

SDRAM Memory Size : 16384 M bytes
Flash Memory Size : 2048 M bytes
MPU version information :
1. PCB Version : H852V26S VER.B
2. MAB Version : 0
3. Board Type : AirEngine9700-M
 4. CPLD0 Version : 273
5. CPLD1 Version : 277
6. CPLD2 Version : 273
7. BootROM Version : 1080

PWRCARD I information
PCB Version : PWR VER VER.NC

# Run the display ap run-info ap-id 0 command on the AC to check the AP version. The command
output shows that the AP has been upgraded successfully.

<AC>display ap run-info ap-id 0

Info: Waiting for AP response.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP type : AirEngine5760-10
Country code : CN
Software version : V200R019C00SPC800
Hardware version : Ver.A
BIOS version : 627
BOM version : 000
Memory size(MB) : 256
Flash size(MB) : 64
SD Card size(MB) :-
Manufacture : Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Software vendor : Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Online time(ddd:hh:mm:ss) : 16H:57M:1S
Run time(ddd:hh:mm:ss) : 16H:58M:12S
IP address : 10.1.10.231
IP mask : 255.255.255.0
Gateway : 10.1.10.1
DNS server : 0.0.0.0
AP mode : campus
GigabitEthernet port 0
Port speed(Mbps) : 1000
Port speed mode : auto
Port duplex : full
Port duplex mode : auto
Port state : up
STP down recovery time(ddd:hh:mm:ss) :-
Card status :
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

8.3 Configuration Reference

8.3.1 Configuration on the AC
#
sysname AC
#
vlan batch 10
#
dhcp enable
#
interface Vlanif1
ip address 192.168.1.2 255.255.255.0
#
interface Vlanif10
ip address 10.1.10.1 255.255.255.0
dhcp select interface
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
port link-type access
port default vlan 10
#
capwap source interface vlanif10
#
wlan
ap auth-mode no-auth
#
return
 9 WLAN Layer 2 Off-Path Networking

9.1 Introduction
9.1.1 About This Lab
On a Layer 2 WLAN, network traffic is usually sent to the upper-layer network through a switch,
without passing through an AC. This networking mode applies to small- and medium-scale
centralized WLANs.

9.1.2 Objectives
 Understand the Layer 2 networking mode.
 Understand the advantages of off-path networking.
 Learn how to configure WLAN services.

9.1.3 Networking Topology

 10 WLAN Layer 2 off-path networking topology

10.1.1 Lab Planning

This lab aims to instruct how to configure Layer 2 off-path networking, with the AC as the AP
gateway and SW1 as the STA gateway. The two APs can both cover PC1, and STA traffic does not
pass through the AC.

Device Port
11 Port Type
VLAN port types and parameters

VLAN Settings

GE0/0/1 Access PVID: VLAN 30

PVID: 1
GE0/0/2 Trunk
SW1 Allow-pass: VLAN 10

PVID: 1
GE0/0/3 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 20

PVID: VLAN 10
GE0/0/1 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 20

PVID: VLAN 10
SW2 GE0/0/2 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 20

PVID: 1
GE0/0/3 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 20

PVID: VLAN 1
AC GE0/0/2 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLAN 10
Device
12
Interface
IP Address Plan

IP Address

R1 GE0/0/1 10.1.30.1/24

VLANIF 20 10.1.20.1/24
SW1
VLANIF 30 10.1.30.2/24

AC VLANIF 10 10.1.10.1/24

Item
13Configuration
WLAN Data Plan

The AC functions as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to APs

and as the gateway of APs.
DHCP server
SW1 functions as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to STAs
and as the gateway of STAs.

IP address pool for APs 10.1.10.2–10.1.10.254/24

IP address pool for STAs 10.1.20.2–10.1.20.254/24

AC's source interface address 10.1.10.1/24

Name: Huawei
AP group
Referenced profiles: VAP profile and regulatory domain profile

Name: Huawei
Regulatory domain profile
Country code: CN

Name: Huawei
SSID profile
SSID name: Huawei

Name: Huawei
Security profile Security policy: WPA-WPA2+PSK+AES
Password: a1234567

VAP profile Name: Huawei

Forwarding mode: direct forwarding
Service VLAN: VLAN 20
 Item Configuration

Referenced profiles: SSID profile and security profile

13.1 Lab Procedure

13.1.1 Configuration Roadmap
Configure network
connectivity.

Configure APs to go online.

Configure WLAN services.

13.1.2 Configuration Procedure

Step 1 Configure network connectivity.
Configure VLANs and interface types on the devices to ensure that services can be transparently
transmitted at Layer 2.
# Create VLAN 10, VLAN 20, and VLAN 30 on SW1.

<Huawei>system-view
[Huawei]sysname SW1
[SW1]vlan batch 10 20 30

# Configure interface types on SW1 and configure SW1 to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 11.

[SW1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1

[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port link-type access
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port default vlan 30
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit
[SW1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/2
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port link-type trunk
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]quit
[SW1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/3
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port link-type trunk
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]quit

# Create VLAN 10 and VLAN 20 on SW2.

<Huawei>system-view
[Huawei]sysname SW2
[SW2]vlan batch 10 20
# Configure interface types on SW2 and configure SW2 to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 11.

[SW2]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1

[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port link-type trunk
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port trunk pvid vlan 10
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit
[SW2]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/2
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port link-type trunk
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk pvid vlan 10
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]quit
[SW2]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/3
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port link-type trunk
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]quit

# Create VLAN 10 on the AC.

<AC6508>system-view
[AC6508]sysname AC
[AC]vlan batch 10

# Configure interface types on the AC and configure the AC to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 11.

[AC]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/2

[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port link-type trunk
[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10
[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]quit

Configure IP addresses and routing information on the devices to ensure network connectivity.
# Create VLANIF 20 and VLANIF 30 on SW1 and assign IP addresses to them.

[SW1]interface Vlanif 20
[SW1-Vlanif20]ip address 10.1.20.1 24
[SW1-Vlanif20]quit
[SW1]interface Vlanif 30
[SW1-Vlanif30]ip address 10.1.30.2 24
[SW1-Vlanif30]quit

# Create VLANIF 10 on the AC and configure an IP address for the VLANIF interface.

[AC]interface Vlanif 10
[AC-Vlanif10]ip address 10.1.10.1 24
[AC-Vlanif10]quit

# On R1, configure an IP address for the interface connected to SW1 and create a static route destined
for the STA network segment.

<Huawei>system-view
[Huawei]sysname R1
[R1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1
[R1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]ip address 10.1.30.1 24
 [R1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit
[R1]ip route-static 10.1.20.0 24 10.1.30.2

# Ping the IP address 10.1.20.1 on R1 from SW1. The ping operation succeeds.

[SW1]ping -a 10.1.20.1 10.1.30.1

PING 10.1.30.1: 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break
Reply from 10.1.30.1: bytes=56 Sequence=1 ttl=255 time=90 ms
Reply from 10.1.30.1: bytes=56 Sequence=2 ttl=255 time=30 ms
Reply from 10.1.30.1: bytes=56 Sequence=3 ttl=255 time=10 ms
Reply from 10.1.30.1: bytes=56 Sequence=4 ttl=255 time=30 ms
Reply from 10.1.30.1: bytes=56 Sequence=5 ttl=255 time=30 ms

--- 10.1.30.1 ping statistics ---

5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 10/38/90 ms

Step 2 Configure APs to go online.

Configure DHCP servers to assign IP addresses to APs and STAs.
# Enable DHCP and configure an interface address pool on SW1.

[SW1]dhcp enable
[SW1]interface Vlanif 20
[SW1-Vlanif20]dhcp select interface
[SW1-Vlanif20]quit

# Enable DHCP and configure an interface address pool on the AC.

[AC]dhcp enable
[AC]interface Vlanif 10
[AC-Vlanif10]dhcp select interface
[AC-Vlanif10]quit

Configure the AC's source interface address and configure a proper AP authentication mode so that
the APs can go online normally.
# Set the AC's source interface to 10.1.10.1.

[AC]capwap source ip-address 10.1.10.1

# Create an AP group named Huawei on the AC.

[AC]wlan
[AC-wlan-view]ap-group name Huawei
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]quit

# Set the AP authentication mode to non-authentication and wait for APs to go online.

[AC-wlan-view]ap auth-mode no-auth

# Run the display ap all command to check the AP online status. The command output shows that the
two APs have gone online.
 [AC-wlan-view]display ap all
Info: This operation may take a few seconds. Please wait for a moment.done.
Total AP information:
nor : normal [2]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 00e0-fc1f-4ee0 00e0-fc1f-4ee0 default 10.1.10.177 AP4050DN-E nor 0 22S
1 00e0-fc54-64a0 00e0-fc54-64a0 default 10.1.10.122 AP4050DN-E nor 0 3S
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 2

# Name the two APs AP1 and AP2, and add them to the AP group Huawei.

[AC-wlan-view]ap-id 0
[AC-wlan-ap-0]ap-name AP1
[AC-wlan-ap-0]ap-group Huawei
Warning: This operation may cause AP reset. If the country code changes, it will
clear channel, power and antenna gain configurations of the radio, Whether to c
ontinue? [Y/N]:y
[AC-wlan-ap-0]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ap-id 1
[AC-wlan-ap-1]ap-name AP2
[AC-wlan-ap-1]ap-group Huawei
Warning: This operation may cause AP reset. If the country code changes, it will
clear channel, power and antenna gain configurations of the radio, Whether to c
ontinue? [Y/N]:y
[AC-wlan-ap-1]quit

# Run the display ap all command to check whether the configuration takes effect. The command
output shows that the configuration has taken effect.

[AC-wlan-view]display ap all
Info: This operation may take a few seconds. Please wait for a moment.done.
Total AP information:
nor : normal [2]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 00e0-fc1f-4ee0 AP1 Huawei 10.1.10.177 AP4050DN-E nor 0 49S
1 00e0-fc54-64a0 AP2 Huawei 10.1.10.122 AP4050DN-E nor 0 36S
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 2

# To prevent unauthorized APs from accessing the network, change the AP authentication mode to
MAC address authentication.

[AC-wlan-view]ap auth-mode mac-auth

Step 3 Configure WLAN services.

Configure the SSID profile, security profile, and VAP profile according to the WLAN data plan to
ensure that the APs can emit signals for STAs to access.
# Create the SSID profile Huawei and set the SSID to Huawei.
 [AC-wlan-view]ssid-profile name Huawei
[AC-wlan-ssid-prof-Huawei]ssid Huawei
[AC-wlan-ssid-prof-Huawei]quit

# Create the security profile Huawei and set the password.

[AC-wlan-view]security-profile name Huawei

[AC-wlan-sec-prof-Huawei]security wpa-wpa2 psk pass-phrase a1234567 aes
[AC-wlan-sec-prof-Huawei]quit

# Create the VAP profile Huawei, bind the SSID profile and security profile to the VAP profile, and
configure the service VLAN and forwarding mode.

[AC-wlan-view]vap-profile name Huawei

[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Huawei]ssid-profile Huawei
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Huawei]security-profile Huawei
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Huawei]service-vlan vlan-id 20
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Huawei]forward-mode direct-forward
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Huawei]quit

# Create the regulatory domain profile Huawei and set the country code to CN.

[AC-wlan-view]regulatory-domain-profile name Huawei

[AC-wlan-regulate-domain-Huawei]country-code CN
[AC-wlan-regulate-domain-Huawei]quit

# Enter the AP group Huawei, and bind the regulatory domain profile Huawei and VAP profile
Huawei to the AP group.

[AC-wlan-view]ap-group name Huawei

[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]regulatory-domain-profile Huawei
Warning: Modifying the country code will clear channel, power and antenna gain c
onfigurations of the radio and reset the AP. Continue?[Y/N]:y
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]vap-profile Huawei wlan 1 radio all
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]quit

----End

13.2 Verification
13.2.1 Verifying that the APs Emit Signals
# Run the display vap ssid Huawei command on the AC. The command output shows that both APs
send dual-band signals.

[AC-wlan-view]display vap ssid Huawei

Info: This operation may take a few seconds, please wait.
WID : WLAN ID
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ID AP name RfID WID BSSID Status Auth type STA SSID
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 AP1 0 1 00E0-FC1F-4EE0 ON WPA/WPA2-PSK 0 Huawei
0 AP1 1 1 00E0-FC1F-4EF0 ON WPA/WPA2-PSK 0 Huawei
 1 AP2 0 1 00E0-FC54-64A0 ON WPA/WPA2-PSK 0 Huawei
1 AP2 1 1 00E0-FC54-64B0 ON WPA/WPA2-PSK 0 Huawei
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 4

13.2.2 Testing STA Connections and Network Connectivity

# Connect a STA to an AP and ping R1 from the STA to test network connectivity.

STA>ping 10.1.30.1
Ping 10.1.30.1: 32 data bytes, Press Ctrl_C to break
From 10.1.30.1: bytes=32 seq=1 ttl=254 time=157 ms
From 10.1.30.1: bytes=32 seq=2 ttl=254 time=171 ms
From 10.1.30.1: bytes=32 seq=3 ttl=254 time=157 ms
From 10.1.30.1: bytes=32 seq=4 ttl=254 time=156 ms
From 10.1.30.1: bytes=32 seq=5 ttl=254 time=156 ms
--- 10.1.30.1 ping statistics ---
5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 156/159/171 ms

13.3 Configuration Reference

13.3.1 Configuration on SW1
#
sysname SW1
#
vlan batch 10 20 30
#
dhcp enable
#
interface Vlanif20
ip address 10.1.20.1 255.255.255.0
dhcp select interface
#
interface Vlanif30
ip address 10.1.30.2 255.255.255.0
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
port link-type access
port default vlan 30
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/2
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/3
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
#
return
13.3.2 Configuration on SW2
#
sysname SW2
#
vlan batch 10 20
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
port link-type trunk
port trunk pvid vlan 10
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/2
port link-type trunk
port trunk pvid vlan 10
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/3
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 20
return

13.3.3 Configuration on the AC

#
sysname AC
#
vlan batch 10
#
dhcp enable
#
interface Vlanif10
ip address 10.1.10.1 255.255.255.0
dhcp select interface
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/2
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10
#
capwap source ip-address 10.1.10.1
#
wlan
security-profile name Huawei
security wpa-wpa2 psk pass-phrase %^%#6z\~7+HUhK[FjBC!)3gUEvFu>@],Y)]H))N.RiI@
%^%# aes
ssid-profile name Huawei
ssid Huawei
vap-profile name Huawei
service-vlan vlan-id 20
ssid-profile Huawei
security-profile Huawei
regulatory-domain-profile name Huawei
ap-group name Huawei
regulatory-domain-profile Huawei
 radio 0
vap-profile Huawei wlan 1
radio 1
vap-profile Huawei wlan 1
radio 2
vap-profile Huawei wlan 1
ap-id 0 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fc1f-4ee0 ap-sn 210235448310CE11E816
ap-name AP1
ap-group Huawei
ap-id 1 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fc54-64a0 ap-sn 21023544831065281D1F
ap-name AP2
ap-group Huawei
#
return

13.3.4 Configuration on R1
#
sysname R1
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
ip address 10.1.30.1 255.255.255.0
#
ip route-static 10.1.20.0 255.255.255.0 10.1.30.2
#
return
 14 WLAN Layer 3 Off-Path Networking
(CLI)

14.1 Introduction
14.1.1 About This Lab
In WLAN Layer 3 networking, the off-path deployment is an overlay networking mode, which
requires little reconstruction on the live network and is easy to deploy. You can select the direct or
tunnel forwarding mode according to networking requirements.

14.1.2 Objectives
 Understand the Layer 3 networking mode.
 Understand the advantages of off-path networking.
 Learn how to configure WLAN services.

14.1.3 Networking Topology

 15 WLAN Layer 3 off-path networking topology

15.1.1 Lab Planning

This lab aims to deploy Layer 3 bypass networking, with SW1 as the gateway of both APs and STAs.
Enterprise employees and guests are provided network services.

Device Port
16 Port Type
VLAN Port Types and Parameters

VLAN Settings

GE0/0/1 Access PVID: VLAN 50

PVID: 1
GE0/0/2 Trunk
SW1 Allow-pass: VLANs 20 and 60

PVID: 1
GE0/0/3 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 30

PVID: VLAN 10
GE0/0/1 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 30

PVID: VLAN 10
SW2 GE0/0/2 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 30

PVID: 1
GE0/0/3 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 10 and 30

PVID: VLAN 1
AC GE0/0/1 Trunk
Allow-pass: VLANs 20 and 60
Device
17
Interface
IP Address Plan

IP Address

R1 GE0/0/1 10.1.50.1/24

SW1 VLANIF 10 10.1.10.1/24

VLANIF 20 10.1.20.1/24

VLANIF 30 10.1.30.2/24

VLANIF 50 10.1.50.2/24

VLANIF 60 10.1.60.2/24

AC VLANIF 60 10.1.60.1/24

Loopback 0 10.10.10.10/32

Item
18
Configuration
WLAN Data Plan

SW1 functions as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to APs and STAs and
DHCP server
as their gateway.

IP address pool for

10.1.10.2–10.1.10.254/24
APs

IP address pool for Employee: 10.1.20.2–10.1.20.254/24

STAs Guest: 10.1.30.2–10.1.30.254/24

AC's source interface

Loopback 0
address

Name: Huawei
AP group
Referenced profiles: VAP profile and regulatory domain profile

Regulatory domain Name: Huawei

profile Country code: CN

Name: Employee Name: Guest

SSID profile
SSID name: Employee SSID name: Guest
 Item Configuration

Name: Employee
Name: Guest
Security profile Security policy: WPA2+PSK+AES
Security policy: open system
Password: a1234567

Name: Guest
Name: Employee
Forwarding mode: direct
Forwarding mode: tunnel forwarding
forwarding
VAP profile Service VLAN: VLAN 20
Service VLAN: VLAN 30
Referenced profiles: SSID profile and
Referenced profiles: SSID profile
security profile
and security profile

18.1 Lab Procedure

18.1.1 Configuration Roadmap
Configure network
connectivity.

Configure APs to go online.

Configure WLAN services.

18.1.2 Configuration Procedure

Step 1 Configure network connectivity.
Configure VLANs and interface types on the devices to ensure that services can be transparently
transmitted at Layer 2.
# Create VLANs 10, 20, 30, 50, and 60 on SW1.

<Huawei>system-view
[Huawei]sysname SW1
[SW1]vlan batch 10 20 30 50 60

# Configure interface types on SW1 and configure SW1 to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 16.

[SW1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1

[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port link-type access
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port default vlan 50
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit
[SW1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/2
 [SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port link-type trunk
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk allow-pass vlan 20 60
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]quit
[SW1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/3
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port link-type trunk
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
[SW1-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]quit

# Create VLAN 10 and VLAN 30 on SW2.

<Huawei>system-view
[Huawei]sysname SW2
[SW2]vlan batch 10 30

# Configure interface types on SW2 and configure SW2 to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 16.

[SW2]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1

[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port link-type trunk
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port trunk pvid vlan 10
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit
[SW2]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/2
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port link-type trunk
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk pvid vlan 10
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/2]quit
[SW2]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/3
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port link-type trunk
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
[SW2-GigabitEthernet0/0/3]quit

# Create VLAN 20 and VLAN 60 on the AC.

<AirEngine9700-M>system-view
[AirEngine9700-M]sysname AC
[AC]vlan batch 20 60

# Configure interface types on the AC and configure the AC to allow packets from the corresponding
VLANs to pass through according to 16.

[AC]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1

[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port link-type trunk
[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]port trunk allow-pass vlan 20 60
[AC-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit

Configure IP addresses and routing information on the devices to ensure network connectivity.
# Create VLANIF interfaces on SW1 and configure IP addresses for them.

[SW1]interface Vlanif 10
[SW1-Vlanif10]ip address 10.1.10.1 24
[SW1-Vlanif10]quit
[SW1]interface Vlanif 20
[SW1-Vlanif20]ip address 10.1.20.1 24
[SW1-Vlanif20]quit
 [SW1]interface Vlanif 30
[SW1-Vlanif30]ip address 10.1.30.1 24
[SW1-Vlanif30]quit
[SW1]interface Vlanif 50
[SW1-Vlanif50]ip address 10.1.50.2 24
[SW1-Vlanif50]quit
[SW1]interface Vlanif 60
[SW1-Vlanif60]ip address 10.1.60.2 24
[SW1-Vlanif60]quit

# Create VLANIF 60 and loopback 0 on the AC and configure IP addresses for them.

[AC]interface Vlanif 60
[AC-Vlanif60]ip address 10.1.60.1 24
[AC-Vlanif60]quit
[AC]interface LoopBack 0
[AC-LoopBack0]ip address 10.10.10.10 32
[AC-LoopBack0]quit

# On R1, configure an IP address for the interface connected to SW1 and create a static route destined
for the STA network segment.

<Huawei>system-view
[Huawei]sysname R1
[R1]interface GigabitEthernet 0/0/1
[R1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]ip address 10.1.50.1 24
[R1-GigabitEthernet0/0/1]quit
[R1]ip route-static 10.1.20.0 24 10.1.50.2
[R1]ip route-static 10.1.30.0 24 10.1.50.2

# Ping the IP address 10.1.20.1 on R1 from SW1. The ping operation succeeds.

[SW1]ping -a 10.1.20.1 10.1.50.1

PING 10.1.50.1: 56 data bytes, press CTRL_C to break
Reply from 10.1.50.1: bytes=56 Sequence=1 ttl=255 time=90 ms
Reply from 10.1.50.1: bytes=56 Sequence=2 ttl=255 time=50 ms
Reply from 10.1.50.1: bytes=56 Sequence=3 ttl=255 time=40 ms
Reply from 10.1.50.1: bytes=56 Sequence=4 ttl=255 time=30 ms
Reply from 10.1.50.1: bytes=56 Sequence=5 ttl=255 time=20 ms

--- 10.1.50.1 ping statistics ---

5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 20/46/90 ms

Step 2 Configure APs to go online.

Configure a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to APs and STAs.
# Enable DHCP and create an IP address pool for APs on SW1.

[SW1]dhcp enable
[SW1]ip pool ap
[SW1-ip-pool-ap]network 10.1.10.0 mask 24
[SW1-ip-pool-ap]option 43 sub-option 2 ip-address 10.10.10.10
 [SW1-ip-pool-ap]quit

# Create an address pool for employees and guests on SW1.

[SW1]ip pool employee

[SW1-ip-pool-employee]network 10.1.20.0 mask 24
[SW1-ip-pool-employee]gateway-list 10.1.20.1
[SW1-ip-pool-employee]dns-list 114.114.114.114
[SW1-ip-pool-employee]quit
[SW1-ip-pool-employee]quit
[SW1-ip-pool-guest]network 10.1.30.0 mask 24
[SW1-ip-pool-guest]gateway-list 10.1.30.1
[SW1-ip-pool-guest]dns-list 114.114.114.114
[SW1-ip-pool-guest]quit

# Enable the global address pool function on the VLANIF interfaces of SW1.

[SW1]interface Vlanif 10
[SW1-Vlanif10]dhcp select global
[SW1-Vlanif10]quit
[SW1]interface Vlanif 20
[SW1-Vlanif20]dhcp select global
[SW1-Vlanif20]quit
[SW1]interface Vlanif 30
[SW1-Vlanif30]dhcp select global
[SW1-Vlanif30]quit

Configure the AC's source interface address and configure a proper AP authentication mode so that
the APs can go online normally.
# Configure loopback 0 as the AC's source interface.

[AC]capwap source interface LoopBack 0

# Create an AP group named Huawei on the AC.

[AC]wlan
[AC-wlan-view]ap-group name Huawei
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]quit

# Set the AP authentication mode to MAC address authentication, add APs to the AP group, and name
them AP1 and AP2.

[AC-wlan-view]ap auth-mode mac-auth

[AC-wlan-view]ap-mac 00e0-fc41-6340
[AC-wlan-ap-0]ap-name AP1
[AC-wlan-ap-0]ap-group Huawei
Warning: This operation may cause AP reset. If the country code changes, it will
clear channel, power and antenna gain configurations of the radio, Whether to c
ontinue? [Y/N]:y
[AC-wlan-ap-0]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ap-mac 00e0-fca2-5970
[AC-wlan-ap-1]ap-name AP2
[AC-wlan-ap-1]ap-group Huawei
Warning: This operation may cause AP reset. If the country code changes, it will
clear channel, power and antenna gain configurations of the radio, Whether to c
 ontinue? [Y/N]:y
[AC-wlan-ap-1]quit

# Run the display ap all command to check the AP online status. The command output shows that the
two APs are not online.

[AC-wlan-view]display ap all
Info: This operation may take a few seconds. Please wait for a moment.done.
Total AP information:
idle : idle [2]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 00e0-fc41-6340 AP1 Huawei - - idle 0 -
1 00e0-fca2-5970 AP2 Huawei - - idle 0 -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 2

# Troubleshoot the fault and find that the reason is that the APs fail to communicate with the AC's
source address.
# On SW1, add a route to the AC's source address. On the AC, add a route to the AP network
segment.

[SW1]ip route-static 10.10.10.10 32 10.1.60.1

[AC]ip route-static 10.1.10.0 24 10.1.60.2

# Wait for a period of time, and then run the display ap all command to check the AP online status.
The command output shows that the two APs have gone online.

[AC]display ap all
Info: This operation may take a few seconds. Please wait for a moment.done.
Total AP information:
nor : normal [2]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ID MAC Name Group IP Type State STA Uptime
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 00e0-fc41-6340 AP1 Huawei 10.1.10.253 AirEngine5760-10 nor 0 9S
1 00e0-fca2-5970 AP2 Huawei 10.1.10.254 AirEngine5760-10 nor 0 10S
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 2

Step 3 Configure WLAN services.

Configure the SSID profile, security profile, and VAP profile according to the WLAN data plan to
ensure that the APs can emit signals for STAs to access.
# Create SSID profiles Employee and Guest, and set the SSIDs to Employee and Guest,
respectively.

[AC-wlan-view]ssid-profile name Employee

[AC-wlan-ssid-prof-Employee]ssid Employee
[AC-wlan-ssid-prof-Employee]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ssid-profile name Guest
[AC-wlan-ssid-prof-Guest]ssid Guest
[AC-wlan-ssid-prof-Guest]quit
 # Create security profiles Employee and Guest, and configure their security policies.

[AC-wlan-view]security-profile name Employee

[AC-wlan-sec-prof-Employee]security wpa2 psk pass-phrase a1234567 aes
[AC-wlan-sec-prof-Employee]quit
[AC-wlan-view]security-profile name Guest
[AC-wlan-sec-prof-Guest]security open
[AC-wlan-sec-prof-Guest]quit

# Create VAP profiles Employee and Guest, and configure them according to the WLAN data plan.

[AC-wlan-view]vap-profile name Employee

[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Employee]ssid-profile Employee
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Employee]security-profile Employee
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Employee]service-vlan vlan-id 20
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Employee]forward-mode tunnel
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Employee]quit
[AC-wlan-view]vap-profile name Guest
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Guest]ssid-profile Guest
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Guest]security-profile Guest
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Guest]service-vlan vlan-id 30
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Guest]forward-mode direct-forward
[AC-wlan-vap-prof-Guest]quit

# Create the regulatory domain profile Huawei and set the country code to CN.

[AC-wlan-view]regulatory-domain-profile name Huawei

[AC-wlan-regulate-domain-Huawei]country-code CN
[AC-wlan-regulate-domain-Huawei]quit

# Enter the AP group Huawei, and bind the regulatory domain profile Huawei and VAP profiles
Employee and Guest and to the AP group.

[AC-wlan-view]ap-group name Huawei

[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]regulatory-domain-profile Huawei
Warning: Modifying the country code will clear channel, power and antenna gain c
onfigurations of the radio and reset the AP. Continue?[Y/N]:y
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]vap-profile Employee wlan 1 radio all
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]vap-profile Guest wlan 2 radio all
[AC-wlan-ap-group-Huawei]quit

----End

18.2 Verification
18.2.1 Verifying that the APs Emit Signals
# Run the display vap ssid Employee command on the AC. The command output shows that both
APs send dual-band signals.

[AC-wlan-view]display vap ssid Employee

Info: This operation may take a few seconds, please wait.
WID : WLAN ID
 --------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ID AP name RfID WID BSSID Status Auth type STA SSID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 AP1 0 1 00E0-FC41-6340 ON WPA2-PSK 0 Employee
0 AP1 1 1 00E0-FC41-6350 ON WPA2-PSK 0 Employee
1 AP2 0 1 00E0-FCA2-5970 ON WPA2-PSK 0 Employee
1 AP2 1 1 00E0-FCA2-5980 ON WPA2-PSK 0 Employee
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 4
[AC-wlan-view]display vap ssid Guest
Info: This operation may take a few seconds, please wait.
WID : WLAN ID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ID AP name RfID WID BSSID Status Auth type STA SSID
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 AP1 0 2 00E0-FC41-6341 ON Open 0 Guest
0 AP1 1 2 00E0-FC41-6351 ON Open 0 Guest
1 AP2 0 2 00E0-FCA2-5971 ON Open 0 Guest
1 AP2 1 2 00E0-FCA2-5981 ON Open 0 Guest
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total: 4

18.2.2 Testing STA Connections and Network Connectivity

# Connect a STA to the two SSIDs, and ping R1 from the STA to test network connectivity.

STA>ping 10.1.50.1
Ping 10.1.50.1: 32 data bytes, Press Ctrl_C to break
From 10.1.50.1: bytes=32 seq=1 ttl=254 time=234 ms
From 10.1.50.1: bytes=32 seq=2 ttl=254 time=172 ms
From 10.1.50.1: bytes=32 seq=3 ttl=254 time=203 ms
From 10.1.50.1: bytes=32 seq=4 ttl=254 time=188 ms
From 10.1.50.1: bytes=32 seq=5 ttl=254 time=203 ms
--- 10.1.50.1 ping statistics ---
5 packet(s) transmitted
5 packet(s) received
0.00% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 172/200/234 ms

18.3 Configuration Reference

18.3.1 Configuration on SW1
#
sysname SW1
#
vlan batch 10 20 30 50 60
#
dhcp enable
#
ip pool ap
gateway-list 10.1.10.1
network 10.1.10.0 mask 255.255.255.0
 option 43 sub-option 2 ip-address 10.10.10.10
#
ip pool employee
gateway-list 10.1.20.1
network 10.1.20.0 mask 255.255.255.0
dns-list 114.114.114.114
#
ip pool guest
gateway-list 10.1.30.1
network 10.1.30.0 mask 255.255.255.0
dns-list 114.114.114.114
#
interface Vlanif10
ip address 10.1.10.1 255.255.255.0
dhcp select global
#
interface Vlanif20
ip address 10.1.20.1 255.255.255.0
dhcp select global
#
interface Vlanif30
ip address 10.1.30.1 255.255.255.0
dhcp select global
#
interface Vlanif50
ip address 10.1.50.2 255.255.255.0
#
interface Vlanif60
ip address 10.1.60.2 255.255.255.0
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
port link-type access
port default vlan 50
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/2
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 20 60
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/3
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
#
ip route-static 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.255 10.1.60.1
#
return

18.3.2 Configuration on SW2

#
sysname SW2
#
vlan batch 10 30
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
port link-type trunk
 port trunk pvid vlan 10
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/2
port link-type trunk
port trunk pvid vlan 10
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/3
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 10 30
#
return

18.3.3 Configuration on the AC

#
sysname AC
#
vlan batch 20 60
#
interface Vlanif60
ip address 10.1.60.1 255.255.255.0
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
port link-type trunk
port trunk allow-pass vlan 20 60
#
interface LoopBack0
ip address 10.10.10.10 255.255.255.255
#
ip route-static 10.1.10.0 255.255.255.0 10.1.60.2
#
capwap source interface loopback0
#
wlan
security-profile name Guest
security-profile name Employee
security wpa2 psk pass-phrase %^%#AD:[8l4P;UxL2B9*`b4H+Bj}AXMFiI+mr-,nFy|D%^%#
aes
ssid-profile name Guest
ssid Guest
ssid-profile name Employee
ssid Employee
vap-profile name Guest
service-vlan vlan-id 30
ssid-profile Guest
security-profile Guest
vap-profile name Employee
forward-mode tunnel
service-vlan vlan-id 20
ssid-profile Employee
security-profile Employee
regulatory-domain-profile name Huawei
ap-group name Huawei
 regulatory-domain-profile Huawei
radio 0
vap-profile Employee wlan 1
vap-profile Guest wlan 2
radio 1
vap-profile Employee wlan 1
vap-profile Guest wlan 2
radio 2
vap-profile Employee wlan 1
vap-profile Guest wlan 2
ap-id 0 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fc41-6340 ap-sn 210235448310B37A293B
ap-name AP1
ap-group Huawei
ap-id 1 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fca2-5970 ap-sn 210235448310FD475B70
ap-name AP2
ap-group Huawei
#
return

18.3.4 Configuration on R1
#
sysname R1
#
interface GigabitEthernet0/0/1
ip address 10.1.50.1 255.255.255.0
#
ip route-static 10.1.20.0 255.255.255.0 10.1.50.2
ip route-static 10.1.30.0 255.255.255.0 10.1.50.2
#
return
 19 WLAN RRM

19.1 Introduction
19.1.1 About This Lab
An enterprise deploys a WLAN at its reception hall and requires the WLAN service for both
employees and guests. To ensure good Internet access experience for users, simple radio calibration
on the WLAN is required.

19.1.2 Objectives
 Understand the basic principles of radio calibration.
 Know how to configure RRM.

19.1.3 Networking Topology

 20 WLAN RRM topology

20.1.1 Lab Planning

Item
21
Parameter
Radio parameters

Channel (2.4 GHz) AP1: 1; AP2: 6; AP3: 11

Channel bonding (5 GHz) AP1: 40 MHz; AP2: 40 MHz; AP3: 80 MHz

21.1 Lab Procedure

21.1.1 Configuration Roadmap
Perform ra dio ca libra tion.

21.1.2 Configuration Procedure

Perform radio calibration.
Adjust the radio parameters according to 21.
# Adjust the channels on the 2.4 GHz radios of AP1, AP2, and AP3 to 1, 6, and 11.

[AC]wlan
[AC-wlan-view]ap-name AP1
[AC-wlan-ap-0]radio 0
[AC-wlan-radio-0/0]channel 20mhz 1
Warning: This action may cause service interruption. Continue?[Y/N]y
[AC-wlan-radio-0/0]quit
[AC-wlan-ap-0]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ap-name AP2
[AC-wlan-ap-1]radio 0
[AC-wlan-radio-1/0]channel 20mhz 6
Warning: This action may cause service interruption. Continue?[Y/N]y
[AC-wlan-radio-1/0]quit
[AC-wlan-ap-1]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ap-name AP3
 [AC-wlan-ap-2]radio 0
[AC-wlan-radio-2/0]channel 20mhz 11
Warning: This action may cause service interruption. Continue?[Y/N]y
[AC-wlan-radio-2/0]quit
[AC-wlan-ap-2]quit

# Run the display radio all command to check the channel status of the three APs.

[AC-wlan-view]display radio all

CH/BW:Channel/Bandwidth
CE:Current EIRP (dBm)
ME:Max EIRP (dBm)
CU:Channel utilization
ST:Status
----------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ID Name RfID Band Type ST CH/BW CE/ME STA CU
----------------------------------------------------------------------
0 AP1 0 2.4G bgn on 1/20M -/- 0 0%
0 AP1 1 5G an11ac on 149/20M -/- 0 0%
1 AP2 0 2.4G bgn on 6/20M -/- 0 0%
1 AP2 1 5G an11ac on 149/20M -/- 0 0%
2 AP3 0 2.4G bgn on 11/20M -/- 0 0%
2 AP3 1 5G an11ac on 149/20M -/- 0 0%
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total:6

# To improve user experience and network throughput, bond channels on the 5 GHz frequency band.

[AC-wlan-view]ap-name AP1
[AC-wlan-ap-0]radio 1
[AC-wlan-radio-0/1]channel 40mhz-plus 36
Warning: This action may cause service interruption. Continue?[Y/N]y
[AC-wlan-radio-0/1]quit
[AC-wlan-ap-0]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ap-name AP2
[AC-wlan-ap-1]radio 1
[AC-wlan-radio-1/1]channel 40mhz-plus 44
Warning: This action may cause service interruption. Continue?[Y/N]y
[AC-wlan-radio-1/1]quit
[AC-wlan-ap-1]quit
[AC-wlan-view]ap-name AP3
[AC-wlan-ap-2]radio 1
[AC-wlan-radio-2/1] channel 80mhz 149
[AC-wlan-radio-2/1]quit
[AC-wlan-ap-2]quit

21.2 Verification
21.2.1 Checking AP Radio Information
# Run the display radio all command to check radio information about the three APs.

[AC-wlan-view]display radio all

CH/BW:Channel/Bandwidth
 CE:Current EIRP (dBm)
ME:Max EIRP (dBm)
CU:Channel utilization
ST:Status
----------------------------------------------------------------------
AP ID Name RfID Band Type ST CH/BW CE/ME STA CU
----------------------------------------------------------------------
0 AP1 0 2.4G bgn on 1/20M -/- 0 0%
0 AP1 1 5G an11ac on 36/40M+ -/- 0 0%
1 AP2 0 2.4G bgn on 6/20M -/- 0 0%
1 AP2 1 5G an11ac on 44/40M+ -/- 0 0%
2 AP3 0 2.4G bgn on 11/20M -/- 0 0%
2 AP3 1 5G an11ac on 149/80M -/- 0 0%
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total:6

21.3 Configuration Reference

21.3.1 Configuration on the AC
ap-id 0 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fcbe-1fd0 ap-sn 210235448310181CFE48
ap-name AP1
ap-group Huawei
radio 0
channel 20mhz 1
radio 1
channel 40mhz-plus 36
ap-id 1 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fc5a-7fd0 ap-sn 210235448310CF70816B
ap-name AP2
ap-group Huawei
radio 0
channel 20mhz 6
radio 1
channel 40mhz-plus 44
ap-id 2 type-id 61 ap-mac 00e0-fc54-3590 ap-sn 2102354483105749D902
ap-name AP3
ap-group Huawei
radio 0
channel 20mhz 11
radio 1
channel 80mhz 149
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22 WLAN Troubleshooting Basics

22.1 Introduction
22.1.1 About This Lab
Wired LANs are expensive and lack mobility. The increasing demand for portability and mobility
requires WLAN technologies. As the most cost-efficient and convenient network access mode
nowadays, WLAN allows users to freely move within the covered area.
Common faults on a WLAN include AP join failures, STA access faults, and other faults caused by
incorrect configurations. This lab aims to introduce the basic WLAN troubleshooting process and
configuration based on typical AC + Fit AP networking.

22.1.2 Objectives
 Understand the basic WLAN troubleshooting process.
 Know common WLAN troubleshooting commands.
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22.1.3 Networking Topology

23 Basic WLAN topology

23.1.1 Data Planning

Item
24 AC data planning

Configuration

Management VLAN for APs VLAN 100

 Huawei WLAN Certification Training Lab Guide Page 55

Item Configuration

Service VLAN for STAs VLAN 200

The AC functions as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to

APs.
DHCP server
S1 functions as a DHCP server to assign IP addresses to STAs.
The default gateway address of STAs is 192.168.101.254.

IP address pool for APs 192.168.100.1-192.168.100.253/24

IP address pool for STAs 192.168.101.1-192.168.101.253/24

AC's source interface address VLANIF 100: 192.168.100.254/24

Name: ap-group1
AP group Referenced profiles: VAP profile HCIA-WLAN and regulatory
domain profile default

Name: default
Regulatory domain profile
Country code: CN

Name: HCIA-WLAN
SSID profile
SSID name: HCIA-WLAN

Name: HCIA-WLAN

Security profile Security policy: WPA-WPA2+PSK+AES

Password: HCIA-Datacom

Name: HCIA-WLAN

Forwarding mode: direct forwarding

VAP profile Service VLAN: VLAN 101

Referenced profiles: SSID profile HCIA-WLAN and security

profile HCIA-WLAN

24.1.1 Fault Symptom

After the preceding configurations are complete, AP1 cannot go online, and a STA cannot access the
network although AP2 is online properly.
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24.2 Troubleshooting Process and Common Commands

24.2.1 Troubleshooting Roadmap

25 Troubleshooting process for an AP's failure to go online

 Huawei WLAN Certification Training Lab Guide Page 57

26 Troubleshooting process for a STA's failure to go online

26.1.1 Common WLAN Maintenance Commands

Run commands on the AC and APs by referring to commands in the following table. Take records of
the results and try to understand them.

Command
27 Common WLAN maintenance commands

Description

display current-configuration Displays the running device configuration.

display ap Displays the AP status.

display ap-address-info Displays the IP address of an AP.

display capwap link Displays the CAPWAP link status of an AP.

display capwap configuration Displays the CAPWAP configuration on the AC.

display ap online-fail-record mac xxxx- Displays the online failure record of the AP with the MAC
xxxx-xxxx address xxxx-xxxx-xxxx.

display ap unauthorized record Displays records of unauthenticated APs

display station online-fail-record sta-mac Displays the online failure record of the STA with the
xxxx-xxxx-xxxx MAC address xxxx-xxxx-xxxx.

27.1 Troubleshooting Process

Briefly describe the troubleshooting process and commands based on the fault symptom and your
troubleshooting roadmap.

Procedure Operation Object Command Description

2
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Procedure Operation Object Command Description

10

27.2 Troubleshooting Result

Summarize the failure points you discover during the troubleshooting practice and describe your
handling methods.

Failure Point Troubleshooting Method

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Failure Point Troubleshooting Method

27.3 Quiz
 How do I check whether a STA is successfully connected to the network?
 How can I know whether an AP has obtained an IP address?

27.4 Reference Answers

WLAN Troubleshooting Basics

Step 1 Verify STA authentication results.

[AC6605- wlan-view]display access-user

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UserID Username IP address MAC
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3 admin 172.16.130.200 -
18 148fc661b424 10.0.0.253 148f-c661-b424
19 d46e5c8fc526 10.0.0.254 d46e-5c8f-c526
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Step 2 Check whether STA access is normal.

[AC6605- wlan-view]display station assoc-info sta 148f-c661-b424

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
STA MAC AP-ID RADIO-ID SS-ID SSID
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
148f-c661-b424 0 0 0 EnnWlan
------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Step 3 If the address pool for APs is configured on the AC, run the display ip pool name ip-pool-
name used command on the AC. If the command output displays an AP's MAC address and
the corresponding IP address, the AP has obtained an IP address.
Alternatively, run the display ap all command to verify that an AP has obtained an IP address.

27.5 Appendix
27.5.1 Common Commands
AP State Description

WLAN service configurations fail to be delivered to an AP after the AP goes online

commit-failed
on an AC.

WLAN service configurations are being delivered to an AP after the AP goes online
committing
on an AC.

WLAN service configurations are being delivered to an AP when the AP is going

config
online on an AC.

WLAN service configurations fail to be delivered to an AP when the AP is going

config-failed
online on an AC.

download An AP is in upgrade state.

fault An AP fails to go online.

It is the initialization state of an AP before it establishes a link with the AC for the
idle
first time.

name-conflicted The name of an AP conflicts with that of an existing AP.

normal An AP is working properly.

standby An AP is in normal state on the standby AC.

unauth An AP is not authenticated.

27.5.2 Documentation for the troubleshooting experiment

WLAN Tro u b le sh o o t in g Lab Do cu m e n t s.rar