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There are two ways of resetting the device back to default settings. | There are two ways of resetting the device back to default settings. | ||
* The configuration reset is a fast and | * The configuration reset is a fast and lightweight method of removing all configuration changes but otherwise keeping the current Firmware. | ||
: This method can be used if you | : This method can be used if you are unable to access the web interface, either becauseof a lost password or the IP settings for the management port are invalid thus keeping you from accessing the web interface. | ||
* The factory reset will completely reinstall the operating system from a factory image. | * The factory reset will completely reinstall the operating system from a factory image. | ||
: This will clear all settings and configurations as well as restoring the original | : This will clear all settings and configurations as well as restoring the original Firmware version shipped with the device. | ||
== Configuration reset == | == Configuration reset == | ||
The configuration reset can be executed | The configuration reset can be executed in two different methods. | ||
The convenient | The most convenient method is to use the web interface. | ||
# Go to the menu "Settings → Administration" | # Go to the menu "Settings → Administration" | ||
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== Factory reset == | == Factory reset == | ||
The factory reset can be used if a regular configuration reset is not possible or the device does not correctly start at all. | The factory reset can be used if a regular configuration reset is not possible, or the device does not correctly start at all. | ||
The factory reset can only be accessed via a connected monitor and keyboard. Follow the following steps to | The factory reset can only be accessed via a connected monitor and keyboard. Follow the following steps to reset to the factory Firmware. | ||
# If the device is still running, power off the device by pressing the power button. The power LED should turn off after a few seconds. If the power LED still glows, hold the power button for three seconds to switch off the device. | # If the device is still running, power off the device by pressing the power button. The power LED should turn off after a few seconds. If the power LED still glows, hold the power button for three seconds to switch off the device. | ||
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# Power on the device by pressing the power button. | # Power on the device by pressing the power button. | ||
# After initialization, a boot menu appears for 3 seconds. | # After initialization, a boot menu appears for 3 seconds. | ||
## Select "Factory reset" and press Enter | ## Select "Factory reset" and press Enter. | ||
## Or select "Configuration reset" to reset the configuration settings only while keeping the current firmware installation. | ## Or select "Configuration reset" to reset the configuration settings only while keeping the current firmware installation. | ||
# The device will boot, reset everything to factory settings, and reboot again. | # The device will boot, reset everything to factory settings, and reboot again. | ||
# The device is now reset to factory settings. | # The device is now reset to factory settings. | ||
# Disconnect the display and keyboard. | # Disconnect the display and keyboard. | ||