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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 lightweight method of removing all configuration changes | * The configuration reset is a fast and lightweight method of removing all configuration changes while keeping the current Firmware. | ||
: 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. | : 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 | : This will clear all settings and configurations and restore the original Firmware version shipped with the device. | ||
== Configuration reset == | == Configuration reset == | ||
The configuration reset can be executed | The configuration reset can be executed via two different methods. | ||
The most convenient method is to use the web interface. | The most convenient method is to use the web interface. | ||
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# All settings including the network configuration will be reset to factory default settings. | # All settings including the network configuration will be reset to factory default settings. | ||
The alternative | The alternative method is to use the boot menu described below for the factory reset. The menu allows to either select factory reset or configuration reset. | ||
== Factory reset == | == Factory reset == | ||