NETGEAR WAC720 Reference Manual page 56

ProSAFE Dual-Band Wireless AC Access Points WAC720 and WAC730
Use the Web Management Interface to Restore Factory Default Settings
To restore the factory default settings using the web management interface:
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1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Restore Defaults.
2. Select the Yes radio button.
By default, the No radio button is selected.
IMPORTANT:
During the restoration process, do not try to go online, turn off the
wireless access point, shut down the computer, or do anything else
to the wireless access point until it finishes restarting!
3. Click the Apply button.
The wireless access point is reset to the factory default settings.
During the restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. The
restoration process typically takes about one minute. When the Test LED turns off, wait a
few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point.
Use the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
To restore the factory default settings when you do not know the login user name, login
password, or IP address, you must use the Reset button on the rear panel of the wireless
access point (see
To restore the factory default settings using the Reset button:
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1. Using a sharp object, press and hold the Reset button for about five seconds (until the Test
LED blinks rapidly) to reset the wireless access point to factory defaults settings.
Pressing the Reset button for a shorter time simply causes the wireless access point to
reboot.
2. Release the Reset button.
During the restoration process, the wireless access point automatically restarts. The
restoration process typically takes about one minute. When the Test LED turns off, wait a
few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless access point.
Figure 2 on page 8).
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