Cisco WAP131 Manual

Reboot and Reset Factory Default Settings on
the WAP131
Objective
The factory default reset erases all configuration settings that have been modified by the
user, and restores the device to its original settings. This may be helpful if you lose the
password to a device and wish to regain access.
Performing a reboot restarts the device with a saved configuration.
The objective of this article is to show you how to reset to factory default settings and how to
reboot a WAP131 Wireless Access Point.
Note: It is advised to save a backup copy of the configuration before beginning this process.
Refer to Download and Backup Configuration Files on the WAP131 and WAP351
additional information.
Applicable Devices
• WAP131
Software Version
• 1.0.0.39
Reset to Factory Default
There are two ways to reset the Access Point to the factory default configuration:
• Hardware reset
• Reset with the use of the web configuration utility
Hardware Reset
Step 1. Press and hold the Reset button located at the back of the device for approximately
ten seconds with a pin.
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