Restore Factory-Default Settings - Watchguard Firebox M470 Hardware Manual

Rear View
Rear view of the Firebox:
Cooling fans
The fans decrease the internal temperature of the device. The fans start at maximum RPM when the
Firebox is powered on. The device adjusts the fan speed based on the external temperature and
device CPU load.
Power switch
Controls the power supplied to the Firebox.
AC receptacles
Each AC receptable accepts a detachable AC power cord supplied with the Firebox. Each power
supply is a WatchGuard standard auto-sensing AC power supply.

Restore Factory-Default Settings

If you ever need to, you can restore your Firebox to its factory-default settings. For example, if you do not know
the administrator account passphrase or you want to start over with a new configuration, you can reset your
device. Make sure you back up your device configuration before you reset your device in case you want to
restore it in the future.
To reset your device:
1. If necessary, use the power switch on the rear of the device to power it on.
2. Press and hold the Power button on the front of the device for five seconds to power it off.
3. Press and hold the Reset button, while you briefly press the Power button on the front of the device
to power it on.
4. Continue to hold the Reset button while the Arm indicator is red.
5. Continue to hold the Reset button while the Arm indicator is slowly flashing green.
6. When the Arm indicator flashes green more rapidly, release the Reset button.
7. Wait until the Arm indicator starts flashing red.
8. Press and hold the Power button on the front of the device for five seconds to power off the device.
9. Briefly press the Power button on the front of the device to power it on.
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