Rebooting And Restoring The Default Configuration - NETGEAR WG103 - ProSafe - Wireless Access Point Reference Manual

Rebooting and Restoring the Default Configuration

You can erase the wireless access point configurations, and return to the factory default settings.
After erasing, the wireless access point's password will be password, the SSID will be
NETGEAR, the DHCP client will be disabled, the default LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.229,
and the access wireless access point name is reset to the name printed on the label on the bottom of
the unit.
Using the Reset Button to Reboot or Restore Factory Default Settings
If you do not know the login password or IP address, you can still restore the factory default
configuration settings with the Reset button. This button is on the rear panel of the wireless access
point (see "Rear Panel" on page
• Reboot. When pressed and released, the wireless access point reboots (restarts).
• Reset to Factory Defaults. When pressed and held down, it clears all data and restores all
settings to the factory default values.
To clear all data and restore the factory default values:
1. Hold the Reset button until the LEDs blink twice, usually more than five seconds.
2. Release the Reset button.
The factory default configuration has now been restored, and the wireless access point is ready for
use.
Using the Software to Reboot the Wireless Access Point
To use the software to reboot the wireless access point:
1. Log in to the wireless access point at its default LAN address of http://192.168.0.229 with its
default user name of admin and default password of password, or using whatever password
and LAN address you have chosen for the wireless access point.
2. Select Maintenance > Reset > Reboot AP. The Reboot AP screen displays (see
page 4-4).
Managing Your Network
WG103 ProSafe 802.11g Wireless Access Point Reference Manual
1-6). The Reset button has two functions:
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