Appendix C: Recovery Mode; Accessing Recovery Mode - NetComm NTC-6000 Series User Manual

Appendix C: Recovery mode

The NTC-6000 Series Router features two independent operating systems, each with its own file systems. These two systems are
referred to as 'Main' and 'Recovery'. It is always possible to use one in order to restore the other in the event that one system
becomes damaged or corrupted (such as during a firmware upgrade failure). The recovery console provides limited functionality and
is typically used to restore the main firmware image in the case of a problem.

Accessing recovery mode

Both systems have web interfaces that can be used to manipulate the other inactive system. The NTC-6000 Series Router starts up
by default in the Main system mode, however the router may be triggered to start in recovery mode if desired.
To start the router in recovery mode:
1. Press and hold the physical reset button on the interface panel of the router for 5 to 15 seconds. When the LEDs on the
front panel flash simultaneously, release the reset button. The router then boots into recovery mode.
2. In your browser, navigate to http://192.168.20.1. The router's recovery mode is hardcoded to use this address regardless
of the IP address that was configured in the main system. The router's recovery console is displayed.
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Figure 101 - Recovery console
www.netcommwireless.com