Reset Button; Factory Defaults Button - NETGEAR XS708T Hardware Installation Manual

8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch

Reset Button

The switch provides a Reset button on the front panel so that you can reboot the switch. Save the
configuration before you press the Reset button.
To reboot the switch using the Reset button:
1. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press the recessed Reset button for about three seconds.
The switch reboots. The front panel LEDs turn off and light again as the switch performs its power-on
self-test (POST).

Factory Defaults Button

To reset the switch to factory default settings using the Factory Defaults button:
1. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press the recessed Factory Defaults button for more than three seconds.
The switch reboots. The front panel LEDs turn off and light again as the switch performs its power-on
self-test (POST).
CAUTION:
If you press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds, the switch
enters Recovery Mode, and the Power LED turns from green to yellow.
Use Recovery Mode only as directed by NETGEAR support. If the switch
enters Recovery Mode, power cycle the switch or press the Reset button.
Then follow Step 1 and Step 2 in the previous procedure (see
Button on page 19) to make sure the switch is reset to factory default
settings.
Hardware Overview
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Reset