Restoring The Factory Default Configuration - Linksys NSS4000 Series Administrator's Manual

Restoring the Factory Default Configuration

There are two ways to restore configuration settings when you run into a problem with the NSS:
preserve the specific storage configuration but restore everything else to factory defaults, or reset just
the network settings so that you can log into the NSS configuration interface.
To reset the NSS:
1. From the Manager Menu, click Admin
2. Depending on the nature of the problem, choose one of the following ways to reset the
configuration:
• Delete the entire configuration with the exception of the storage details: When you reset the
configuration through the configuration interface, the RAID, volume, share, and quota
configuration is maintained. All other configuration details are restored to factory defaults.
Click Restore All Settings to Factory Defaults.
• Reset the Network Settings to Enable you to Access the Configuration Interface: If there is a
problem with the NSS that results in your not being able to access the NSS configuration
interface, you might need to reset the network settings. This lets you access the interface and
make any further changes to resolve the problem. To reset the network settings, first shut
down the system and power it off. Press and hold the recessed Reset button on the front panel
of the chassis, and then apply power to the system. Wait until you see the Power LED on the
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