What To Do If The Admin Password Has Been Forgotten - Lindy SC5 User Manual

What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten

If the ADMIN password becomes mislaid or forgotten, you will not be able to
access the SC5 to add or edit users and computer names. This situation may be
resolved by performing a complete reset to return the SC5.
IMPORTANT: A complete reset erases all the user names and computer
names that you have setup.
To clear a password (and restore factory default settings)
1 Remove power from the SC5 unit.
2 Connect the SC5 unit to a computer in the same manner as you would to
carry out a flash upgrade - see
3 Press and hold the reset button on the front panel (requires paper clip or
similar).
4 Apply power and after 3 seconds release the reset button. The 'UPG' LED
should now be iluminated.
5 Set the computer serial settings to the following: 57600, n, 8, 1
6 Using 'TeraTerm' (recommended) or an alternative terminal program, send
"CLEAR<cr>" - in UPPER CASE from the keyboard. The SC5 unit should
respond with "OK".
7 The password is now clear and all factory default settings restored.
Performing flash upgrades.