Davicom AXON-8A, Quick Start Manual

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4.4. SYSTEM
4.4.1. Administration / General
4.4.1.1. Factory Reset, Reboot and Erase Configuration
There are 2 ways to perform a factory reset on the AXON.
1-By using a pen or paper clip to push the recessed
Factory Reset
button on the unit’s front panel. Maintain the
press until all the front panel LEDs flash;
Or
2-By clicking on the
Factory Reset button on the Administration/General menu.
Note that a factory reset will erase all the settings including passwords, usernames IP settings and addresses.
Other options are available to restart or reconfigure the unit:

Reboot
–Will only restart the unit while conserving all the configuration, login and IP settings.

Erase Config
–Will only erase the unit’s general settings without affecting the IP Address and login
credentials.

The Reconfigure as Modbus Unit stores all Standalone settings in case a return to Standalone mode is
desired at a future time. Note that in MODBUS slave mode, most settings are controlled by the MODBUS
Master. See MODBUS settings section 7 for more details.

The Firmware Upgrade function is also available in this menu. When updating the Firmware, IP settings
and login credentials are retained.