Hardware Reset to Factory Defaults
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Hardware Reset to Factory Defaults
The RoamAbout Access Point 2000 hardware reset button (labeled S1 on the unit) forces
the AP to download a firmware image and reset to factory default values. Use the reset
button when you are unable to reload or upgrade the AP using the AP Manager or console
port (i.e., should the AP firmware suffer data corruption).
Note the following before you reset the AP to factory defaults:
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The firmware image must be in the same directory where the Loader.exe file is located.
If you have AP Manager installed, the firmware file is located in the Program Files/
RoamAbout/Manager directory.
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Record the N*.BIN firmware file name and the MAC address (in the MAC ADD box
on the unit) for use when configuring the AP.
To use the reset button, perform the following:
1.
Access the Login screen using the console port management via a HyperTerminal
session or DOS prompt. This will allow you to view the reset, and to determine when
the reset is complete.
2.
Start NetRider Loader. Click on the Loader.exe file.
3.
Click on the Setup button.
4.
Enter the following information:
a)
Host name.
b)
Hardware address. This is the AP MAC address that you recorded.
c)
IP address. The IP address you want to assign to the AP.
d)
Subnet Mask.
e)
Gateway IP address (optional).
f)
Image. The name of the firmware file that you recorded.
5.
Click on OK.
6.
Power off the AP.
