8-Port Gigabit (PoE+) Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with (2 SFP or 2 Copper Ports and)
Cloud
Management
Maintain or Troubleshoot the Switch
User Manual
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Reset the switch to its factory default
settings
You can reset the system configuration to the factory default values. All changes that you
made are lost. If the IP address changes, your web session might disconnect.
Note:
If you reset the switch to the default configuration, the IP address is
reset to 192.168.0.239, and the DHCP client is enabled. If you lose
network connectivity after you reset the switch to the factory defaults,
see
Access the switch on-network and connected to the Internet on
Access the switch off-network on page
To reset the switch to the factory default settings:
1.
Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2.
Launch a web browser.
3.
In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see
Access the switch on-network and
connected to the Internet on page
Access the switch off-network on page
The login page displays.
If the NETGEAR Business page displays, see
Register and access the switch with your
.
4.
Enter one of the following passwords:
•
After registration, enter the local device password.
By default, the local device password is
password
.
•
If you previously managed the switch through the Insight app or Cloud portal, enter
the Insight network password for the last Insight network location.
For information about the credentials, see
Credentials for the local browser interface on
5.
Click the
Login
button.
The System Information page displays.
6.
Select
Maintenance > Reset > Factory Default
.
The Default Settings page displays.
7.
Select the check box.