5 | Description of the access point
Wieland Electric GmbH | BA001098 | 09/2016 (Rev. A)
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5.11
Reset
It is important to note the difference between resetting and restarting the access point.
NOTE
A reset is a restart of the device during which the factory settings for the device are restored.
Please note that when resetting the factory settings, the current individual access point configuration settings
will be deleted. If necessary, you should save your configuration before resetting.
5.11.1
Reset, using the reset button
You can reset the access point to the factory settings by inserting a pointed object (such as a paper clip) into
the opening in the front panel of the access point labeled RES and pressing the button in the opening for 5-30
seconds during operation. Wait until the STATUS LED (green) remains on (after approximately 90 seconds).
5.11.2
Resetting via the web interface
You can reset the access point to the factory settings by going to the
System
menu of the web interface and
selecting the
Backup/firmware
menu point, confirming the
Carry out reset
button. Wait until the STATUS LED
(green) remains on (after approximately 90 seconds).
Also see Section 8.10.3 Resetting the factory device configuration in this regard.