TeraStation User Manual
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To reset the TeraStation to its factory default settings, power on the unit and hold down the reset button for five
seconds.
Notes:
• Normally, holding down the reset button initializes settings for IP Address, Ethernet Frame Size, admin username and
password, SSL Key, Port Trunking (default is off), and Network Services except AFP/FTP (page 127). The ability to reset
the admin username and password may be turned off in Settings. You can also initialize settings from within Settings
(next page).
• To disable resetting the admin password from the initialization button, navigate to
System
-
Restore/Erase
-
Restore
Factory Defaults
-
Modify Settings
and select
Keep current admin password
. Click
Save
.
• If you disable resetting the admin password from the reset button, you can no longer configure the TeraStation if you
forget the password. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place.
Initialization
Restore Factory Defaults
To reset the TeraStation to its factory default settings, power on the unit and hold down the reset button for five
seconds.
Location of the reset button varies according to model. You will need to open or remove the drive door to access it. A
key for the drive door is included in your TeraStation package.
TS-XL, TS-XEL
TS-WXL
TS-RXL
Reset Button
* View with the front cover open
To press the reset button on the TS-RXL TeraStation, insert the tip of an unfolded paper
clip.
Reset Button