Hardware Installation Guide - Mediatrix Sentinel
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Result
The Rescue Network Interface is displayed when accessing the Management Interface. Several
parameters and services are modified. For more details, refer to
(p. 28)
.
What to do next
Remove the changes in your configuration that caused the system to no longer respond, and do not
forget to disable the Rescue Network interface. Refer to
Disabling the Rescue Interface
(p. 31)
.
Factory Reset
The Factory reset reverts the Mediatrix unit back to its default factory settings.
It deletes the persistent configuration parameters of the unit, including:
• User files stored in the File service
• Certificates except the ones factory installed
• Log files of the File service
The Factory reset should be performed with the Mediatrix unit connected to a network with access to a
DHCP server. If the unit cannot find a DHCP server, it will sent requests indefinitely. A Factory Reset can be
triggered either:
• directly on the unit. Refer to Performing a Factory Reset.
• via the web interface of the Mediatrix unit. (
Management
/
Firmware Upgrade
).
• via the Command Line Interface of the Mediatrix unit by using the
fpu.defaultsetting
parameter.
Performing a Factory Reset
Information
The Factory reset alters any persistent configuration data of the Mediatrix unit.
The Mediatrix unit must be connected to a network with access to a DHCP server. If the unit cannot
find a DHCP server, it will send requests indefinitely.
Steps
1)
Power the Mediatrix Sentinel Off.
2)
Insert a small, unbent paper clip into the Reset/Default hole located at the rear of the Mediatrix
unit.
3)
While pressing the Reset/Default button, restart the unit.
Do not depress before the LEDs stop blinking and are steadily ON. This can take up to 30 seconds.
4)
Release the paper clip.
