GX Gateway Hardware Installation Guide
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Performing a Partial Reset
Note:
It is not recommended to access the unit on a regular basis through the Rescue Network Interface
.
Important
:
Make sure the unit is connected to the WAN port, as the Rescue interface is bound to the
unit's WAN port (ETH1). The IP address of the Rescue interface is 192.168.0.1 (IPv4) or an IPv6 Link
Local address.
Steps
1)
When the Power LED is steady or blinking rapidly, insert a small unbent paper clip into the
hole of the
Reset/Default
button located on the Mitel GX Gateway.
Note:
The Power LED will start blinking
.
2)
Wait a few seconds
.
3)
W
hen all LEDs are blinking, but before they stop blinking, remove the paper clip.
Note:
You have between 7 to 11 seconds.
Result
The Rescue Network Interface is displayed when accessing the Management Interface. Several
parameters and services are modified, refer to
Partial Reset
.
Do not forget to perform the
step.
Disabling the Rescue Interface
By default the Rescue interface is disabled. However, after a partial reset the rescue interface is
enabled
.
Important
:
The Rescue interface is bound to the unit's WAN port (ETH1). The IP address of the Rescue
interface is 192.168.0.1 (IPv4) or an IPv6 Link Local address.
Steps
1)
Go to
Management
/
Misc
.
2)
From the
Network Interface
drop-down menu, select the interface that will be used to manage the
unit.
Important
:
If you keep the
Rescue Interface
selected, you will not be able to get into the management
interface after disabling it.
3)
Click
Apply
4)
Go to
Network
/
Interfaces
.
5)
In the
Rescue Interface
table, from the
Activation
selection list, select
Disable
.
6)
Click
Apply
.
Important
:
Make sure to reconfigure at least the user's authentication and firewall rules (if applicable),
otherwise it may leave the unit unsecure.
Result
The unit will be reachable either on the new configured static IP address or on the DHCP .
