Installation 14
IDS-206 Hardware Installation Guide
Resetting the Switch
The Reset/Fast Setup button is located near the bottom of the switch. A small tool such as a paper clip is
needed to access the recessed button.
Soft Reset
To reset/restart the switch you can perform a soft reset. Press and immediately release the reset button
to perform a soft reset.
Hard Reset
Hard Reset performs a power-off for the switch without requiring a disconnection of power. Once
powered off, the switch can be powered back on by pressing the reset switch again or by disconnecting
power at source and re-applying. Press and hold the reset button for at least 8 seconds. The switch will
perform a complete power down and stay in the powered off state. Press the reset button to power the
switch on.
Reset to Factory Default Configuration
The IDS-206 can be reset to the Factory default configuration. When this is done, all configuration, user
IDs, passwords and security certificates are deleted. The start-up and backup software are unaffected.
Follow this procedure:
• Power off the switch
• Press and hold the reset button
• While continuing to hold the reset button, apply power to the switch
• ALR LED will go on after power up; when it goes out; release the reset button
The switch is now reset to factory default configuration.
LED
Behavior
PWR
The PWR LED will remain solid yellow during the boot process. Once the
system software has been loaded the PWR LED will reflect the status of
the power inputs.
LED
Behavior
ALL
All LEDs will be off after 8 seconds.
