Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Resetting to the Default Configuration
Resetting to the Default Configuration
If you forget the password that allows you to configure the access point, you might need to completely reset the configuration. Follow the steps below to delete the current configuration and return all access point settings to the factory defaults.
Steps for Firmware Versions 11.07 or Later
Follow the steps in this section if your access point is running firmware version 11.07 or later.
Note The following steps reset all configuration settings to factory defaults, including passwords, WEP keys, the IP address, and the SSID. If you do not need to reset the entire configuration, use the Configuration Reset buttons on the System Configuration Setup page in the
Step 1 Use a
Step 2 Open a
Note These instructions describe HyperTeminal; other programs are similar.
Step 3 In the Connection Description window, enter a name and select an icon for the connection and click OK.
Step 4 In the Connect To window, select the port to which the cable is connected and click OK. Step 5 In the Port Settings window, enter the following settings:
•9600 baud,
•8 data bits,
•No parity,
•1 stop bit, and
•Xon/Xoff flow control
Step 6 Click OK, and press Enter.
Step 7 When the Summary Status screen appears, reboot the access point by unplugging the power connector and then plugging it back in.
Step 8 When the access point reboots and the Summary Status screen reappears, type :resetall, and press Enter. Step 9 Type yes, and press Enter to confirm the command.
Note The resetall command is valid for only 2 minutes immediately after the access point reboots. If you do not enter and confirm the resetall command during that 2 minutes, reboot the access point again.
Cisco Aironet Access Point Hardware Installation Guide
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