Resetting the CTERA Appliance to Its Default Settings

You can reset the appliance to its default settings.

	Warning
	This action erases all of your passwords and settings, and you will need to reconfigure the appliance as described in Setting Up the CTERA Appliance.

The appliance can be reset to defaults via the appliance Web interface or using the Reset button on its rear panel.

To reset the appliance to its default settings via the appliance Web interface

In the Configuration tab's navigation pane, click System > Configuration Tools.
The System > Configuration Tools page appears.
Click Reset to Defaults.
A confirmation message appears.
Click Yes.
The appliance is reset to its default settings.

The Login page appears.

To reset the C200 to its default settings using the Reset button

While the appliance is up and running, press the Reset button for at least 10 seconds.
The appliance is reset to its default settings and reboots.

To reset the C400/C800 to its default settings using a serial cable

Shut down the appliance.
See Shutting Down the CTERA Appliance.
Connect to the appliance's COM port using a serial cable, and follow the displayed instructions.
For information on locating the C400's COM port, see Rear Panel.

For information on locating the C800's COM port, see Rear Panel.

The terminal program must be set to operate using the following specifications: 115200-N-8-1.
Switch on the appliance. While the appliance is starting up, the message “Press ESC to enter the menu” will be displayed in the terminal for three seconds. During the three seconds, press the ESC key.
The following menu appears:
Select Boot with factory settings.
The appliance boots with the default settings.