Factory default settings

If needed, you can reset the device configuration of an AnywhereUSB device to the factory default settings.

Restoring the AnywhereUSB to its factory default settings clears all current configuration settings. In addition, any files loaded into the device through the File Management page are also removed. If the Keep network settings checkbox is checked, the network settings will not be reset.

The password will be reset to the factory default during the reboot. Some models have the default password printed on the device label. If this password is on the label, the password is reset to this default. If a password is not printed on the label, you will need to manually reset the password. See Security settings.

There are several ways to reset the device configuration of an AnywhereUSB device to the factory default settings:

• Using the web UI

Resetting factory defaults from the web UI clears all current settings, resets the password for the administrative/root user, and restores the settings to the factory defaults. Using the restore operation from the web UI is the best way to reset the configuration. Before performing the restore operation, back up the settings using the Backup/Restore operation to save the current configuration in case you want to restore it at a later time.

A reboot from the web UI is a soft reset.

• Using the boot command

A reboot using the boot command is a soft reset.

• Using the front panel Reset button

A reboot using the Reset button/signal method is a hard reset.