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Summary

A factory reset returns the device back to its default factory settings, i.e., it deletes all custom configurations. This chapter is an overview on the various ways of performing a factory reset on a {{{name}}} device.

NOTE: SIM PIN on the main SIM card is the only user parameter that is kept after a factory reset.

Reset Button

The reset button is located on the back panel of the device:

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The reset button has two functions:

• Reboot the device. If the reset button is pressed for up to 4 seconds, the device will reboot. Start of the reboot will be indicated by the flashing of all 5 signal strength LEDs together with the green connection status LED.
• Factory reset. If the reset button is pressed for at least 5 seconds (by default), the device will perform a factory reset and reboot. Signal strength LEDs indicate the elapsed time while holding the reset button. When all 5 LEDs light up, it indicates that 5 seconds have passed and the reset button can be released. Start of the factory reset will be indicated by flashing of all 5 signal strength LEDs together with a red connection status LED.
  NOTE: the default button hold time value (5 seconds) can be changed in the router's WebUI, from the System → Administration → [[{{{name}}}_Administration#General|General]] page.

WebUI

You can also perform a factory reset from the router's WebUI. To do so, login to the router and go to the Administration section found under the System tab (System → Administration → [[{{{name}}}_Administration#General|General]]). In the very bottom of the page there's a Restore button that performs a factory reset on click:

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Command line

You can perform a factory reset via command line by executing the firstboot command. After this you will be asked to confirm the reset. If you're sure, type the letter y and press "Enter" or type the letter n if you wish to cancel the reset.

If you agreed to perform a factory reset, next type in reboot and press "Enter".The router will be reset to it's factory settings and rebooted. The entire sequence of events should look like this:

root@Teltonika-{{{name}}}:~# firstboot
This will erase all settings and remove any installed packages. Are you sure? [N/y]
y
/dev/mtdblock5 is mounted as /overlay, only erasing files
root@Teltonika-{{{name}}}:~# reboot

You can find more information on command line interfaces supported by {{{name}}} routers here.

Default login information

Since all configurations are deleted and restored to defaults after a factory reset, you'll need to use the default authentication info in order to login to the device. The default login information is provided below:

• Default Address (LAN IP): 192.168.1.1
• Default Username: admin
• Default Password: admin01

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