Erase The Settings; Disable Led Blinking Or Turn Off Leds - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

The Power LED starts blinking amber and the configuration is reset to factory default settings.When the reset
is complete, the modem router reboots.This process takes about two minutes.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example, if
you are connected to the modem router's web page, do not close the browser, click a link, or
load a new page. Do not turn off the modem router. Wait until the modem router finishes
restarting and the Power LED turns solid white.

Erase the Settings

CAUTION:
This process erases all settings that you configured in the modem router.
To erase the settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter .routerlogin.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5. Click the Erase button.
The configuration is reset to factory default settings.When the reset is complete, the modem router
reboots.This process takes about two minutes.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the reset. For example,
do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the modem
router.Wait until the modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED turns solid white.

Disable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs

The LEDs on the top panel of the modem router indicate activities and behavior.You can disable LED blinking
for network communications, or turn off all LEDs except the Power LED.
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