Restart (Power-Cycle) The Switch; Reset The Switch To Factory Default Settings But Maintain The Registration Status - NETGEAR MS324TXUP Hardware Installation Manual

24-Port Multigig Ethernet Ultra60 PoE++ Smart Switch with 4 SFP Ports Hardware Installation
(power-cycle) the switch or reset it to factory defaults, either with or without maintaining
the registration status. For more information, see the following sections.
Note: Before you restart or reset the switch, be sure to first export and save the
configuration file, so that you can restore the current switch configuration settings if
needed.

Restart (power-cycle) the switch

Note: We recommend that you export and save the configuration file before you press
the Reset/Factory Defaults button to restart the switch.
To restart the switch using the Reset/Factory Defaults button:
1. Insert a tool such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press the Reset/Factory Defaults button for less than 5 seconds.
CAUTION: Do not press the button for more than 5 seconds!
During the restart process, the Power LED lights blinking green.
Reset the switch to factory default settings but maintain the registration
status
When you reset the switch to factory default settings but maintain the registration
status, all settings are erased and the switch restarts with factory default settings. The
NETGEAR registration status is maintained and not erased. After the switch is reset, you
will need to go through the initial login and setup process again.
Note: We recommend that you export and save the configuration file before you press
the Reset/Factory Defaults button to reset the switch.
To use the Reset/Factory Defaults button to reset the switch to factory default settings
but maintain the registration status:
1. Insert a tool such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press the Reset/Factory Defaults button for more than 5 seconds but less than
10 seconds.
CAUTION: Do not press the button for more than 10 seconds or the device
registration flag will be erased from the switch and you will need to enter a registration
key or log into your MyNETGEAR.com account and manually enter your device
registration information.
During the reset process, the Power LED lights blinking green.
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