[Answer ID: 15152]
LinkStation 400 - How to Restore the LinkStation to its Factory Defaults
Created 07/17/2013 13:36 | Updated 08/30/2013 15:19
To initialize the LinkStation to its factory default, follow this procedure.
Initializing with the Function Button
Notes:
| • | The following settings will be initialized: admin username, admin password, IP address, and Ethernet frame size. |
| • | To disable initializing username and password, navigate to [Management] - [Restore/Erase] - [Init Button Settings] and select "Keep current admin username and password". |
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Turn off the LinkStation.
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Turn the LinkStation on with holding down the function button.
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Press the function button again while the LED is flashing.
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The LinkStation will reboot automatically. When the LED changes to a steady white, the initialization has been done.
Initializing from Settings
| Note: | This initializes the LinkStation’s settings. All settings are restored to their factory defaults. Saved data is not erased. |
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In Advanced Settings, click [Management].
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Click
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Click [Initialize LinkStation].
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The "Confirm Operation" screen will open. Enter the displayed number, then click [OK].
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The LinkStation will be restored to its factory default settings.
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How to Open Settings
to the right of "Restore/Erase".
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