Appendix A. Factory Reset Procedure

The FireBrick has a simple factory reset process to erase the configuration allowing you to reconnect using the default IP addresses described in Chapter 2. This process can be very useful if you ever make an error in the configuration that stops you having access to the FireBrick for any reason, or any other situation where it is appropriate to start from scratch.

Disconnect all network and power leads :-
Connect lead between far left and far right ports (ports 1 and 4) :-
Connect power and wait a few seconds for all port LEDs to be on steadily. Power LED blinks :-
Disconnect loop, leave power connected. LEDs cycle and power LED blinks :-
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There is a timeout of 20 seconds in this process - if the loop is present for longer than 20 seconds, the power LED will stop flashing and the factory reset will be aborted

Connect network to left hand port. Power LED comes on solidly.

This process will start the FireBrick in a factory reset mode temporarily - the configuration stored in flash memory has not yet been altered or deleted at this stage.

If you do not save a new configuration at this stage, then the FB6000 will revert to the existing saved configuration when next powered up or restarted.

It is also possible to recover the configuration stored in flash memory, if you know an administrative username and password for it - this gives you an opportunity to correct a configuration, such as where you had made a change that prevented you from accessing the FB6000.

To factory reset permanently follow the same process but with ports 1 and 2 looped - this will overwrite the configuration stored in flash memory, so use this reset method with caution.


Chapter 17. Command Line Interface		Appendix B. CIDR and CIDR Notation

Appendix A. Factory Reset Procedure

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