How To Reset a Switch To Factory Settings?
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1. Connect a console cable to the switch and a laptop or PC.
2. Log into the switch by opening the terminal software on the laptop/PC and typing: enable, enter and then entering the switch password (default is blank).
3. Type show running–config and make a backup of your configuration if needed.
4. Type write erase to erase the existing configuration.
5. Type reload and then press Enter.
6. When prompted to save the configuration type no.
7. After the reload, press Enter at the system configuration dialog.
8. Type yes and press Enter to save the configuration, and then answer No when prompted to start the configuration dialog.
9. All settings will be reverted to their factory defaults.