Sony PCWA-A200 Access Point Help File - Page 58
Reset mode and Software Reset mode
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Reset mode and Software Reset mode The reset mode and the Softw are Reset mode are used w hen you cannot make changes to the Access Point for some reason. It is not necessary to use them under normal conditions. Reset mode Softw are Reset mode Reset mode You can return the Access Point to its ex-factory settings by setting it to the Reset mode and then using the Firmw are Update Utility. If, for some reason, the Access Point is completely separated from the netw ork, or if the Access Point firmw are is for some reason, damaged, you can handle almost all trouble excluding physical or electrical damage. Ex-factory Settings: Connection mode: Cable Modem connection mode Ethernet (10Base-T) side IP address: Automatic acquisition setting (DHCP client) Encryption Key: Last five digits of Access Point ID Passw ord of the Access point Setup Utility: public Carefully consider the composition of the LAN netw ork to w hich you w ant to connect and consult w ith the netw ork administrator of the LAN netw ork to w hich you w ant to connect and change to the appropriate settings. To s e t to the Re s e t m ode Hold the reset sw itch by using the tip of a paper clip for about one second w hile pow ering on the Access Point. 1. Hold the reset sw itch by using the tip of a paper clip for about one second w hile pow ering on the Access Point. 2. Re le as e the re s e t s w itch w he n the POWER indicator lights in orange . Software Reset mode The Softw are Reset mode is used for the follow ing problems. You have forgotten the Encryption Key (WEP Key). You have forgotten the Access Point Setup Utility passw ord. An inappropriate IP address is fixed on the Ethernet (10BASE-T) w ith the ISDN Router Connection mode. The follow ing states are maintained for five minutes w hen the Softw are Reset mode is entered. Encryption Key (WEP Key): None Access Point Setup Utility passw ord: None Settings other than the above remain are as they w ere at the last time they w ere set. To s e t to the Softw are Re s e t m ode Hold the reset sw itch using the tip of a paper clip for approximately one second w hile pow ering on the Access Point. The POWER indicator lights in orange. Page 58