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Can't reset switch to factory defaults
Hello, I've tried the paperclip that usually works for my other switches. Tried 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 8 seconds, 15 seconds, 25 seconds over and over - still doesn't reset. I hooked up a usb...
Moving target opening yet another thread? Mind you we are community members, not paid Netgear support please.
This is the formal way - permitting the serial console remains workable, and the switch isn't completely dead - you have to break the boot process to get access to the boot menu:
M4300 Resetting to factory default using the boot menu
The "trick" breaking the boot process is nicely documented - press and hold the Q key ...
Thanks! - I got there but was unable to reset it - it kept asking for the admin username and password and blank as the PW did not work. I ended up at the point of just being stuck at the M4300R2 prompt as I must have cleared the entire config.
I've set up a tftp on my PC
I have the firmware file loaded as far as I can tell -- not sure the next step
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