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leinhto
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Sep 06, 2016
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Cannot connect to WAC730 after factory reset

Please help. I am unable to access the AP after a factory reset. All the lights are coming on as normal. The router sees it and assigns it an IP. However, when I try to access the management page on ...
  • DaneA's avatar
    DaneA
    Sep 06, 2016

    Hi leinhto,

     

    Kindly try the steps below:

     

    1. Disconnect the WAC730 from your existing network and make sure its turned on.  Get a straightened paper clip.

    2. Insert the paper clip to the factory defaults hole then press and hold the factory reset button inside it for 30 seconds.

    3. After 30 seconds, turn off the WAC730 while you still continue to press and hold the factory reset button.  Wait for 5 seconds.

    4. After 5 seconds, turn on the WAC730 switch while you still continue to press and hold the factory reset button.  Wait for another 5 seconds.

    5. After 5 seconds, release the paper clip from the factory reset button.  Wait for the WAC730 to boot up properly.

    6. Try to access the web-GUI of the WAC730.

     

     

    Regards,

     

    DaneA

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