This kind of switches can only be set to factory default via CLI. You can access the CLI by using a direct console connection or by using a telnet or SSH connection from a remote management host. For the initial connection, you must use a direct connection to the console port. You cannot access the system remotely until the system has an IP address and subnet mask. You can set the network configuration information manually, or you can configure the system to accept these settings from a BOOTP or DHCP server on your network. Go into the boot menu and erase the configuration.
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I decided to dust off my old GSM7248R (that I used to use at my office many years ago) for my house. I was able to use PuTTY to TelNet to the device. However using ezconfig I could not reset the password or revert to a factory default (option 10). In my desperation I decided to delete the configuration. Now I'm further behind because I can no longer log into the web interface or boot normally (option 1). How can I either install a default configuration or better yet do a complete factory reset? I'm assuming I'll need to continue using PuTTY as my TelNet client. Any help wouldn't be much appreciated.
