virtual access GW1000M Series - Reset Button

2: GW1000 Series hardware
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GW1000 Series User Manual
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2.17 Reset button
The reset button is used to request a system reset.
When you press the reset button the PWR/CONFIG LED will display different patterns
depending on how long you press the button. The flashing patterns will be different for
the 2 flashing phases indicated below. The length of time you hold the reset button will
determine the router behaviour.
Press duration
PWR/CONFIG LED
behaviour
Router behaviour on depress
0-3 seconds
On
Normal reset to running config. No special
LED activity.
Between 3 and 15 seconds
Flashing slowly
Releasing between 3-15 seconds switches
the router back to factory configuration.
Between 15 and 20 seconds
On
Releasing between 15-20 seconds performs
a normal reset to running config.
Between 20 seconds and 30 seconds
Flashing faster
Releasing between 20-30 seconds reboots
the router in recovery mode.
Over 30 seconds
On
Releasing after 30 seconds performs a
normal reset.
Table 4: GW1000 series router reset behaviour
2.17.1 Recovery mode
Recovery mode is a fail-safe mode where the router can load a default configuration
from the routers firmware. If your router goes into recovery mode, all config files are
kept intact. After the next reboot, the router will revert to the previous config file.
You can use recovery mode to manipulate the config files, but should only be used if all
other configs files are corrupt. If your router has entered recovery mode, contact your
local reseller for access information.