You can use any of these methods to reset a WatchGuard AP to factory-default settings:
- Reset the AP from the Gateway Wireless Controller
- Press the reset button on the AP
- Unpair an AP
- Disable automatic deployment for automatically deployed APs
- Reset the AP from the access point's local web UI
When you reset an AP to factory default settings, you must discover and pair the AP again
Reset a WatchGuard AP from the Gateway Wireless Controller
You can reset the AP from the Gateway Wireless Controller.
To reset the AP, from Fireware Web UI:
- Select Dashboard > Gateway Wireless Controller.
- Select the Access Points tab.
- Select an Access Point.
- From the Actions drop-down list, select Reset to Factory Default.
To reset the AP, from Firebox System Manager:
- Select the Gateway Wireless Controller tab.
- Select the Access Points tab.
- Select an Access Point.
- From the Actions drop-down list, select Reset to Factory Default.
Reset a WatchGuard AP with the Reset Button
To reset an AP125, AP225W, AP325, AP420, or AP327X:
- With the AP powered on, insert a pin or paperclip into the Reset button hole.
- Press and hold the reset button for up to 10 seconds until all LEDs go off to indicate that the AP has rebooted.
Unpair a WatchGuard AP
When you unpair an AP from a Firebox, the AP restarts with factory-default settings.
For more information, go to Unpair an AP.
Reset Automatically Deployed WatchGuard APs
Automatically deployed APs are reset to factory-default settings if you disable the Automatic Deployment feature.
For more information, go to About AP Automatic Deployment.