How to factory reset a FortiAP which does not have a reset button

[rraikwar]

Description
In some cases, a  FortiAP does not have a reset button.  To factory reset the FortiAP, you must telnet from the FortiGate.

1. Enable login on FortiAP

To enable telnet from the FortiGate CLI, please run the following commands :

config wireless-controller wtp
edit FAP220Bxxxxxxxxxxx (Serial number of FortiAP)
set login-enable enable
end

2. Telnet to FortiAP

exec telnet x.x.x.x <- IP of AP.

3. Save Config / Factory Reset the FortiAP

cfg -c (save the configuration)
cfg -x  (Factory reset the FortiAP)

For sample output, see related article below.

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