Description
This article describes that in some cases, a FortiAP does not have a reset button. To factory reset the FortiAP, telnet from the FortiGate.
Scope
FortiAP
Solution
Enable login on FortiAP
To enable telnet from the FortiGate CLI, run the following commands :
config wireless-controller wtp
edit FAP220Bxxxxxxxxxxx (Serial number of FortiAP)
set override-allowaccess enable
set allowaccess https snmp ssh
end
Telnet to FortiAP:
exec telnet x.x.x.x <- IP of AP.
Save Config/Factory Reset the FortiAP:
cfg -c (save the configuration)
cfg -x (Factory reset the FortiAP)
For sample output, see the related article below:
Technical Note: How to reset the default configuration on FortiAP
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