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Cisco Aironet Access Point Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 13 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Resetting to the Default Configuration
Step 7 When the Summary Status screen appears, reboot the access point by pressing
Ctrl-X or by unplugging the power connector and then plugging it back in.
Step 8 When the memory files are listed under the heading “Memory:File,” press
Ctrl-W within 5 seconds to reach the boot block menu.
Step 9 Write down the list of files for future reference.
Caution Perform the next six steps carefully to avoid accidently deleting the
installation key files or the firmware files. You must carefully note the file
selection letters, because they change during the following steps. If you forget
to copy the access point’s installation key file to DRAM in Step 10, or if you
do not copy it back to configuration memory in Step 13, your access point will
stop functioning.
Step 10 Copy the access point’s AP Installation Key to the access point’s DRAM by
pressing c to select Copy file, then 1 to select DRAM, then the selection letter
for the file AP Installation Key.
Step 11 If the list of configuration files contains a file called VAR Installation Key, you
must copy that file to DRAM along with the AP Installation Key file. If the access
point does not have a VAR installation key file, skip to Step 12.
Caution If you forget to copy the access point’s VAR installation key file to DRAM in
Step 11, or if you do not copy it back to configuration memory in Step 14, your
access point will stop functioning.
Copy the VAR Installation Key to DRAM by pressing c to select Copy file, then
1 to select DRAM, then the selection letter for the file VAR Installation Key.
Step 12 Reformat the access point’s configuration memory bank by pressing Ctrl-Z to
reach the reformat menu. When the menu appears, press ! to select FORMAT
memory bank, then 2 to select Config, then upper-case Y to confirm the
FORMAT command.
Caution Make sure you select the Configuration memory bank for formatting. If you
accidentally format a different memory bank your access point will stop
functioning.