Installation guide
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Hardware Reset to Factory Defaults
Hardware Reset to Factory Defaults
The RoamAbout R2 has a Reload/Reset button. This button is used to download a new
firmware image to the RoamAbout R2, and to reset the RoamAbout R2 to the factory
defaults. Please note the following before you reset the R2 to the factory defaults:
• You cannot reset the RoamAbout R2 to the factory default settings until you reload, or
upgrade, a firmware image.
• The firmware image must be in the same directory where the Loader.exe file is located.
• You need to write down the MAC address (in the MAC ADD box) for use when
configuring the RoamAbout R2.
To reset the RoamAbout R2 to the factory defaults, perform the following steps:
1. Record the MAC address of the RoamAbout R2 and the G*.Z firmware file name. The
G*.Z firmware file is located in the Program Files/RoamAbout/Manager directory.
2. Access the Login screen using the console port management via a HyperTerminal
session or DOS prompt. This will allow you to view the reset, and to determine when
the reset is complete.
3. Start NetRider Loader, click on the Loader.exe file. The default location is Program
Files/RoamAbout/Manager.
4. Click on the Setup button.
5. Enter the following information:
a) Host name.
b) Hardware address. This is the R2 MAC address that you recorded in Step 1.
c) IP address. The IP address you want to assign to the RoamAbout R2.
d) Subnet Mask.
e) Gateway IP address (Optional)
f) Image. The name of the RoamAbout R2 firmware file that you recorded in Step 1.
6. Click on OK.
7. Power off then apply power to the RoamAbout R2.