User guide
SMD101 Reset Summary
The SMD101 can be reset to default states using the rear panel reset button, the 
ResetDevice page of the user interface, and SIS commands. Each reset affects different 
configurations and local files, resetting some to factory condition and retaining others. 
The reset mode summary table below details the activation, results, and purpose of each 
rear panel activated reset mode. 
SMD101 Reset Mode Summary
Mode Activation Result Purpose and Notes
Factory Firmware
1
Hold in the recessed rear panel 
reset button while applying 
power to the unit.
The SMD101 reverts to the factory 
default firmware for a single power cycle. 
If incompatibility issues arise with 
user-loaded firmware, use mode1 
to revert to the factory default 
firmware for a single power cycle. 
All user files and settings are 
maintained. 
Reset All IP Settings
4
Hold in the Reset button for 
about 6 seconds until the Power 
LED blinks twice (once at 3 
seconds, again at 6 seconds). 
Then, release and press Reset 
again within 
1 second*.
Mode 4:
•  Sets port mapping back to factory 
default.
•  Sets the IP address back to factory 
default (192.168.254.254).
•  Sets the subnet mask address back 
to the factory default (255.255.0.0).
•  Sets the gateway IP address to the 
factory default (0.0.0.0).
•  Turns DHCP off.
•  The Reset LED on the rear panel 
of the unit flashes four times in 
succession.
Mode 4 is used to set 
IP address information using ARP 
and the MAC address.
"Resetting IP Settings" appears 
on a connected display.
Reset to Factory Defaults
5
Hold in the Reset button for 
about 9 seconds until the Power 
LED blinks three times (once at 
3 seconds, again at 6 seconds, 
again at 9 seconds). Then, 
release and press Reset again 
within 
1 second*.
Mode 5:
Performs a complete reset to factory 
defaults (except the firmware). 
•  Does everything mode 4 does.
•  Clears port configurations.
•  Resets all IP options.
•  Clears all user settings.
•  Clears all files from the unit.
•  The Reset LED on the rear panel 
of the unit flashes four times in 
succession.
Mode 5 is useful when wanting to 
start over with configuration and 
uploading, and also to replace 
events.
"Resetting SMD101" appears on 
a connected display.
NOTE: 
*
 = For modes 4 and 5, nothing happens if the momentary press does not occur within 1 second.
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