User's Guide
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HT81x User Guide 
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 
Warning: 
Restoring  the  Factory  Default  Settings  will  delete  all  configuration  information  on  the  phone.  Please 
backup  or  print  all  the  settings  before  you  restore  to  the  factory  default  settings.  Grandstream  is  not 
responsible for restoring lost parameters and cannot connect your device to your VoIP service provider. 
Therearethree(3)methodsforresetting yourunit: 
Using the Reset Button 
To reset default factory settings using the reset button please follow the steps above: 
1.  Unplug the Ethernet cable.   
2.  Locate the reset hole on the back panel of your HT81X.   
3.  Insert a pin in this hole, and press for about 7 seconds.   
4.  Take out the pin. All unit settings are restored to factory settings 
Using the IVR Command 
Reset default factory settings using the IVR prompt: 
1.  Dial “***” for voice prompt.   
2.  Enter “99” and wait for “reset” voice prompt.   
3.  Enter the encoded MAC address (Look below on how to encode MAC address).   
4.  Wait 15 seconds and device will automatically reboot and restore factory settings.   
Encode the MAC Address   
1.  Locate the MAC address of the device. It is the 12-digit HEX number on the bottom of the unit.   
2.  Key in the MAC address. Use the following mapping:   
Table 7: MAC Address Key Mapping 
Key 
Mapping 
0-9 
0-9 
A 
22 (press the “2” key twice, “A” will show on the LCD) 
B 
222 










