How to reset or factory restore NEC N100 device?
To reset or factory restore a NEC N100 device, you can follow these common and recommended methods:
Method 1: Using the 1040riefresh command:
1. Open a terminal window on a computer running DOS 5.x or later.
2. Connect the NEC N100 device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Run the following command in the terminal: `1040riefresh`
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the device reset and wait for the device to reset.
Method 2: Using the NEC Control Center software:
1. Install the NEC Control Center software on a computer running Windows.
2. Connect the NEC N100 device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Run the NEC Control Center software and select the NEC N100 device from the list.
4. Click the "Power" button and select "Reset Devices".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the device reset and wait for the device to reset.
Method 3: Using a flash drive and a DOS bootable CMD prompt:
1. Create a bootable DOS flash drive by copying the DOS Command Prompt files to a USB flash drive.
2. Connect the NEC N100 device to the computer using a USB cable.
3. Reboot the computer and enter DOS mode by pressing the F12 key on your keyboard.
4. Select the USB drive you just created as the boot device and press Enter.
5. Open the DOS Command Prompt and enter the following command: `1040riefresh`
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the device reset and wait for the device to reset.
Method 4: Using a power cable:
1. Disconnect the NEC N100 device from the computer.
2. Unplug the power cable from the device.
3. Hold the power button on the NEC N100 device down for 30 seconds, releasing the power button when a red LED light stops flashing.
4. Reconnect the power cable to the device and wait for the device to reset.
It is important to note that resetting or factory restoring a device can result in the loss of all data, so it is recommended to perform this action only when necessary.
