How to reset or factory restore Plum Link II device?
To reset or factory restore a Plum Link II device, you need to follow these steps:
1. Backup: Before you start the reset/factory restore process, it is recommended to back up your device. You can back up your configuration, device ID, etc.
2. Check for Firmware Updates: Before proceeding with the reset/factory restore, make sure that your device is update with the latest firmware. If not, download and install the latest firmware from Plum's website.
3. Reset Process:
a. Connect the device to a switch or router with an IPv4 address (192.168.0.1/24 is a common IP address).
b. Using SSH client, connect to the device. The default username for SSH is root, and the password is , since it has been reset.
c. Type " root connect Flash " and press Enter to switch to the boot loader.
d. Type " root connect ForceVerFw " and press Enter. This will guide you through a series of prompts to verify that you want to flash the same firmware as currently installed on the device.
4. Factory Restore Process:
a. Connect to the device using SSH client. Type " root connect Utdm " and press Enter to boot the device.
b. Type " utdm util " and press Enter. This will display a menu on the device.
c. Type " utdm reset " and press Enter.
d. When prompted, type " y" to confirm the factory reset.
e. When the factory reset is complete, type " reboot " and press Enter.
f. Once the device is back online, login to the device using SSH client (default username is root, no password).
Note: Restoring a Plum Link II device to its factory state will delete all the existing configurations, routes, access control, and settings. Be sure to document your configurations and settings before resetting the device to avoid any disruptions.
