How to Restore TP-Link Pharos Series Products to Factory Defaults

CPE510 , CPE610 , WBS510 , CPE220 , CPE210 , CPE520 , WBS210 , CPE605
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Note: The reset operation will remove all your settings, and your device will be restored to factory default settings. Do not perform a hard reset unless you have backed up your settings or you can do the configuration again.
There are three methods to reset TP-Link Pharos series products to factory defaults.
Method 1:
With the device powered on, directly press and hold the reset button on the product for about 8 seconds until the Wireless Strength LEDs flash. Then release the button and wait for the device to reset to its factory default settings.
Method 2:
With the device powered on, directly press and hold the remote reset button on the PoE adapter for about 8 seconds until the Wireless Strength LEDs flash. Then release the button and wait for the device to reset to its factory default settings.
Method 3:
Visit the PharOS configuration interface through a web browser. Then go to the SYSTEM page. In the Configuration section, click Reset and wait for the device to reset to its factory default settings.
Note:
- The reset process may take several minutes, please wait without any operation.
- After the reset, you can use the default access information that can be found on the product label to log in the device.
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