How to Factory Reset – DAP-3690
Before beginning we must keep in mind that the DAP-3690 is an outside AP, so you do not have a button to perform the reset. The only method by which you can restore factory settings is using the console port connected to a PC
Step 1 - Connect one end of the supplied console cable to the console port
of the DAP-3690 and the other to an available serial port on the PC (that you will use to connect to the AP)
Step 2 - Run HyperTerminal on the PC. (If you do not have HyperTerminal installed you can download it from Microsoft or use another program such as Putty.)
• Go to the Start menu
• Select All the programs
• Select Accessories
• Select Communications
• Select HyperTerminal
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Step 3 - Enter a new connection name
Step 4 - Select the appropriate COM port
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If you do not know the COM port number to use from entering the device manager and verify the information in Ports (COM and LPT).
In our case we will use a USB-to-Serial adapter we specify the COM4.
Step 5 – Configure the port settings as below
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Step 6 - Enter the username and password
Once logged in, you will be able to run the configuration commands to perform the reset to factory settings
Step 7 - Run the command
Run the unquoted: "factorydefault set" command to reset your DAP-3690
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