Reset Miniserver to factory settings

If you can no longer connect to your Miniserver (forgotten password, etc...), you can reset it.

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The version of the Miniserver and that of the Configuration Software are always identical. Resetting formats the Miniserver according to the version of the Configuration Software.


To reset the Miniserver, place the Miniserver's SD card, which contains the Configuration Software, in your PC. You'll need a Micro SD card adapter.

wichtig2 Please save your current configuration (.LoxPLAN) before you reset the Miniserver.

 

Step 1 - Remove the Micro SD card from the Miniserver and plug it into your PC/laptop micro-SD card adapter.

Step 2 - Start the configuration software, select the "Maintenance" tab and click "Format SD card".

Format SD Card

Step 3 - Select the drive that contains the SD card
Step 4 - Select the directory containing the SD card contents. The currently installed version of the Configuration Software is the default.
Step 5- Click "Format".

Format Dialogue Box

Step 6 - Click "yes", confirming start of the format operation.
Step 7 - When asked if settings should be maintained, select "no". This ensures that the factory settings are restored.

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By formatting, your settings for the admin interface (e.g., network settings) will be lost.
The Miniserver will obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. If the server is unavailable, the IP address is 192.168.1.77.