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Factory Reset

A factory reset is used to reset the WiFi Pineapple back to its default settings. During the factory reset process, all user-created data will be purged and the system will be restored to its original state. User-created data includes infusions, files, logs, settings, and any other configurations that the user has made. Therefore, to prevent unwanted data loss and allow for quick and easy data restoration, you should backup any important files and configurations prior to performing a factory reset.

Factory Reset Via Web Interface

If you're experiencing issues with your WiFi Pineapple or you simply want to restart from scratch, you can use the web interface to a perform a factory reset by completing the following steps.

  1. Connect to your WiFi Pineapple via Wi-Fi or ethernet cable
  2. Open a web browser and navigate to your WiFi Pineapple's web interface: http://172.16.42.1:1471
  3. Open the "Configuration" tile
  4. Select the "Advanced" tab
  5. Click "Factory Reset Pineapple"
  6. Wait for your WiFi Pineapple to complete the factory reset Once the factory reset is complete, your WiFi Pineapple will automatically reboot.
  7. Connect to your WiFi Pineapple via Wi-Fi or ethernet cable
  8. Open a web browser and navigate to your WiFi Pineapple's web interface: http://172.16.42.1:1471
  9. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password

Once you've finished creating a new password, your WiFi Pineapple will automatically reboot.

That's it! If everything went as planned, your WiFi Pineapple will be restored to its factory defaults the next time you login.

Factory Reset Via DIP Switches

If you're locked out of your WiFi Pineapple or you've forgotten your password, you can use the DIP switches to perform a factory reset by completing the following steps.

  1. Power off your WiFi Pineapple

  2. Place your DIP switches in the following sequence

    Switch 1 - UP
Switch 2 - DOWN
Switch 3 - DOWN
Switch 4 - UP
Switch 5 - UP

    NOTE: Position your WiFi Pineapple so the DIP switches are facing you. The DIP switches are ordered 1 through 5 from left to right.

  3. Power on your WiFi Pineapple

  4. Allow your WiFi Pineapple sufficient time to execute the factory reset. When the factory reset is complete, your WiFi Pineapple will automatically reboot.

  5. After the factory reset is complete and your WiFi Pineapple has finished booting, power off your WiFi Pineapple

  6. Place all five of the DIP switches in the up position

  7. Power on your WiFi Pineapple

  8. Connect to your WiFi Pineapple via WiFi or ethernet cable

  9. Open a web browser and navigate to your WiFi Pineapple's web interface: http://172.16.42.1:1471

  10. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new password

Once you've finished creating a new password, your WiFi Pineapple will automatically reboot.

That's it! If everything went as planned, your WiFi Pineapple will be restored to its factory defaults the next time you login.