How to do a Factory Reset on a Meraki router

Topic

  • How do I do a Factory Reset on a Meraki router?

Environment

  • Meraki Z1 router
  • Meraki Z3 router

Steps

  1. On the back of the Meraki Z1 router, located the Reset button located between the USB and LAN1 ports.
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  2. On the back of the Meraki Z3 router, locate the reset button between the USB and the Internet 1 port. 
  3. Use a paper clip, or small precision screw driver to press the reset button for 10-15 seconds. This will clear the static IP address settings, DHCP lease pool, and local configuration of the device.

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