BEAM XPRESSi – Device Recovery Options
Summary
This page is an overview on various recovery options for the BEAM XPRESSi device.
Default Login Information
- Default Address (LAN IP): 192.168.42.1
- Default Username: admin
- Default Password: admin01
Factory Reset
A factory reset returns the device back to its default factory settings, i.e., it deletes all custom configurations. Below you will find various methods of performing a factory reset on the BEAM XPRESSi.
NOTE: SIM PIN on the main SIM card is the only user parameter that is kept after a factory reset.
Reset Button
The reset button is located on the front panel of the device:
The reset button has two functions:
- Reboot the device. If the reset button is pressed for up to 4 seconds, the device will reboot. Start of the reboot will be indicated by the flashing of all 5 signal strength LEDs together with the green connection status LED.
- Factory reset. If the reset button is pressed for at least 5 seconds (by default), the device will perform a factory reset and reboot. Signal strength LEDs indicate the elapsed time while holding the reset button. When all 5 LEDs light up, it indicates that 5 seconds have passed and the reset button can be released. Start of the factory reset will be indicated by flashing of all 5 signal strength LEDs together with a red connection status LED.
NOTE: the default button hold time value (5 seconds) can be changed in the router’s WebUI, from the System → Administration → General page.
Web UI
You can also perform a factory reset from the BEAM XPRESSi’s WebUI. To do so, login to the router and go to the Administration section found under the System tab (System → Administration → General). In the very bottom of the page there’s a Restore button that performs a factory reset on click:
SMS
<router_password> restore
Replace <router_password> with your actual password.
Command Line
You can perform a factory reset via command line by executing the firstboot command. After this you will be asked to confirm the reset. If you’re sure, type the letter y and press “Enter” or type the letter n if you wish to cancel the reset.
If you agreed to perform a factory reset, next type in reboot and press “Enter”.The router will be reset to it’s factory settings and rebooted. The entire sequence of events should look like this:
root@BeamXpress:~# firstboot
This will erase all settings and remove any installed packages. Are you sure? [N/y]
y
/dev/mtdblock5 is mounted as /overlay, only erasing files
root@Teltonika-RUT850:~# reboot