How to reset SonicWALL to factory default

  • Hold down the reset button for 10 seconds. For a TZ, the reset button is located next to the power jack.
  • Click on Factory Reset.

  • Click OK to confirm to the reset.

  • Please wait.

  • The device will reboot.
  • Set your computers IP address to 192.168.168.167 MASK 255.255.255.0.
  • Connect your computer to the LAN port on the SonicWALL TZ.
  • After the device reboots it will be in recovery mode. Connect to at http://192.168.168.168.
  • The default login is: admin and password.
  • At this point the device is reset to factory defaults and change the password.

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