How to Use the LigoWave – Reset Tool Safely

The LigoWave Reset Tool is a specialized, free Java-based utility used to restore LigoWave wireless networking devices (like the LigoDLB, LigoPTP, and NFT series) back to their factory default configurations. It is primarily designed as a fail-safe recovery solution when administrators lose or forget their device credentials, making physical button-based resets difficult or impossible. Key Features of the Tool

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly across Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Automatic Discovery: Automatically scans and detects active LigoWave units within the local network subnet.

Network Visibility: Displays critical system information including the device’s IP address, MAC address, and current firmware version.

Simplified Process: Executes a full device reset with a minimal “one-click” workflow inside the software. How the Reset Process Works

The tool utilizes a network-level discovery window during the device’s initial power cycle. Because it verifies ownership via physical hardware tags (the device serial number), it prevents unauthorized remote hacking attempts.

Here is the exact step-by-step workflow required to reset a device:

Launch the Software: Open the Java-based Reset Tool application on your computer.

Establish Physical Connection: Connect your computer’s Ethernet port directly to the LAN port of the LigoWave radio unit or its PoE injector.

Power Cycle the Device: Turn off the power to the LigoWave device and turn it back on.

Device Interception: Upon boot, the radio temporarily broadcasts on the local subnet. The tool automatically discovers it and displays it inside the software interface (often showing a temporary boot IP like 192.168.2.66).

Initiate Reset: Select your specific radio from the detected list and click the Reset button.

Security Verification: Enter the last 4 digits of the radio’s unique Serial Number when prompted by the software. This acts as a security check to prove you have physical access to the device.

Reboot: The software sends a reset command, and the device reboots itself. It will clear all custom configurations and return to the original factory default settings.

For a visual walkthrough of this configuration process, you can watch this official step-by-step demonstration video: How to use a Reset Tool LigoDLB YouTube · Jul 14, 2015