To reboot a Cisco switch using the reset button, follow these steps: Locate the reset button : Find the reset button on the switch. Press and hold the button : Press and hold the button for 5-10.. Manually Reset the Switch. When the switch fails to work and cannot be reset by using the web-based utility, the switch can be manually reset to restore the factory default configuration. Step 1. Disconnect all Ethernet cables from the switch. Step 2. Using a pin, press and hold the Reset button on the switch for 15 to 20 seconds.
To restart a Cisco switch using the web interface: Access the web interface: Open a web browser and navigate to the switch's IP address. Log in to the web interface:.. How to Reset a Cisco Switch to Factory Defaults Using the Command Line Interface Without Password. Step 1. Connect your computer to the switch using the console cable, and then power the switch on. Step 2. While the Cisco switch is booting, press and hold the Mode button until the switch interface displays the following output: