Resetting Login Credentials and Startup Configuration on RUCKUS FastIron Devices

If you're managing a RUCKUS FastIron switch and need to reset login credentials or restore factory settings, you're in the right place. Whether you're locked out or prepping a device for redeployment, this guide walks you through the exact steps to reset your device using OS configuration mode.

Firmware: 09.0.10a or newer

🧭 Step 1: Access OS Configuration Mode

Before you can reset anything, you’ll need to enter the device’s OS configuration mode.

Here’s how:

• Connect to the device via a console cable.

• Press Ctrl + Y to enter OS configuration mode.

• Type help to view all available configuration commands.

🔐 Step 2: Reset Login Credentials

If you’ve lost access or need to restore default login details, use this command:

bash

OS> reset_login

What it does:

• Resets the username and password to the default:

  • Username: sp-admin

  • Password: sp-admin

• Requires console access and OS configuration mode.

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🧼 Step 3: Erase Startup Configuration

To wipe the device’s configuration and restore factory defaults:

bash

OS>erase_startup_config

What it does:

• Erases all startup configuration files.

• Resets the system to its original factory state.

• Requires console access and OS configuration mode.

🔄 Optional: Full Reset (Login + Configuration)

For a complete reset, run both commands in sequence:

bash

OS> reset_loginOS> erase_startup_config

Use this when preparing a device for a fresh deployment or troubleshooting persistent access issues.

Firmware: Pre 9.0.10a

🧭 Step 1: Interrupt the boot.

Before you can reset anything, you’ll need to enter the device’s OS configuration mode.

Here’s how:

• Connect to the device via a console cable.

• Press B to interrupt Boot.

🔐 Step 2: Reset Login Credentials

If you’ve lost access or need to restore default login details, use this command:

bash

7150>no password

7150>boot

The switch will continue booting, which bypasses the password check. Allowing you access to the CLI to get back on the switch

⚠️ Important Reminders

• Perform these operations via a console connection.

• Take the switch out of production before you do this.

• Always back up your configuration before performing a reset.

  
  

✅ Final Thoughts

Resetting a RUCKUS FastIron device is simple once you’re in OS configuration mode. Whether you're restoring access or starting fresh, these commands offer a reliable way to get your device back on track.

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7150

, interrupt the boot by pressing b.

enter "no password" and "boot".