Restoring the Network IPS appliance to factory defaults

This topic explains the option of restoring an appliance to factory defaults to enable FIPS mode. Use this option if an appliance is already in use and not in FIPS mode. If the appliance is new and has not been initially configured, this step is unnecessary.

1. Log on to the appliance as admin by using a serial communication session or an SSH communication session.
   Note: See Enabling FIPS mode by using a serial communication session for possible settings.
2. From the Configuration Menu, select Appliance Management.
3. Select Restore to Factory Default (unconfigured).
   Note: The unconfigured option is the only way to restore your appliance to enable FIPS mode. If you choose configured, you do not have the option to enable FIPS mode.