Verizon Jetpack® MiFi® 8800L - Restore Settings to Factory Defaults
Here's how to reset your MiFi 8800L if it won't connect, crashes/resets, freezes or runs slowly.
Restore Settings to Factory Defaults only if absolutely necessary as it removes all modified settings including Network Name (SSID), Wi-Fi/Admin Password, etc.
- From the Home screen, tapMenu(lower-left).If necessary, press thePower button(top-right edge) to turn on the display.
- TapSettings.
- TapFactory Reset.
- TapFactory Resetagain.
- To continue, review the disclaimer then tapConfirm.Allow several minutes for the reset process to complete.After restoring to factory defaults, ensure Power Management Settings are set to the preferred options.
- If the steps above don't work, try one of the following:
- Reset via the button method
- Reset via the admin site
Button Reset
- You can also perform a factory reset by removing the battery cover then pressing the reset button (using a paperclip or similar tool) for 10 seconds or until 'MiFi resetting' appears on the display.The Reset button is located down inside the hole marked RESET.
Admin Site Reset
- Access the Admin Web Interface.
- From the Jetpack tab, clickBackup and Restore.
- From the Restore to Factory Defaults section, clickRestore Factory Defaults.
- To continue, review the info then clickConfirm.Allow several minutes for the restore process to complete.After restoring to factory defaults, ensure Power Management Settings are set to the preferred options.