Reset the NGFW appliance to default settings

We recommend resetting the NGFW appliance to default settings before disposing of the appliance, or mailing the appliance to Forcepoint support or another location.

Resetting the NGFW appliance to factory settings ensures that the NGFW appliance does not contain sensitive information.

CAUTION:
All data and settings are deleted when you reset the NGFW Engine to default settings.

Steps

  1. Browse to NGFW > Status.
  2. Click Reset to Default Settings.
    You are prompted to confirm that you want to reset the NGFW Engine to default settings.
  3. Click Reset Now.

Result

All data and settings are deleted from the NGFW appliance.