A factory reset restores all user-configurable settings to their original values—the same as when the camera left the factory. These are also known as the camera’s default settings.

For most users, configuration changes are made through the web interface. In those cases, a factory reset behaves similarly to using the Reset button in the settings menu—however, the Reset button does not affect network settings.

On a deeper level, a factory reset works by replacing all configuration files with new versions containing default values. This includes files that control advanced features such as multicast triggers, Network Time Protocol (NTP), and other system settings.