How to factory reset a Aruba Networks (HPE) router
Reset button location
Reset pinhole on the back of Instant-AP / IAP units; Aruba switches use the Mode / Clear button.
Hold duration
10 seconds
What gets reset
Removes the local config and unbinds the device from the Aruba Central / on-prem Mobility Conductor.
Brand-specific notes
Aruba Instant defaults to admin with a blank password on factory firmware; sticker-printed unique passwords apply to newer HPE-branded models.