How to Restore the Default Cisco IDS Configuration

If necessary, the default sensor configuration can be restored. This may be due to a configuration mistake that cannot be located, or a retasking of the IDS sensor in the network. The following procedure can be used to restore the default configuration to the sensor:

1. Select Configuration | Restore Defaults. The Restore Default page appears.

2. To restore the default configuration, click Apply to Sensor.

The netmask, default gateway, IP address, allowed hosts, password, and time will not be reset. Automatic and manual blocks will also remain in effect.

If you have found yourself in a situation that requires more then a simple restoration of the defaults, version 4.x has a recovery partition available that is a very nice safety net to have. Simply go to the command line and use the recover command to rebuild the sensor.