# Wago pfc300 reset **URL:** \ **Category:** Hardware and Linux\ **Tags:** pfc300\ **Created:** [August 26, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263 "2025-08-26T14:50:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WagoUser44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@WagoUser44](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoUser44)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 2:50pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/1 "2025-08-26T14:50:56Z")
Hi, In the WBM (web interface) of the wago plc, I deleted the default gateway in the network configuration (which was the gateway of a switch) and after that I don’t have access to the WBM and I can’t ping the WAGO anymore. However, I can still ping the switch. I already tested to reset the WAGO physically by pressing the RST button for 10-15 seconds, but it doesn’t change anything. I want to do a factory reset to restore the network configuration. NB: I use remote connection via VPN because the WAGO is in another location. Can you help me with the correct procedure for a complete factory reset of the WAGO PFC300? Thanks in advance! ---
**Author:** ![ChristianBelote](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/www.wago.community/christianbelote/32/1762_2.png) [@ChristianBelote](https://www.wago.community/u/ChristianBelote)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/2 "2025-08-26T20:54:37Z")
Hi WagoUser44, If you just need access again, you can use the **temporary IP** feature instead of a full reset: 1. Set the mode selector to **STOP**. 2. Hold the **RST** button \>8 s until the **SYS LED flashes orange**. → The PLC will take a temporary IP (e.g. **192.168.1.17** on X1). You can then reach the WBM and correct the network settings. If you prefer a full factory reset (clears user configs, passwords, and projects but keeps firmware/licenses), hold the **RST** button and mode switch in **RESET** until the **SYS LED flashes red/green** (~8 s). The PLC will reboot with defaults (IP **192.168.1.17 / 255.255.255.0 / 192.168.1.1** ). Since you’re remote via VPN, someone onsite will need to connect locally after either method. ---
**Author:** ![WagoUser44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@WagoUser44](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoUser44)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 7:40am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/3 "2025-08-27T07:40:57Z")
Hi Christian, Thank you for your help, I will test the last solution. ---
**Author:** ![WagoUser44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@WagoUser44](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoUser44)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 9:26am UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/4 "2025-08-27T09:26:18Z")
It’s strange. I performed the factory reset and the SYS LED started blinking green/red, but after 10 minutes it’s still blinking green/red. ---
**Author:** ![WagoUser44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@WagoUser44](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoUser44)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/5 "2025-08-27T12:38:41Z")
Update : I have access to the WBM of the Wago ! But the LED SYS is still blinking ---
**Author:** ![WagoUser44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@WagoUser44](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoUser44)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/6 "2025-08-27T13:54:34Z")
Update 2 : I restarted the runtime in the WBM, LED RUN & IO are green but LED SYS still blinking ---
**Author:** ![WagoUser44](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/7ba0ec/32.png) [@WagoUser44](https://www.wago.community/u/WagoUser44)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://www.wago.community/t/wago-pfc300-reset/2263/7 "2025-08-27T14:06:55Z")
Update 3 : I rebooted the wago in the WBM and now everything is good ! LEDs are green !