| Problem | Solution | Files Involved | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | WebGUI unreachable after IP change | Delete network.cfg from USB on another PC | /boot/config/network.cfg | | NIC hardware changed (MAC mismatch) | Delete network-rules.cfg | /boot/config/network-rules.cfg | | Complete lockout, no local console | Remove USB, delete both CFG files on another computer | Both files above | | Fresh install but keep disk config | Delete only network CFGs from existing /config folder | Both files above | | Need temporary network to rescue data | Boot Safe Mode, remove files, restart emhttp | N/A |
If you prefer to fix the settings without a full reset, you can edit the configuration file manually using a text editor like nano on the CLI or Notepad on a PC. /boot/config/network.cfg unraid reset network settings install
After reboot, Unraid will act as if network was never configured (DHCP default). | Problem | Solution | Files Involved |
After a reset, the server will request a new IP from your router via DHCP. You can find this new address by typing ipconfig (for Windows) or checking your router's client list. You can find this new address by typing
The server will now use default network settings (DHCP, eth0 as primary).