Does a way exist to factory reset APs and switches via a URL?
Long story short, I attempted a backup and restore on my local controller which unfortunately did not work and now I have a blank configuration. All my switches and APs are still functional but they are no longer joined to the controller. I need to factory reset them, but would like to avoid having to get the ladder and press the button on all them manually.
I had the same issue trying to restore on the local controller. Here’s the command I was given by the Alta team.
/lib/sh/factory-reset.sh
then reboot
Problem is, I have no way to add an SSH key to the APs at this point
If they aren’t pointing to any controller then the only way is the hard reset with a pin.
If the APs were previously joined to the controller the SSH key config will still be present and you can log in.
Looks like I only added an SSH key to the controller, not to the APs. So ladder it is 
Remember 3 points of contact 
Better yet, we need support to fix the backup/restore functionality. Or at least put a big red warning in the controller stating “restoring a backup will cause you to lose all your data and need to factory reset everything and start all over”.
I do agree. Local controllers are, AFAIK still beta.