I have an old TC (A1302) which I've replaced with the newest version.  I'd like to erase everything from the old TC and, perhaps, resell it.  How do I accomplish the complete erase?

I have an old TC (A1302) which I've replaced with the newest version (A1470).  I'd like to erase everything from the old TC and, perhaps, resell it.  How do I accomplish the complete erase?

On your Mac.....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the old TC, then click Edit
Click the Disks tab at the top of the window
Click Erase Disk
Select the Zero Out Data option.....which will take 4-6 hours depending on the size of the drive on the old TC......if you plan to sell the TC. If you plan to keep the TC, use the Quick Erase option.....which will only take a few minutes.
Click Erase
Click the Base Station Menu at the top of the screen
Click Restore Default Settings and follow the prompts
The disk has now been securely erased and the network settings have been reset back to factory defaults.

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