Reset iPad to factory settings without SIM card

I ordered a used iPad 1 3G+wifi on Amazon and I found out that the seller is not including the SIM card. I believe all iPads are carrier unlocked (which I don't care about other than whether it would make it easier or not to "set up as a new device.") However, just because it is unlocked may not mean it will not require a sim, right?
Do I need the SIM card (or any other At&T sim) for factory resetting?
Thanks for helping if you can, guys!
for your reference:
My question is similar to https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5611739, except it's about the iPad, not phone.
J

BTW, this is a U.S. AT&T Ipad 1.

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