Backup Configuration - ZyXEL Communications Prestige 681 User Manual

Prestige 681 SDSL Router
Table 11-4
Field Description
Reset SDSL This command re-initializes the SDSL link to the telephone company.
Ping Host This diagnostic test pings the host, which determines the functionality of the
TCP/IP protocol on both systems and the links in between.
Reboot System This option reboots the Prestige.
Command Mode This option allows you to enter the command mode. This mode allows you to
diagnose and test your Prestige using a specified set of commands.

11.4 Backup Configuration

Option 5 in Menu 24 - System Maintenance allows you to save the current Prestige configuration to a file
on your computer. Backup is highly recommended once your Prestige is functioning properly.
You must perform the backup and restore through the console port. Any serial communications program
should work fine; however, you must use XMODEM protocol to perform the download/upload.
Step 1. Go to Menu 24.5 (shown next).
Ready to backup Configuration via Xmodem.
Do you want to continue (y/n):
Step 2.
Press "Y" to indicate that you want to continue.
The following procedure is for the HyperTerminal program. The procedure for other serial communications
programs should be similar. Run the HyperTerminal program.
Step 1.
Click "Transfer", then "Receive File" to display the following screen
.
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System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic
Figure 11-9 Backup Configuration
Enter where you want to place
the rom configuration file on
your computer.
Figure 11-10 HyperTerminal Screen
Choose the
X-Modem
Protocol.
System Maintenance