Restore The Switch Configuration - NETGEAR GS316EP User Manual

The default name of the backup file is based on the switch model, for example:
GS316EPP.cfg.

Restore the switch configuration

If you saved a back up of the switch's configuration file, you can load this file from your
computer on to the switch to restore the configuration.
To restore the configuration settings of the switch from a back up file:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the
switch, or connected directly to the switch through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the device management password.
The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The
password is case-sensitive.
The HOME page displays.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select SETTINGS.
5. From the menu on the left, select CONFIGURATION FILE.
The RESTORE CONFIGURATION page displays.
6. Click the purple file icon, navigate to the saved configuration file, and select it.
The name of the saved configuration file is based on the switch model, for example:
GS316EPP.cfg.
The RESTORE button changes to the APPLY CONFIGURATION button.
7. Click the APPLY CONFIGURATION button.
A pop-up window displays a warning.
8. Click the CONTINUE button.
The configuration is uploaded to the switch.
WARNING: Do not interrupt the network connection or power to the switch during
the restoration process. Do not disconnect any Ethernet cables or power off the
switch until the restoration process and switch reboot are complete. Doing so can
damage the switch.
Your switch web session is disconnected and you must log back in to the device UI.
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