Utilities; Utilities > Backup - Multitech MultiModem iSMS SF100-G Administrator's Manual

Chapter 4 – Using the MultiModem iSMS Web Interface

Utilities

Utilities > Backup
The Backup window has two functions. First, it lets you save all MultiModem iSMS configuration files into one file for
storing externally (Export Backup). Second, it is used to import and apply a configuration backup file (Import Backup from
Remote Client). You may want to import a configuration backup for ease of configuring new units, or to restore a
previously known good configuration to a unit under test.
A backup file is a .tar file that includes the Address Book, Groups and /var/config/ folder (which includes the unit's IP
network settings).
Note: Only apply (import) a backup file to a MultiModem iSMS unit that is the same model number and firmware version
as the unit that created (exported) the backup file. Be careful not to create an IP address conflict on your LAN. Two or
more units cannot be on the same LAN with the same configuration applied.
Backup
Import Backup from Remote Client
Use this section of the window to import a previously exported configuration backup file. Click Browse to locate the file.
Then click Import to restore the MultiModem iSMS configuration from this backup file. The configuration file is uploaded
to the MultiModem iSMS and the saved configuration is restored.
Export Backup
Use this section of the window to create a backup file of the unit's current configuration. Click Export to save the
configuration file to a location of your choice. The file created is a .tar file with its name based on the model type and the
time and date of when the export was invoked.
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