Manually Editing The Config File; Retrieving/Restoring The Configuration File - Colubris Networks CN3000 Administrator's Manual

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Manually editing the config file

The configuration file contains the settings for all customizable parameters on the
CN3000. Almost all of these parameters can be set using the web-based management
tool. However, certain infrequently-used parameters can only be set by manually editing
the configuration file.
Retrieving/ To edit the configuration file, you must first retrieve it from the CN3000. Once edited, it
then needs to be restored. There are several ways to do this:
restoring the
• The easiest way to accomplish both tasks is via the management tool. Use the Config
configuration
file
• HTTPS: The configuration file can be downloaded and uploaded via HTTPS. Using a
• Many configuration file parameters are also accessible via SNMP. For details see the
Important: The local username and password for the administrator are not saved when
you use the Backup Configuration option. If you upload a configuration file, the old
username and password are therefore not updated.
Important: If you upload a configuration file with an invalid structure, it is possible to put
the CN3000 into an unstable state. To return to normal operation, do a factory reset.
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file management page on the Maintenance menu to download/upload the
configuration file.
tool like cURL makes this easy. See
details.
comments inside the Colubris-Maintenance-MIB which is available on the Colubris
Networks web site.
"Configuration management" on page 57 for