System File Maintenance; Overview; What You Can Do In This Chapter; What You Need To Know - ZyXEL Communications X6004 User Manual

C
H A P T E R

System File Maintenance

35.1 Overview

This chapter shows you how to manage system files including configuration and
firmware files on the X6004.
• Configuration File - The X6004 allows you to save a configuration file to your
local computer. You should create a backup file of your configuration when you
have configured all your settings and the X6004 is functioning properly. Restore
the configuration if you are experiencing problems with the X6004.
• Firmware File - The X6004 allows you to upgrade a firmware file from your local
computer.
You can perform configuration and firmware file maintenance via web configurator,
FTP, or console.

35.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter

• Use the Backup & Restore screen to backup/restore your system configuration
file or reset it to factory default. See
• Use the Firmware Upgrade screen to upgrade firmware on your X6004. See
Section 35.3 on page

35.1.2 What You Need to Know

The following terms and concepts may help you as you read through the chapter.
Configuration File Maintenance Notes
• The information related to administrator accounts and WAN/LAN network
settings on the X6004 are not saved when you create a backup configuration
file.
• When you restore a configuration file on the X6004, you do not change the
currently configured administrator accounts and WAN/LAN network settings on
the X6004.
• You must restart the X6004 manually after you restore a configuration file for
the restored settings to be applied to the X6004.
X6004 User's Guide
Section 35.2 on page
473.
35
471.
469