Manage The Configuration File; Back Up The Switch Configuration - Netgate Nighthawk S8000 User Manual

Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)

Manage the Configuration File

The configuration settings of the switch are stored within the switch in a configuration file. You can back up
(save) this file to your computer or restore it from your computer to the switch.

Back Up the Switch Configuration

You can save a copy of the current configuration settings. If necessary, you can restore the configuration
settings later.
To back up the switch's configuration settings:
1. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the
switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page opens.
3. Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Home page displays.
4. From the menu at the top of the page, select ADVANCED SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5. Select Configuration File.
The RESTORE CONFIGURATION page displays.
6. Click the BACKUP tab.
7. Click the DOWNLOAD button.
8. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.
The name of the backup file is .
S8000.cfg
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