Manage The Configuration File Of The Modem Router; Back Up The Settings; Restore The Settings - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router

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

Back Up the Settings

You can save a copy of the current configuration settings.
To back up the modem router's configuration settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter .routerlogin.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5. Click the Back Up button.
6. Choose a location to store the file on your computer.
The name of the backup file is
7. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.

Restore the Settings

If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter .routerlogin.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5. Click the Browse button and navigate to and select the saved configuration file.
AC5300 WiFi VDSL/ADSL Modem Router Model D8500
NETGEAR_D8500.cfg
Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic
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