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7.3.1 Backup Configuration

Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the device's current configuration to a file
on your computer. Once your device is configured and functioning properly, it is strongly
recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes.
The backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous
settings.
Click Backup to save the device's current configuration to your computer.

7.3.2 Restore Configuration

Restore configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from
your computer to your device.

Table 16 Management: Configuration File: Restore Configuration

LABEL
File Path
Browse...
Upload
Warning: Do not turn off the device while configuration file upload is in progress.
The following screen displays in the Status bar at the bottom of the configurator screen.

Figure 38 Management: Configuration Upload Successful

If you uploaded the default configuration file you may need to change the IP address of your
computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default device IP address (192.168.1.12 to
1.192.168.1.254).

7.3.3 Back to Factory Defaults

Clicking the RESET button in this section clears all user-entered configuration information
and returns the device to its factory defaults. The following warning screen will appear.

Figure 39 Management: Reset Warning Message

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DESCRIPTION
Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse ... to
find it.
Click Browse... to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must
decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can upload them.
Click Upload to begin the upload process.
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