Chapter 29 Configuration; Configuration Overview; Configuration Backup - ZyXEL Communications Vantage Service Gateway VSG-1200 V2 User Manual

This chapter shows you how to back up, restore or reset the configuration on the VSG.

29.1 Configuration Overview

The configuration file contains the factory default settings in the menus such as password,
DHCP Setup, TCP/IP Setup, etc. Once you have customized the settings of the VSG, they can
be saved back to your computer under a filename of your choosing.
There is not a specific file extension or filename conventions that you need to follow.
Therefore, you can specify any name or file extension the configuration files. It is
recommended that you to use the ".rom" file extension for the configuration file for
management purposes.
You can use the Configuration screen in the web configurator to back up and restore
configuration or reset the device to the factory defaults.
You can back up and restore the configuration file either through the web configurator or using
an external TFTP server.
Note: Do NOT interrupt the file transfer process as this may permanently damage
your device.

29.2 Configuration Backup

Backup is highly recommended once your VSG is functioning properly.
1 Click System Tools and Configuration. A screen displays as shown next.

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