10. Ping Host—This diagnostic test pings the host which
determines the functionality of the TCP/IP protocol on your
system.
11. Reboot System—This option reboots the system. This serves
to implement any changes that may have been recently added to
your system.
12. Command Interpreter Mode—This option allows the user to
enter command interpreter mode. This mode allows you to
diagnose and test your DI-106 or DI-106M using a specified
set of commands.
Backup Configuration
Selecting option 5 from menu 24, Maintenance, will allow you to
back up your current DI-106 or DI-106M configuration to disk.
Backup is highly recommended once your configuration is
functioning.
Backing up a configuration involves downloading configuration
information from the router and saving it to disk. Procedures for
downloading and saving vary depending on the software used to
access the router, but in all cases you must use the XMODEM
protocol to perform the download.
Restore Configuration
Selecting option 6 from menu 24, Maintenance, will restore a
backup configuration from disk to the DI-106 or DI-106M. You
need to upload a backup file to the router. The procedure for
uploading varies depending on the software used to access the
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