Tracking > Backup - Multitech RouteFinder RF850 User Manual

Tracking > Backup
The Backup function lets you save the RouteFinder settings on a local hard disk. With a backup file, you can set
a recently installed RouteFinder to the identical configuration level as an existing RouteFinder. This is useful in
case there is a problem with your new settings. Also, a new RouteFinder can be installed and the backup read
in minutes. This means a replacement system can be running in a very short time. The backup file contains all
configuration settings except the VPN RSA Key.
The Backup function is responsible for the following:
1. Saves your firewall settings as a zip file.
2. Sends the backup as an attachment to an email to the administrator.
3. Allows you to import the backup either from the firewall or the browser machine. In this case, the
settings will revert back to the settings saved in the corresponding zip file.
4. Allows you to download the backup from the firewall directly to your browser machine.
Important Notes About Backups:
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You will probably want to keep routine backups of all aspects of your RouteFinder to let you re-build it in
case of an emergency, as well as to use as evidence if and when you discover a successful attack
(letting you compare the before and after states of the RouteFinder).
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You may want to store all alerts and notifications.
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Passwords are saved, but the RSA key is not saved.
Backup
Comments for Export Backup
This field is a required field. Enter an explanation of the backup file for future reference. Click Save.
This starts the backup and includes the comment as part of the backup file. The file name
generated by the RouteFinder is made up of backup's date and time in the format yyyy-mm-dd.hh-
mm.zip. The file is saved to your hard drive and can be emailed.
Caution: When reading in the backup file, the RouteFinder automatically configures itself as
recorded in the backup file. For example, if IP addresses or passwords have since changed or have
been forgotten, you might not be able to access the RouteFinder anymore.
Import Backup from Firewall/VPN
This function is used for restoring the configuration files from a backup file present in the firewall
itself. After clicking the Import button, a list of all the backup files maintained in the firewall will be
displayed. Select the file you want to import and click the Get Comments button to read the
comments for this file and verify that this is the file you want. Once you are sure of the file you want,
click the Import button. Passwords will be saved.
Note: Backups taken from a previous version cannot be imported.
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