Configuration File Management; Restore And Backup The Configuration; Erase The Configuration - NETGEAR RO318 Reference Manual

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Note: When uploading software to the Model RO318 router, it is important not to interrupt the

Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is

interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will

automatically restart.

In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.

Configuration File Management

The configuration settings of the Model RO318 router are stored within the router in a

configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's PC, retrieved (restored) from the

user's PC, or cleared to factory default settings.

To manage the configuration file, click on Maintenance in the Main Menu of the browser interface,

then select Files. Three submenu tabs are available, and are described in the following sections.

The Restore and Backup tabs in the Maintenance menu allow you to save and retrieve a file

containing your router's configuration settings.

To save your settings, select the Backup tab. Click the Backup button. Your browser will extract

the configuration file, named'rom-0', from the router and will prompt you for a location on your

PC to store the file.

To restore your settings, select the Restore tab. Enter the full path to the configuration file on your

PC or click the Browse button to browse to the file. When you have located it, click on the Upload

button to send the file to the router. The router will then reboot automatically.

It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to a known blank condition. This can be done by

using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router's

password will be 1234, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.1, and the router's DHCP client will

be enabled.

To erase the configuration, click the Erase tab, then click the Erase button on the screen.

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