Configuration File Management; Saving And Retrieving The Configuration - NETGEAR WAG102 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAG102
When the upload completes, your wireless access point will automatically restart. The upgrade
process typically takes about one minute.
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the wireless access point after upgrading.

Configuration File Management

The WAG102 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file.
This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's computer, retrieved (restored) from the user's
computer, or cleared to factory default settings.
From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the
menu shown below.
Figure 4-7
The three options displayed are described in the following sections:

Saving and Retrieving the Configuration

The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless
access point's configuration settings.
To save your settings, click the Backup button. Your browser will extract the configuration file
from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file.
You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WAG102.cfg.
To restore your settings from a saved configuration file, enter the full path to the file on your
computer or click the Browse button to locate the file. When you have located it, click the Restore
button to upload the file. After completing the upload, the WAG102 will reboot automatically.
Management
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