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Export Settings
To export configuration settings from the SonicWALL, use the instructions below:
1. Click Export Settings.
2. Click Export.
3. Click Save, and then select a location to save the file. The file is named "sonicwall.exp" but can be
renamed.
4. Click Save. This process can take up to a minute. The exported preferences file can be imported into
the SonicWALL if it is necessary to reset the firmware.
Firmware Management
The Firmware Management section provides settings that allow for easy firmware upgrade and
preferences management. The Firmware Management section allows you to:
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Upload and download firmware images and system settings.
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Boot to your choice of firmware and system settings.
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Manage system backups.
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Easily return your SonicWALL to the previous system state.
Note: SonicWALL SafeMode, which uses the same settings used Firmware Management, provides quick
recovery from uncertain configuration states.
Automatic Notification of New Firmware
To receive automatic notification of new firmware, select the Notify me when new firmware is available
check box. If you enable this feature, the SonicWALL sends a status message to the SonicWALL firmware
server daily with the following information:
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SonicWALL Serial Number
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Product Type
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Current Firmware Version
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Language
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Currently Available Memory
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ROM Version
Alert!
After the initial 90 days from purchase, firmware updates are available only to registered users with a
valid support contract. You must register your SonicWALL at
<https://www.mysonicwall.com>.
If a new firmware version becomes available, the message New SonicWALL Firmware Version is
available. Click here for details on this latest release appears in System Messages on the System>Status
page. Clicking the here link displays the Release Notes for the new firmware.
Firmware Management Table
The Firmware Management table displays the following information:
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Firmware Image - In this column, four types of firmware images are listed:
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Current Firmware - firmware currently loaded on the SonicWALL.
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Current Firmware with Factory Default Settings - rebooting using this firmware image resets the
SonicWALL to its default IP addresses, username, and password.
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