Chapter 36 File Manager; Overview; What You Can Do In This Chapter; What You Need To Know - ZyXEL Communications ZyWALL 1100 User Manual

36.1 Overview

Configuration files define the ZyWALL/USG's settings. Shell scripts are files of commands that you
can store on the ZyWALL/USG and run when you need them. You can apply a configuration file or
run a shell script without the ZyWALL/USG restarting. You can store multiple configuration files and
shell script files on the ZyWALL/USG. You can edit configuration files or shell scripts in a text editor
and upload them to the ZyWALL/USG. Configuration files use a .conf extension and shell scripts use
a .zysh extension.

36.1.1 What You Can Do in this Chapter

• Use the Configuration File screen (see
configuration files. You can also download configuration files from the ZyWALL/USG to your
computer and upload configuration files from your computer to the ZyWALL/USG.
• Use the Firmware Package screen (see
firmware version and upload firmware to the ZyWALL/USG.
• Use the Shell Script screen (see
and run shell script files.

36.1.2 What you Need to Know

Configuration Files and Shell Scripts
When you apply a configuration file, the ZyWALL/USG uses the factory default settings for any
features that the configuration file does not include. When you run a shell script, the ZyWALL/USG
only applies the commands that it contains. Other settings do not change.
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680) to check your current
682) to store, name, download, upload
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