Restore the Switch Configuration
If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.
To restore the switch’s configuration settings:
1.
Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the switch or to the
switch directly through an Ethernet cable.
2.
Enter the IP address that is assigned to the switch.
The login page opens.
3.
Enter the switch password.
The default password is password. The password is case-sensitive.
The Home page displays.
4.
From the menu at the top of the page, select ADVANCED SETTINGS.
The PRESET MODES page displays.
5.
Select Configuration File.
6.
Click the blue file icon and navigate to and select the saved configuration file.
The name of the saved configuration file is
S8000.cfg
.
The UPLOAD button changes to the APPLY CONFIGURATION button.
7.
Click the APPLY CONFIGURATION button.
A pop-up window displays a warning.
8.
Click the CONTINUE button.
The configuration is uploaded to the switch.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the network connection or power to the switch during the
restoration process. Do not disconnect any Ethernet cables or power off the
switch until the restoration process and switch reboot are complete.
Maintain and Monitor the Switch
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Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Advanced 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (GS808E)
