
Security Gateway Manual
XG-7100
Section 3
describes Netgate Service and Support.
Section 4
shows the various menu headings. Each menu heading has drop-down options for a wide range of configu-
ration choices.
1.3.2 Re-running the Setup Wizard
To re-run the Setup Wizard, navigate to
System -> Setup Wizard
.
Fig. 9: Re-run the Setup Wizard
1.3.3 Backup and Restore
It is important to backup the firewall configuration prior to updating or making any configuration changes. From the
menu at the top of the page, browse to
Diagnostics > Backup/Restore
.
Click
Download configuration as XML
and save a copy of the firewall configuration to the computer con-
nected to the pfSense firewall.
This backup (or any backup) can be restored from the same screen by choosing the backed up file under
Restore
Configuration
.
Note:
Auto Config Backup is a built-in service located at
Services -> Auto Config Backup
. This service will save
up to 100 encrypted backup files automatically, any time a change to the configuration has been made. Visit the
page for more information.
Connecting to the Console
There are times when accessing the console is required. Perhaps GUI console access has been locked out, or the
password has been lost or forgotten.
See also:
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