5. Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller
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5.8.4. Backup Tab (Configuration Cloning)
Backup tab
The configuration cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly
configure certain devices to have identical (non-factory) settings. If the devices are installed in the same type
of system multiple times then it is enough to set up only one device to fit the user’s needs and then copy those
settings to the others, thus saving time and resources.
Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
Installing multiple devices with the same customized configuration settings can be done in a few easy steps:
Step 1.
Configure one device with all your desired settings with the LDC software.
Step 2.
Backup the full configuration file to your computer.
Step 3.
If needed, make some modifications to the configuration file using a text editor (e.g. Notepad). E.g.
modifying the static IP address is needed when DHCP is not used.
Step 4.
Connect to the other device which has to be configured and upload (restore) your configuration file.
Step 5.
Done! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.
Save the Settings of the Device (Backup)
Step 1.
Apply the desired settings in the extender (port parameters, crosspoint, etc.)
Step 2.
Select the
Settings
/
Backup
tab from the menu.
Step 3.
Write a short
description
in the text box on the left (optional).
Step 4.
Press the
Create a full backup
button. You will be prompted to save the file to the computer. The default
file name is the following:
BACKUP_<DEVICE TYPE>_SN<SERIAL NUMBER>.LW3
Step 5.
Set the desired
file name
, select the folder and
save
the file.
TIPS AND TRICKS: Using the exact product type in the filename is recommended since it makes the file
usage more comfortable.
About the Backup File
The backup file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol commands. The first line is the description,
and the further lines are the commands which will be executed during the restore process. The file can be
viewed (and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad.
ATTENTION! Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users.
Upload the Settings to a Device (Restore)
WARNING! Please note that the settings will be permanently overwritten with the restored parameters
in the device. Withdrawal is not possible.
ATTENTION! The cloning is successful when the backup file is downloaded from the same type of source
device as the destination device.
The Restoring Process
Step 1.
Select the
Settings
/
Backup
tab from the menu.
Step 2.
Click on the
Choose file
button on the right panel and
browse
the desired file.
Step 3.
The file is checked and the result will be displayed in the textbox below. If the file is correct, the
settings can be restored.
Step 4.
Choose
IP settings
what you want to use after backup. You can apply settings from the backup file,
keep actual settings, set it manually in a dialog box or apply DHCP.
Step 5.
Press the
Start restore process
button and click on the
Yes
button when asked.
