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Chapter 4 Access Point Management
Linksys
Configuration Backup/Restore
Configuration backup/restore allows you to download the configuration file
from the device to external storage, e g , your PC, or network storage, or to
upload a previously saved configuration file from external storage to the
device It is highly recommended you save one extra copy of the configuration
file to external storage after you are done with access point setup
Figure 39: Configuration Backup/Restore Screen
Data - Configuration Backup/Restore Screen
Backup/Restore to/from Local PC
Backup Configuration
Once you have the access point working
properly, you should back up the settings to
a file on your computer You can later restore
the access point’s settings from this file, if
necessary
To create a backup file of the current settings:
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Click Backup
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If you don’t have your browser set up
to save downloaded files automatically,
locate where you want to save the file,
rename it if you like, and click Save
Restore Configuration
To restore settings from a backup file:
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Click Browse
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Locate and select the previously saved
backup file
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Click Restore
Backup/Restore to/from TFTP server
Backup Configuration
To create a backup file of the current settings:
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Enter the destination file name you plan
to save in TFTP server
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Enter the IPv4 address for the TFTP server
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Click Backup
Restore Configuration
To restore settings from a backup file:
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Enter the source file name stored in TFTP
server
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Enter the IPv4 address for the TFTP server
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Click Restore