7.
If your browser is not set up to save downloaded files automatically, locate where you want to save the
file.
8.
Click the OK button.
The extender configuration settings are backed up.
Restore the Configuration Settings
You can restore the configuration file of the extender to a previously saved configuration file.
To restore the extender configuration settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your extender network.
2.
Log in to your extender:
•
If your extender and router use different WiFi network names (SSIDs), enter www.mywifiext.net.
•
If your extender and router use the same WiFi network name (SSID), enter http://<extender’s IP
address> (for example, http://192.168.1.3).
For more information about how to find your extender's IP address, see
on page 40.
A login page displays.
3.
Enter your admin user name and password and click the LOG IN button.
The Status page displays.
4.
If your browser displays the Menu icon
, click it.
The extender menu displays.
5.
Select Settings > Other.
The Other Settings page displays.
6.
Click the BROWSE button.
7.
Locate and select the previously saved backup file.
The backup file uses a
.cfg
extension.
CAUTION:
After you click the RESTORE button, do not try to go online, turn off the
extender, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the extender
until it finishes restarting!
8.
Click the RESTORE button.
A confirmation pop-up window opens.
9.
Confirm your decision.
The extender configuration is restored and the extender restarts. This process takes about one minute.
Maintain and Monitor the Extender
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AC1200 WiFi Range Extender
