ZyXEL Communications ZyWALL 2 Plus - Manual (Page 460)

Chapter 26 Maintenance
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26.11.1 Backup Configuration
Backup configuration allows you to back up (save) the ZyWALL’s current configuration to a
file on your computer. Once your ZyWALL is configured and functioning properly, it is
highly recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration
changes. The backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your
previous settings.
Click Backup to save the ZyWALL’s current configuration to your computer.
26.11.2 Restore Configuration
Load a configuration file from your computer to your ZyWALL.
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Do not turn off the ZyWALL while configuration file upload is in progress.
After you see a “restore configuration successful” screen, you must then wait one minute
before logging into the ZyWALL again.
Figure 292 Configuration Upload Successful
The ZyWALL automatically restarts in this time causing a temporary network disconnect. In
some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Figure 293 Network Temporarily Disconnected
Table 167 Restore Configuration
LABEL DESCRIPTION
File Path Type in the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Browse ... to find it.
Browse... Click Browse... to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must
decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them.
Upload Click Upload to begin the upload process.