H3C Technologies H3C WX3000E Series Wireless Switches - Manual (Page 98)

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Configuration management
NOTE:
When backing up a configuration file, back up the configuration file with the extension .xml. Otherwise
some configuration information may not be restored in some cases (for example, when the configuration
is removed).
Backing up the configuration
Configuration backup provides the following functions:
• Open and view the configuration file (.cfg file or .xml file) for the next startup
• Back up the configuration file (.cfg file or .xml file) for the next startup to the host of the current user
To back up the configuration:
1. Select Device > Configuration from the navigation tree.
The page for backing up configuration appears.
Figure 58 Backup configuration page
2. Click the upper Backup button.
A file download dialog box appears. You can select to view the .cfg file or to save the file locally.
3. Click the lower Backup button.
A file download dialog box appears. You can select to view the .xml file or to save the file locally.
Restoring the configuration
CAUTION:
The restored configuration file takes effect at the next device reboot.
Configuration restore provides the following functions:
• Upload the .cfg file on the host of the current user to the device for the next startup
• Upload the .xml file on the host of the current user to the device for the next startup, and delete the
previous .xml configuration file that was used for the next startup
To restore the configuration: