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===Summary===
The <b>Backup</b> page is used to generate configuration backup files or upload existing ones to the device. This chapter is an overview of the Backup page in {{{name}}} devices.
The <b>Backup</b> page is used to generate configuration backup files or upload existing ones to the device. This chapter is an overview of the Backup page in {{{name}}} devices.
==Create default configuration==
===Create default configuration===
The <b>Create default configuration</b> section is used to create or delete a file which stores current device configuration. The default configuration can later be loaded in [[{{{name}}}_Administration|Administration]] page or via reset button.
The <b>Create default configuration</b> section is used to create or delete a file which stores current device configuration. The default configuration can later be loaded in [[{{{name}}}_Administration|Administration]] page or via reset button.
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_create_default_configuration.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_create_default_configuration.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
==Backup configuration==
===Backup configuration===
The <b>Backup configuration</b> section is used to generate and download a file which stores the current device configuration. The backup file can later be uploaded to the same device or another device of the same type (product codes must match).
The <b>Backup configuration</b> section is used to generate and download a file which stores the current device configuration. The backup file can later be uploaded to the same device or another device of the same type (product codes must match).
This section contains MD5, SHA256 checksum fields generated from latest downloaded backup file, 'Encrypt' option and the 'Download' button to generate and download the device configuration backup file.
This section contains MD5, SHA256 checksum fields generated from latest downloaded backup file, 'Encrypt' option and the 'Download' button to generate and download the device configuration backup file.
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_backup_configuration.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_backup_configuration_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
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<li>Open the Backup file and create a new folder called <i>backup_packages</i> in the <i>/etc</i> directory.</li>
<li>Open the Backup file and create a new folder called <i>backup_packages</i> in the <i>/etc</i> directory.</li>
<li>Add the necessary package files to <i>/etc/backup_packages</i></li>
<li>Add the necessary package files to <i>/etc/backup_packages</i></li>
<li>Make sure files in <i>/etc/backup_packages</i> are fully extracted with the *.ipk extensions</li>
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<b><u>Important notes</u></b>:
<b><u>Important notes</u></b>:
1. Password field is required if Encrypt is turned on and that's when the field appears. If Encryption is turned on, but router does not have package 7-zip installed, a pop-up window should appear that prompts the user to download the package from [[{{{name}}} Package Manager|Package Manager]].
1. Password field is required if Encrypt is turned on and that's when the field appears. If Encryption is turned on, but router does not have package 7-zip installed, a pop-up window should appear that prompts the user to download the package from [[{{{name}}} Package Manager|Package Manager]]. The password that will be used to encrypt the backup file will need to be provided when extracting the formatted 7z archive to access the tar file.
2. Backup file stores <b>PIN</b> code configured in [[{{{name}}} Mobile]] page,
2. Backup file stores <b>PIN</b> code configured in [[{{{name}}} Mobile]] page,
<li>Open the Backup file and create a new folder called <i>backup_packages</i> in the <i>/etc</i> directory.</li>
<li>Open the Backup file and create a new folder called <i>backup_packages</i> in the <i>/etc</i> directory.</li>
<li>Add the necessary package files to <i>/etc/backup_packages</i></li>
<li>Add the necessary package files to <i>/etc/backup_packages</i></li>
<li>Make sure files in <i>/etc/backup_packages</i> are fully extracted with the *.ipk extensions</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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==Restore configuration==
===Restore configuration===
The <b>Backup configuration</b> section is used to upload a configuration file that was taken from this device or another device of the same type.
The <b>Restore configuration</b> section is used to upload a configuration file that was taken from this device or another device of the same type.
Turn on 'Encrypted' if backup file was previously encrypted and click the 'Browse' button to select a backup file from your computer and click the 'Upload archive' button to apply the selected configuration on to this device.
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_restore_configuration.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_restore_configuration_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
<b>Important notes</b>:
<b>Important notes</b>:
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Password will be used when extracting formatted 7z archive to gain access to a tar file.</li>
<li>Backup files can be uploaded only if they are taken from an identical device (identical Product code (can be checked in the Status → [[{{{name}}} System|System]] page)) with identical or older firmware.</li>
<li>Backup files can be uploaded only if they are taken from an identical device (identical Product code (can be checked in the Status → [[{{{name}}} System|System]] page)) with identical or older firmware.</li>
<li>It is important to remember that the backup file not only changes the device configuration, but also the password. If you are unsure of the backup file's password, you may want to reconsider uploading it because you may lose access to device.</li>
<li>It is important to remember that the backup file not only changes the device configuration, but also the password. If you are unsure of the backup file's password, you may want to reconsider uploading it because you may lose access to device.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
===Backup Security Check===
====Backup Security Check====
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After uploading a backup file your device will calculate checksums for uploaded file and display them. If this backup file was the latest downloaded in your device then you can compare these checksums with the ones in your [[#Backup configuration|Backup configuration]] section to verify backup's integrity.
After uploading a backup file your device will calculate checksums for uploaded file and display them. If this backup file was the latest downloaded in your device then you can compare these checksums with the ones in your [[#Backup configuration|Backup configuration]] section to verify backup's integrity.
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_backup_security_check.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
[[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_backup_security_check.png|border|class=tlt-border]]
==Restore default settings==
===Restore default settings===
The <b>Restore default settings</b> section is used for restoring device's configuration.
The <b>Restore default settings</b> section is used for restoring device's configuration.
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<span class="asterisk">*</span> You will not see this button until you have created a <b>[[{{{name}}}_Backup#Create_default_configuration|User's default configuration]]</b>.
<span class="asterisk">*</span> You will not see this button until you have created a <b>[[{{{name}}}_Maintenance#Create_default_configuration|User's default configuration]]</b>.