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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. | ||
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[[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 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: | + | [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_backup_configuration_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] |
| − | {{#ifeq:{{{mobile}}}|0| | + | {{#ifeq:{{{no_packages}}}|1||{{#ifeq:{{{mobile}}}|0| |
<b>Important note</b>: | <b>Important note</b>: | ||
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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> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
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<b><u>Important notes</u></b>: | <b><u>Important notes</u></b>: | ||
| − | 1. Backup file stores <b>PIN</b> code configured in [[{{{name}}} Mobile]] page, | + | 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. |
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| + | 2. Backup file stores <b>PIN</b> code configured in [[{{{name}}} Mobile]] page, | ||
but it will only be restored if device does <b>not</b> have PIN code already | but it will only be restored if device does <b>not</b> have PIN code already | ||
set when backup file is uploaded - PIN code from backup file will be set <b>only</b> if | set when backup file is uploaded - PIN code from backup file will be set <b>only</b> if | ||
device does not have one set already. | device does not have one set already. | ||
| − | + | 3. If the device does not have an Internet connection when a Backup file is being loaded, | |
<u>it will not reinstall software packages installed from [[{{{name}}} Package Manager|Package Manager]]</u>. | <u>it will not reinstall software packages installed from [[{{{name}}} Package Manager|Package Manager]]</u>. | ||
You can add the package installation files to the Backup file manually, a {{{name}}} device | You can add the package installation files to the Backup file manually, a {{{name}}} device | ||
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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> | ||
</ul> | </ul> | ||
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| + | ===Restore configuration=== | ||
| − | + | 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_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] | |
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<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. | ||
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[[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]] | ||
| − | == | + | ===Reset settings=== |
| − | The <b> | + | The <b>Reset settings</b> section is used for restoring device's configuration. |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Networking_rutos_manual_backup_restore_default_settings_v1.png|border|class=tlt-border]] |
<table class="nd-mantable"> | <table class="nd-mantable"> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <th> | + | <th>Reset type</th> |
<th>Value</th> | <th>Value</th> | ||
<th>Description</th> | <th>Description</th> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td> | + | <td>System settings</td> |
| − | <td>-( | + | <td>-(single select)</td> |
| − | <td> | + | <td>Resets all configuration except RMS data, logs and PIN code.</td> |
</tr> | </tr> | ||
<tr> | <tr> | ||
| − | <td> | + | <td>Factory defaults</td> |
| − | <td>-( | + | <td>-(single select)</td> |
| − | <td> | + | <td>Resets router to factory configurations. RMS data, logs and PIN code will be reset!</td> |
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| + | <td>User's default configuration<span class="asterisk">*</span></td> | ||
| + | <td>-(single select)</td> | ||
| + | <td>Resets router to user's default configurations.</td> | ||
</tr> | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
| − | <span class="asterisk">*</span> | + | <span class="asterisk">*</span>This button will be greyed out until you have created a <b>[[{{{name}}}_Maintenance#Create_default_configuration|User's default configuration]]</b>. |
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Latest revision as of 16:10, 15 April 2024
Summary
The Backup 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
The Create default configuration 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.
Click the 'Create' button to generate default configuration file from your current device configuration.
Backup configuration
The Backup configuration 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.
Important notes:
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 PIN code configured in [[{{{name}}} Mobile]] page, but it will only be restored if device does not have PIN code already set when backup file is uploaded - PIN code from backup file will be set only if device does not have one set already.
3. If the device does not have an Internet connection when a Backup file is being loaded, it will not reinstall software packages installed from [[{{{name}}} Package Manager|Package Manager]]. You can add the package installation files to the Backup file manually, a {{{name}}} device will automatically install them when you load the Backup file even without a data connection.
To embed a Backup file with package installation files, follow these steps:
- Download the necessary software package installation files [[{{{name}}} Package Downloads|from here]]
- Download a Backup file.
- Open the Backup file and create a new folder called backup_packages in the /etc directory.
- Add the necessary package files to /etc/backup_packages
- Make sure files in /etc/backup_packages are fully extracted with the *.ipk extensions
Restore configuration
The Restore configuration 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.
Important notes:
- Password will be used when extracting formatted 7z archive to gain access to a tar file.
- 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.
- 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.
Backup Security Check
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 section to verify backup's integrity.
If everything is in order click Proceed to restore configuration to backup.
Reset settings
The Reset settings section is used for restoring device's configuration.
| Reset type | Value | Description |
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| System settings | -(single select) | Resets all configuration except RMS data, logs and PIN code. |
| Factory defaults | -(single select) | Resets router to factory configurations. RMS data, logs and PIN code will be reset! |
| User's default configuration* | -(single select) | Resets router to user's default configurations. |
*This button will be greyed out until you have created a [[{{{name}}}_Maintenance#Create_default_configuration|User's default configuration]].
