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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. | ||
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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]]. Password that will be used to encrypt Backup file. It will have to be provided when extracting formatted 7z archive to gain access to a 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, | ||
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==Restore configuration== | ==Restore configuration== | ||
The <b> | 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 encrypted before 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. | |||
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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> | ||