ZyXEL Communications NWA-3100 - Backup Configuration

Chapter 22 Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance
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The following table is a summary. Please note that the internal filename refers to the filename
on the ZyXEL Device and the external filename refers to the filename not
on the ZyXEL
Device, that is, on your computer, local network or FTP site and so the name (but not the
extension) will vary. After uploading new firmware see the ZyNOS F/W Version field in
Menu 24.2.1 – System Maintenance – Information to confirm that you have uploaded the
correct firmware version.
22.2 Backup Configuration
Option 5 from Menu 24 – System Maintenance allows you to backup the current
configuration to your computer. Backup is highly recommended once your ZyXEL Device is
functioning properly. FTP is the preferred method, although TFTP can also be used.
Please note that the terms “download” and “upload” are relative to the computer. Download
means to transfer from the ZyXEL Device to the computer, while upload means from your
computer to the ZyXEL Device.
22.2.1 Backup Configuration Using FTP
Enter 5 in Menu 24 – System Maintenance to get the following screen.
Figure 144 Menu 24.5 Backup Configuration
Table 76 Filename Conventions
FILE TYPE
INTERNAL
NAME
EXTERNAL
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Configuration File Rom-0 *.rom This is the configuration filename on the ZyXEL
Device. Uploading the rom-0 file replaces the entire
ROM file system, including your ZyXEL Device
configurations, system-related data (including the
default password), the error log and the trace log.
Firmware Ras *.bin This is the generic name for the ZyNOS firmware
on the ZyXEL Device.
Menu 24.5 – Backup Configuration
To transfer the configuration file to your workstation, follow the procedure below:
1. Launch the FTP client on your workstation.
2. Type "open" and the IP address of your router. Then type "root" and
SMT password as requested.
3. Locate the ‘rom-0’ file.
4. Type ‘get rom-0’ to back up the current router configuration to your workstation.
For details on FTP commands, please consult the documentation of your FTP
client program. For details on backup using TFTP (note that you must remain in the menu
to back up using TFTP), please see your router manual.
Press ENTER to Exit: