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Firmware configuration backup

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Firmware configuration backup

Before undertaking a firmware upgrade, it is strongly recommended to back up the configuration on both the primary and the secondary units:

  1. On each unit, go to Dashboard > Status.
  2. In the System Information widget, under System configuration, click Backup.
  3. Optionally, add Encryption to your backup config file.

  4. Click OK.
  5. A config file is downloaded to your local computer.

Firmware configuration backup

Before undertaking a firmware upgrade, it is strongly recommended to back up the configuration on both the primary and the secondary units:

  1. On each unit, go to Dashboard > Status.
  2. In the System Information widget, under System configuration, click Backup.
  3. Optionally, add Encryption to your backup config file.

  4. Click OK.
  5. A config file is downloaded to your local computer.