Backup/Restore
Backup/Restore Overview
Information related to factory default settings and backup configuration are shown in this screen. You can also use this to restore Zyxel Device’s previous configurations.
Backup/Restore
Click Maintenance > Backup/Restore. Information related to factory defaults, backup configuration, and restoring configuration appears in this screen, as shown next.
Maintenance > Backup/Restore
Backup Configuration
Backup Configuration allows you to back up (save) the Zyxel Device’s current configuration to a file on your computer. Once your Zyxel Device is configured and functioning properly, it is highly recommended that you back up your configuration file before making configuration changes. The backup configuration file will be useful in case you need to return to your previous settings.
Click Backup to save the Zyxel Device’s current configuration to your computer.
Restore Configuration
Restore Configuration allows you to upload a new or previously saved configuration file from your computer to your Zyxel Device.
Label | Description |
|---|---|
File Path | the location of the file you want to upload in this field or click Choose File / Browse to find it. |
Choose File / Browse | Click this to find the file you want to upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.ZIP) files before you can upload them. |
Upload | Click this to begin the upload process. |
Reset | Click this to reset your Zyxel Device settings back to the factory default. |
Do not turn off the Zyxel Device while configuration file upload is in progress.
After the Zyxel Device configuration has been restored successfully, the login screen appears. Login again to restart the Zyxel Device.
The Zyxel Device automatically restarts in this time, causing a temporary network disconnect. In some operating systems, you may see the following icon on your desktop.
Network Temporarily Disconnected
If you restore the default configuration, you may need to change the IP address of your computer to be in the same subnet as that of the default Zyxel Device IP address (192.168.1.1 – 192.168.1.254).
If the upload was not successful, an error screen will appear. Click OK to go back to the Configuration screen.
Configuration Upload Error
Back to Factory Default Settings
Click the Reset All Settings button to clear all user-entered configuration information and return the Zyxel Device to its factory defaults. The following warning screen appears.
Reset Warning Message
Reset In Progress
You can also press the Reset button on the Zyxel Device to reset the Zyxel Device to the factory defaults.
Perform Partial Factory Reset
Click the Reset All Settings Except Mesh button to clear all user-entered configuration information and return the Zyxel Device to its factory defaults except for Mesh Wi-Fi settings. The following warning screen appears.
Reset Warning Message
Reset In Process
Reboot
For Zyxel Device supports mesh, this page displays Mesh Reboot. For Zyxel Device doesn’t not support mesh, this page displays System Reboot,
System Reboot
System Reboot allows you to restart the Zyxel Device remotely without turning the power off. You may need to do this if the Zyxel Device hangs, for example. This does not affect the Zyxel Device's configuration.
Go to Maintenance > Reboot. Click Reboot to have the Zyxel Device restart.
Maintenance > Reboot > System Reboot
Mesh Reboot and Schedule Reboot
Mesh Reboot allows you to reboot the Zyxel Mesh system remotely without turning the power off. You may need to do this if the Mesh system hangs, for example. This does not affect the Zyxel Mesh system's configuration.
Go to Maintenance > Reboot. Click Mesh Reboot to have the Zyxel Mesh system reboot.
Maintenance > Reboot > Mesh Reboot
Maintenance > Reboot > Schedule Reboot and Mesh Reboot
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Label | Description |
|---|---|
Enable | Click this switch to the right to have the Zyxel Device reboot periodically. |
Mode | Select the mode to apply periodic rebooting of the Zyxel Device. You can choose from rebooting daily, weekly, or monthly. |
Time of Day | Select the time of the day that you plan to reboot the Zyxel Device remotely. |
Save | Click this button to save your schedule reboot settings for the Zyxel Device. |
Mesh Reboot | Click this button to reboot the Zyxel Mesh system remotely without turning the power off. |