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Configuration File Management, Saving and Retrieving the Configuration

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302 Configuration File Management The WG302 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user's computer, retrieved (restored) from the user's computer, or cleared to factory default settings. From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-7: Settings Backup menu The three options displayed are described in the following sections: Saving and Retrieving the Configuration The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless access point's configuration settings. To save your settings, click the Save button. Your browser will extract the configuration file from the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as WG302.cfg. Management July 2005 v3.0 4-11

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Reference Manual for the NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point 802.11g WG302
Management
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July 2005 v3.0
Configuration File Management
The WG302 Access Point settings are stored in the wireless access point in a configuration file.
This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s computer, retrieved (restored) from the user’s
computer, or cleared to factory default settings.
From the main menu Management heading, click the Backup/Restore Settings link to bring up the
menu shown below.
Figure 4-7:
Settings Backup menu
The three options displayed are described in the following sections:
Saving and Retrieving the Configuration
The Backup/Restore Settings menu allows you to save or retrieve a file containing your wireless
access point’s configuration settings.
To save your settings, click the Save button. Your browser will extract the configuration file from
the wireless access point and prompts you for a location on your computer to store the file. You
can give the file a meaningful name at this time, such as
WG302.cfg
.