ZyXEL XGS1210-12 User Guide - Page 53

Chapter 14 Management Table 14 Switch Management (continued) LABEL DESCRIPTION Apply Click this button to save your changes to the Switch. Configuration Restore/Backup Type the path and file name of the configuration file you wish to restore in the text box or click path to locate it. Restore Click Restore to restore a previously saved configuration from your computer to the Switch. Note: "config" is the name of the configuration file on the Switch, so your backup configuration file is automatically renamed when you restore using this screen. Backup Click Backup to save and store your current device settings. Change Password Old Password Type the existing system password. New Password Enter your new system password using the keyboard characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9, and The password must be 8 to 15 characters long. Confirm Password Retype your new system password for confirmation. Apply Click this button to save your changes to the Switch. 14.2.1 Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrades contain bug fixes and fixes for security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to keep the Switch's firmware up to date. Make sure you have downloaded (and unzipped) the correct model firmware and version to your computer before uploading to the Switch. Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong model firmware may damage your device. Do NOT disconnect power to the Switch while firmware upload is in progress! The following screen will appear after you click the Firmware Upgrade button. You will not be able to configure other settings during the firmware upgrade process to avoid system crashes on the Switch. Figure 32 Firmware Upgrade Path Type the path and file name of the firmware file you wish to upload to the Switch in the text box or click Path to locate it. After you select the firmware file, click the Upgrade button to load the new firmware. XGS1210-12 User's Guide 54