NETGEAR DM111P Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings, How to Erase the Configuration

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Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your Settings

The configuration settings of the ADSL2+ Modem are stored in a configuration file in the modem. This file can be backed up to your computer, restored, or reverted to factory default settings. The procedures below explain how to do these tasks.

How to Back Up the Configuration to a File

1.From the Maintenance heading of the Main Menu, select the Backup Settings menu as seen in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2

2.Click Backup to save a copy of the current settings.

3.Store the .cfg file on a computer on your network.

How to Restore the Configuration from a File

1.From the Maintenance heading of the Main Menu, select the Settings Backup menu as seen in Figure 3-2.

2.Enter the full path to the file on your network or click the Browse button to locate the file.

3.When you have located the .cfg file, click the Restore button to upload the file to the modem.

4.The modem will then reboot automatically.

How to Erase the Configuration

It is sometimes desirable to restore the modem to the factory default settings. This can be done by using the Erase function.

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Managing Your Modem

v1.1, September 2006

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DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Trademarks Statement of ConditionsEuropean Union Statement of Compliance Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterProduct and Publication Details Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementV1.1, September Contents Chapter Troubleshooting About This Manual Conventions, Formats and ScopeHow to Use This Manual How to Print this ManualPrinting the Full Manual Page Key Features Chapter IntroductionAbout the Modem Easy Installation and Management Protocol SupportAuto Sensing and Auto Uplink LAN Ethernet Connections What’s in the Box? Modem’s Front Panel LED DescriptionsRouter’s Rear Panel Chapter Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the InternetInformation You Need Before You Begin Using the Setup Wizard on the CD Using the Web Browser Based Modem Management UtilityPhone Connecting your Modem to your Computer Adsl Phone LineOpening the Web-Based Modem Management Utility DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Using the Web Based Utility to Connect to the Internet DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Setting Up Your Ethernet Connection DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Changing the Password Chapter Managing Your ModemHow to Restore the Configuration from a File Backing Up, Restoring, or Erasing Your SettingsHow to Back Up the Configuration to a File How to Erase the ConfigurationHow to Upgrade the Modem Firmware Upgrading the Modem’s FirmwareClick Firmware Upgrade Network Management Information Viewing Modem StatusThis screen shows the following parameters Menu 3.2 Modem Status FieldsViewing the Adsl Status Running Diagnostic Utilities and Rebooting the Modem Router Statistics FieldsDM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Chapter Troubleshooting Basic FunctioningPower LED Not On Power LED Never Turns GreenAdsl LED not On or Blinking LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the Web Management Interface Troubleshooting the Internet Connection DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Troubleshooting Internet BrowsingUsing the Reset button DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Appendix a Technical Specifications DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual Appendix B Related Documents Document LinkDM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual