Working with the M111

Configuration file management

Manager and operator username/password: This information is not saved in the backup configuration file. This means that if you restore a configuration file, the current username and password on the AP are not overwritten.

All other configuration information: All other configuration information is saved as plain text, allowing the settings to be viewed with a standard text editor.

Reset configuration

See Appendix B: Resetting to factory defaults.

Restore configuration

The Restore configuration option enables you to load a previously saved configuration file.

This feature enables you to maintain several configuration files with different settings, which can be useful if you must frequently alter the configuration of the M111 or if you are managing several M111s from a central site.

Use the following steps to restore a saved configuration file.

1.Select Maintenance > Config file management. The Config file management page opens.

2.In the Restore configuration group box under Manual restore, select Browse to navigate to and select the configuration file that you want to restore.

3.If the configuration file is protected with a password you must supply the correct password to restore the complete configuration. If you supply an invalid password, all settings are restored except for certificates and private keys.

4.Select Restore to load the selected file.

The M111 automatically restarts when once the configuration file has been loaded.

Scheduled operations

The Scheduled operations feature enables you to schedule unattended backups or restorations of the configuration file.

Use the following steps to schedule a backup or restoration of the configuration file.

1.Select Maintenance > Config file management. The Config file management page opens.

2.Select the Scheduled operations checkbox.3.For Operation, select Backup or Restore.

4.For Day of week, select Everyday, or select a specific day of the week on which to perform the backup or restoration.

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