2 Thomson Gateway Basics

2.3Backing Up/Restoring your Configuration

Introduction

Once you have configured your Thomson Gateway to your needs, it may be a good idea to backup your configuration for later use. This way you can always return to your working configuration in case of problems.

Backing up your configuration

Proceed as follows:

1Browse to the Thomson Gateway Web Interface.

2On the Thomson Gateway menu, click Configuration.

3In the Pick a task list, click Save or Restore Configuration.

4Under Backup current configuration, click Backup Configuration Now.

5The Thomson Gateway prompts you to save your file.

6Save your file to a location of your choice.

Restoring your configuration

Proceed as follows:

1Browse to the Thomson Gateway Web Interface.

2On the Thomson Gateway menu, click Configuration.

3In the Pick a task list, click Save or Restore Configuration.

4Under Restore saved configuration, click Browse.

5Open your backup file.

6The Thomson Gateway restores your configuration.

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Technicolor - Thomson TG585 v7 manual Backing Up/Restoring your Configuration, Backing up your configuration

TG585 v7 specifications

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