ZyWALL 10 Internet Security Gateway

10.2.1 Example: Backup Configuration Using HyperTerminal

This section contains examples of backup configuration, restore configuration and upload firmware using the HyperTerminal program. Other serial communications programs should be similar.

In menu 24.5 enter y.

Run the HyperTerminal program. Click Transfer, then Receive File to display the following screen.

Type a location for storing the rom configuration file, or use Browse to look for one.

Choose the Xmodem protocol.

Then click Receive.

Figure 10-2 Example: Backup Configuration

10.2.2 Backup Configuration Using Telnet

Telnetting into the ZyWall produces this Backup Configuration screen.

Menu 24.5 – Backup Configuration

To transfer the configuration file to your workstation, follow the procedure below:

1.Launch the FTP client on your workstation.

2.Type "open" and the IP address of your router. Then type "root" and

SMT password as requested.

3.Locate the ‘rom-0’ file.

4.Type ‘get rom-0’ to back up the current router configuration to your workstation.

For details on FTP commands, please consult the documentation of your FTP client program. For details on backup using TFTP (note that you must remain in the menu to back up using TFTP), please see your router manual.

Press ENTER to Exit:

Figure 10-4 Telnet into Menu 24.5 — Backup Configuration

Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance

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