User's Guide

TRENDnet User’s Guide

TWG-431BR

USB Mode

System > Management

The USB port provides either of the two modes, export logging or backup configuration.

Note: The mode must be set in the router management interface first and the reset is

used to initiate the function after the USB storage device has been connected. The

default mode is backup configuration.

1. Log into your router management page (see “Access your router management page”

on page 7).

2. Click on System and click on Management.

3. Under USB mode, review the settings below.

• Type:

o Config Backup/Recovery: Sets the USB mode to backup router

configuration.

o Export Log to CSV: Sets the USB mode to export logging to .csv file.

4. Click Save at the bottom. Then click Reboot at the top right to commit the changes.

5. To initiate the function, connect the USB storage device to USB port.

6. Using a paper clip, push and hold the reset button and release when POWER,

STATUS, STORAGE LEDs start flashing.

Note: Do not hold the reset button 10 seconds or longer or the router will reset to

factory defaults.

7. All LEDs will turn off and POWER/STORAGE LEDs will turn back on to indicate that

USB mode is ready.

8. Using a paper clip, push and hold the reset button for 6 seconds and release.

STORAGE LED will remain on and STATUS will start flashing indicating write to USB.

When writing to USB has completed, STORAGE and STATUS LED will turn off.

Note: Do not hold the reset button 10 seconds or longer or the router will reset to

factory defaults.