User Manual

50 Configuring the Extricom WLAN System
To back up a configuration file:
1. In the Show Configuration section of the Utilities page, right-click Configuration file and select
Save Target As. The File Download dialog box opens, and then the Save As dialog box opens.
2. Select the location in which to save the configuration file and click Save. The configuration file
will be saved to the selected location.
Uploading a New Configuration File
A previously saved configuration file can be uploaded (e.g., a file saved for backup purposes).
To upload a new configuration file:
1. Backup the current XML configuration.
2. In the Upload Configuration section of the Utilities configuration page, click Browse and
browse to the location of the configuration file that you want to upload. The file’s path appears
in the Upload Configuration field.
3. Click Update to update the configuration.
4. Click Reboot at the bottom of the page to reboot the switch.
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Make sure that you are uploading a valid configuration file.
Restoring System Defaults
Restores the switch to its default configuration.
To restore system defaults:
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 In the Utilities page, Configuration section Restore Defaults, click Update. The switch’s
defaults are restored.
Upgrading the Extricom Firmware
Extricom firmware can be easily upgraded using Upgrade Firmware.
To upgrade the Extricom firmware:
1. Download the upgrade to your computer from the CD supplied with your purchase.
or
Obtain an upgrade file from the Extricom’s website, http://www.extricom.com. Click the
Partners link on the menu bar at the top of the Extricom home page and log in using your
username and password.
2. Create a backup of the XML file that contains the current configuration.
3. In the Upgrade Firmware section of the Utilities configuration page, click Browse and browse
to the location of the upgraded firmware. The file’s path appears in the Upgrade Firmware field.