Netgear D6100 User Manual download pdf (Page 151)

Manage the Modem Router and Monitor the Traffic

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AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router—Essentials Edition Model D6100

Manage the Configuration File of the Modem Router

The configuration settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a

configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it.

Back Up the Settings

You can save a copy of the current configuration settings.

 To back up the modem router’s configuration settings:

1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the

network.

2. T

ype http://www

.routerlogin.net.

A login screen displays.

3. Enter the user name and password for the modem router.

The user name is admin.

The default password is

password. The user name and

password are case-sensitive.

4. Click the OK button.

The BASIC Home screen displays.

5. Select ADVANCED >

Administration > Backup Settings.

The Backup Settings screen displays.

6. Click the Back Up button.

7. Choose a location to store the file on your computer

The name of the backup file is

NETGEAR_D6100.cfg.

8. Follow the directions of your browser to save the file.

Restore the Settings

If you backed up the configuration file, you can restore the configuration from this file.

 To restore configuration settings that you backed up: