NETGEAR D6100 Network Router User Manual


 
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:
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.