Patton electronic 3231 Switch User Manual


 
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Model 3231 User Manual 5 • System Management
Click on the Backup/Restore Configuration hyperlink under the System Management menu.
Figure 16. Backing up and reloaded saved configurations
To back up the current saved configuration, click on Backup configuration in your computer link. You will
have the option of either viewing the configuration file or saving it directly to your PC. (See figure 16.)
To execute the reverse operation, click on the Browse… button, find and select the configuration file on your
PC. Then click on the Restore button for reloading the previously saved configuration into the 3231.
System Software Upgrade
Over the course of time, new software is released. You can use the Web GUI to upgrade the system software.
(See “Connecting to the Web GUI” on page 26).
Note
It is NOT reccommended that you configure basic options through the Web
GUI. Use the LCD panel menu to configure basic options such as
G.SHDSL, and use the Web GUI for advanced configuration only, such as
SNMP.
In the System Management menu, click on Software Upgrade.
Figure 17. Upgrading software on the 3231
Click on the Browse button to find and select the desired software version on your PC. Then, click on Update
to invoke the upgrade process. It is Essential to wait until the upgrade is completed before attempting any
access of the 3231.