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Preferences
Click Tools on the left side of the browser window, and then click the Preferences tab.
You can save the SonicWALL settings, and then retrieve them later for backup purposes. SonicWALL
recommends saving the SonicWALL settings when upgrading the firmware.
The Preferences window also provides options to restore the SonicWALL factory default settings and
launch the SonicWALL Installation Wizard. These functions are described in detail in the following
pages.
Exporting the Settings File
It is possible to save the SonicWALL configuration information as a file on your computer, and
retrieve it for later use. Click Export in the Preferences tab.
1. Click Export again to download the settings file. Then choose the location to save the settings
file. The file is named “sonicwall.exp” by default, but it can be renamed.
2. Click Save to save the file. This process can take up to a minute.