How to Back Up to a Disk Networker Configuration

Save SOHO router settings to your computer through the administration Web interface.

SOHO (Small Office Home Office) routers are effective as both routers that enable multiple devices to access the Internet through a single Internet connection and firewalls that protect private networks from the Internet. Common events such as a power surge can erase router settings, blocking Internet access to a small business or home that depends on the SOHO router. Back up SOHO router settings so that the the configuration can be quickly restored when needed.

Things You'll Need

• Linksys SOHO router
• IP address of the Linksys SOHO router
• Dlink SOHO router
• IP address of the Dlink SOHO router
• Netgear SOHO router
• IP address of the Netgear SOHO router
• Administrator credentials for the SOHO router you wish to back up
• Computer with a Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari installed

Instructions

1. Open a Web browser on a computer that is connected to a Netgear SOHO router. Type the IP address of the Netgear SOHO router into the address bar at the top of the Web browser and press the "Enter" key. Enter the administrator username and password for the Netgear SOHO router. Press the "Enter" key. Click the "Maintenance" item on the main page and click "Settings Backup." Click the "Backup" button and then browse to a location on the computer where you prefer to save the configuration backup file. Type a name for the backup file and then press the "Enter" key to save the file. Click the "Logout" link.

2. Start up a Web browser on a computer that can access the Dlink SOHO router over the network. Enter the IP address of the DLink SOHO router into the address bar at the top of the Web browser and tap the "Enter" key. Log in using the credentials of the administrator account for the DLink SOHO router. Click the "Tools" tab and click the "System" button and click the "Save" button. Browse to a location on the computer where you wish to save the backup configuration file. Click the "Save" button. Close the Web browser.

3. Open a Web browser on a computer that is networked to a Linksys SOHO router. Type the network address of the Linksys SOHO router into the Web browser address bar and touch the "Enter" key. Log in using the administrator username and password for the Linksys SOHO router. Click "Administration" and click "Config Management." Click the "Backup" button. Navigate to the location where you want to save the backup configuration file. Press the "Enter" key to save the backup configuration file to the computer. Close the Web browser window.

References

• Netgear Downloads: Netgear Wireless Router Setup Manual
• Netgear Downloads: Netgear Router Setup Manual
• Mindspace Solutions: Configuring Your Router to Enhance Access
• Watching the Net: How to Backup Your Linksys Wireless Router Configuration