How to Copy My Wireless Router Settings in Vista

Backup wireless router settings in case your computer crashes.

You will need a copy of your wireless router settings when you need your computer to communicate with an Internet network. The settings include the network name and the security key that helps communicate with the wireless router on the network. You will need this information to add devices or a computer to the network. You can also be forced to re-install the settings on your computer after a virus attack. The Binary Head website says that "Windows Vista has no tool to backup and restore wireless networks settings;" however, you can download a tool that will do it for you.

Things You'll Need

• Wireless Migrator

Instructions

1. Download Wireless the Migrator software program from the Codeplex website (wlan.codeplex.com).

2. Run the software by clicking twice on the file called "BackupWireless.exe." The software will backup all the wireless settings available in a file called "RestoreWireless.wnb."

3. Insert a USB flash drive in your computer. Select the folder where the ".wnb" file is located. Copy the file. Transfer it to your external drive.

Tips & Warnings

• Windows Vista does not have an option to backup router properties on an external drive manually.

• When you need to re-install the settings of your computer, double-click on the ".wnb" file. This will restore your settings automatically.

References

• Binary Head: Wireless Migrator ; Backup and Restore Wireless Network Settings
• Codeplex: Wireless Migrator