AP Configuration

The Access Point configuration file is in XML format and contains all of the information about the AP settings. You can download the configuration file to a management station to manually edit the content or to save as a back-up copy. When you upload a configuration file to the AP, the configuration information in the XML file is applied to the AP.

Resetting the Factory Default Configuration

If you are experiencing problems with the Access Point and have tried all other troubleshooting measures, click Reset. This restores factory defaults and clears all settings, including settings such as a new password or wireless settings. You can also use the reset button on the back panel to reset the system to the default configuration.

Saving the Current Configuration to a Backup File

You can use HTTP or TFTP to transfer files to and from the Access Point. After you download a configuration file to the management station, you can manually edit the file, which is in XML format. Then, you can upload the edited configuration file to apply those configuration settings to the AP.

Use the following steps to save a copy of the current settings on an AP to a backup configuration file by using TFTP:

1.	If it is not already selected, click the radio button for using TFTP to download the file.

2.	Enter a name for the backup file in the Configuration File field, including the .xml file name extension and the path to the directory where you want to save the file.

3.	Enter the IP address of the TFTP server.

4.	Click Download to save the file.

Use the following steps to save a copy of the current settings on an AP to a backup configuration file by using HTTP:

1.	If you need to use TFTP, use the TFTP radio button to choose that method.

2.	Click the Download button.

A File Download or Open dialog box displays.

3.	From the dialog box, choose the Save option.

A file browser dialog box opens.

4.	Use the file browser to navigate to the directory where you want to save the file, and click OK to save the file.

You can keep the default file name (config.xml) or rename the backup file, but be sure to save the file with an .xml extension.

Restoring the Configuration from a Previously Saved File

You can use HTTP or TFTP to transfer files to and from the Access Point. After you download a configuration file to the management station, you can manually edit the file, which is in XML format. Then, you can upload the edited configuration file to apply those configuration settings to the AP.

Use the following procedures to restore the configuration on an AP to previously saved settings by using TFTP:

1.	If it is not already selected, click the radio button to use TFTP to upload the file.

2.	Enter a name for the backup file in the Filename field, including the .xml file name extension and the path to the directory that contains the configuration file to upload.

3.	Enter the IP address of the TFTP server.

4.	Click the Restore button.

The AP reboots. A reboot confirmation dialog and follow-on rebooting status message displays. Please wait for the reboot process to complete, which might take several minutes.

The Configuration Utility Web UI is not accessible until the AP has rebooted.

Use the following steps to save a copy of the current settings on an AP to a backup configuration file by using HTTP:

1.	Clear the Use TFTP to upload the file option.

When you clear the radio button, the Server IP field is disabled.

2.	Enter the name of the file to restore.

3.	Click the Restore button.

A File Upload or Choose File dialog box displays.

4.	Navigate to the directory that contains the file, then select the file to upload and click Open.

(Only those files created with the Backup function and saved as .xml backup configuration files are valid to use with Restore; for example, ap_config.xml.)

5.	Click the Restore button.

The AP reboots. A reboot confirmation dialog and follow-on rebooting status message displays. Please wait for the reboot process to complete, which might take several minutes.

The Configuration Utility Web UI is not accessible until the AP has rebooted.

Rebooting the Access Point

For maintenance purposes or as a troubleshooting measure, you can reboot the Access Point. To reboot the access point, click the Reboot button on the Configuration page.