ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL G-1000 v2 User Manual
ZyXEL G-1000 v2 User’s Guide
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Chapter 16 Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance
The following table is a summary. Please note that the internal filename refers to the filename
on the G-1000 v2 and the external filename refers to the filename not on the G-1000 v2, that
is, on your computer, local network or FTP site and so the name (but not the extension) will
vary. After uploading new firmware see the ZyNOS F/W Version field in Menu 24.2.1 –
System Maintenance – Information to confirm that you have uploaded the correct firmware
version.
on the G-1000 v2 and the external filename refers to the filename not on the G-1000 v2, that
is, on your computer, local network or FTP site and so the name (but not the extension) will
vary. After uploading new firmware see the ZyNOS F/W Version field in Menu 24.2.1 –
System Maintenance – Information to confirm that you have uploaded the correct firmware
version.
16.2 Backup Configuration
Option 5 from Menu 24 – System Maintenance allows you to backup the current G-1000 v2
configuration to your computer. Backup is highly recommended once your G-1000 v2 is
functioning properly. FTP is the preferred method, although TFTP can also be used.
configuration to your computer. Backup is highly recommended once your G-1000 v2 is
functioning properly. FTP is the preferred method, although TFTP can also be used.
Please note that the terms “download” and “upload” are relative to the computer. Download
means to transfer from the G-1000 v2 to the computer, while upload means from your
computer to the G-1000 v2.
means to transfer from the G-1000 v2 to the computer, while upload means from your
computer to the G-1000 v2.
16.2.1 Backup Configuration Using FTP
Enter 5 in Menu 24 – System Maintenance to get the following screen.
Table 52 Filename Conventions
FILE TYPE
INTERNAL
NAME
NAME
EXTERNAL
NAME
NAME
DESCRIPTION
Configuration File Rom-0
*.rom
This is the configuration filename on the G-1000 v2.
Uploading the rom-0 file replaces the entire ROM file
system, including your G-1000 v2 configurations,
system-related data (including the default password),
the error log and the trace log.
Firmware
Ras
*.bin
This is the generic name for the ZyNOS firmware on
the G-1000 v2.