[Wireless Router] How to upload the configuration files of my ASUS router?
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What is Save/Upload Setting?
You can save the settings on your ASUS router as a setting file, and then use the upload function to reload the setting file if needed.
The settings steps for the Save/Upload file are as follows:
Step 1: Enter the router's GUI (Router setting page)
1-1 Take router [RT-AC66U B1] as examples.
To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
a. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.
b. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port.
1-2 Connect your computer to the router via wired or WiFi connection and enter your router LAN IP or router URL http://www.asusrouter.com to the WEB GUI.
Note: Please refer to How to enter the router setting page(Web GUI) to learn more.
1-3 Key in your router's username and password to log in.
Note: If you forget the user name and/or password, please restore the router to the factory default status and setup.
Please refer to How to reset the router to factory default setting for how to restore the router to default status.
Step 2: Export router settings
2-1 Click > [Administration] > [Restore/Save/Upload Setting] tab.
2-2 To save the current system settings, click [Save setting] > [Save] to save your configuration.
Note: If you put a tick in the checkbox next to [Save setting] (green box as shown below), since the original password in the config file will be removed, you will not be able to log in to the router with the original password, please do not upload the file into your router.
2-3 Navigate to the folder where you intend to save the file and click [Save].
2-4 The file downloaded has completed.
Step3: Upload the router's settings
3-1 To restore from a saved settings file, click [Upload].
3-2. Click Browse to locate your file [settings_RT-AC66U B1.CFG], then click Open.
3-3. Please wait 60 seconds until the router reboots. Do not power down or shut down the router during the Upload.
3-4 After the file upload setting file is completed, you will need to enter the router account/password to log back in.
FAQ
1. What if my uploading a setting file fails?
- Please try to upgrade the latest firmware version and configure new settings. Do not restore the router to its default settings.
2. What if I can't enter the web UI to restore my router after uploading a setting file?
- You can push the RESET button on your router. (See image below)
Then press and hold the reset button for 5-10 seconds until your power LED light starts to flash.
None of the LED lights should not be on at this time. It is normal due to the router restarting.
Wait for the LED lights to turn on again and try to login to the WebGUI.
If there still have issue, it is recommended that you try a hard factory reset. Please refer to [Wireless Router] When Standard Reset Isn’t Working: Hard Factory Reset - Models list for more details.
3. After uploading the configuration file, I can't log in to the router with the original username and/or password?
a. Please check that you entered the correct username and/or password.
b. If you put a tick in the checkbox next to [Save setting] (red box as shown below), since the original password in the config file will be removed, you will not be able to log in to the router with the original password, please do not upload the file into your router.
Please restore the router to the factory default status and setup username and password.
FAQ How to reset the router to factory default setting
How to get the (Utility / Firmware)?
You can download the latest drivers, software, firmware and user manuals in the ASUS Download Center.
If you need more information about the ASUS Download Center, please refer this link.