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Configuring Router using Older Router Backup
Switching out routers from a N600 (WNDR3700v3) to a new XR500. Can the configuration settings backup from the N600 be used to configure the new router for the same port forwarding, passwords, wirele...
The XR will not allow a saved configuration file to be use from a different model router.
Please manually set up from scratch ON the XR router and save off a new saved router config file on the XR router.
joedds wrote:
Switching out routers from a N600 (WNDR3700v3) to a new XR500. Can the configuration settings backup from the N600 be used to configure the new router for the same port forwarding, passwords, wireless, etc? And if so, is it wise to do so or is it better to re-enter everything manually? Thank you!